Karol Nawrocki Sets a Condition Regarding Maciej Berek's Oath
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In the case of a bill, the president can sign it, refer it to the Constitutional Tribunal, or veto it. He can do so because the law gives him these three options. Taking the oath is an obligation...
President Karol Nawrocki will not invite Maciej Berek, elected by the Sejm as a judge of the Constitutional Tribunal, to the oath of office at the Presidential Palace until he receives a document regarding his career as an active lawyer, presidential spokesman Rafał Leśkiewicz told Polish Radio.
The fight for the Constitutional Tribunal continues. The Sejm (lower house of parliament) has approved Maciej Berek's candidacy as the institution's next judge. There are many indications that President Karol Nawrocki will delay his swearing-in. However, the government has a plan B, which has now been revealed by Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration Marcin Kierwiński.
Krzysztof Bosak's shocking change of heart regarding Maciej Berek's swearing-in as a Constitutional Tribunal judge has taken place. Just this morning, the Confederation leader claimed that the president should invite Tusk's "right-hand man" to the Palace. Now he's retracting his morning statement. What prompted him to do so?
Maciej Berek's case is beginning to resemble a political obstacle course. The Sejm (lower house of parliament) elected him a judge of the Constitutional Tribunal, but the path to starting his term remains blocked. This time, the Presidential Palace is demanding additional documents confirming Berek's practice as a legal advisor. Presidential spokesman Rafał Leśkiewicz made the matter clear: "Until such a document reaches President Karol Nawrocki…
President Karol Nawrocki will administer the oath to Maciej Berek, who was elected by the Sejm as a Constitutional Tribunal judge, once he "presents documents confirming that he meets the formal requirements," said presidential spokesman Rafał Leśkiewicz. He added that a person who becomes a Constitutional Tribunal judge "must be crystal clear."
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