Is Poland’s new government alienating itself?

According to Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, the United States is open to the possibility of moving the next NATO summit from the currently scheduled Warsaw, Poland, to another country. The newspaper reported that the United States is concerned about the Polish government’s recent activity--most notably a reform of the Constitutional Court that limits the court’s power to veto legislation.

Although this report has not been confirmed, it would not be the first time the new Polish government has concerned its allies. Since the nationalist Law and Justice party won general elections in October, EU institutions have repeatedly warned the new Polish administration about actions that could lead to its isolation. Shortly after the election, the new government replaced five judges appointed by the previous government, raising eyebrows in Brussels. Then, the new administration accused the media of manipulating public opinion and attacked the European Commission and the German government for their alleged double standards on issues such as Ukraine and the refugee crisis. But Poland is not just a member of the European Union; it is in the NATO alliance, too.