There were several positive reactions to the dispute over the judges, with some hoping the confrontation might finally end, according to Urszula Rusecka of Law and Justice in an interview on wPolityce.pl.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk co-signed a presidential decree naming Judge Krzysztof Wesołowski as chairman of the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court meeting. He later called it a mistake, noting that the official who drafted the document did not recognize its political implications.
Several observers welcomed what they saw as a possible resolution to the referee issue. Yet given Tusk’s past actions, others warned that genuine settlement could remain elusive and that the dispute might intensify rather than fade.
— says Urszula Rusecka.
Tusk explained that the prime minister’s role involves signing hundreds of documents, sometimes several dozen each day, and that the official responsible for the signing failed to notice the political nature of the document.
This situation is described as a scandal by some, who argue it casts the Prime Minister in a poor light for not fully understanding what he signs.
— notes a Law and Justice member of parliament.
Moving away from the co-signing issue in court, which appeared to be a reasonable decision, Tusk has attempted to calm the dispute. However, today’s remarks suggest the dispute could escalate further and highlight what some see as significant incompetence in the Prime Minister’s office.
— emphasizes that the governing coalition, seen by many as lacking a constitutional majority, relies on resolutions and sometimes appears detached from urgent national concerns, including the war on the eastern border. The event surrounding the letter reportedly tied to the Prime Minister only reinforces the perception that the government lacks the authority to govern during challenging times.
Press force
Rusecka also answered a question from the wPolityce.pl portal about whether the Prime Minister’s statements might have been influenced by widespread discontent among the judiciary, sometimes described as the judicial “caste.”
Pressure, dissatisfaction among those who oppose the new reality, and public sentiment may have driven the Prime Minister to share his perspective, the politician explained.
Yet she argued that pressure and the document posted by the official show that serious statecraft and governance need steadier handling rather than escalation.
— she adds.
Bodnar’s law
Tusk indicated that Justice Minister Adam Bodnar would soon present proposals concerning the status of judges, the National Council of the Judiciary, and the Supreme Court.
If these laws are crafted by the Justice Minister, some worry about a process that could resemble a modern reform approach that misses the mark, returning the legal system to a pattern seen before rather than aligning with citizens’ expectations. Concerns persist that the legal framework may drift toward greater chaos and increased tension with the Constitution.
— Rusecka summarized the stance: the current coalition, without a constitutional majority, appears to govern through resolutions and shows limited regard for constitutional norms. Critics claim the influence of the judicial caste is strong and reforms are unlikely to meet expectations.
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Attribution: wPolityce