Deputy Minister of Culture, National Heritage and Sports Anna Krupka argued on TVP Info that a commission should be established to clarify truth, strengthen democracy, and promote transparency. She asserted that voters deserve full knowledge and challenged anyone who doubts the impact of Russian influence on Polish politicians to explain what they fear about such an investigation.
The discussion followed remarks by MP Karolina Pawliczak from the opposition and Senator Jan Filip Libicki from PSL, who questioned the compatibility of the proposed commission on Russian influence with Poland’s current laws.
According to Krupka, the commission would scrutinize constitutional articles and ensure oversight, while Libicki contended that supporters might use the body to manipulate public perception. The aim, she maintained, is to dispel misinformation and enhance Poland’s transparency and national security.
The Sports Ministry spokesperson rejected accusations that the deputy minister’s claims were baseless.
She noted that similar mechanisms exist in Western Europe, which is regularly cited as a benchmark by the Polish opposition. Krupka highlighted that such committees operate in France, the United Kingdom, and in a German state, pointing to these examples as proof of a standard international practice.
Questions about Tusk and PO
The PiS politician asked open questions about Donald Tusk’s activities and his ties with Russian representatives during his time as prime minister.
She argued that voters have a fundamental right to decisions based on truth and accurate information, not misinformation or lies. The questions centered on what motivated Donald Tusk to pursue a reset of Polish-Russian relations, and why he discouraged American involvement in missile defense, a project deemed crucial to Poland’s security. Krupka also asked what guided PO politicians when they allowed Lavrov to participate in briefings for Polish ambassadors and when contracts were signed between Polish and Russian intelligence services.
As Krupka put it, the electorate deserves clarity on the motivations behind these actions. The deputy head of the Ministry of KDNiS then cited examples of controversial measures by the PO-PSL government that touched on energy policy and relations with the Russian Federation during that period.
She drew attention to issues such as energy projects and policy shifts, noting how decisions related to the Odessa-Brody pipeline, delays around the Baltic Pipe, and other strategic moves affected Poland’s security. Krupka argued that these matters warranted scrutiny to ensure accountability and transparency.
Her closing question echoed through the discussion: what truth is being hidden, and why should the public fear a commission tasked with shedding light on these concerns? The deputy insisted that the commission would serve to reveal the truth and reinforce democratic governance and transparency, underscoring that voters have a right to know what influenced the behavior of political actors.
– Krupka reiterated the call for openness and accountability while framing the issue as a test of democratic integrity.
[Citation: wPolityce]