There will be significant chatter, and media scrutiny will be intense, yet Paweł Kukiz, founder of Kukiz’15, signaled to PAP that the anticipated investigative committees would likely produce little in the way of concrete political change. He expressed willingness to engage with the wiretapping committee’s work and recalled that back in 2020 he had pressed for such a committee when he stood with the then opposition, arguing for greater oversight and transparency in critical state functions.
On Wednesday evening, the Civic Coalition presented three draft resolutions to the Sejm Chair aimed at launching parliamentary investigative committees. The proposals targeted the so-called visa scandal, Pegasus, and the so-called Envelope Elections of 2020. The drafts were posted on parliamentary portals on Thursday, assigned form numbers, and forwarded for first reading during the Sejm session. Marshal of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia stated at a Thursday briefing that first readings of the bills were scheduled for Tuesday in the Sejm chamber.
Asked about intentions to form investigative committees, Paweł Kukiz acknowledged that he expected a familiar pattern to emerge from the political transformation era—an era marked by loud noise, media fireworks, and public attention that often serves as a distraction from more pressing economic and governance concerns. He argued that such drama could be leveraged to shield the government from accountability, insisting that real consequences rarely follow.
He warned that even if irregularities existed, the outgoing administration, equipped with a broad toolkit of procedural instruments, already possessed enough information on past missteps from eight years prior to engage in behind‑the‑scenes discussions designed to avoid accountability. The deputy hinted that perhaps one victim might be found if a genuine irregularity surfaced, but the overarching conclusion remained cautious and guarded.
According to Kukiz, there is a long-standing unwritten rule in Poland that, with the consent of the people, no one should be harmed, and in return, the public should refrain from harming those in power. He framed this as a political culture that, in his view, has stifled accountability and sustained a status quo that favors established interests.
He added that as long as referendums are mediated by politicians rather than citizens, and as long as parties retain monopoly control over Sejm nominations, the prevailing attitude of “we don’t care about you, you don’t care about us” will persist. He argued that only fundamental changes to the political system could alter this dynamic, urging structural reforms to restore citizen trust and oversight.
The politician also reminded observers that on February 10, 2020, he had submitted a motion to establish a parliamentary investigative committee to oversee activities spanning 2005–2021. The proposal had been signed by representatives from clubs and opposition groups, and at a joint conference, they had pledged to support Kukiz’s bid to chair the committee. He also indicated openness to talks about participating in a future inquiry into Pegasus’ operations as part of a broader oversight mandate.
Kukiz emphasized the potential for substantive inquiry while maintaining a cautious stance on outcomes, underscoring the importance of rigorous procedures, transparent disclosures, and accountability that transcends party lines. The discussions reflected broader concerns about governance, transparency, and the mechanisms by which oversight can genuinely influence policy, public spending, and institutional integrity. [citation: wPolityce]
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Source: wPolityce