Members rent luxury cars with taxpayers' money. These are spending recordrs

Seismic fashion for long-term car rental grows. Politicians explain that they do not want to “run their own cars”, but the list of expenses is controversial. Who spent the most?

New trend in the Sejm: Renting cars for public money

As Virtual Poland has revealed, 1 in 3 Members already usage the anticipation of renting cars at the expense of taxpayers. From November 2023 until the end of 2024, 146 parliamentarians utilized this option. This is simply a fresh trend – previously long-term lease was not so popular among politicians.

Under the current rules, Members may finance the hiring of flat-rate cars to run a parliamentary office which amounts to over PLN 23 000 per month. This anticipation was confirmed by the legal opinion of the Bureau of Sejm Analysis in 2020, provided that after the conclusion of the contract the car does not pass on to the policy.

Spending Recorders. PiS associate at the head of the list

The most of the car rental was issued by a PiS MP Andrzej Costowniak – until 60 354,50 zł. Interestingly, in his property statement, the politician admitted that he owned respective own cars, among others. Audi A6 and Mercedes.

Other prominent politicians included in the recordlist:

• Jarosław Urbaniak (KO) – 55 437.45 zł
• Rafał Bochenek (PiS) – 54 012,88 PLN
• Przemysław Witek (KO) – 53 129.61 zł
• Krzysztof Paszyk (PSL-Third Road) – 50 874.14 zł (although access to ministerial cars)

[Full list of 20 major expenses at the end of the article]

"I don't want to drive my car," the MPs explained

In talks with journalists, politicians admit that the usage of rented cars is common.

– I don't drive this car on vacation, but if anyone says they've never utilized a car like this for private purposes, they'll lie. Yeah, I've had my wife drive this car, but I always effort to be in that car. The rules on lump sum clearing request to be amended. All Members know that this is simply a circus and the creation of fiction – says 1 of the politicians.

Another associate adds:
– I figured I didn't want to drive my car anymore. That's what I'm showing in my property statement, we have with our wife. She frequently needs it, so I don't see anything incorrect here..

The hoarding home is about to change

Although spending is legal, there are serious ethical doubts. Marshal of the Sejm Simon Holovnia announced a review of the rules on financing parliamentary offices in order to increase transparency and reduce fraud.

– We must guarantee that public money is spent wisely He stressed.

Full list of 20 Members with the highest car rental expenses:

1. Andrzej Costowniak (PiS) – PLN 60 354.50
2. Jarosław Urbaniak (KO) – 55 437.45 zł
3. Rafał Bochenek (PiS) – 54 012,88 PLN
4. Przemysław Witek (KO) – 53 129.61 zł
5. Mariusz Kałużny (PiS) – 51 872,60 PLN
6. Sebastian Lukaszewicz (PiS) – 51 102.70 PLN
7. Krzysztof Paszyk (PSL-Third Road) – 50 874.14 zł
8. Janusz Cieszynski (PiS) – PLN 49 117.71
9. Dariusz Stafaniuk (PiS) – 48 911.95 zł
10. Henry Kiepura (PSL-Third Road) – 48 870.13 zł
11. Cezary Tomczyk (KO) – 47 5000,00 PLN
12. Grzegorz Matusiak (PiS) – PLN 45,098,70
13. Luke Meyza (PiS) – 43 452,07 PLN
14. Jolanta Zięba-Gzik (Poland2050-Third Road) – 44 612,10 zł
15. Jan Kanthak (PiS) – 44 132.88 zł
16. Agata Wojtyszek (PiS) – 42 805.23 PLN
17. Dariusz Piontkowski (PiS) – 42 250,00 zł
18. Marek Matuszewski (PiS) – 42 047.40 zł
19. Łukasz Litewka (Left) – 42 000,00 zł
20. Teresa Pamula (PiS) – 41 721.81 zł

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