Members of the Polish Parliament from Law and Justice, Andrzej Śliwka, Przemysław Drabek and Michał Moskal, sent a formal letter to the Deputy Head of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery and to Grzegorz Karpiński, who chairs the Works Council. They requested access to information and documents related to personnel changes in public media that were made by the new government. The inquiry highlights the MPs’ interest in understanding the basis for those staffing decisions as presented to the public.
What information do PiS MPs request?
In their capacity as Sejm deputies, and under the provisions of the law from 9 May 1996 on the exercise of the mandate of deputy and senator, the MPs ask for specific materials. They request copies of the applications submitted for supervisory board positions at Telewizja Polska SA, Polskie Radio SA, and Polska Agencja Prasowa SA. These documents were allegedly submitted by Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, the Minister of Culture and National Heritage at the time. The MPs also request the minutes from the Works Council meeting held on December 19, 2023, along with details on when the votes on individual candidacies ended and the outcomes, including any distribution of responsibilities. They seek copies of email correspondence among Works Council members regarding the applications accepted on December 19, 2023. The inquiry also covers whether the newly appointed board members or their associates underwent a positive verification by the board of directors, the voting results in favor of their candidacies, and the dates and times of these votes.
“He ran away because he couldn’t provide information.”
The deputy head of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery and chairman of the Works Council faced questions about his memory and responsiveness. Reports indicate that he did not recall whether students were represented on the Works Council, how many individuals the council reviewed, or how many meetings took place. He was also questioned about the reasons behind changes at the broadcasting oversight body, BIP. The remarks were shared by Śliwka in a post published on the X platform on December 27, 2023. The deputy head’s repeated promise to reply in writing drew additional attention from the MPs and observers alike.
Additionally, the minutes of the general meeting of Polskie Radio SA were reportedly delivered to parliamentarians on December 28. During this session, claims were made that Lieutenant Colonel Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz approved a resolution dissolving Polskie Radio SA and another resolution appointing a liquidator for its assets; these actions were labeled as unlawful by the MPs involved.
Andrzej Śliwka commented publicly on the development, noting concerns about the legality and transparency of the proceedings surrounding Polskie Radio SA.
Further coverage and perspective on these events can be found in media outlets reflecting on the governance shifts within Poland’s public broadcasting sector. The reporting emphasizes requests for transparency and documentation to illuminate the decisions that shaped the current leadership and oversight structure.
[Source: wPolityce]