President of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski announced present the transfer of modern equipment purchased for public funds to the capital police. The press conference presented fresh business vehicles and specialized equipment, including night imagination goggles and binoculars, which, as the president emphasizes, service to improve safety in the streets of Warsaw.
– They are not only vehicles, but besides night imagination goggles, binoculars – this equipment, which is needed to enable the police to execute their function regular and to guarantee safety in the streets of our city," said Rafał Trzaskowski.
Life: Transfer of equipment to the Warsaw Police. #Warsaw Protects
https://t.co/Gu8Mt5Ip7i
— Rafał Trzaskowski (@smukowski_) January 27, 2025
The value of the investment amounted to PLN 3.5 million, and the funds came from the Warsaw budget. The Police Capital Commandant, Dariusz Walichnowski, thanked the president for his support and stressed the importance of cooperation with the local government. – What represents the Warsaw self-government is invariably a immense value. It is an awareness of how crucial safety is," Walichnowski said.
PiS: ‘Scandal violation of electoral law’
However, the event has sparked controversy among PiS politicians who accuse Rafał Trzaskowski of utilizing public institutions in the election campaign. Waldemar Buda reported that the case had been notified to the State Election Commission (PKW).
– In view of this scandal, we are sending a announcement to PKW. There has been a scandalous violation of the electoral law by Trzaskowski through the usage of public institutions in campaigns. We will paper this situation in item for the future – Bud tweeted.
In view of this scandal, we are sending a announcement to PKW.
There has been a scandalous violation of electoral law by @Smack_ through the usage of public institutions in campaigns.
We will paper this situation in item for the future...
— Waldemar Buda (@waldemar_buda) January 27, 2025
Similarly, critical words came from Radosław Fogel, who ironically commented on the situation: – But how? He's handing over the equipment purchased with public money? In the election campaign?! It's a scandal. Mr. Bodnar, to the darkroom with the villain! You hold him without food, if you've got it rehearsed, he'll tell you everything.
Survey: Nawrocki wins against Trzaskowski
Equally breathtaking are the results of the latest survey conducted by the National investigation Group. The survey showed that in a hypothetical second circular of presidential elections Rafał Trzaskowski would lose to Karol Nawrocki, president of the Institute of National Memory and candidate supported by the Law and Justice. The willingness to vote for Nawrocki declared 50.6% of respondents, while Trzaskowski supported 49.4%.
The results analysis shows different preferences of voters depending on gender. In Trzaskowski, the higher percent of voters were women (51.2%), while men pointed to Nawrocki more frequently (52.7%). The survey was conducted on behalf of the TikTok platform, which besides attracted interest from commentators.
Summary
Rafał Trzaskowski's decision to hand over modern equipment to the capital police sparked a stormy debate. On the 1 hand, the benefits for the safety of the residents of Warsaw are highlighted, and on the another hand accusations of abuse of public office in the context of the election run appear. At the same time, the results of the latest poll increase tension in political rivalry, showing increasing support for a candidate supported by the PiS.
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