Poland's top court ruled on Thursday, that some of the European Union's articles were "incompatible" with the Polish Constitution, which prompted fears of Poland exiting the Union. Pro-EU-membership Poles organised a protest against the ruling and leaving the bloc.
Basically, the court rejected the idea that the EU has power over national legislation in some judicial areas. The fears of Poland leaving the EU has been building up for years already, and this is the latest in those line of fears. Many Poles do not want Poland to leave the bloc and hence the massive protests.
Even the EU does not want Poland to leave the bloc, and they do not support the court's ruling. The European Court of Human Rights, that has no relation to the EU, has alleges that one of the judges appointed in the Polish court, was done so illegally. And moreover, tensions are rising against the current Polish government regarding it's top court consisting of mostly judges who would stand in favor of the ruling party.
The Prime Minister of Poland says that Poland being a part of the EU is important, and will not leave the bloc, but they're only words and anything could happen, especially in these obvious circumstances. With the post-Brexit effects Britain is facing right now, it is safer for Poland to stay in the EU for a couple more years, if not decades, and properly plan it out and plan out for the unforeseen too.
Article link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58863680
2 comments:
It is interesting to think about Poland's place in the EU. While they are not an economic powerhouse, they to hold a central position in Europe. Having a country in the interior of Europe that is outside of the EU could make trade and the movement of people much more difficult for the rest of the EU. They could also create a ripple effect, and once one country leaves others will follow.
Well, evidently it'll be following Britain's footsteps if it continues with Polexit. And you're right, Dalton, if Poland exits the EU, then the tourism industry will take a big hit in not only Poland but also EU, due to more difficult movement between EU nations and Poland, but also trade would be hindered, and prices could inflate, leading to an economic downturn.
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