On Wednesday 19 March, the President's Chancellery published the content of a letter from Andrzej Duda addressed to Donald Tusk. The president called on the Prime Minister to explain the circumstances of the proceeding of Barbara Skrzypek, a longtime co-worker Jarosław Kaczyński, who died on March 15.
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In his letter, Duda stated that he repeatedly warned against the consequences of illegal personnel changes in the prosecutor's office by the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar. He called it a threat to citizens and the regulation of law. He besides asked about the function of prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek in the investigation of the "two towers", as well as the justification for refusing the engagement of Barbara Skrzypek's lawyer in the hearing.
Letter from the president of Poland @AndrzejDuda to the Prime Minister @donaldtusk on the explanation of the circumstances of the proceeding of Barbara Fiddler. pic.twitter.com/Ah3U1wdzFM
— President's Office (@presidentpl) March 19, 2025Donald Tusk answers to the president
Prime Minister Donald Tusk responded to the President's letter with an entry on the X platform, in which he explicitly rejected allegations concerning the actions of his government in the prosecutor's office. He wrote: “Mr President, the restoration of the regulation of law after 8 years of lawlessness, for which you are co-responsible, was and is the main intent of my government. The times erstwhile the president, the Prime Minister or the president of the organization influenced the destiny of the investigation have passed. Get utilized to it.”
Mr. President. Restoring the regulation of law after 8 years of lawlessness, for which you are co-responsible, was and is the main intent of my government. And the times erstwhile the president, the Prime Minister or the president of the organization influenced the destiny of the investigation are over. Get utilized to it.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) March 19, 2025The Death of Barbara Violins and Controversy
Barbara Skrzypek died on 15 March, 3 days after being interviewed in the prosecutor's office in connection with the case of Silver and alleged "two towers". The proceeding on 12 March was conducted by prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek, who did not agree to the engagement of the Violin proxy in the trial activities.
PiS politicians propose that the interrogation may have affected her death. PiS president Jarosław Kaczyński openly accused the prosecution of actions leading to a dramatic final. However, the D.A. pointed out that there was no reason to combine the interrogation with the death of the Violins. The autopsy showed that the origin of her death was a heart attack.
The dispute over the regulation of law continues
Andrzej Duda accuses prosecutor Wrzosek of being impartial and points to her statements suggesting political commitment. She believes her function in the investigation It's politicizing the case. The government and Herzosek reject these allegations, claiming to be acting in accordance with the law.
Tusk's answer is another phase in the conflict with Duda. In the background are the independency of the prosecution and the regulation of law. Investigation of “two towers” and The death of Barbara Violin They fuel the debate. In his letter, Duda asked 7 questions, including the reasons for the prosecution's decision and the call for the restoration of the legal order in the state institutions.
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