Polish President Karol Nawrocki has been summoned by the National Prosecutor's Office to provide testimony regarding an investigation into the barring of four judges from serving on the Constitutional Tribunal. The investigation centers on decisions made concerning the judges' eligibility to rule. In response to the summons, President Nawrocki stated he personally makes all decisions and challenged the prosecutor to a hearing. He intends to assert his sole responsibility for the contested actions during his testimony. This development escalates tensions surrounding the ongoing dispute over the independence of the judiciary in Poland. The situation highlights a power struggle between the presidential office and the prosecution service. Further details regarding the scope of the investigation and the president’s expected testimony are yet to be released.

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