Political and Legal Authority in Flux: Populism and Challenges to Liberal Constitutionalism in Central-Eastern Europe.

This article examines the political and legal authority in Central-Eastern Europe, specifically in Poland, and discusses the emergence of new elements in constitutionalism. It explores the relationship between populism and constitutionalism, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary approaches to understand these phenomena. The article argues that the growing divide between liberal political elites and citizens is undermining the stability of liberal-democratic systems, resulting in constitutional struggles. It also analyzes different interpretations of constitutionalism and assesses the impact of populism on constitutionalism in Central-Eastern Europe. Additionally, the text explores the rejection of neo-liberal concepts by populist movements and their focus on implementing broad social programs. It suggests that while populism may have the potential to correct democratic institutions, it has not yet developed a comprehensive theory of constitutionalism, and its impact on constitutionalism is still evolving. [Extracted from the article]