Barbara Mróz-Gorgoń Breaks Silence on Controversial Government Report Scandal
Former government official addresses allegations regarding a flawed report and public funding.
1Former Official Breaks Silence
Barbara Mróz-Gorgoń, the former government representative for the Polish brand promotion, has issued a public statement regarding the scandal surrounding the 'Pole: A Self-Portrait' report. She admitted to a technical error that led to the publication of a draft document, which subsequently triggered her resignation and significant public backlash.
2The Controversial Draft Document
The 26-page document, released in August 2026, faced intense criticism for linguistic errors and the apparent misuse of artificial intelligence. Mróz-Gorgoń clarified that this file was merely a working draft, not the final report, and was published online due to a technical mistake by the Marka Polska Think Tank foundation.
3Clarifying Funding and Scope
The report was linked to a public task funded by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism, though the ministry later distanced itself from the publication. Mróz-Gorgoń stated that the foundation did not receive public funds for the draft and that the actual final report consisted of a comprehensive 156-page research document.
4Details of Research Work
She asserted that the final research was the result of months of qualitative studies, including panels involving over 100 participants. According to her statement, the total compensation for this extensive work amounted to 60,000 PLN gross, paid in two equal installments, fulfilling the contractual obligations established for the public project.
5Legal Status of Investigation
Despite the ongoing public scrutiny and an investigation by the District Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw, Mróz-Gorgoń confirmed that no formal charges have been filed against her. She stated that she has not been summoned to testify as a witness but remains fully cooperative with all relevant legal authorities and institutions.
6Cooperation with Legal Authorities
Through her legal representatives, Mróz-Gorgoń has provided the prosecutor's office with all relevant documentation and information in her possession. She expressed a clear willingness to testify, aiming to resolve the matter quickly and clear her name from the various insinuations and accusations that have circulated in the public domain recently.
7Impact of the Scandal
The former official described the personal and professional toll of the incident as extremely high. She emphasized that the intense scale of public hostility made it impossible for her to continue serving in her official capacity, leading to her resignation after the draft document was erroneously shared via a QR code.
8Path Toward Final Resolution
Mróz-Gorgoń concluded her statement by reiterating her apology for the initial technical error. She expressed hope that the ongoing investigation will soon reach a conclusion, effectively ending the spread of misinformation and allowing for a transparent resolution of the controversy that has dominated the public discourse regarding her professional conduct.