Dariusz Zawistowski, a former President of the Supreme Court’s Civil Chamber, has been elected as the new head of the National Council of the Judiciary (Krajowa Rada Sądownictwa) in Poland. Zawistowski previously led the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court. Notably, he publicly opposed judicial reforms pushed forward during the previous Law and Justice (PiS) government. These reforms were championed by then-President Andrzej Duda and Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro. His election signals a potential shift in the council’s direction after a period of significant political influence over the judiciary. The National Council of the Judiciary is a key body responsible for judicial appointments and oversight in Poland. Zawistowski’s appointment is being closely watched by legal experts and political observers.