Polish parliamentarian Adrian Zandberg urged a constitutional reset on 13 November after President Karol Nawrocki announced he would refuse to appoint 46 judges nominated by the National Council of the Judiciary.
Zandberg Calls for Constitutional Reset to End Judiciary Row
Adrian Zandberg said the political quarrel over courts threatens the functioning of state institutions and called for a constitutional reset that would require agreement from all political parties.
President Nawrocki Withholds 46 Judicial Nominations
On Wednesday, President Karol Nawrocki announced he would not appoint 46 judges nominated by the National Council of the Judiciary, citing a 2012 Constitutional Tribunal ruling that grants the president both appointment and refusal powers. He noted the lack of justification for the refusal.
Justice Minister Criticises Presidential Decision
Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek sharply criticized the president, warning that the refusal could erode court independence and calling for analysis of the legal ramifications of the president’s action.
Defendants May Appeal to European Court of Human Rights
Those whose nominations were denied can seek recourse at the Strasbourg‑based European Court of Human Rights.