“the result now clears the way for Poland’s ruling populists in the Law and Justice party to continue their politicisation of independent institutions such as the judiciary and the media.”
I’m sure they meant to say “de-politization” of the judiciary and the media.
for the courts - the current gov says that the constitutional court appointees should be appointed by the parliament - just like in Germany or the USA. The opposition say no, you'll put the judges you want there...
for the media - the aim is to reduce foreign ownership of media to below 49% - right now, with the exception of doRzeczy, Sieci and Gość niedzielna, the media are owned by foreign houses and don't necessarily think in the country's best interests