Constitutional Tribunal rules government decision on budget violates law

Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has declared a government decision concerning the 2027 budget to be unlawful. The ruling specifically addresses the Council of Ministers' decision not to allocate funds to the Constitutional Tribunal itself within the preliminary draft budget.

Finance Minister Andrzej Domański had previously provided an explanation for this decision. However, the Tribunal's judgment asserts that this action constitutes a violation of the law. The specifics of the legal violation and the Tribunal's reasoning are detailed in the ruling.

This development highlights a significant point of contention between the executive branch and the judiciary regarding financial allocations. The Tribunal's decision underscores its role in overseeing the legality of governmental actions, particularly concerning budgetary matters.