Prosecutors have charged former Orlen CEO Daniel Obajtek with making false statements regarding the employment of a journalist's family, but the evidence, a recording from Onet, is reportedly weak.
Daniel Obajtek will remain a member of Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) party but has decided to leave Mateusz Morawiecki's association. This move was confirmed by a PiS spokesperson, generating commentary on the political landscape.
MEP Daniel Obajtek reportedly attempted to force his way into a protest at IKS "Solino" on Thursday, leading to a scuffle after he was denied entry, despite his claim of conducting a parliamentary intervention.
Former Orlen CEO Daniel Obajtek criticized the decision to retain Ireneusz Fąfara as the current CEO, calling the selection process a 'farce' and demanding that Fąfara disclose his assets.
On Tuesday, the European Parliament will hold a vote on lifting the immunity of PiS MEPs: Daniel Obajtek, Patryk Jaki, as well as Grzegorz Braun and Tomasz Buczek.
PiS MEP Daniel Obajtek criticized the climate ministry, claiming 40,000 people were laid off from State Forests, but this figure is significantly higher than the actual number of employees.
Former Orlen CEO Daniel Obajtek has appeared before prosecutors and been charged, prompting a demonstration by PiS politicians, including Przemysław Czarnek and Antoni Macierewicz, in his defense.
PiS MEP Daniel Obajtek reportedly attempted to enter the 'Solino' salt mine in Inowrocław, Poland, amidst a workers' strike, claiming to conduct a 'parliamentary intervention' and later a 'political intervention'.
Former Orlen CEO Daniel Obajtek and MP Przemysław Czarnek visited the 'Solino' salt mine in Inowrocław to support striking workers, where a scuffle reportedly broke out involving Obajtek and the company president.
Poland's Prosecutor General Waldemar Żurek has submitted a request to the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, to lift the immunity of MEP Daniel Obajtek, allowing for criminal prosecution.
The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has decided to lift the immunity of four Polish MEPs—Daniel Obajtek, Tomasz Buczek, Patryk Jaki, and Grzegorz Braun—with their cases now proceeding to a full chamber vote.
Daniel Obajtek, a PiS MEP and former CEO of Orlen, has pleaded not guilty to charges after being questioned by the prosecutor's office, with his defense stating he refused to testify until reviewing the evidence.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on an incident where Wojciech Kotlarek threatened Daniel Obajtek, stating that Kotlarek's action was justified and symbolic.
Daniel Obajtek, former CEO of Orlen and current MEP, possesses an art and watch collection valued at 290,000 PLN and engages in lucrative business services for economic entities.
Poland's Prosecutor General has submitted a request to the European Parliament to lift the immunity of MEP Daniel Obajtek, who is suspected of committing two tax offenses.
Polish MEP Daniel Obajtek's claim that 40,000 people were laid off from State Forests is being disputed, with reports indicating the actual number of employees is much lower.