Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki defends government in spat with EU amid 'Polexit' rumours

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki strongly defended his government's position over a spat with European Union over latter's sovereignty over Polish national law. Polish government and EU engd in a war-of-words at European Parliament on Tuesday regarding a controversial verdict by Polish Constitutional Tribunal (CT) that overrides EU laws, escalating ongoing tensions between Warsaw and Brussels. It is to be ted that in verdict, CT valued Polish constitution over EU laws, which angered Members of European Parliament (MEPs).

In verbal battle, Morawiecki confronted MEPs for undermining Poland's sovereignty by asking Warsaw to repeatedly abide by Court of Justice of European Union (CJEU). He also called out CJEU ruling responsible for a "creeping revolution" and labelled potential withholding of funds as "financial blackmail."

"Union law precedes national law to level of statutes and in areas of competence granted to Union," Polish PM said during his speech. However, he ded that Poland will never act in defiance of EU laws and principles. Morawiecki's dress at European Parliament comes after CJEU labelled Warsaw's disciplinary chamber as being against EU enshrined rule of law.

Polish PM labels Polexit talks as 'lies'

Meanwhile, talks about backdoor exit of Poland from EU were abuzz. Throughout last week, world witnessed nationwide protests in Poland against Morawiecki, who raised doubts about supremacy of EU laws over nations.

“Were we to agree to central principle it would mean that EU ceases to be an association of sovereign states and by fait accompli, EU is transferred into a centrally governed European state where European institutions can force so-called provinces to do as central power wants. This is t what we agreed in treaties,” Morawiecki h said, as quoted by Guardian.

However, on Monday, Polish PM refuted all claims of Poland's exit from Union. He tweeted on October 14 saying "Polexit is a fake news" and highlighted that Poland will fulfil all its obligations under EU laws. incumbent right-wing government has often questioned EU and it's policies, especially justice sector, news ncy AP reported. It h also indicated that bloc needs justments.

(With inputs from AP, Im: AP)