At a press conference in Retka, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk first stayed silent when asked if a motion of no confidence against President Karol Nawrocki could be filed, then announced he would not back down.
Tusk Accuses President of Misusing the Constitution
At the Retka press conference, Tusk replied that President Nawrocki has already begun his term with “games and deceit,” using vague constitutional clauses to act against the letter and spirit of the constitution.
Denial of 46 Judges’ Nominations Sparks Political Crisis
Nawrocki refused to nominate 46 judges and announced a five‑year promotion block for those he labeled as “questioners” of the constitutional order, citing a 2012 Constitutional Tribunal ruling.
Tusk Stresses He Will Not Back Down on Constitutional Order
Tusk said he would not retreat even by a millimetre from defending constitutional order, stating that part of the prime minister’s role is to maintain it.
Tusk Critiques President’s First 100 Days
He criticized Nawrocki’s first hundred days, noting that the president blocked even clear actions such as the appointment of a national park, and downplayed a survey showing that more than half of Poles approve of him.
