Poland’s opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) has petitioned the country’s highest court to invalidate laws allowing a parliamentary committee to summon the central bank chief for hearings, citing concerns over their constitutionality. This move aims to thwart an investigation planned by the ruling coalition.
Members of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s coalition intend to introduce a preliminary motion to subject central bank chief Adam Glapinski to scrutiny before a state tribunal by the end of the month. The motion would be reviewed by the constitutional responsibility committee in parliament, potentially leading to Glapinski’s summons for hearings.
Glapinski, whose longstanding ties to the leader of Law and Justice have come under scrutiny, faces accusations from Tusk’s government of lacking sufficient independence.
Krzysztof Szczucki, a PiS lawmaker and committee member, disclosed that a motion challenging the committee’s procedures was filed on March 6. Szczucki emphasized the importance of upholding the central bank governor’s independence and ensuring that the investigative process adheres to proper protocols.
On the other hand, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, a lawmaker from Tusk’s Civic Coalition party, stressed concerns about the constitutional court’s impartiality, suggesting that it may be compromised. She refrained from specifying a timeline for when the motion to probe Glapinski would be finalized, underscoring the need for thorough analysis and deliberation.
