Following the initial declarations about the settlement, Anna Sarzyńska notes in Salon Dziennikarski that the more rational view began to dominate the discussion around the removal of NBP President Adam Glapiński, shifting the opposition’s narrative under Tusk.
Donald Tusk, the Civic Platform leader and Prime Minister candidate, recently asserted that a Sejm majority exists to refer the President of the National Bank of Poland to the State Tribunal. Before any appearance before the Constitutional Court, 115 members of parliament must submit a motion to the Speaker of the Sejm and then the chamber must vote. The resolution to petition the State Tribunal would require the President of the National Bank of Poland to respond to questions raised by the Sejm with an absolute majority, provided at least half of the legal body is present. The current coalition—KO-PSL-Polska 2050-New Left—accounts for 248 MPs.
At Friday’s press conference, Tusk framed their mission as safeguarding the reputation and stability of Polish institutions, with the central bank singled out as an institution deserving careful oversight. He stated that Poland would not take any action that could undermine the country’s standing in Europe or beyond.
Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia cautioned that pursuing any case against a public official before the State Tribunal is a significant step. He emphasized that the costs and benefits of such a move must be weighed with care.
Tusk Retired?
After early signals of a settlement, the rational approach seems to have prevailed, and the economics discussion is now framed in a slightly different way. While Tusk might disagree with Glapiński on some issues, this does not imply unlawful conduct by the NBP president. KO politicians have recognized that tampering with the National Bank of Poland could trigger a national financial crisis and cast doubt on their own governance prospects. They would prefer to abandon the arrangement to avoid potential losses.
– commented Anna Sarzyńska.
Lack of Political Maturity
Andrzej Rafał Potocki criticized Tusk for showing a lack of political maturity. The “revenge plus” agenda could distract seasoned politicians like Tusk and harm investments. Public commentary in this view labels hostile attacks on Adam Glapiński as unconstructive. Potocki observes that strategic silence might have been wiser in hindsight.
– noted the writer from Sieci.
Piotr Semka drew attention to Poland 2050 leader Michał Koboska’s remark about possibly creating twenty investigative committees in the Sejm.
Such talk underscores a broader concern: a coalition trend toward creating a scenario in which tens of thousands of people might be sidelined at the end of a term, reminiscent of past political expulsions in other countries.
– observed the columnist.
There is a sharp critique of the view that 7 million Poles who voted for PiS are dismissed as uninformed. The argument suggests that media influence could be a factor in political decisions, and if media coverage shifts, perceptions could change as well.
– emphasized Piotr Semka.
Let Tusk Present His Concept
Marek Formela argued that the actions of the Prime Minister or the NBP President might not be popular, but Tusk should present his own plan. The opposition recognizes that inflationary pressures have external origins and that official messaging over recent months has differed from European norms. The government and the central bank faced tough choices about protecting jobs versus preserving the value of money. The approach protected employment but allowed some social stability to endure. Glapiński is credited with stabilizing the zloty and reducing inflation. From a systemic perspective, personal views aside, Tusk will likely outline a distinct inflation policy concept.
– noted the editor-in-chief of Gazeta Gdańska.
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Source: wPolityce