Polish President Blocks Judicial Reform Proposed by Tusk's GovernmentFri 20th Feb, 2026The Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, has exercised his veto power to halt a key judicial reform backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-European administration. The proposed legislation aimed to reestablish the independence of Poland's National Council of the Judiciary, a central institution responsible for nominating judges in the country. Critics argued that this undermined the separation of powers and judicial independence, drawing criticism from the European Union and a legal challenge at the European Court of Justice. He emphasized ongoing efforts to ensure that constitutional institutions act in the interests of citizens and indicated that alternative strategies are being considered to achieve judicial independence. The controversy over judicial reforms in Poland continues to attract attention from international observers, particularly the European Union, which has linked the restoration of judicial independence to the allocation of certain EU funds.

Source: The Munich Eye February 20, 2026 22:43 UTC