Polish President turns back mid-flight from Senegal trip after top court chief's suspension as tensions with PM Tusk escalate

"At such a moment, the President must be in Poland. I'm interrupting my flight to Senegal. I'm returning," Nawrocki said in a post on X. Polish President Karol Nawrocki returned to Poland on Friday, following the suspension of his far-right ally as head of the country's top court.Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who had been flying to Senegal for a state visit, turned the plane around to return to Warsaw after the tribunal said on its website that the tribunal's president had been suspended. (Reuters)This intensified the power struggle with Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government over control of the judiciary, according to news agency Reuters.The Constitutional Tribunal said on Friday that its longest-serving judge, Anna Korwin-Piotrowska, had suspended the tribunal's president, Bogdan Swieczkowski, and assumed charge of the court.Also Read | Poland opposition accuses Tusk government of 'coup' as police surround top courtDeep Dive"At such a moment, the President must be in Poland. I'm interrupting my flight to Senegal. I'm returning," Nawrocki said in a post on X.Meanwhile, Polish PM Tusk, in an X post on Saturday, said his government was seeking to restore the rule of law."After years of PiS-led lawlessness, this is a difficult process, sometimes painful, and it requires decisive action. There is no other way," he said.(with inputs from agencies)Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MorePolandWarsawDonald TuskGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.