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Motion to bring Adam Glapiński before State Tribunal

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2026-10-20 11:05 UTC → 2026-10-24 15:33 UTC · added removed

The Sejm Constitutional Responsibility Committee has supported a motion to bring Adam Glapiński, President of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), before the State Tribunal. Following investigations, an investigation that began in May 2024 and included testimony from over 50 witnesses, the parliamentary commission issued adopted a final report alleging recommending prosecution. This marks the first time in the history of the Third Polish Republic that Glapiński violated a parliamentary commission has recommended such action against a sitting central bank governor. The report outlines eight specific charges, most notably the constitution and laws. Specific allegations include indirect financing of the national budget deficit by at least 144 billion PLN through asset bond purchases between 2020 and 2021, 2021 without proper authorization. Other allegations include conducting unauthorized currency interventions, interventions without management board approval, making interest rate decisions during election periods, and failing to maintain violating political neutrality. While the ruling coalition supports the motion, the Law and Justice (PiS) party has criticized the proceedings as an attempt to “paralyze the NBP and destabilize Poland’s financial situation.” The NBP has challenged the legitimacy of the investigation, labeling the report a “unilateral, selective and biased interpretation of the gathered materials” and arguing that the commission lacks independence. The bank further contends that the proceedings violate central bank independence under Polish and EU law. Sejm Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty has announced that tentatively scheduled a vote on the motion is tentatively planned for the second half of November. While previous legal assessments suggested Glapiński would not be suspended pending a final verdict, newer reports indicate that if the motion is If passed, he Glapiński would be automatically suspended. Parallel to these legal proceedings, suspended, though the NBP faces a potential leadership crisis and institutional challenges. The term for Vice President Adam Lipiński is set to expire in early November, and previous efforts to appoint new board members have been stalled due to a lack of countersignature from Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Experts have warned maintains that current laws do not provide for such a lack of continuity within the NBP board could impact Poland’s economic credibility and credit ratings. suspension during proceedings.

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  1. 2026-10-24 15:33 UTC Motion to bring Adam Glapiński before State Tribunal
  2. 2026-10-20 11:05 UTC Motion to bring Adam Glapiński before State Tribunal
  3. 2026-10-19 04:46 UTC Motion to bring Adam Glapiński before State Tribunal
  4. 2026-10-13 05:35 UTC Commission recommends Adam Glapiński face State Tribunal
  5. 2026-10-09 09:37 UTC Commission recommends Adam Glapiński face State Tribunal
  6. 2026-10-08 12:04 UTC Investigation into Adam Glapiński's constitutional liability

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