Seven judges of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal have issued a joint statement addressing the ongoing crisis at the court, according to multiple Polish news outlets including WP Wiadomości, Onet, and TVN24.
The statement, reported on Sunday, August 30, 2026, calls for an end to what the judges describe as a state of lawlessness within the institution. The judges are urging that all members of the Tribunal be permitted to participate in ruling on cases, according to Wyborcza.pl.
The move comes amid a prolonged dispute over the composition and functioning of the Tribunal. The judges' statement is being framed by some outlets as an attempt to resolve the crisis, with Interia Wydarzenia describing it as a "first step" toward a resolution.
According to the reports, the judges have also addressed a letter to Polish authorities as part of their effort to break the deadlock. The letter and statement together represent a coordinated push by the seven judges to restore normal operations at the court.
The Tribunal has been at the center of political controversy in Poland for years, with disputes over the appointment of judges and the legitimacy of its rulings. The current statement appears to be a direct response to recent developments that the judges consider unlawful.
WP Wiadomości characterized the statement as sharp in its criticism of the current situation, while Onet reported that the judges see their action as a way to defuse the crisis.
The seven judges' statement does not appear to include all members of the Tribunal, which may indicate internal divisions over how to proceed. The response from Polish authorities to the judges' letter has not yet been reported.
Observers will be watching whether the statement leads to concrete changes in how the Tribunal operates, or if it deepens the existing standoff.
