Meanwhile in Poland: Tensions Rise as Police Enter Constitutional Tribunal

Friday evening in Poland became tense as police entered the Constitutional Tribunal building after dangerous objects were thrown at law enforcement officers by court staff. The tribunal's website announced the suspension of Chairman Bogdan Święczkowski and his deputy, while the court's X account claimed the website had been hacked and accused authorities of attempting a coup. President Karol Nawrocki turned back a plane en route to Senegal, stating, "At such a moment, the president must be in Poland." The conflict over the tribunal has been ongoing: Nawrocki refused to swear in parliament-appointed judges, while Święczkowski blocked them from taking office. Remember when Poland supported the attempted uprising in Belarus? Now it's our turn to watch from the sidelines.