Polish MPs Comment on Funding and Controversy Surrounding the Center for Victim Assistance
At a press conference held near the unfinished Center for the Assistance of Crime Victims, MPs Sebastian Kaleta and Jan Kanthak of Sovereign Poland voiced concerns about the project, which was financed by funds from the Justice Fund received by the Profeto Foundation. The coalition led by Donald Tusk later highlighted alleged irregularities in the entire process. Kaleta argued that other foundations shouldered such innovative efforts, and questioned why no one else had shown similar resolve.
It is recalled that Father Michał Olszewski of the Profeto Foundation was detained in connection with suspected irregularities tied to the investments in the Center for Victim Assistance for Crime.
If an LGBT hostel were built at this site, Kaleta suggested that there would be no problem for Mr. Bodnar to approve it, implying a broader debate about priorities and acceptance in public funding decisions.
Kaleta stated that the current system, in his view, is failing victim assistance centers. He claimed that the state has hindered these initiatives through institutional obstacles and asserted that strong action by law enforcement and prosecutors is necessary. He described the situation as a political maneuver rather than a genuine effort to help crime victims, noting that the building behind him represents a real service to those harmed by crime.
Kanthak: ‘This is one big political game’
Kanthak described the situation as a multilayered political operation with several aims. He cited personal political vendettas against Donald Tusk and prosecutors connected to him, suggesting punishments tied to past actions. He claimed that some prosecutors faced demotion due to unclear decisions, and he framed current legal actions as a response to those events. He also mentioned a perceived persistence of Catholic interests, a topic he linked to discussions at Campus Polska.
Kanthak argued that the only public accusations originated from the Public Prosecutor’s Office and media aligned with the current government, accusing the Profeto Foundation’s funding recipient of lacking eligibility to participate in the competition. He questioned whether Catholic Church-affiliated organizations should be barred from similar funding processes, emphasizing the broader debate over who can compete for public support.
In closing remarks, he referred to the ongoing scrutiny around the foundation and its representatives, noting that questions continue to circulate in public discourse and media reports. The case has attracted attention from those following political dynamics and accountability in philanthropy and public funding.
Discussions around the Profeto Foundation and its role in financing the Center for Victim Assistance continued to draw reactions from various stakeholders, highlighting tensions between political factions and the governance of nonprofit funding programs. The situation underscores the challenges involved in funding centers that support crime victims while addressing concerns about governance and transparency.
Source discussions and updates are traced to public discussions and media coverage that have followed the case, illustrating how political context can shape interpretations of charitable funding and project oversight.
— Related updates and statements have been reported by multiple outlets as the situation developed.
Source: wPolityce