Head of Poland's top court asked by FinMin not to speak out
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Head of the Constitutional Tribunal, Andrzej Rzepliński, said in web tv program #RZECZoPOLITYCE that he has received a letter from Finance Minister Paweł Szałamacha asking him not to make public statements about the constitutional court.
"I was asked not to speak out until May 13. This is when rating agency Moody's issues a credit rating for Poland and my words, according to the minister, may affect the rating," Rzepliński said.
Asked if he should comment on the Constitutional Tribunal in the media, he said that his words calm the situation down.
The judge explained that he appeared on the program because he had tried to arrange a meeting with the finance minister to talk about the letter, but "he was ignored."
Commenting on the situation, Paweł Szałamacha told PAP that his request was driven by the concern for the debt-servicing costs. "After receiving the letter, Rzepliński asked for an immediate meeting. Due to numerous responsibilities it was not possible. ... Subsequently, the addressee revealed the letter to the media. I regret that my request didn't find understanding," Szałamacha explained.
