On 29 October, PiS MPs Andrzej Śliwka and Janusz Kowalski conducted a parliamentary inspection at the National Agriculture Support Center, followed by a TV‑replicated press conference that was interrupted by a passerby; the incident was filmed.
Inspection at KOWR Sparks Press Conference
On Wednesday, 29 October, PiS parliamentarians Andrzej Śliwka and Janusz Kowalski conducted an inspection at the National Agriculture Support Center (KOWR). A subsequent press conference was broadcast by TV Republika.
MPs Accuse Government of CPK Land Sale
During the session, Kowalski accused the government of selling a 160‑hectare plot for the Central Rail Line (CPK). He cited the sale price of 23 million zloty and the potential value increase to 400 million zloty once the line would pass.
Passerby Intervenes, Sparking Exchange
A passerby interrupted the MP’s remarks, questioning the criticism and accusing the MPs of theft. In response, Kowalski referred to former Prime Minister Donald Tusk as stealing from Poland, leading to a brief confrontation that was recorded.
CPK Land Sale Scandal Explained
According to Wirtualna Polska, on 1 December 2023 the Ministry of Agriculture approved the sale before the high‑speed line was constructed, raising concerns of overreach by KOWR officials. The prosecutor’s office opened an investigation on Monday, and Jarosław Kaczyński announced that several PiS MPs would be suspended.
