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A new judge has been elected for the Constitutional Tribunal following a turbulent and contentious session in the Sejm. The vote on Maciej Berek's candidacy was a focal point, with sharp words exchanged and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's plans for the tribunal reportedly hanging by a thread. The Law and Justice party (PiS) has also made moves regarding Berek, filing a motion with the Constitutional Tribunal, highlighting the deep political divisions over the judiciary. In other significant domestic news, the body of missing Polish filmmaker Witold Płóciennik has been discovered after days of searching, with preliminary findings on his cause of death and details of his final moments now emerging. Meanwhile, the Zondacrypto scandal continues to unfold, with further arrests expected and a court ruling on the detention of individuals involved in the alleged fraud. The country also saw reports of a fatal accident on the A1 highway, with new information on the substance (klefedrone) consumed by the perpetrator of a previous A1 tragedy. Other incidents include a family tragedy under investigation in Skawina, a man suffering a fatal heart attack after allegedly being denied emergency room care, and disturbing scenes involving a minor at a bus stop in Bydgoszcz.

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The Polish Sejm experienced a turbulent day marked by a vote on Maciej Berek's candidacy for the Constitutional Tribunal, leading to the election of a new judge. The proceedings were characterized by heightened political tensions and sharp exchanges directed at Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose plans for the tribunal faced significant uncertainty. The opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party also filed a motion concerning Berek with the Constitutional Tribunal.

Onet: Tension around the Constitutional Tribunal: Sejm to decide on Maciej Berek

The Polish Sejm is set to vote on the candidacy of Maciej Berek for the Constitutional Tribunal, amid rising political tensions surrounding the nomination.

Wyborcza: Turbulent Day in Parliament: New TK Judge, Vote on Veto on Cryptocurrency…

A chaotic day in the Sejm saw a new judge elected for the Constitutional Tribunal (TK) and a vote on the president's veto concerning cryptocurrency regulations.

Wirtualna Polska: Live: Commotion in Sejm Before Vote, Sharp Words Directed at Tusk

A live report details a heated altercation and sharp remarks made towards Tusk in the Sejm just before a vote.

Interia: Tusk's Plan for Constitutional Tribunal Hangs by a Thread

Prime Minister Donald Tusk's plan concerning the Constitutional Tribunal is facing significant uncertainty, with its fate potentially decided by individual votes in parliament.

Onet: PiS counts on Nawrocki. The Palace wants to hit Tuska

Political analysis suggests the Law and Justice party (PiS) is relying on Karol Nawrocki, while the Presidential Palace aims to target Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Wirtualna Polska: Sudden Move by PiS Regarding Berk. Motion Filed with the Constitutional Tribunal

The PiS party has made a swift move concerning Berk, filing a motion with the Constitutional Tribunal.

The ongoing Zondacrypto affair has seen further developments with expected arrests and court rulings on detained individuals, some facing up to three months in custody. New information suggests that Przemysław Kral, CEO of Zondacrypto, may have acted out of fear of gangsters, while Marian W., a key figure, is accused of leading a criminal gang involved in fictitious fuel transactions and is a main suspect in the disappearance of the exchange's founder.

Onet: Zondacrypto affair: More people to be arrested

Further arrests are expected in the ongoing Zondacrypto affair, indicating escalating investigations.

Wyborcza: Zondacrypto Affair: Court Decides on Arrests of Detained Individuals

The Regional Court in Katowice has ruled on the arrests of individuals involved in the Zondacrypto case, with some spending up to three months in custody.

Onet: The real motivation of Przemysław Kral: He feared gangsters

A report reveals that Przemysław Kral collaborated due to fear of specific individuals known as "Maniek", "Rudy", and "Kaczka".

The search for Polish filmmaker Witold Płóciennik has concluded with the discovery of his body. New details are emerging about his final moments and preliminary findings regarding the cause of his death.

Fakt: Last moments of Witold Płóciennik revealed: Who he was supposed to meet

New details have emerged about the final moments of Witold Płóciennik, a Polish filmmaker, including who he was reportedly scheduled to meet before his disappearance and death.

Onet: Witold Płóciennik is dead: Body found after days of searching

The body of Witold Płóciennik, who had been missing for several days, has been found, with reports detailing his last known moments.

Wirtualna Polska: Cause of Witold Płóciennik's Death: Preliminary Findings

This article exclusively for WP presents the preliminary findings regarding the cause of death of Witold Płóciennik.

Investigations into a previous A1 highway tragedy have revealed that the perpetrator was under the influence of klefedrone. Separately, another fatal accident on the A1 highway has resulted in one fatality and injuries after a van collided with a truck.

Onet: What is klefedrone? The drug taken by the perpetrator of the A1 tragedy

An explanation of klefedrone, the substance consumed by the individual responsible for a tragic accident on the A1 highway.

Interia: Fatal Accident on A1 Highway Claims One Life

A tragic accident on the A1 highway has resulted in a fatality and injuries after a van collided with a truck.

Reports include new facts emerging from a family tragedy in Skawina, a 41-year-old man dying after allegedly being denied emergency room care despite suffering a heart attack, and disturbing scenes at a bus stop in Bydgoszcz involving a 13-year-old wrapped in paper. Additionally, a mother expressed anguish in court, calling out 'Murderer' during a harrowing session.

Fakt: Family tragedy in Skawina. Investigators have no doubts; new facts about…

Investigators in Skawina have reportedly uncovered new facts regarding Mateusz G. in connection with a family tragedy, with authorities now reportedly having no doubts about the circumstances.

Wirtualna Polska: 41-Year-Old Had a Heart Attack. Knocked on the ER Door. No One Reacted

A 41-year-old man suffered a heart attack and sought help at an emergency room, but received no response.

Wirtualna Polska: Mother Couldn't Take It. 'Murderer'. Scenes in Court

A mother expresses her anguish in court, calling out 'Murderer' after a harrowing event involving her son.

Wirtualna Polska: 13-Year-Old Wrapped in Paper. Outraging Scenes at a Bus Stop

Disturbing scenes were witnessed at a bus stop in Bydgoszcz where a 13-year-old was found wrapped in paper.

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