Polish lawmakers from PiS addressed the wind farm controversy at a press conference, highlighting the surprising developments that followed yesterday’s energy committee session.
The team pressed on with the so-called windmill law, though the government-backed project failed to pass in the Sejm. Work continued instead on what was described as a parliamentary proposal. Yet another layer emerged: during the committee proceedings it became clear the bill had been crafted by an unnamed individual who spoke repeatedly, outlining the contents with unusual authority.
The statement came from a PiS representative who quoted the unnamed adviser, explaining that the Civic Institute was involved, though the official list did not name the institute as a formal partner. Throughout the hearing, the mysterious figure appeared in a role that puzzled the committee. After digging, the participant’s identity surfaced as Mr. Adam Romanowski, according to the PiS member. The claim was supported by a quick search that linked Romanowski to a law firm where he is described as a primary adviser, tailoring energy policy strategies for large corporations and, apparently, as the originator of this legislative concept.
The debate carried forward as the Windmill Bill was depicted as potentially imposing hefty electricity costs on citizens of Poland, with foreign firms expected to profit from the change. The chorus of criticism underscored the belief that ordinary households would bear the financial burden, a point emphasized by several speakers who argued against the measure.
Buda: An unusually odd moment at the committee
Waldemar Buda, another PiS member, described a scene at the committee that left observers puzzled. Questions were answered by a person who appeared disconnected from the bill, while the person slated to answer could not raise the matter directly. A committee member, Ms. Hennig-Kloska, remained silent and offered no clarification. The record later indicated she had worked on the bill for weeks, yet she did not address the inquiries. A substitute, Mr. Krzysztof Gadowski, stepped in but admitted he did not fully know the law and passed questions to the person beside him.
The remark captured a moment of unusual confusion, highlighting broader questions about the bill’s authorship and the interests driving it. Observers noted that the procedure diverged from typical parliamentary practice and underscored the peculiar circumstances surrounding the bill’s preparation.
In light of the mounting questions and the growing complexity of the testimony, Mr. Gadowski asserted that he was the primary respondent for unsettled points. The episode stood out as a striking example of how committee work can stray from expected norms and shed light on the underlying players and their motives.
Wójcik: A matter demanding scrutiny by authorities
Michał Wójcik from the governing bloc highlighted the seriousness of the dispute, pointing to the coalition that shifted responsibility for the controversial legislation. He described the affair as a scandal rather than a routine legislative episode. The sequence of events suggested that the bill had been drafted by one member and then attributed to another, with additional participants appearing to answer questions that should have rested with the proposers. This, he said, marked a situation unlike any previously observed in the Polish Parliament.
Wójcik pressed for an official review by the Public Prosecution Service and the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, calling for a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the law and the actors involved. He warned against any private firm improperly influencing the Sejm to secure wind-farm profits that would ultimately flow to foreign interests. The emphasis was clear: accountability and transparency were paramount in this matter.
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