A senior member of the Civic Coalition, MP Marcin Bosacki, expressed a clear wish to participate in the Pegasus investigative committee during an interview with RMF FM. He also warned that a government led by Donald Tusk might take shape by December 13, a timeline he described as risky for the political landscape.
Bosacki drew attention to the debate on appointing three investigative panels and focused on the commission that would examine the envelope voting controversy. He emphasized the need to scrutinize the process and the broader implications for democratic norms in Poland.
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This case stands out as a notably precise scandal, marked by the waste of tens of millions of zlotys on a project that lacked rationale and seemed unlawful from the outset. It also touches the core of Poland’s democracy by questioning the handling of elections, with polling stations visited and ballots mailed rather than cast in person. The implication is a critique of how democracy was managed by PiS, a theme Bosacki says warrants urgent attention.
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Yet he signaled that other matters would be examined soon, including the Pegasus episode that has echoed through his political work in the Senate over the years.
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As Bosacki put it clearly:
He would like to join the Pegasus research committee, though he acknowledged stiff competition within KO and noted that coalition dynamics would influence the decision.
The discussion also considered the potential involvement of representatives from other groups on the panel.
It was anticipated that members would brief the Pegasus Commission on figures such as Mr. Kamiński and Mr. Wąsik. Bosacki believed those individuals should not join the committee as they must account for their roles in related controversies before the panels convene.
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In his view, those accused in PiS scandals cannot fully explain their actions. MP Brejza, despite his extensive knowledge, is unlikely to join the Pegasus Commission since he was the victim of a secret service operation and cannot justify why he remained the injured party.
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Tusk’s government and the December timetable
Bosacki also discussed the possibility of appointing Donald Tusk’s new government on December 13 and assessed the potential implications for Poland’s policy direction as the year closes, including energy and pricing considerations that matter to households and business alike.
He criticized President Duda, suggesting that the president could align with former PiS colleagues if that path were pursued, a move that Bosacki described as harmful to Polish interests and risky for the country’s foreign and economic policy objectives.
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The interview host, Piotr Salak, pointed out that an EU summit would convene on December 13, which raised questions about Poland’s representation at that gathering.
The discussion suggested that both the new government and the prime minister should be in place by December 12 to avoid perceptions of last minute instability. Bosacki urged the president to reconsider a stubborn stance and to act earlier in the process.
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Treaty changes and EU considerations
The conversation touched on whether changes to EU treaties would require a referendum in Poland. The view expressed was that the Sejm’s approval would be sufficient for such steps.
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He noted that negotiations on the shape of a new EU legal framework should involve Poland’s principal partners. PiS did not fully engage, staying on the sidelines, while he acknowledged some positive elements but also aspects that should not be accepted. The delegation from Poland in the European Parliament reportedly voted against certain proposals.
He criticized the Kaczyński brothers for missteps during EU talks and urged renewed efforts to persuade partners, especially Germany and France, to concede on terms that would strengthen Poland’s position. The Lisbon Treaty, in his view, limited Poland’s capacity to influence EU decisions through majority voting, and there was a push to rethink those provisions and rally smaller member states to support a stronger Polish stance.
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The discussion also touched on the release from prison of Włodzimierz Karpiński. Bosacki described the detention and interrogation as troubling, suggesting the case was handled in a way that raised questions about fairness. He welcomed Karpiński’s release and rejected any notion that the arrest was an appropriate investigative tool, calling it a form of repression.
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The interviewer noted December 13 as a moment that unsettles Civic Coalition members, possibly because of its symbolism related to Donald Tusk’s return to power.
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