Conflict in the NBP. Paweł Mucha hits Glapinski. The Bank published a reply

For respective weeks, there has been a tense conflict between Paul Mucha, a associate of the board of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), and the institution itself. The fly advocates the payment of awards and bonuses, prompting him to take the legal step of escalation, directing the case to court. In consequence to these demands, NBP spokesperson Wojciech Andrusiewicz categorically claims that Mucha is "breaking regulations" and that he has no financial resources.

Paweł Mucha, as already mentioned earlier, publically expressed his disapproval of the activities of the NBP and president Adam Glapiński. This conflict took a fresh turn on Friday, December 15, erstwhile Mucha decided to mention the case to court, demanding the payment of PLN 140,000 outstanding prizes and bonuses from NBP.

The NBP spokesperson's message sheds additional light on the situation, suggesting that Mucha not only demands unpaid funds but besides violates the bank's interior regulations. This conflict appears to be lit up not only in the context of financial issues, but besides in the context of fundamental principles of external representation of institutions. As the situation unfolds, it will be worth observing what further steps both sides will take in the conflict.

The NBP published an answer to Paul Muchy's letter

In consequence to the situation, NBP spokesperson Wojciech Andrusiewicz presented the bank's position in a message sent to PAP. In his opinion, the rules clearly lay down the rules governing the anticipation of the bank's employees speaking outside and representing NBP. These regulations apply to all employees, including members of the board of directors, meaning that the second do not have the freedom to do so.

Andrusiewicz noted that Paweł Mucha, a associate of the NBP Board, had been breaking these rules for any time, despite repeated warnings from another board members. According to the spokesman, the emotions of the Fly do not justify a violation.

In the following part of the statement, Andrusiewicz stressed that the NBP does not apply only the letter of press law, contrary to Paul Mucha's suggestions. The Ombudsman expressed concern over the communication carried out by Mucha, suggesting that its aim might be to put media force on obtaining unpaid prizes and bonuses.

Andrusiewicz powerfully stressed that no medium, including social media, should be utilized for contacts with the employer. The situation as a full seems to indicate that there is simply a conflict within the institution relating to both compliance issues and matters concerning the relation between employees and the board of directors.

The conflict between Paweł Mucha and NBP is expected to last for respective weeks

Last Friday, Paweł Mucha posted on his Twitter account a comprehensive three-page letter that was addressed to NBP president Adam Glapiński. In his speech, he accused the head of the bank of many issues, including a breach of individual property, while stressing clearly that his statements do not represent the central bank's position. The fly reiterated that, in its opinion, there were irregularities in the NBP, including alleged infringements of the laws by the Bank's president himself. These alleged offences, according to the Fly, should be investigated by the competent authorities.

It is worth mentioning that Paweł Mucha joined the board of NBP in September 2022, after president Andrzej Duda appointed for the advice of Adam Glapiński himself. Earlier, Mucha served as the president's social advisor and was besides 1 of Adam Glapiński's advisors at the NBP. This way of association with Glapin, both as the president's social advisor and in the NBP, gives any context and dynamics to the current situation.