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The Constitutional Tribunal in Poland is at the center of a political crisis following the suspension of its leadership, which has sparked accusations of a coup. The Tribunal, responsible for ensuring laws comply with the Constitution, has faced ongoing conflicts since 2015, particularly regarding the appointment of judges. Recent actions by Judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska to suspend the president and vice-president of the Tribunal have been rejected by the Tribunal's leadership, which claims the president remains in office. This situation unfolds ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections and amidst ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, led by Donald Tusk, who aims to restore the Tribunal's independence after previous accusations of political control.