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Daniel Obajtek (born 2 January 1976) is a Polish politician and executive manager who has been serving as a member of the European Parliament since 2024. From 2006 to 2015, he was the mayor (wójt) of Gmina Pcim.[1] Obajtek has been involved in Polish local and national politics since the early 2000s, having held various positions in local government and state agencies.

Key Information

Early life

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Obajtek was born on 2 January 1976 in Myślenice[2] to Jan and Halina.[3][4] He attended a veterinary vocational school in the Agricultural Schools Complex in Nowy Targ, from which he was expelled, moving to an agricultural vocational school in the Schools Complex in Myślenice, which he graduated from in 1995.[5] In 1995, he was employed as a chemical machinery operator at the Elektroplast company in Stróża, run by his uncles Józef and Roman Lis,[3] which produced installation equipment.

Career

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From 2002 to 2006, he served as a member of the Pcim commune's council, before becoming the mayor (wójt) of the commune from 2006 to 2015.[note 1][6][7] During this time, he served as the chairman of the committee for physical culture and sports, health, education, and social affairs.[8] In 2014, he completed his studies at the Private University of Environmental Sciences in Radom in the field of environmental protection.[9] In 2019, he completed an Executive MBA program in Polish.[10][11]

In the subsequent 2006 Polish local elections, he was elected as the head of Pcim commune, receiving over 55% of the votes and defeating his opponent, Andrzej Padlikowski, in a landslide. At that time, neither candidate belonged to any political party and ran from independent lists.[12] During his first term as the commune mayor, Daniel Obajtek led to the implementation of, among others, a comprehensive project to rebuild and modernize the commune center, which included modernizing roads and sidewalks, installing lighting, a mezzanine, an illuminated footbridge, and erecting a monument dedicated to the soldiers of the Warsaw Uprising. A playground was also built.[13]

In the 2010 Polish local elections, now running from the list of Law and Justice, he achieved an electoral result of 86.6%.[14] In the 2014 local elections, Obajtek repeated his success from the previous elections, achieving a result of 84.8%.[15]

He resigned from the position of commune head in 2015, due to becoming entrusted with the duties of the president of the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture.[16]

Activity in state-owned companies

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On November 27, 2015, Daniel Obajtek was entrusted with the duties of the president of the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture,[9] and on January 13, 2016, he was appointed to this position.[17] In July 2016, he was appointed as the chairman of the supervisory board of Lotos Biopaliwa Sp. z o.o. At the same time, he served as the chairman of the supervisory board of the state-owned company Dalmor S.A.[18] On March 2, 2017, he was appointed as the president of the management board of the energy group Energa S.A.[19] On February 5, 2018, he was appointed as the president of the management board of Orlen company[20] (he took office on February 6, 2018[21]), replacing Wojciech Jasiński. In February 2024, he was dismissed from the position of Orlen's president[22] (he ended his term on February 5, 2024[23]). Since 2018, he has served as the chairman of the council of the Polish Olympic Committee.[24] In the same year, he became a member of the program council of the Economic Forum in Krynica.[25]

Electoral history

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2002 Polish local elections, Gmina Pcim council
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Daniel Obajtek 137 34.86
Independent Roman Lis 136 34.61
Independent Józef Loch 67 17.05
2006 Polish local elections, Gmina Pcim mayor
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Daniel Obajtek 2,377 55.76
Independent Andrzej Padlikowski 1,886 44.24
Total votes 4,263 100.00
2010 Polish local elections, Gmina Pcim mayor
Party Candidate Votes %
PiS Daniel Obajtek 4,178 86.61
None of the above 646 13.39
Total votes 4,824 100.00
2014 Polish local elections, Gmina Pcim mayor
Party Candidate Votes %
PiS Daniel Obajtek 4,088 84.78
Independent Edyta Olesik 734 15.22
Total votes 4,822 100.00
2024 European Parliament election in Poland, Subcarpathia constituency
Party Candidate Votes %
PiS Daniel Obajtek 171,689 27.14
Total votes 632,626 100.00

