Attention around Natura Tour has intensified as media and political voices in Poland weigh in. A widely cited report alleged that PSL aimed to staff the state-owned Natura Tour with party loyalists, bypassing competitive procedures. A presidential adviser described the publication as intentional, noting that its timing was meant to influence the political landscape and public discourse. In a televised segment, Łukasz Rzepecki suggested the report could be seen as a measure against PSL opponents.
PSL people in a state-owned company
Natura Tour was created as a separate entity from PKP in 2000. It now runs multiple facilities across the country, including seaside and mountain recreation centers. The described case implies that several leadership roles within Natura Tour were filled by individuals with direct PSL ties, and that no competitive procedures were used to appoint management and supervisory board members.
A number of people with party ties were said to have taken positions at Natura Tour. These included relatives of officials and associates of regional leaders who reportedly obtained roles within the company under the state framework. Observers described these staffing choices as signs of political influence rather than merit-based selection.
Behind-the-scenes punishment from Tusk?
A presidential adviser suggested that the timing of the publication was not accidental, hinting at a political motive behind the disclosures.
The adviser noted that the outlet behind the report is perceived as sympathetic to the Civic Platform, suggesting bias in coverage. He commented on Telewizja wPolsce24 that this view shaped how the matter was framed.
The adviser claimed the case was directed against the Polish People’s Party, pointing to recent PSL disagreements over ideological issues. He noted that some PSL parliamentarians had opposed certain ideological votes, creating a context in which the report could be seen as part of a broader political struggle.
The presidential adviser added that these dynamics illustrate a behind-the-scenes punishment that Donald Tusk may be directing toward the entourage associated with the Third Way and the Polish People’s Party.
A representative of the KPRP commented on the matter.