Polish Central Bank Governor Faces Scrutiny Amid Accusations
A Polish parliamentary committee is set to start questioning witnesses next week regarding accusations against central bank governor Adam Glapinski. The new pro-EU government led by Donald Tusk alleges Glapinski has not been independent and has misled the finance ministry. Glapinski denies the charges, calling them political.
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A Polish parliamentary committee plans to start questioning witnesses over accusations of wrongdoing by the central bank governor next week, its chairperson said on Monday. This marks the next step in a process that may lead to the governor's appearance before the State Tribunal. The sitting was initially planned for Sept. 24, 2024.
The new pro-EU government led by Donald Tusk has vowed to hold accountable those accused of wrongdoing during the tenure of the previous nationalist government. Adam Glapinski, who has longstanding ties to the former ruling party Law and Justice (PiS) leader, is at the center of these allegations. The current government accuses him of lacking independence.
Glapinski also faces allegations of misleading the finance ministry regarding the central bank's results and potentially breaching constitutional rules that prevent the central bank from financing government borrowing. Glapinski, however, asserts that the charges are politically motivated.
For final motions to bring leading officials before the State Tribunal, a parliamentary vote is mandatory. Initially, such a motion must be reviewed by the committee. "The next meeting of the Constitutional Responsibility Committee will take place next week," committee head Zdzislaw Gawlik informed the state news agency PAP Biznes.
In mid-September, the committee set a schedule for its work, including a list of over 60 witnesses to be interviewed. As of now, questioning Glapinski himself is not on the agenda.
(With inputs from agencies.)