Poland’s newly elected PM Tusk faces protests amid constitutional crisis

Prime Minister Donald Tusk is grappling with a significant political upheaval as ousted rival Jarosław Kaczyński leads protests, intensifying an ongoing constitutional crisis. Tusk’s government dismantled state-run media, alleging bias in favor of the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.

The decision to replace media directors sparked accusations of illegality from PiS, further escalating tensions and triggering widespread protests.

The situation intensified with the imprisonment of two former ministers, Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik, convicted of abuse of power but later pardoned in 2015. This development fueled a “Free Poles” protest organized by PiS, framed as a defense of democracy and free media, despite previous criticisms of media freedom.

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Simultaneously, the protests align with a pivotal Supreme Court ruling on the validity of Poland’s December election. The outcome resulted in a power shift to Tusk’s Civic Platform Party.

As the nation grapples with these developments, the future political trajectory remains uncertain, with citizens and leaders closely watching the evolving situation.