Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has vowed to see through a contested overhaul of the country's constitutional court, despite overnight protests.
Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has defended his government's overhaul of the country's constitutional court despite protests. In a televised address on Saturday night, Tusk said the shake-up was necessary to restore a tribunal crippled by years of political disputes.
The court has been paralysed for over a decade due to clashes between the right-wing Law and Justice party and the EU during their eight-year rule.
Why this matters: The overhaul sets the battle lines before next year's parliamentary election, with polls pointing to a close race.
What this means for you: The overhaul may have implications for Poland's democracy and rule of law, potentially affecting the country's international relations.
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