Polish Ruling Coalition Seeks to Oust Central Bank Chief Over Allegations of Misconduct
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Poland's ruling coalition filed a motion to bring central bank chief Adam Glapiński before a special court over allegations he acted against the country's interests.
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Glapiński is accused of unlawful deficit funding, weakening the currency ahead of elections to benefit the former conservative government, and approving high bonuses for himself.
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The lengthy procedure could result in Glapiński losing his post and being banned from holding state positions.
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Glapiński's defenders say the motion threatens central bank independence and could destabilize Poland's economy.
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The parliamentary committee must investigate the allegations before voting on whether to try Glapiński, a process that could take up to a year.