“Why does everything we know about him bode ill for Poland and Poles?” asks Marcin Wikło in the new issue of the weekly magazine Sieci, summarizing the tasks the government faces and what readers might expect from Donald Tusk if he assumes leadership.
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Recidivism on the horizon
What should a capable prime minister look like? Primarily, someone who places the country first and commits fully to its service. In the piece Recidivism on the horizon, Marcin Wikło identifies five essential areas for effective governance and explains why Donald Tusk may not be the best choice for the role.
The idea that someone indifferent to the economy cannot lead well is examined. The author notes historical patterns from 2007 to 2014, suggesting Tusk’s track record on economic issues was limited. While this might reflect past performance, the piece also warns against assuming a future political shift would erase it. If the coalition gains power, there is concern that a revival of a troubling approach could jeopardize the nation’s strategic plans, including the controversial CPK project.
— the publicist emphasizes this point.
Another core duty for a prime minister, the author argues, is to safeguard Poland’s interests in foreign affairs, placing national priorities above personal considerations.
Engagement with Russia, diplomatic posturing toward Putin, and attitudes toward the post‑Georgian and Crimean events are discussed as indicators of a leadership’s character. The article notes that returning certain figures to high‑level positions would be provocative, and it highlights concerns about a familiar lineup repeating itself, with key figures positioned close to Tusk.
— the reading continues.
“The Platform senator blows windmills”
Piotr Filipczyk discusses the windmill affair in the article The Senator of the Platform blows windmills. The piece cites polskieradio24.pl as having drawn attention to Senator Kazimierz Kleina of the Civic Platform and his role in renewable energy discussions.
In 2009, a former PO senator questioned a minister in the PO-PSL government about the public purpose of renewable energy. Officials responded that environmental protections do not automatically classify such investments as serving the public purpose, which has implications for expropriation. Kleina supported renewable energy in subsequent years.
— this excerpt is drawn from material from polskieradio24.pl, which quotes the author.
Filipczyk notes Kleina attended Offshore Wind Poland 2023, where representatives of wind farm firms gathered. Also present was Paulina Hennig-Kloska, MP for Poland 2050, who has proposed amendments permitting wind turbines closer than 300 meters to buildings.
The journalist recalls earlier events as well.
Kleina invited members of the Senate Committee on Budget and Public Finances in 2022 for a study visit to Łeba, where discussions with local authorities and investors in offshore wind energy took place. In June 2023, the Baltic Offshore Wind Farm Information Center in Łeba became operational, facilitated by cooperation with Equinor and Polenergia, with Mansa Investments—Dominika Kulczyk’s fund under Kulczyk Investments—holding major shares. Also in June, Equinor signed an agreement with the Łeba Sailing Club to train young windsurfers, with Kleina in attendance at the signing.
— the author notes.
At the same time, the article states that Equinor and Polenergia deny any involvement by Kazimierz Kleina in the investments of Łeba‑area companies.
“A Story of Political Revenge”
Stanisław Żaryn describes in History of Political Revenge how efforts to suppress a land scandal and the ensuing political attacks on Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik unfolded. He recalls that the CBA’s operations targeting illegal land expropriation were well prepared at the outset, with no immediate signs of subsequent problems.
The CBA’s special operation advances with mounting evidence and findings, leading toward a finale that involves alleged bribe inducements.
— the author notes.
However, interference later emerged, hindering the agency’s anti‑corruption work. CBA officers were exposed, and the operation did not fully succeed.
Żaryn notes that during the PO‑PSL government there was political pressure on Kamiński and Wąsik, though these claims were not confirmed by the investigative committee. The panel chaired by Andrzej Czuma concluded that the former head of the CBA did not abuse powers against subordinates.
— the author reads on.
He also recalls a judge involved in subsequent charges against Kamiński and Wąsik who had ties to Law and Justice.
Other recommended readings include Konrad Koźlodziejski’s The End of Prosperity, Dariusz Matuszak’s Invasion of Metal Monsters, Maciej Walaszczyk’s Reconstructor of Imagined Silesia, Marek Budzisz’s Ukrainian Survival Exam, Grzegorz Górny’s Punishment for the Critics of Franciszek, and Jan Rokita’s Justify the Communist Crime. Dorota Łosiewicz’s conversation with Dorota Łosiewicz’s colleague Paulina Matysiak, MP, Razem Party member, is also highlighted: We will not blindly support bills.
The issue also features commentary on current events by Krzysztof Feusette, Dorota Łosiewicz, Bronisław Wildstein, Andrzej Rafał Potocki, Marta Kaczyńska‑ Zielińska, Samuel Pereira, Wojciech Reszczyński, Aleksander Nalaskowski, and Andrzej Zybertowicz, among others. More in Sieci. The issue’s articles are available online as part of the Network of Friends subscription: wPolityce. pl/tygodniksieci/wydanie-biezace.
Additional programming can be viewed on the wPolsce.pl television program.
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