Rule of law clash with Poland set to overshadow EU summit

A view of different flags of the European Union Members during a debate on Poland's challenge to the supremacy of EU laws at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, October 19, 2021. Ronald Wittek/Pool via REUTERS

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Poland's clash with Brussels over a court ruling that questioned the supremacy of European Union law has been added to the agenda of a leaders' summit this week at the request of several countries that see it as a serious crisis for the bloc.

"We will ... touch upon recent developments related to the Rule of Law during our working session," European Council President Charles Michel said in a letter to leaders of the 27 member states ahead of the Oct. 20-21 summit he will chair.