The Polish government under Prime Minister Donald Tusk appears determined to present a fait accompli approach, as the Ministry of Justice disclosed that Arkadiusz Myrcha, the deputy minister, and Jacek Bilewicz, a nominee from Adam Bodnar’s camp for the Public Prosecutor’s Office, held talks with the head of the National Prosecution Service. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Luxembourg was also part of these discussions.
Official communications stated that Bilewicz and Myrcha met with Laura Kövesi and her team.
A meeting occurred at the EPPO headquarters in Luxembourg, where Acting National Prosecutor Jacek Bilewicz and Deputy Minister Arkadiusz Myrcha spoke with the Head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, Laura Kövesi, along with her deputies, Andrès Ritter and Petr Klement.
– that is, as reported.
Statements noted that the purpose of the gathering was to clarify how Polish candidates are selected for appointments within the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The discussions covered the criteria for choosing Polish European Prosecutors, how EPPO coordinates with Polish law enforcement, and the framework for resolving jurisdictional disputes between EPPO and the Polish Public Prosecution Service. The dialogue emphasized that cooperation within the EPPO is essential for fostering security and justice across the European Union.
– according to the report.
Observers wonder whether Minister Bodnar’s proposal to integrate Poland into the European Public Prosecutor’s Office was driven by substantive policy goals or by a desire to secure broader EU endorsement for shifts in Poland’s legal framework.
The discussions included consideration of the potential implications for Poland’s legal system and the practical steps needed to align with EPPO standards.
The developments reflect ongoing debates over how Poland engages with European anti-fraud and prosecutorial mechanisms, and how such engagement could influence national processes for appointing and coordinating prosecutors.
There is no further comment at this time.
Source: wPolityce