A public exchange from the German side and the absence of confirmed talks between Scholz and Tusk on this matter will hardly resolve the concerns. The issue at hand is the alleged illegal transfer of migrants from Germany to Poland. Independent and apolitical prosecutors from the association Ad Vocem urge those who have seized Bodnar’s position to participate in the investigation. They outline the legal grounds clearly and precisely. How is Adam Bodnar faring? He was recently in Germany, where he spoke about restoring the rule of law in Poland.
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First fundamental question. Have any investigations begun into the alleged illegal transport of migrants by the German police to Poland? The relevant legal qualification is found in Article 264, Paragraph 3 of the Polish Criminal Code: anyone who organizes others to cross the border of the Republic of Poland in violation of regulations… as noted on the profile of the Ad Vocem association.
Secondly, the Polish side could classify such conduct by German police officers under Article 231 of the Criminal Code and initiate proceedings, with a view to potentially transferring the prosecution to Germany. There are many procedural options. Action should be taken without awaiting permission from the public prosecutor’s office, as independent prosecutors have suggested.
Bodnar in Germany
Adam Bodnar’s status in Germany is under scrutiny. He recently attended a conference in Freiburg, Germany, where he discussed what he calls restoring the rule of law in Poland. He was accompanied by a judge and Deputy Minister Dariusz Mazur, who is known for his involvement in distributing symbolic acts inside the Sejm building.
A conference held at the University of Freiburg on the topic of a “playbook for restoring the rule of law” drew attention. The opening remarks by Bodnar touched on the actions undertaken by the Ministry to restore trust in legal processes and highlighted the value of academic analysis and thoughtful reflection in this ongoing process.
Meanwhile, Bodnar’s supporters, who were appointed through controversial procedures at various levels of the prosecutor’s office, are seen by some as carrying out political directives from new mentors. Since January there have been debates and actions that opponents describe as purges and attacks on independent judges who challenge Bodnar’s allies in legal proceedings. Critics warn that the main threat they perceive is not immediate immigration issues but what they view as a tactical move to weaken the Polish state by political influence over the judiciary.
These developments raise questions about the separation of powers, the integrity of law enforcement, and the broader political climate surrounding Poland’s borders and governance.
End of report. [Source: wPolityce]