"Poland's Path to Judicial Independence and EU Funding"

Poland's judiciary was heavily influenced by the right-wing Law and Justice party, which appointed loyal judges and made unconstitutional changes. The new government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk aims to restore judicial independence and unfreeze EU funds, but faces challenges due to entrenched changes and potential presidential vetoes. Deputy Justice Minister Arkadiusz Myrcha is leading efforts to repair the nomination process for judges, while Justice Minister Adam Bodnar presented a plan to the EU to restore the rule of law in Poland. Warsaw Judge Igor Tuleya, a prominent figure in the fight for democracy, highlights the aggressive but legal approach taken by the new government to restore democratic institutions.