Controversy

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The staff reduction carried out in ARiMR resulted in several dozen lawsuits lost by ARiMR in labor courts and the necessity to pay compensation due to violations of labor law.[26]

Criminal proceedings

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On April 15, 2013, Daniel Obajtek was detained by the Central Bureau of Investigation of the Police (CBŚP) on charges including accepting a financial benefit of 50,000 PLN. The prosecutor's office requested arrest, but the court ordered the mayor to be released. According to reports from the daily newspaper "Gazeta Krakowska", the District Prosecutor's Office in Ostrów Wielkopolski charged him with "collaborating with an organized criminal group led by Maciej C. 'The President', embezzling 1.4 million PLN from the Elektroplast company in Stróża and sharing this amount with criminals, as well as accepting a 50,000 PLN bribe as the mayor of Pcim".[27][28]

On October 30, 2013, an indictment was filed with the District Court in Sieradz against eight people operating in the "President's" group, among whom was Daniel Obajtek.[5] The indictment included charges of: accepting a financial benefit of 50,000 zlotys and twice misleading the owners of the Elektroplast plant in Stróża regarding the quantity of goods delivered, for amounts of 315,000 zlotys and at least 1,075,847.62 zlotys respectively.[29] For almost three years, the trial could not begin.[29] The District Prosecutor's Office in Piotrków Trybunalski withdrew the indictment in September 2016.[30] In mid-February 2017, the investigation involving Daniel Obajtek was taken over from the prosecutor's office in Piotrków Trybunalski by the National Prosecutor's Office and transferred to the Małopolska branch office of the National Prosecutor's Office. In September 2017, the investigation against Obajtek was discontinued.[31]

Obajtek tapes

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On February 26, 2021, the daily newspaper "Gazeta Wyborcza" revealed recordings containing telephone conversations of Obajtek from 2009, i.e., from the time he held the office of mayor of Pcim commune.[32][33][34] The extensive material contained the content of hours-long telephone conversations between Obajtek and his business partners, which were supposed to prove that he had made false depositions regarding the division of his functions as mayor and managing the TT Plast company.[32][35] In the following days, "Gazeta Wyborcza" published an article presenting Obajtek's family and social connections with several people, including Zofia Paryła, who became the president of the oil company Grupa Lotos in 2020; Obajtek and Paryła worked together at the Elektroplast company in Stróża.[36][3]

The publications concerning Obajtek sparked a series of comments in public and media debates.[37][38][39][40] Civic Coalition MPs submitted a request to the prosecutor's office regarding Obajtek's assets,[41] and to the Supreme Audit Office they directed a request to investigate the subsidies that companies associated with Obajtek allegedly obtained from public funds.[42][43] The Left MPs demanded that the Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General Zbigniew Ziobro initiate ex officio proceedings against Daniel Obajtek,[41] and in order to investigate potential irregularities related to Obajtek's assets and financial activities, they submitted a request to the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau.[42] They also appealed to Obajtek to disclose his own asset declarations.[44] Politicians from the ruling PiS camp spoke in defense of Daniel Obajtek[40] as well as the spokesman for President Andrzej Duda.[35] The information contained in Gazeta Wyborcza's publications was denied by PKN Orlen, as the published content concerned, among other things, alleged property connections between PKN Orlen, Prowbud company, and Daniel Obajtek, which according to PKN Orlen was untrue and put in a bad light the Company's activity of supporting athletes, which is one of the most important elements of the Company's CSR. The reports of Gazeta Wyborcza were also denied by Prowbud company and the Football Academy Beniaminek Krosno, which were also slandered in Wyborcza's article.[45]

In a segment of Wiadomości on TVP, the vulgarities and insults used by Obajtek in the recorded conversations were justified by Tourette syndrome, which Daniel Obajtek allegedly suffered from.[46][47] In response, the Board of the Polish Tourette Syndrome Association issued a statement critical of the TVP material, stating: "we do not agree to the use and manipulation of the image of people suffering from Tourettes".[47][48]

