Poland’s court fight boils over

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Poland’s long-simmering rule-of-law issue reached boiling point this weekend. So, what now? On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Kathryn Carlson unpack Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s efforts to undo judicial appointments made under the previous right-wing Law and Justice government. Tusk’s administration argues that removing these PiS-era appointees is essential to bringing Poland back into line with EU rule-of-law standards. But after this weekend’s turmoil, could the push backfire? And what could it mean for Tusk’s support ahead of next year’s elections? Then, on to a crisis closer to home: Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his resignation to King Philippe Monday morning, after failing to reach a budget agreement for 2027. Does that mean the government will collapse? Zoya and Katie go through what happens next. And finally, RFK Jr.’s Make American Healthy Again campaign is coming to Brussels … at least when it comes to ultra-processed foods. What are your thoughts on unhealthy, processed snacks and junk food? How should the bloc tackle them? Write in and let us know: You’ll find us on WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29. Articles mentioned in this episode: Crisis over top court shapes Poland’s battle lines before 2027 election. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s food fight is coming to Brussels. King mulls De Wever’s resignation as Belgian budget talks fail.