Polish Coalition Talks on Liquidating the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau
A senior government official has spoken about a plan to liquidate the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) and the timeline for such a move. Tomasz Siemoniak, who serves as the Minister Coordinator of Special Services, indicated on a Monday edition of TOK FM that he would prefer the measure to be adopted by the Council of Ministers within the first quarter of the year. He stressed that work on the plan is already under way.
When asked about the expected appearance of the liquidization project for the CBA, Siemoniak reiterated the goal for early actions by the cabinet and noted that preparation steps are progressing. The discussion comes as part of broader coverage on the coalition’s approach to reforming state security and anti corruption structures.
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– With the coalition in power, there is talk of liquidating the CBA. Siemoniak suggested a few weeks for initial steps, followed by the government procedure, and confirmed that work on the project had begun.
It remains unclear what President Andrzej Duda will decide in relation to these plans.
– said the minister.
We will aim to persuade the President that the solution chosen will not weaken, but rather strengthen, the fight against corruption, and that waiting until after the presidential elections is not a viable option, according to PAP.
– added.
Attack on the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau
Siemoniak argued that the CBA’s public image has been tarnished, noting that this has intensified the coalition’s resolve to liquidate the agency. He acknowledged that there are honest professionals within the service, but he contended that it cannot be associated with persistent problems, scandals, and internal disputes.
He described this as a fundamental issue for the new democratic coalition and signaled that strong reforms are on the agenda.
On November 10, leaders from PO, PSL, Polski 2050, and Links signed the coalition agreement. Clause 19 of the first part of the agreement states that the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau would be liquidated, with its resources and powers transferred to other departments, including the Anti-Corruption Crimes Department of the Police Central Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Tomasz Siemoniak’s remarks indicate a sense of urgency within the ruling bloc. Critics ask whether this pace reflects a broader willingness to rethink state institutions and their oversight mechanisms.
In summaries of the political debate, commentators note the tension between reform ambitions and the practical implications for agencies involved in crime and corruption investigations. The discussion highlights the challenge of balancing reforms with the need to maintain trust in public institutions and the rule of law.
The evolving discourse around the CBA’s future is closely watched by observers of Polish politics, who see it as a focal point in the coalition’s broader agenda to reshape the anti corruption landscape and strengthen governance mechanisms across the state apparatus.