In March 2021, in response to a series of articles suggesting illegal origins of his assets and unclear business dealings, Daniel Obajtek decided to disclose his financial documents for the years 1998-2020 and make them available for inspection by interested journalists.[49]

On June 8, 2021, the court in Warsaw fully dismissed Obajtek's demands for Gazeta Wyborcza to cease publishing information about his multi-million assets and informal arrangements with developers sponsored by PKN Orlen. The court found that public interest and press freedom are arguments for disclosing such information.[50] In February 2022, the Court of Appeal in Warsaw dismissed with final effect Daniel Obajtek's lawsuit for the publication of a correction to the article "Obajtek's Tapes...".[51]

2024 recordings

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In March 2024, Onet reported that it had a recording from a wiretap that the CBA had placed on the then-president of Orlen. The tape contained a conversation between Obajtek and investigative journalist Piotr Nisztor, who is seen asking the president for a job for his wife and father, revealing he has blackmail material on PiS regarding the GetBack scandal.[52] Commenting on these reports, Nisztor stated that he had heard that his conversations with Obajtek might have been recorded, but he does not know whether the recordings are credible or manipulated. For his part, Obajtek, in a post on Twitter, claimed that both recording him and passing on these recordings is 'pathological' and announced that he would file a complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding the ordeal.[53]

Onet previously released a transcript of a phone conversation between Obajtek and Adam Burak, a former Orlen executive board member. The call was intercepted by the CBA between 2020 and 2021. According to Onet, Obajtek, then CEO of Orlen, exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to create internal conflict within PiS and enhance his own image. Despite Poland's shortage of medical supplies, Orlen reportedly distributed over 3 million zlotys worth of disinfectants, masks, and hazmat suits to the Vatican City to achieve this goal.[54][55][56]

On 7 October 2025, the European Parliament lifted Obajtek's parliamentary immunity to allow investigations against him in Poland to proceed.[57]

Personal life

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Daniel Obajtek has a brother, Bartłomiej, the former Regional Director of State Forests in Gdańsk.[58][59]

A divorcee, Daniel was married to Agnieszka, the mother of his son Piotr Obajtek.[4][60]

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Daniel Obajtek (born 2 January 1976) is a Polish and associated with the (PiS) party, who served as president and chief executive officer of PKN Orlen S.A., Poland's largest company and a major Central European energy firm, from February 2018 until February 2024. Prior to his role at , Obajtek held positions, including as wójt () of Pcim commune from 2006 to 2015, after which he managed Energa, a state-owned energy company, before ascending to lead amid the PiS government's emphasis on consolidating national energy assets. Under his leadership, expanded aggressively through acquisitions such as Lotos and PGNiG, transforming it into a diversified multinational with operations spanning , , and , while boosting its market position in the region despite volatile global energy markets. Following the 2023 parliamentary elections that ousted PiS from power, Obajtek was dismissed from by the new appointed under the incoming , which initiated probes into his tenure alleging mismanagement, opaque dealings, and misuse of company resources for political purposes—claims he has denied, attributing them to politically motivated retaliation. In 2024, he was elected as a for PiS, representing the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, where his has shielded him from several domestic summonses related to investigations, including the cash-for-visas affair, prompting Polish authorities to seek its waiver. No criminal charges have been filed against him as of late 2025.

Early life and education

Family background and upbringing

Daniel Obajtek was born on 2 January 1976 in Myślenice, a town in southern Poland's . His parents, Jan and Halina Obajtek, came from a modest background in the rural region surrounding Pcim, where the family resided. Jan Obajtek ran a firm for over two decades, providing the family with entrepreneurial experience amid the economic transitions of post-communist . Halina Obajtek initially held physical labor positions earning around 1,500 zł per month and later worked abroad—commonly referred to as "na saksy" in Polish vernacular—to supplement family income, before shifting to business investments. Obajtek's upbringing emphasized self-reliance and family support; his parents gifted him several land plots and co-built a home that he later mortgaged for 100,000 Swiss francs. This rural environment near fostered early exposure to local governance and , shaping his initial career path in veterinary training before entering .

