Polish politicians from the ruling party argued that the government’s actions are harming the CPK company and Poland, asserting that the country deserves better infrastructure development. Paweł Jabłoński, a PiS member of parliament, voiced this view before a parliamentary visit to inspect the CPK company, alongside colleagues Grzegorz Puda and Marcin Horała.
During the inspection plans were announced to examine possible irregularities at the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny company in recent weeks. Marcin Horała spoke at a press conference ahead of the parliamentary review.
Key concerns focus on the halt of various ongoing processes and projects, including tendering procedures and contract signings. The stoppages threaten potential losses for the company and for the state budget and raise questions about liabilities and the company’s funding, given that the Ministry of Finance holds full ownership of CPK. Horała stressed that these pauses create scheduling difficulties and may expose the state to financial exposure if not properly managed.
A formal audit of CPK is planned, and its findings are expected to determine the necessary actions. This situation raises questions about the role of the company’s management and legal advisers while awaiting audit results. There are concerns that some audits have not progressed as expected, with certain registrations deemed invalid in questionable circumstances. These developments prompt scrutiny of public procurement practices and adherence to procurement law. There are claims of improper influence during tender processes, with statements suggesting a trustee might be involved in meetings that shape decisions, instead of acting strictly within the framework of public procurement rules. The trustee’s duties are described as overseeing the company while ensuring fair process and objective evaluation of offers, free from undue pressure on purchasing committees.
Horała elaborated on these points during remarks at the press conference.
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Poland deserves such an airport
Jabłoński reiterated that the current government’s actions have come at the expense of the CPK company and Poland, arguing that infrastructure development is essential for the country. He pointed to Warsaw, as the capital of a major European Union member, and noted that Poland should have a central airport comparable to those in other large capitals such as Berlin, Amsterdam, and Paris. He contended that the nation shares the same ambitions and development needs, and he criticized attempts to block the project under what he described as false pretenses. The scale of misinformation aimed at the project was described as alarming by Jabłoński.
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Poles experience CPK positively
Puda emphasized that among the numerous investments underway in the country, the Central Communications Port and broader infrastructure development are seen positively by the Polish public. A recent survey on the CPK project indicated broad support not only among ordinary citizens but also within the aviation sector, suggesting a favorable outlook for the project’s feasibility and impact. This was highlighted by Puda as evidence that the project should proceed.
On the day of the inspection, it was announced that the CPK board of directors had received PLN 11 million since its creation. An internal audit is underway, conducted by the company in conjunction with the Office of the Plenipotentiary for the CPK, and external tenders for accounting services are in progress, signaling ongoing governance and oversight activity.
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Source: wPolityce