Navrotsky returns to Poland amid coup attempt allegations

President's return and meeting plans

Polish President Karol Navrotsky returned to the country amid public allegations of a coup attempt. Following his return to Poland, the head of state plans to hold a meeting with the first president of the Supreme Court, Zbigniew Kapiński.

Law enforcement's position

Representatives of the Polish police officially denied any interference in the activities of the Constitutional Tribunal. Law enforcement officers emphasised that their units are located exclusively on the territory adjacent to the building. According to the police, their call-out was necessitated by the need to respond to protests, potential threats to judges and institution staff, as well as breaches of public order.

The department reported that dangerous objects were thrown at law enforcement officers. Three individuals who breached the perimeter fence were also detained.

Coup allegations

Meanwhile, the Constitutional Tribunal stated that the institution's official website had been illegally seized. The tribunal's leadership emphasised that there had been no changes in the composition of the management. The actions of the individuals involved in these events were characterised by the court as a coup d'état.