Posted 1/15/2024, 6:01:00 PM
Polish Political Standoff Continues Over Purge of Officials and Control of Judiciary
- Poland's leaders meet but political conflict continues over purge of previous government officials
- Dispute centers on fate of two jailed PiS politicians and control of prosecutor's office
- President Duda calls for "deescalation" but demands restoration of his oversight of prosecutors
- PM Tusk refuses to compromise on adherence to law and constitution
- Constitutional Tribunal weighs in to defend current chief prosecutor, escalating standoff