Agnieszka Kwiatkowska-Gurdak was appointed to the role by Donald Tusk 14 months ago.
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Poland falls to lowest ever position in global corruption index
Poland’s score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index fell for the sixth year in a row.
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Prosecutors apply to strip Polish opposition Senate speaker of immunity over bribery charges
Opposition politicians claim the move is “politically motivated”.
Polish state oil giant CEO denies corruption claims and submits to official asset investigation
Daniel Obajtek has been accused of suspect real estate purchases, nepotism and perjury.
Poland falls to lowest ever ranking in global corruption perception index
“The erosion of rule of law and democratic oversight has created conditions for corruption to flourish,” says Transparency International.
Officials detained over medieval-style castle residence built in EU-protected forest in Poland
Environmental permission was withdrawn last year, but construction continued anyway.
Poland’s health minister denies cronyism after government buys “useless” masks from family friend
The health ministry purchased over 100,000 masks for 5 million zloty that failed to meet standards.
Poland’s hidden corruption
Grzegorz Makowski
While perception of everyday corruption is shrinking, it is becoming ingrained in the political and administrative system.
Ex-finance ministry employees accused of orchestrating VAT fraud
Two ex-finance ministry employees are accused of running an organised criminal group specialising in VAT fraud while working in a department fighting corruption and official misconduct.