Academic and early professional experiences

Obajtek began his at the veterinary technical school within the Agricultural Schools Complex in , from which he was expelled for slandering a teacher. He subsequently transferred to the Agricultural Technical School in Myślenice, completing his examination in 1995. Obajtek pursued higher education later in his career, earning a degree in from the Private Higher School of Environmental Protection in in 2014, with a specialization in safety, hygiene, and environmental management during crises. In 2019, he completed an Executive MBA program offered by the Gdańsk Foundation for Management Development, validated by IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management. Following graduation around 1995–1996, Obajtek's early professional experience centered on employment at Elektroplast, a small firm in Pcim producing pipes, fittings, and window components, owned by a friend of his father. This role in the 1990s marked his initial entry into the workforce prior to involvement in local governance.

Local political career

Mayoral tenure in Pcim

Daniel Obajtek served as wójt (mayor) of Pcim, a rural commune in , from November 2006 to November 2015. He was first elected on October 29, 2006, receiving 55.76% of the votes in the first round against two opponents. Obajtek, then aged 30, ran under the local "Efekt Gospodarności" committee, emphasizing efficient and development. He was re-elected on November 21, 2010, with 86.61% of the votes in the first round, and again on November 16, 2014, securing 84.78%. These landslide victories, in a PiS-stronghold area, demonstrated sustained local approval amid Poland's polarized politics. Obajtek prioritized infrastructure and social projects, securing external grants to fund road and sidewalk reconstructions, street lighting upgrades, and an illuminated in Pcim's center. He initiated efforts to address rural digital exclusion, distributing computers, software, and subsidized to households, alongside building a and . A key social initiative provided free dental care to all commune children via a school clinic, enhancing local health access. These investments, drawn from municipal budgets and EU/regional funds, aligned with his platform of pragmatic governance, earning praise from residents for tangible improvements in a low-income area. PiS leader later described Obajtek's tenure as performing "miracles" through effective resource allocation. His administration faced scrutiny in April 2013 when the detained him on allegations of corruption, including accepting a 50,000 PLN bribe and exceeding 1.4 million PLN related to local contracts. Prosecutors sought arrest, but the court ordered his release; proceedings for related false testimony claims were discontinued in 2016. The full case collapsed in 2017 without charges, amid claims from supporters that it stemmed from under the prior PO-PSL government. No convictions resulted, and Obajtek completed his term uninterrupted. Local sentiment, evidenced by re-election support, viewed such probes skeptically, prioritizing his development record over media-driven narratives from outlets like .

Involvement in regional governance

Obajtek did not hold elected or appointed positions in regional governance bodies, such as the Sejmik of , during his local political career. His documented roles remained at the municipal level, where he served as a councilor in Pcim from 2002 and as wójt from 2006 to 2015, with re-elections in 2006 and 2014 securing over 84% voter support in the latter contest. As wójt, Obajtek collaborated with higher-level authorities to access external funding for local initiatives, including infrastructure improvements and efforts to combat digital exclusion through grants for computers, software, and in Pcim, which lies within the . These activities indirectly supported regional development priorities but did not extend to formal participation in voivodeship-level decision-making or councils. Following the 2015 parliamentary elections, Obajtek transitioned directly to national roles without intermediate regional involvement.

Executive roles in state enterprises

Pre-Orlen positions

Prior to his appointment at PKN Orlen, Daniel Obajtek held executive positions in Polish state-affiliated entities, beginning with the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARiMR). He served as President of ARiMR from January 13, 2016, to March 1, 2017, overseeing the agency's operations, which included administering EU agricultural subsidies with an annual budget exceeding 27 billion złoty and managing approximately 11,000 employees. During this period, Obajtek initiated internal audits uncovering irregularities in subsidy distributions and personnel practices from prior administrations, leading to policy adjustments such as expedited payments to large farms. His tenure also drew scrutiny for mass dismissals, with subsequent court rulings deeming some unlawful and resulting in over 2 million złoty in employee compensations by 2018. Obajtek then transitioned to the energy sector as President of the Management Board of Energa S.A., a state-controlled electricity distributor, from March 2, 2017, to February 5, 2018. Under his leadership, Energa's rose notably, attributed by company reports to operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives amid a challenging regulatory environment. This role positioned him for national-level energy leadership, with Energa later becoming a key acquisition target for in 2020.

