Tusk: Overcoming the consequences of lawlessness in Poland requires decisive and painful steps

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on the current escalation of the situation surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal. The head of government emphasised that there are no alternative scenarios for the development of events, and that eliminating the consequences of years of lawlessness is inevitably linked to decisive, albeit painful, steps.

Prime Minister's comment

“There is no other way. After many years of lawlessness, this is a complex, sometimes painful process that requires decisive action,” Tusk stressed.

Context of the conflict

The remarks by the head of the Polish government came against the backdrop of escalating tensions around the Constitutional Tribunal. The opposition accuses the authorities of attempting to seize control of this body. Released video footage shows protesters attempting to cut the chain blocking the gates of the tribunal building.