Poland's President Karol Nawrocki vetoes law to restore judicial council independence
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Poland's President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a law to restore independence of the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), a decision that can be overturned only by a parliamentary vote exceeding 60%.
Why it matters
The parliamentary route to reconstitute the KRS and change judge‑nomination procedures is now obstructed, making legislative reversal of earlier judicial reforms far harder. The existing council makeup, shaped by prior executive and legislative appointments, will likely remain in place and create continued uncertainty over future judicial appointments.
Implications
- • Parliamentary negotiators in Prime Minister Donald Tusk's coalition must either secure cross‑party support to achieve more than 60% of parliamentary votes to override the veto or draft revised legislation that addresses the president's constitutional objections.
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