Transition to PKN Orlen leadership

In November 2015, following the (PiS) party's victory in the Polish parliamentary elections, Obajtek transitioned from to executive roles in state-controlled enterprises, aligning with the new administration's strategy to install loyal managers in key energy sector positions. His prior experience as of Pcim, a small , had demonstrated administrative competence in local projects, though critics later questioned the scale of his preparation for national-level corporate leadership. Obajtek was appointed president of Grupa Energa SA, a major Polish energy distributor, in mid-2017, serving until early 2018; this role marked his entry into the utilities sector under PiS oversight, where he focused on operational efficiencies amid the government's push for energy independence. The supervisory board of PKN Orlen SA, Poland's largest fuel refiner and petrochemical company, selected him as president of the management board and CEO on February 6, 2018, effective immediately, succeeding Wojciech Jasiński. This appointment occurred during a period of state-driven consolidation in the energy market, with Orlen positioned as a flagship entity for national economic sovereignty. The move reflected PiS's broader policy of "re-Polonization" in strategic industries, prioritizing domestic control over foreign influence, though it drew scrutiny for favoring political allies over industry veterans; Obajtek, viewed as a close associate of PiS leader , was described by supporters as a pragmatic outsider capable of driving aggressive growth. Under his initial mandate, Orlen's , appointed by shareholders holding a majority stake, endorsed a vision emphasizing mergers and , setting the stage for subsequent acquisitions like those of Energa and PGNiG.

Presidency of PKN Orlen

Appointment and initial strategies

Daniel Obajtek was appointed President of the Management Board and of PKN Orlen on February 6, 2018, succeeding Wojciech Jasiński, by decision of the company's . Prior to this role, Obajtek had served as president of the management board of Energa Group from mid-2017, a position also aligned with state enterprise leadership under the (PiS) government, which maintained majority control over PKN Orlen through treasury shares. The appointment reflected PiS priorities for state firms, emphasizing national and operational alignment with government economic goals, though Obajtek lacked prior executive experience in large-scale or operations. Upon assuming leadership, Obajtek prioritized diversification of crude oil supply sources to reduce reliance on single suppliers and bolster Poland's , continuing and intensifying efforts initiated under prior management amid geopolitical tensions over Russian imports. This included securing alternative contracts and adjustments, which PKN reported as key to mitigating supply risks in its 2019 operations review. Early actions also involved internal restructuring to enhance efficiency, such as declaring non-competition commitments and integrating management practices from his Energa tenure to streamline in and retail segments. Obajtek articulated a vision of evolving PKN Orlen from a primarily refining-focused entity into a multi-utility group, laying groundwork for downstream expansions while maintaining core upstream stability. In 2018-2019, this manifested in targeted investments in and preliminary consolidation scouting, setting the stage for later acquisitions, with reported progress in reducing import vulnerabilities by expanding non-Russian sourcing to over 50% of inputs by year-end 2019. These strategies aligned with PiS policy directives for self-sufficiency, though critics in opposition-aligned media questioned their long-term viability without deeper technological shifts.

