In Polish tension policy between the patriotic camp and the left-liberal camp, the functioning of state institutions is constantly affected. In the context of the upcoming presidential elections, it is worth considering the script in which the candidate of the patriotic camp wins elections and the ultimate Court confirms their validity. What can be the reaction of the left-liberal authorities to specified a situation? Is that a threat to the president?
Is there a hazard of the ultimate Court's decision not being recognized? The examination of the disputes to date around the Constitutional Court, the Pegasus Sejm Committee and the position of justice Margaret Manowska may shed light on these issues.
Disputes around the Constitutional Court and the Pegasus Commission
In fresh years, the Constitutional Court has repeatedly been at the centre of controversy. An example is the September 2024 ruling in which the Constitutional Tribunal found the scope of the Sejm's Pegasus committee to be unconstitutional.
This decision was met with criticism from the government which accused the Court of bias and action in favour of the opposition. In consequence to the ruling, leftist-liberal representatives questioned its legality, pointing to doubts about the composition of the Constitutional Tribunal and the procedures for its functioning.
Controversy around justice Margaret Manowska
Another example of tension is the situation connected with the First president of the ultimate Court, Małgorzata Manowska. In June 2024, the media informed of her disciplinary charges by SN disciplinary spokesperson Andrzej Tomczyk.
The allegations afraid an alleged apparent and gross image of the law and a violation of the dignity of the office of judge. The left-wing liberal authorities questioned the legality of the appointment of justice Manowska, pointing to its appointment by the fresh National Judicial Council, whose composition was controversial. As a result, any legal and political groups did not recognise Her authority as First president of SN.
Chamber of Labour and Social Insurance and the legitimacy of judges
An additional component of the dispute is the activity of the Chamber of Labour and Social Insurance of the ultimate Court, which in the past questioned the position of any judges appointed by the fresh KRS. The rulings pointed to doubts as to the independency and impartiality of specified judges, which led to their rulings being challenged.
The left-wing liberal authorities frequently referred to these rulings, arguing that decisions taken by judges with questionable legitimacy were invalid.
Potential consequences in the context of presidential elections
Given the above examples, it can be predicted that in the event of the triumph of a candidate of a patriotic camp in the presidential election and the designation of their validity by the ultimate Court, the left-liberal authorities may question this decision.
The argument could be based on questioning the legality of the composition of the ultimate Court, including the position of justice Margaret Manowska, and on erstwhile decisions of the Labour Chamber concerning the legitimacy of judges. This could lead to further polarisation of the political scene and a weakening of citizens' assurance in state institutions. What's next for the president?
So, what's next for the president?
The examination of the dispute surrounding the Constitutional Court, the Pegasus Sejm Committee and the position of justice Margaret Manowska indicates that, in the event of the triumph of the candidate of the patriotic camp in the presidential elections and designation of their validity by the ultimate Court, the left-wing liberal authorities may not recognise this decision.
This could lead to further political tensions and undermine the authority of state institutions.
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