Tusk accuses PiS of plundering Poland
Although the right-wing nationalist PiS party has lost the elections in Poland, it has formed a pseudo-government for a few weeks. Election winner Tusk reports questionable money flows and hectic promotions. The spook could be over on Monday.
Following the election victory of his pro-European coalition, Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk has announced a decisive change of course. If he takes over the government, he will immediately take measures to repair the damage caused by the right-wing nationalist PiS, Tusk said in Warsaw. He accused the PiS of "spending their last weeks in power devastating and destroying the Polish state and channeling money to their own people".
The Polish media report daily on new appointments of civil servants, the signing of multi-year contracts and massive spending. "We are seeing attempts to 'concrete over' certain institutions that depend on public money," said Tusk. The sums involved were "gigantic". Tusk spoke of an "attempt to leave a kind of fifth column of the PiS wherever possible". His government, which could be sworn in next week, would therefore have to make decisions "literally within an hour" of taking office in order to stop these efforts.
"Reduce tensions with Ukraine"
This concerns, among other things, the restoration of the rule of law and the public media. Tusk also announced audits and investigations. The new government will also lift the border blockade and reduce tensions with Ukraine.
The PiS lost its absolute majority in the elections on October 15 and has no prospect of forming a coalition. Nevertheless, President Andrzej Duda initially gave the PiS the task of forming a government.
The incumbent head of government, Mateusz Morawiecki, will face a vote of confidence in parliament on Monday. If he fails as expected, Tusk could be elected as the new head of government by parliament. His opposition liberal-conservative Civic Coalition and its two coalition partners - the centrist Third Way alliance and the Left Party - have already signed a coalition agreement.
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In response to the allegations of questionable money flows and hectic promotions during its time in power, the European Union may decide to launch an investigation into the PiS party's actions under the leadership of Donald Tusk. The EU's focus will likely be on the accusations of corruption within the Polish government and the potential misuse of public funds.
Given the EU and Poland's strained relations during the PiS party's rule, it is essential for the new Tusk-led government to demonstrate its commitment to upholding the rule of law and promoting transparency to restore trust within the European Union.
Source: www.ntv.de
