Artur Adamski shared a thought-provoking analysis with readers of a regional daily. A former activist of a dissident movement, co-founder of a historical reference work, and author of several books on recent events, he discusses an announcement to remove a central bank governor from his post and bring him before a tribunal. The claim is that attacks on the governor are aimed at seizing Poland’s gold reserves and collapsing the Polish currency.
What is it really about?
In his piece in the newspaper, the author reflects on the intense accusations directed at Professor Adam Glapiński and asks what the real motive might be.
Many readers voiced the same question during years marked by heated controversy surrounding claims about the rule of law. Critics argued that a loan, already in the repayment phase, was blocked despite not having been received.
It is possible to infer that during 2015–2023 the aim was to topple the government pursuing Polish interests and replace it with a government aligned with German interests.
From the first fragment of the article, there is a suggestion of pressure from European Union institutions against Poland.
Reflecting on the rationale behind issuing repeatedly large-scale, harshly critical statements that lack factual basis, the author points to the contents of European treaties under discussion at the time, in which Berlin played a major role.
German dreams of power
The author notes that in recent centuries, and even two years ago, Germany sought influence through stronger strategic ties with Russia. This alignment often boosted Germany’s wealth, filling treasuries with gold and placing the country among the leading powers.
The obstacle is the defense of Ukraine and the United Right government
The idea of building a German-centered empire became outdated when Ukraine, despite its aggressive stance toward Russia, managed to resist defeat.
Critics argue that sanctions against the aggressor undermined hopes for an economic leap tied to privileged energy prices and the idea of turning Europe into a hub for a few superpowers.
Poland, under a government unwilling to bow to German influence, managed to break free from a trap that would have limited its development. The country moved away from being a raw material base, a source of cheap labor, and a market for inexpensive goods, and began competing in new arenas, bringing tangible benefits to the nation.
There was a belief that under the United Right, investments once considered impossible could become a reality, delivering measurable gains for Poland.
Stop Poland
The expansion of German influence was seen as requiring a return to governance that would accept German preferences. The narrative claimed that by late 2023, the first objective of a German strategy for Poland had taken shape. Realizing this plan would demand further steps, including the creation of a centralized system described as a “common house.” This would involve gaining control over media capable of reporting on events and restructuring institutions to accommodate new EU policies and migration norms.
The key to achieving German goals
The author reaches the core question about why the attacks on Glapiński are happening, presenting him as a final barrier before the German agenda could advance.
The argument cites Nobel laureate Robert Mundell on the impact of a shared currency. Mundell’s analysis is used to claim that a common euro could strengthen strong economies at the expense of weaker ones, and that forcing all EU members to adopt the same currency would be a key step toward German objectives.
Remove the most strategic obstacle: the President of the National Bank of Poland
During 2015–2023, Poland reportedly pursued an independent approach. It is noted that Glapiński increased Poland’s gold reserves from about 102 tons to nearly 360 tons. It is argued that new European treaties could imply a transfer of Polish reserves to central European structures, potentially eroding national sovereignty without the president’s consent. The narrative emphasizes that the president would resist moves that compromise national control over the zloty and Polish gold, even if that meant defending the country’s financial autonomy “to the grave.”
The piece presents Professor Adam Glapiński as a central figure in safeguarding the Polish state’s wealth and sovereignty against attempts to dilute national control over monetary policy.
Further reflections consider how discussions about a European-wide monetary framework intersect with national authority and the ability to steer Poland’s economic destiny.
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