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The judges of the Polish Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of the Instance, had to face the EU right-wing government on Tuesday, while they vowed to defy the controversial reforms who forced their retreat.
On Monday, the European Commission attacked Poland against the reforms of the Supreme Court, declared unconstitutional by the European Commission
. The age of retirement, introduced by the Polish Government of Law and Justice (PiS), comes into force on Tuesday and would require more than a third of the current Supreme Court judges to resign The President of Poland , Andrzej Duda, will officially leave the justice of the Supreme Court, Malgorzata Gersdorf on Tuesday, said Anna Surowka-Pasek, ziennik Gazeta Prawna Monday
But the spokesman of the Supreme Court, Michal Laskowski, said that 39; "it intends to remain in office until 30 April 2020, in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Constitution."
Last Thursday, Gersdorf confirmed his right to keep his job. They also said that any Supreme Court judge who took office before the day of the entry into force of the new reform "should remain in office until the age of 70 without meeting any additional conditions ".
Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas told reporters Monday in Brussels that a swift action was needed to "avoid irreparable harm to the independence of the Supreme Court".
In a separate statement, the commission considered the principle of judicial independence, including the irremovability of judges.
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Poland has one month to respond to the formal announcement of the commission, first stage of proceedings before the European Court PiS government however, refuses to back down, insisting that the changes are necessary to fight corruption and recast a judicial system. Deputy Foreign Minister Konrad Szymanski said his government would respond "in detail" within 30 days and warned that the ECJ would face a "very difficult task."
"His decision will be very difficult. is important for the EU as it will determine to what extent EU law can interfere in the autonomy of member states in the way they organize their judicial systems, "said Mr Szymanski to AFP
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The debate on the Supreme Court comes as the EU began hearings last week on the alleged violation of judicial independence by Poland.
Frans Timmermans, Vice-President of the European Commission, has held talks with Warsaw to try to find a solution to the dispute, but has declared that he has made no progress.
Brussels in December triggered a Article 7 procedure against "Threats" to the rule of law, which could possibly result in the suspension of EU voting rights in Warsaw.
Tens of thousands of Poles have invaded the streets since taking office at the end of 2015 to protest the reforms. Tuesday and Wednesday to rally behind defiant Supreme Court judges.
Protesters held candles and polish flags during a protest in the Polish Supreme Court in Warsaw last year against judicial reforms
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