It is very important that the topic of Poland’s reputation and trust in the state comes to the fore in the political narrative. Until now, much of the political commentary seemed to completely ignore the issue of our country’s image, NBP spokesman Wojciech Andrusiewicz told PAP.
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““No one today can point to any constitutional tort.”
It is very important that the topic of Poland’s reputation and trust in the state comes to the fore in the political narrative. Until now, much of the political commentary seemed to completely ignore the issue of our country’s image. However, it is easy to spoil this picture with political accusations against the chairman of the NBP, which have no legal basis
– NBP spokesperson Wojciech Andrusiewicz told PAP, commenting on the statements of PO chairman Donald Tusk and Sejm speaker Szymon Hołownia.
Today, no one can point to any constitutional or statutory wrongdoing on the part of the Bank and its President. Instead, we are dealing with quite free personal opinions from various politicians, without taking into account the voices of experts
– said the NBP spokesperson in a commentary for PAP.
It should also be strongly emphasized that the suspension of the President of the NBP by the decision of the Sejm or the decision of politicians will be a violation of the Constitution and the Law on the NBP, as well as the Treaty on the Functioning of the NBP . EU. Toning down political emotions will certainly benefit the image of our country
– added Andrusiewicz.
Will they take the NBP president to the State Tribunal?
We will not do anything that would undermine confidence in the Polish state, announced PO leader Donald Tusk, who was asked about the application to the State Tribunal against NBP President Adam Glapiński. He noted that a decision on this matter would still be made. Marshal of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia added that any such motion must be carefully considered.
Donald Tusk, candidate for Prime Minister and leader of the Civic Platform, announced a few days ago that there is a majority in the Sejm to summon the President of the National Bank of Poland to the State Tribunal. Before Adam Glapiński can appear before the Constitutional Court, 115 MPs must submit a motion to the Speaker of the Sejm and then vote on it. A resolution to appear before the State Tribunal, among other things: The President of the National Bank of Poland makes decisions of the Sejm by an absolute majority vote in the presence of at least half of the legal number of deputies. The new coalition KO-PSL-Polska 2050-New Left has 248 MPs.
On November 29, a group of PiS parliamentarians filed a request with the Constitutional Court to examine the constitutionality of, among other things, the provision of the law on the State Tribunal specifying the majority necessary to appoint the president of the NBP before the Court of To challenge justice, as well as the provision of the law stating that a person indicted by the Sejm, among other things: President of the National Bank of Poland shall be suspended from office.
“They fill themselves with laws and travel through Poland.”
During a joint briefing, Sejm Chairman Szymon Hołownia and PO leader Donald Tusk were asked about PiS’s application to the Constitutional Court.
Hołownia admitted “how nice it is to see how wonderfully the Constitutional Tribunal is now working under the leadership of Ms. Julia Przyłębska.”
Postponing the proceedings, they could not get together, they debated whether they had a majority in their group or not, and suddenly, when they started working, they showered them – if nothing else – with the fourteen-day government of Mateusz Morawiecki – with laws, traveled through Poland, spoke to nurses
– he ironized.
It is really worth winning these elections when you see how hard the job is now
– added.
You will have to think about it very carefully because filing a petition against anyone in the State Court is a very serious matter
– admits the chairman of the Sejm.
You have to weigh the costs and benefits of such a move
– he pointed out.
I have often said that, in my personal opinion, Mr Glapiński’s activities in this position should be examined very closely and carefully, but let us decide on this together, after consultation and weighing all the pros and cons. and not based on the circumstances, those great press conferences
– added.
Tusk cooled his emotions.
A few days ago I inquired because a question was asked about a possible state court for President Kaczyński and President Duda
– recalled the PO leader.
I have said frankly that when it comes to the political reality in this House, there is no majority to bring former PiS ministers, prime ministers and presidents before the State Tribunal, and there are institutions such as the National Broadcasting Council, the National Council of the Bank of Poland, where the required majority to be brought before the State Tribunal is lower and such a potential possibility exists, but it is a necessary condition, but not the only one, not the most important
– added.
As Marshal Hołownia noted, our common task is to ensure the reputation and stability of institutions in Poland, and the Central Bank, NBP, is one of the institutions that require special care and attention.
– said the PO leader.
I have no doubt: we will not do anything that would disrupt stability or undermine the reputation of the Polish state in Europe and beyond.
– added.
This is one of my most important tasks, so that both Europe and the world can see that the time has returned here to take democratic norms and legislation seriously.
– he pointed out.
We will not do anything that would undermine confidence in the Polish state in the slightest
– he said.
““Nervousness around Mr. Glapiński”
Tusk admitted that he did not want to get ahead of the facts.
It seems to me that this nervousness surrounding Mr Glapiński is justified. Not in our announcements or decisions, because we are still anticipating that. The nervousness surrounding Mr Glapiński stems from the awareness of the things he has done during his time in office and that is why we will wait very calmly for the moment when we will make decisions together about Mr Glapiński.
– added.
A motion to be submitted to the Court of Justice may be submitted to the Sejm by the President or by at least 115 deputies. The application is submitted to the Sejm Committee on Constitutional Responsibility. The Committee on Constitutional Responsibility submits a report on its work to the Sejm, together with a request to bring the person to trial at the State Tribunal or to terminate the proceedings.
A resolution to appear before the State Tribunal, among other things: The President of the National Bank of Poland makes decisions of the Sejm by an absolute majority vote in the presence of at least half of the legal number of deputies.
A resolution to appear before the State Tribunal, among other things: The Prime Minister and the members of the Council of Ministers are adopted by the Sejm by a majority of 3/5 of the legal number of deputies (276).
The Civic Coalition, Third Way (PSL and Polska 250) and the Left have a total of 248 seats in the Sejm.
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Source: wPolityce
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