Polish President's mid-air U-turn, riot police at court, street protests: Poland's top court crisis deepens
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Poland PM Donald Tusk's government has been trying to force out the top court's judges, who were appointed by the previous right-wing government. Covered by 5 outlets: 3 are centre, 2 lean right.
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Polish President's mid-air U-turn, riot police at court, street protests: Poland's top court crisis deepens
Poland PM Donald Tusk's government has been trying to force out the top court's judges, who were appointed by the previous right-wing government.
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Riot police deployed to Poland's top court amid claims of 'coup' over suspension of chief judge in battle between Donald Tusk's centrist government and nationalist right
Dozens of officers guarded the entrance to the Constitutional Court in Warsaw on Friday as protesters gathered outside, with some chanting 'Tusk traitor'.
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