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We maintain a file on 156 people holding key functions in the region. We know who worked with whom 8 years ago and what family connections they have in local business.
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Check what we are writing about this week. We analyze budgets, personnel, and unofficial meetings of councilors.
3 names that will change the balance of power in the regional assembly
We analyze the latest personnel moves in the region. We explain why these specific individuals were promoted and who stands behind them in the party headquarters. A brief description of the business and political connections of the new deputy governors.
Marek Jastrzębski
Senior Analyst
Why has the land act come to a standstill?
We have obtained notes from the last committee meeting. A dispute over a single paragraph has blocked work for 3 weeks. We explain which faction is resisting and what financial interests they have.
Ewa Nowakowska
Investigative journalist
Behind the Scenes of a Coffee Meeting: How the Coalition Was Agreed Upon
An account of an unofficial meeting in one of Poznań's cafes. 4 people, 2 hours of talks, and a sudden twist in the voting. We describe what was promised to the smaller partner in exchange for 3 votes of support.
Tomasz Witczak
Regional Editor
2025 Budget: Hidden Reallocations of Funds
We analyzed 124 pages of the budget document. We found 12.4 million PLN shifted to purposes not mentioned at the press conference. We show where this money is really going.
Marek Jastrzębski
Senior Analyst
Split in the 'New Dawn' Party – What's Next?
Internal friction led to the departure of 4 MPs. We describe the mechanism of the conflict over the composition of electoral lists. It was not ideology, but pure electoral mathematics that decided this move.
Ewa Nowakowska
Investigative journalist
Who is lobbying for changes in retail?
A summary of ministry meetings from the last quarter. 11 representatives of retail companies visited the ministry within 14 days. We analyze what amendments were introduced after these visits.
Piotr Zieliński
Economic analyst
Ranking of Influential Poznań City Councilors
It is not those who speak the most who have the most power. Our ranking is based on the number of motions passed and positions held in committees. Surprising results in places 3-5.
Tomasz Witczak
Regional Editor
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