Kaczyński: PO has key to solving the crisis

The leader of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, Jarosław Kaczyński told a public radio broadcaster that the main opposition party, Civic Platform (PO), has the key to solving the constitutional crisis, into which Poland has plunged in recent weeks. Kaczyński added, however that he doesn't see any indication that PO is willing to observe the constitution. The PiS leader blamed the head of Poland's top constitutional court, Andrzej Rzepliński, for paralyzing the Constitutional Tribunal.  "It was his decision, apparently backed by the opposition, we have nothing to do with that," Kaczyński said. He also said that there is no reason to be afraid of the European Union. "The EU has no legal basis to interfere with Polish domestic affairs. There is no threat to human rights, nor democratic institutions." Kaczyński asserted that Poland has its allies who would oppose "any drastic decisions against us." The PiS leader stated that the previous ruling PO-PSL coalition positioned itself in the EU as a "scared claimant". He asserted that PiS would strive to secure Polish interests in the EU. "We are certain about our rights stemming from positive laws and moral values, and we will protect them."