Polish media claimed that Agata Kornhauser‑Duda would join the National Bank of Poland as chief adviser, igniting accusations of nepotism and a torrent of online commentary.
Claims of Employment at NBP
On October 21, TVN24 reported that Agata Kornhauser‑Duda would be hired by the National Bank of Poland as an adviser to President Adam Glapiński because her surname appeared on the bank’s internal mailing list.
NBP’s spokesperson denied the claim, stating that Ms. Kornhauser‑Duda is not employed by the bank and urged the public not to spread false information.
Social‑Media Frenzy
The report triggered an avalanche of online comments, with some joking that “silence is finally golden, and NBP buys a lot of gold.” Others mocked the speculation, calling the advisory role “slavishly silent” and accusing the bank of secrecy over its presidential advisers.
A Polish journalist noted that the bank keeps adviser names confidential, a practice that some critics said lacks justification.
Political Reactions
Krzysztof Brejza questioned why Ms. Duda would be useful at NBP, citing her “silence is golden” stance. Robert Kropiwnicki praised her decade of hard fiscal work as relevant to the role.
Other voices condemned the move as a “luxury storage” for the central bank and warned that such appointments could signal nepotism. Adam Szłapka remarked that the best adviser would be a silent one.
Foreign Ministry Comments
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski expressed doubt about Ms. Kornhauser‑Duda’s usefulness at NBP, describing her appointment as potentially nepotistic. He urged that public officials receive adequate pensions instead of being siphoned into risky positions.