The statement highlights a frustration with those in political power who seem detached from the realities of time, elections, and accountability. Daniel Obajtek, a figure associated with PiS in the European Parliament and the former head of a major state-controlled company, criticized the Coalition’s politicians on a Polish television program aired on December 13. He argued that current leaders have lost touch with time itself and the election calendar, and he warned that hatred begets hatred. He urged those in power to remember that everyone, at some point, will step down, and he criticized the conduct of those who, in his view, attack people in ways that are unworthy.
Obajtek commented on the work of parliamentary investigative committees. He framed these commissions as theatrical events funded by taxpayers rather than serious inquiries. He asserted that they should address truly grave matters; instead, he saw a circus in progress, not the seriousness expected of parliamentary oversight. The former president of a major state enterprise said that the committees were being used to force appearances and to create a show about someone’s health, rather than to uncover substantive wrongdoing. He described the spectacle as a misrepresentation of what a real inquiry should be.
Obajtek noted his own experience with one of these committees, stating that he was compelled to participate despite not having a direct connection to the case. He called this moral misstep and criticized the broader public for turning such hearings into entertainment, complete with popcorn and spectators. He argued that ordinary citizens pay for this theatre, through taxes and public funds, and questioned the value of a process that treats politics as a form of entertainment rather than a mechanism for accountability.
Distraction from Problems
The PiS member argued that the investigation committees were set up to divert attention from pressing national issues. He described the country as facing serious challenges, including rising energy costs and concerns about gas supplies. He suggested that, behind the theater of investigations, vital matters such as fuel availability and electricity prices were being overshadowed. He emphasized that the focus on investigations distracted the public from addressing real economic pressures and legal concerns, with some individuals facing prosecution while the broader public bears the burden of higher living costs.
In his view, the case concerning the judicial fund was not grounded in clear evidence. He expressed the belief that the government intended to support social goals by using public money, money that, in his assessment, became entangled with unlawful activity. He argued that the social mission funded by public resources was twisted into a narrative of crime, leading to suffering for ordinary people who had benefited from investment in social tasks. He framed the situation as a consequence of political missteps and the misallocation of public funds, rather than as straightforward theft.
The Ignorance of Donald Tusk
Obajtek criticized Donald Tusk for what he called a lack of understanding of the ETS system. He noted a proposal by the Prime Minister to use surplus Polish coal to generate electricity for Ukraine and to consider an exemption from ETS tariffs. He said the plan could not be implemented as described, citing questions about jurisdiction and European Court of Justice rules. He asserted that suspending or circumventing EU institutions was not a feasible option, and he warned against mischaracterizing the situation or overstating technical possibilities. The critic argued that electricity that flows to neighboring countries could not be excluded from the emissions trading system and urged a more accurate understanding of how the ETS operates.
Obajtek concluded with a strong reminder that statements about energy policy and cross-border electricity should be grounded in the rules and realities of European governance. He urged policymakers to be precise about what is legally and technically possible, and to avoid creating a false impression that could destabilize energy markets or mislead the public about the state of affairs.
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