After Poland’s June 9 presidential election, Constitutional Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski sent a 100‑page report to U.S. officials accusing the Polish government, the European Union, and the ruling majority of targeting the Constitutional Tribunal. Deputy Justice Minister Arkadiusz Myrcha dismissed the document as a politically‑motivated manifesto, while opposition parties denounced the move as an attempt to undermine the tribunal’s independence.
Deputy Justice Minister Refutes Report as Political Manifesto
Arkadiusz Myrcha said the 100‑page document is “a manifesto of a political character, not a legal one.” He described its argument that the Constitutional Tribunal’s judges wear “the shoes of a politician” rather than “judge’s shoes,” and cautioned that it reflects the current political climate rather than judicial reality.
Święczkowski’s Report Criticizes Polish Government and EU
According to Onet, the report was sent to U.S. institutions—including President of the U.S. Supreme Court John G. Roberts and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi—after the June 9 presidential election. It accuses the Polish authorities and the European Union of mounting an unprecedented assault on the Constitutional Tribunal, citing political attacks after 13 December 2023 that labeled judges as “imposters” and “cheaters in judicial robes.”
Opposition Voices Condemn the Move
Members of the Civic Coalition criticized the ministry’s claim that the document is merely “loose gossip.” They argued that blaming the tribunal for perceived loss of independence is a tactic to protect the ruling majority, and warned that such accusations damage Poland’s international reputation.
Source: Gazeta,
