The European Court of Justice ruled that Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal is not an independent or impartial body due to irregular political appointments. The court found that the inclusion of “doubler” judges violated EU law and undermined the tribunal’s judicial legitimacy. This landmark decision sets a firm precedent for the rule of law standards that all member states must uphold. The ruling is expected to assist the current Polish government in its efforts to reform the judiciary and restore legal alignment with the EU.
Date: December 18, 2025. Source: euronews.com