In fresh days, the Museum of the Second planet War in Gdańsk has issued a message on controversy related to renting a deluxe flat in a hotel complex owned by the institution. The case concerns Karol Nawrocki, erstwhile pimp of the Gdańsk nightclub presently president of the Institute of National Memory and presidential candidate supported by Law and Justice, who served as manager of the museum from 2017 to 2021.
Charges and explanations of Karol Nawrocki
According to “Gazeta Wyborcza”, Karol Nawrocki was to usage the flat free of charge for more than half a year, even though he lives only 5 km from the museum complex. At a press conference in Zakopane, Nawrocki referred to allegations, explaining that during the period of the "COVID-19 pandemic" he twice performed in the flat 10-day quarantine during which he worked remotely.
“This is not real information that I lived there for 200 days. Key word: they were reserved for so many days for my name, but these apartments were besides utilized for business meetings with guests from abroad and from the country," Nawrocki argued.
At the same time, he declared that if the case continues, he would be willing to reimburse the amount due for renting the apartment. He stressed that the reservations did not entail any financial burden on the museum.
World War II Museum Position
In a message by the planet War II Museum released on Friday, it gave details of Karol Nawrocki's usage of the apartment. It follows that between 2020 and 2021 the flat was booked under Nawrocki's name for a full of 200 days, including 15 reservations. 5 of them afraid periods longer than 10 days.
Specific booking dates, including:
- 8 August to 30 August 2020,
- 4 October to 1 November 2020,
- from 28 December 2020 to 1 April 2021
The museum manager pointed out that during these periods the flat was not available to another people, which contradicts Nawrocki's claim that he never lived there for more than 10 days.
Vacation and apartment
The museum besides emphasizes that at the time the flat was at Nawrocki's disposal, it besides included periods of his vacation holidays.
"Karol Nawrocki maintains that he occupied the deluxe flat in order to fulfill his duties. Meanwhile, he remained at his disposal for 16 days of his remainder leave, i.e. at a time erstwhile he did not supply work", the message indicated.
Acts in accordance with the Act
In consequence to allegations of a deliberate attack on Karol Nawrocki, the museum's directorate assured that all data on the apartments had been made available in consequence to questions from journalists. It was stressed that the institution operates under the Public Information Access Act.
"The planet War II Museum, acting on the basis of the Act of 6 September 2001 on Access to Public Information, is obliged to answer questions addressed to it", concluded.
Controversy and its impact on public opinion
The case has quite a few emotions and shares public opinion. On the 1 hand, there are voices of support for Nawrocki, indicating hard working conditions during the pandemic. On the another hand, critics accuse him of utilizing public resources. How this case will make and what consequences it can have for the parties active – time will show.
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The Museum of the Second planet War in Gdańsk issued a message on Nawrocki's flat rental
