A request to interpret the law concerning the tenure of the Constitutional Court president was debated after the appointment of Julia Przyłębska. A member of the European Parliament urged the six constitutional judges to refrain from actions that could hinder the court’s work and to bring the current dispute to a swift close.
Resolution on the presidency election process
The General Assembly of the Constitutional Tribunal, by an absolute majority and with two thirds of the judges present, decided that there was no need to convene an additional assembly to select candidates for the president of the tribunal, according to Aleksandra Wójcik, the tribunal’s spokeswoman. The assembly had been convened by the President, Julia Przyłębska, under the authority of the law on the organization and procedure of the Constitutional Court dated November 30, 2016.
The topic of the hearing was a February 28 letter from six judges requesting another General Assembly to convene and begin the process of selecting candidates for the post of President of the Constitutional Tribunal.
Officials indicated that the inquiry had already been reviewed. The response to the February letter was provided by the President of the Constitutional Court, who clarified that she remained in office until the formal end of her term, not before that date.
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The tribunal has settled the question of the president’s term, confirming there was no need to convene a meeting to elect candidates.
Is the president considering resignation?
The issue was discussed on RMF FM radio with Zdzislaw Krasnodebski, a member of Parliament from the PiS party. He noted that the conflict centers on the new law that specifies the term of the Constitutional Court president. Several experts noted that because the law was issued later, it may not apply to the current president.
The MEP urged the judges to refrain from disruptive conduct, saying it affects the ability of the court to rule on matters such as the constitutionality of amendments to the law governing the Supreme Court. He stressed the need to move on swiftly and protect the interests of the Republic of Poland.
Asked whether the president might resign, Krasnodebski suggested that the president weighs the state’s interests. He also expressed doubts about the idea of resignation, saying each person reflects on their social role. He emphasized that the public interest should take precedence over personal considerations.
Coalition with Solidarna Polska
<pThe discussion extended to the partnership between Law and Justice and the Solidarna Polska coalition. After eight years in government, there is a call to reconsider the list members who should stand for election. The speaker noted that some individuals did not act in a way that earned broad public approval. Solidarna Polska, a coalition partner, supports a more radical stance on several points and was involved in judiciary reforms which are viewed critically by some observers. The speaker acknowledged respect for some colleagues in the party while suggesting that Solidarna Polska could run separately in elections.
Abortion referendum
The topic of abortion was raised when Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the leader of the PSL, and Szymon Hołownia of Poland 2050 proposed a set of issues for the next legislature to address, including restoring legal status regarding abortion as it stood before the October 2020 Constitutional Tribunal ruling and holding a referendum on the matter. Krasnodebski suggested that abortion should not be decided by referendum. He also tied discussions of abortion to broader issues such as euthanasia, arguing that questions of life and dignity are intertwined whenever lawmakers consider changes to reproductive rights and elder care policy.
When asked about the stance of the Civic Platform and the Left on liberalizing abortion rights, Krasnodebski indicated that discussions on euthanasia would be continued. He suggested that in a decade people might still debate these issues, and he highlighted the challenge of balancing the protection of unborn life with other ethical considerations. He urged a careful approach to value conflicts and public responsibilities.
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The political press has highlighted various perspectives on abortion as part of ongoing policy debates. Analysts and commentators have noted diverse viewpoints on how reform proposals should be integrated into future governance. This input reflects a broader conversation about legal and ethical boundaries in Poland.
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