Posted 2/26/2024, 3:25:00 PM
Tusk Seeks to Restore Judicial Independence in Poland, Unfreeze EU Aid Funds
- Poland's previous right-wing government spent 8 years taking control of the judiciary by appointing loyal judges and punishing dissent
- The new government led by PM Tusk aims to restore judicial independence and unfreeze billions in EU aid funds
- 30% of Poland's judges were appointed by the previous government's process deemed unconstitutional
- President Duda stands ready to veto attempts to reverse changes, causing a "legal crisis"
- Justice Minister Bodnar presented a plan to EU to restore rule of law and unfreeze $148 billion in aid funds