This Newsweek Poland article analyzes the potential consequences of Rafal Trzaskowski winning the Polish presidential election. The author argues that a Trzaskowski victory could trigger significant upheaval within the Polish judiciary, specifically concerning the legitimacy of the Supreme Court's 'neo-judges' and the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs.
A central theme is the precarious position of the neo-judges. Their actions could determine their own fates and that of the entire country. The author highlights past instances where similar situations have occurred where judges ruled against the ruling party.
The article suggests that the neo-judges' decision regarding the legitimacy of Trzaskowski's election could backfire spectacularly, resulting in legal battles and deepening institutional chaos.
If Trzaskowski wins, the article posits that the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs would likely be dissolved, and there is a possibility of a legal challenge questioning the legitimacy of the election. This would give the ruling party (PiS) ammunition and further escalate the existing institutional and legal chaos.
A crucial point raised is the recent change in the leadership of the Supreme Court's Chamber of Extraordinary Control. The replacement of Joanna Lemańska, known for her resistance to exceeding the bounds of law, with Krzysztof Wiak, a known associate of the Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro, raises significant concerns. This suggests a possible bias in determining the legitimacy of the election results.