During the parliamentary debate following Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s policy address, Adrian Zandberg, leader of the Razem party, posed a series of pointed questions to the newly appointed head of government. He accused Tusk of hypocrisy and perpetuating irregularities in the management of state-owned enterprises.
Zandberg began by referencing Tusk’s earlier remarks, using them as the foundation for his critique:
“Mr. Prime Minister, a year and a half ago, you lamented the lack of seriousness in Polish politics. In light of today’s speech, I would like to ask: are you serious, Mr. Prime Minister?”
With that, Zandberg moved straight to the core of his criticism, particularly questioning Tusk’s claim that public asset management in Poland has become more professionalized.
“Does this so-called professionalization mean that key state-owned companies are hiring the relatives of PSL politicians?” he asked from the parliamentary podium.
Zandberg did not stop at this example. He went on to highlight what he described as further troubling appointments and practices.
“Does this professionalization also involve employing online trolls working on behalf of the Civic Platform in Totalizator Sportowy? Or that the same is happening in the Polish Real Estate Holding?” he continued, expanding his critique to include the state of Polish science and research institutions.
One particularly striking example he cited was the shutdown of Poland’s only nuclear reactor:
“Or take the Maria reactor — our only nuclear reactor — which was shut down due to managerial incompetence,” Zandberg emphasized.
“If you believe that recruitment for public asset management positions in Poland is now conducted through transparent, merit-based competitions, then I have bad news for you: either someone is misleading you, or you are living in a different world,” he concluded.