On television, constitutionalist professor Anna Łabno criticized the government’s handling of a court ruling, stating that the minister must enforce the decision promptly and without delay. She stressed that the window for action has long since closed, and the failure to comply can expose the minister to criminal or constitutional liability for neglecting duties entrusted to a public servant. Her remarks were broadcast on TV Trwam, where she warned that the actions observed go against the law and against state institutions, bearing the hallmarks of authoritarian systems.
Domański has a duty!
As days pass, the Minister of Finance, Andrzej Domański, appears to be juggling legal avenues by sending letters to the National Electoral Commission while withholding the payment due to the Law and Justice party.
Prof. Anna Łabno stressed on TV Trwam that the moment for payment had already passed, and the court decision required immediate execution.
All formal conditions had been met. The court confirmed this after a complaint from PiS, and the decision stands as final. It ends any further debate, since the function of the court is to determine rights in the dispute based on the evidence and the law.
The constitutionalist noted that the minister is bound to implement the ruling without delay, and the prolonged inaction raises questions about accountability for a public servant’s duties.
She warned that refusing to act promptly could carry legal consequences, including potential criminal or constitutional liability for breaches of office.
She added firmly that timing matters and the government cannot pretend a letter trail or procedural gymnastics justify noncompliance with a binding court decision.
““Typical for authoritarian systems”
In the program Polish point of view, Professor Łabno elaborated that this case is not unprecedented in showing the government using the law as a tool to advance political aims rather than the public good.
She described the practice as instrumentalizing the law, using legal rules to serve partisan goals instead of addressing real problems. For more than a year similar patterns have appeared on a scale that is hard to fathom. Even those who recall the difficult years of the Polish People’s Republic recognize that the times have changed, yet today there is a measured freedom of expression within border lines. Still, the actions seen are at odds with the law and with state institutions, echoing tendencies seen in authoritarian regimes that undermine the rule of law, erode social cohesion, and curtail freedom.
She assessed the situation, calling for a broader civic effort to reclaim freedom and clearly delineate what counts as lawful and what does not.
Citizens must now unite to recover freedom and define the line between legality and legitimacy.
She pointed out that public awareness and involvement are essential to restore balance and prevent a drift toward undemocratic practices.