Dismissals and arrests tied to the visa scandal are described as the sharpest heat in our public life, according to Małgorzata Wassermann, a PiS member of Parliament, speaking on Radio Kraków.
The current situation can be summarized this way: information exists that a crime may have occurred, investigations begin immediately, the Civil Investigation and Prosecutorial actions start, political responsibility is invoked, criminal liability is considered, and temporary detentions may follow. This means there is zero tolerance in Wassermann’s environment, and the line is drawn clearly—there are black sheep among the thousands who work in public administration, and they have no place here. That firmness, she argued, is what protects the system the most.
– Wassermann elaborated. In her remarks she connected the visa issue to the opposition’s claim that Senate President Tomasz Grodzki labeled it the biggest scandal of the twenty-first century.
READ MORE: Grodzki’s “message” elicited strong reactions. It was described as both funny and troubling. Commentaries ranged from “It’s a complete circus” to “It was a test of honesty.”
Information from the public prosecutor’s office
The numbers given by Marshal Grodzki appear to diverge from the broader reality, yet Wassermann expressed more trust in the Public Prosecution Service. She also highlighted reactions from Donald Tusk and the Civic Platform, noting that individuals on their lists have faced indictments. She reminded listeners that a senator previously in pre-trial detention faced substantial charges that were reportedly sealed by court action, while the person involved remained indifferent. Wassermann asserted that her side would provide information, set clear boundaries, and follow the proper procedures.
– Wassermann contrasted the two narratives.
Yet in the flurry of competing claims, she advised readers to align with what the prosecution actually presents, since it knows best what evidence exists, what has been collected, and what has been corroborated. Everything else, she suggested, is speculation.
– she added.
She explained that the prosecutor’s office sees a suspicion of crime related to accepting payments to speed up visa processing, but this does not imply that the individuals arrived in Poland without proper checks or entry procedures.
The foreigner is not the enemy
The discussion also touched on the queue issue and the possibility that some requests were processed more swiftly. Wassermann drew a contrast with situations in places like Lampedusa or in the broader area of irregular emigration by boat, where many people may lack literacy and documents, and where communication challenges are real. She described these conditions as a genuine threat to Europe and to Poland, calling the visa debate a referendum on that threat.
– She noted that the referendum centers on whether the European Union will compel countries to accept large incoming populations. She assured that under Law and Justice, the troubling images seen on television—fires, violence, and blocked streets—would not appear in Poland.
She also stressed that foreigners are not enemies of PiS, but everyone still requires a proper visa procedure.
However, the distinction remains sharp when separating the second issue: people who come to work from those who come with other expectations, potentially seeking social benefits rather than labor, whatever they might be.
– she observed.
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Source: wPolityce (noting the above discussions and public reactions)