High Court Blocks Lawmakers from Questioning Central Bank Chief

Poland's top court has barred lawmakers from questioning the central bank’s chief, Adam Glapinski, escalating tensions between the government and judiciary. The ruling challenges the pro-European coalition’s efforts to restore democratic norms after nationalist rule. Glapinski faces accusations of violating central bank independence, but he denies the charges.

Poland's top court has ruled that lawmakers cannot question the central bank chief, Adam Glapinski, heightening tensions between the government and judiciary.

This decision has spurred a clash between Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-European coalition and judges deemed political appointees from the previous nationalist administration.

Despite allegations against Glapinski for breaching central bank independence, he claims the accusations are unfounded. The Constitutional Tribunal supported the view, citing that parliamentary control over the central bank would violate its independence. Tusk's administration argues for judicial reform, contending the court's decisions lack legitimacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)