Poland's PM Donald Tusk reacts to political crisis over Constitutional Court, as President consults parties without resolution.
Polish PM speaks after court clash
This was the first public statement by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk since police intervened at the Constitutional Court the previous day, marking a key moment in a deepening political crisis.Crisis over court composition
The political crisis stems from a standoff over the composition of the Constitutional Court, a body responsible for interpreting the country's constitution and ensuring laws comply with it.President seeks compromise
On Saturday, October 31, Polish President Andrzej Duda held consultations with representatives from centrist majority parties and the nationalist opposition in an effort to resolve the political and institutional deadlock, but no concrete solutions were reached.Tusk criticizes president
Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized those he said want "to destroy democracy," a clear reference to President Duda, who has been blocking the appointment of new constitutional judges proposed by the centrist majority.
