The windmill controversy stretches into its sixth day as opposition voices seek power by revealing little about who drafted the controversial law. The latest line is that the platform and Poland 2050 were only consulted about the measures. Yet it is widely believed that MP Paulina Hennig-Kloska played a significant role in shaping the bill. A series of amendments has already been promised for the legislation. The question remains: will this define the entire term ahead?
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Hennig-Kloska, now speaking more forcefully, insisted that there is no scandal and claimed that lies and misinformation surround the affair.
If these statements are challenged, the MP has also announced a formal erratum for the project. The plan outlines three groups of solutions rather than three individual measures:
A minimum distance of 500 meters will be required, and these standards would push noisier wind turbines farther from populated areas.
If that was the aim, why then did the draft initially propose a 300-meter separation between windmills and buildings?
Similarly, the amendments will strengthen protections for natural sites including national and landscape parks and Natura 2000 areas, while the core proposal also contains provisions that could weaken these protections.
Changes will also be made to provisions related to expropriation described as excluding those provisions that are not expropriations. The public is told to relax—there are no expropriations, only misunderstandings about democratic processes.
These proposed expropriations, critics say, echo reactions to earlier expropriations tied to major transport projects. The topic has been brought to attention by political figures who have labeled the moves as contentious and opportunistic.
Overall, observers sense a broader strategy: one side seeks to discredit Orlen while another aligns with Siemens, and the authorship of the law remains contested by Platform and Poland 2050. Notably, last year’s version included provisions that drew heavy criticism, including the 300-meter rule for wind turbines near buildings.
There is speculation about whether the MP will be nominated for the role of Minister of Climate and Environment. Some suggest she might be sidelined before the process even begins.
The concern extends beyond a single bill. Without governance in effect, the question arises: what would a shift in ministries, agencies, and state enterprises mean? Critics warn it could lead to upheaval and rule-bending at a scale not previously seen. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant and informed.
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Source: wPolityce