Tobiasz Bocheński has highlighted what is being described as the wind turbine scandal in Mazovia and beyond. In his statement, the Mazovian Voivode recalls his discussion with the former German ambassador to Poland. On social media, he emphasized the urgency of disclosing the identities of those who shaped the controversial provisions governing wind farm construction in Poland.
Bocheński notes that the former German ambassador mentioned wind farms during their initial conversation.
Undoubtedly, this is framed as a wind turbine scandal. He recalls a question he was asked by the German Ambassador Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven about the German industry’s push to sell wind farms to Poland. He points to what he calls the first KO/Pl2050 project as a significant coincidence, highlighting the origin of the discussion and the ideas involved.
– according to the account.
The Mazovian Voivode calls for the real authors behind the project endorsed by the Civic Coalition and Poland 2050 to step forward and be identified.
First, there is concern that an attempt was made to reshape Poland’s wind energy market and spatial planning directions through a parliamentary submission drafted by unknown authors. These are critical issues that cannot be handled in secrecy or rushed. Those who participate in legislative work know that such a bill requires input from lawyers and experts. The public deserves to know who authored the act, as KO and Pl2050 claim transparency while distancing themselves from the drafting process. Otherwise, there is room for the assumption that lobbyists crafted the framework to generate profits for themselves.
– according to Bocheński.
Important investments
He then directs attention to major investments already underway in Poland.
Second, the statements from KO/Pl2050 politicians are portrayed as flatly untrue. Their messaging often leans on ecological motives because public sentiment favors clean environments. Yet they seldom disclose who stands to gain from the proposed legal changes. Orlen is constructing Poland’s largest wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Meanwhile, KO’s public announcements, by their framing, appear to correlate with a drop in Orlen’s share price by about PLN 5.5 billion. If wind energy were truly a priority, announcements would emphasize expanding wind investments by Orlen and PGE. The absence of such assurances raises questions about their real goals.
– according to the account.
Third, KO/Pl2050 politicians insist on delivering affordable electricity for Poland. The public share this desire. Yet the reality is that wind power is intermittent. Relying entirely on renewables to power the entire economy would require a dramatic shift in industrial policy and energy supply, otherwise risking a hollowed-out domestic sector. If widespread affordable electricity were the real aim, a sober commitment to nuclear expansion, as initiated under the PiS government, would be part of the conversation. Instead, there is little mention of new nuclear projects.
– the commentary continues.
Bocheński also warns against European funds issued by the Polish government that could support foreign industries.
Fourth, politicians from KO/Pl2050 and the Left have been voicing complaints for months about European funds meant for Poland. The wind turbine affair is cited as evidence that, in the view of the new coalition, funds should be directed in ways that ultimately benefit German, Dutch, French, and Danish industries. The question remains: how will EU funds stay in Poland? The rapid lobbying by foreign companies in one of the coalition’s early projects is described as a scandal. Energy is a sector of strategic importance for Poland’s security and development. The aim is cheap, reliable Polish energy that strengthens domestic industry, reduces dependence on external suppliers, and keeps energy bills affordable. The wind turbine controversy, according to this view, touches on all these critical elements.
– according to the account.
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Source: wPolityce