How many judges does the Constitutional Tribunal have in Poland? Who are the current judges of the Constitutional Tribunal in 2026? Why can't all of them rule?

Zdjęcie: Uroczystość wręczenia uchwał Sejmu o wyborze przez Sejm na sędziów Trybunału Konstytucyjnego


The Constitutional Tribunal is 1 of the most crucial state bodies. It decides, among another things, whether the regulations in force in Poland are in accordance with the Constitution. Its composition, the method of electing judges and the dimension of their word of office have been specified in the Fundamental Law. How many judges does the Constitutional Tribunal have? Who decides on their election and what conditions must be met to take up this position?