The Controversy Surrounding the Pegasus Spyware Investigation in Poland
Poland has been embroiled in a heated debate over the investigation into the previous government’s use of the Pegasus spyware. The probe, initiated by the current ruling coalition led by Donald Tusk, was intended to shed light on the alleged targeting of almost 600 individuals, including political opponents, between 2017 and 2022.
A Promise Made, A Promise Blocked
When Tusk took office in December 2023, he made a solemn vow to investigate the use of Pegasus by the former government. In February 2024, a special parliamentary commission was convened to carry out this task. However, the investigation hit a roadblock when Zbigniew Bogucki, a member of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, spearheaded an effort to thwart the probe.
In a dramatic turn of events, on September 10, 2024, the Constitutional Tribunal ruled that the investigation was unconstitutional, leading to calls for the commission to halt its activities.
@BoguckiZbigniew
‼️ @TK_GOV_PL: In a case initiated by a motion from a group of MPs that I represented today, the Court ruled that Article 2 of the Resolution of the Sejm on the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the so-called “Pegasus Case” is inconsistent with… https://t.co/OEGevrZm7e
Defiance in the Face of Adversity
Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, Magdalena Sroka, the head of the commission, remained defiant. She dismissed the verdict as lacking legal validity, citing concerns over political influence and the legitimacy of certain judges. Sroka maintained that the commission’s work must continue unabated, regardless of external pressures.
As the controversy rages on, the future of the Pegasus spyware investigation in Poland remains uncertain. Will justice prevail, or will political forces continue to obstruct the truth? Only time will tell.
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