Major acquisitions and expansions

Under Daniel Obajtek's presidency of PKN Orlen, commencing in February 2018, the company pursued an aggressive consolidation strategy to integrate upstream, , and downstream operations across fuels, gas, power, and , aiming to enhance and in . This approach involved state-backed mergers with domestic competitors, subject to remedies such as asset divestitures to maintain . A pivotal early acquisition was the of Energa SA, a major Polish power utility focused on electricity distribution and generation from renewables and . On April 30, 2020, PKN completed the purchase of approximately 80% of Energa's shares, representing 85% of voting rights, for PLN 2.8 billion (about €617 million), including the Polish Treasury's 52% stake acquired between and 2020. By November 2020, increased its stake to over 99% through a , fully integrating Energa's 3 million customers and 95,000 km of distribution lines into the Group, bolstering its position in the power sector. The merger with Grupa Lotos SA, Poland's second-largest refiner, advanced Orlen's refining capacity to over 40 million tonnes annually. Initiated via a with the in 2018, the deal faced EU antitrust scrutiny, requiring Orlen to divest 30% of Lotos's Gdansk to , along with stakes in wholesale, retail networks, and exploration assets to MOL Group and others. The merger plan was signed in June 2022 and finalized on August 1, 2022, transferring Lotos assets to Orlen and creating synergies in refining and operations. Complementing these, the November 4, 2022, merger with PGNiG SA—the state-controlled gas wholesaler—formed 's gas division with over 20 billion cubic meters of annual throughput and upstream assets including Norwegian fields. PGNiG shareholders approved the all-share transaction on , 2022, with an exchange ratio favoring ; post-merger, ranked among Europe's top 150 energy firms by . Orlen also expanded into media via the December 7, 2020, acquisition of Polska Press from Verlagsgruppe for an undisclosed sum, gaining control of 20 regional dailies, 100 weeklies, and 120 online portals reaching 17.5 million readers monthly. The deal, cleared by Polish regulators in February 2021 and completed in March 2021, diversified Orlen's portfolio into content production for synergies in and video services, though critics from outlets like alleged risks to due to state influence.

Financial performance and national impact

Under Daniel Obajtek's leadership as president of PKN from February 2018 to February 2024, the company's financial metrics showed substantial growth, driven by strategic acquisitions, margins, and operational efficiencies. The group's LIFO-based EBITDA increased amid volatile macroeconomic conditions in 2018, with the downstream segment alone posting PLN 1.8 billion in Q3 of that year despite adverse market factors. By 2020, achieved a solid net profit despite global disruptions, reflecting effective cost management and diversification. In Q4 2022, net profit surged four-fold year-over-year, attributed to recent takeovers and strong performance. This trajectory continued into 2023, with LIFO EBITDA growth in the first half and a record payout of PLN 6.4 billion, underscoring enhanced profitability and returns from expanded scale. These financial gains were intertwined with Orlen's expansion into a multi-energy conglomerate, amplifying its national economic role. Key mergers included the completion of the Grupa Lotos integration in August 2022, which bolstered refining capacity and fuel supply stability without compromising Poland's fuel security—in fact, enhancing competitiveness for domestic consumers. The subsequent PGNiG merger in 2022 created synergies in gas and upstream assets, positioning Orlen as a vertically integrated entity capable of supporting Poland's and reducing external dependencies. This consolidation elevated Orlen to the largest fuel and energy group in , with post-merger Q4 2022 results providing a foundation for and heightened amid geopolitical tensions, including diversification away from Russian supplies. Nationally, Obajtek's strategies contributed to Poland's resilience in markets by fostering self-sufficiency and regional influence. The Orlen-Lotos-PGNiG framework mitigated risks from supply disruptions, as evidenced by improved central European through increased domestic production and storage capabilities. While critics noted potential monopolistic risks from reduced competition, the mergers aligned with state priorities for causal stability in fuel and gas sectors, yielding tangible benefits like stabilized prices and in low-emission technologies during Obajtek's tenure. Post-departure declines in profitability—such as a 96% drop in Q3 2023 net earnings to PLN 188 million—have been linked by Obajtek and supporters to subsequent management decisions rather than inherent flaws in the growth model he established.

Energy policy contributions

Under Daniel Obajtek's leadership as president of PKN Orlen from February 2018, the company prioritized by diversifying fuel and raw material supplies, achieving full independence from Russian imports after four years of targeted investments and adjustments. This shift reduced Poland's vulnerability to geopolitical disruptions in , aligning with national goals to mitigate dependencies on single suppliers. Obajtek oversaw transformative mergers with , PGNiG, and Energa, consolidating into a multi-energy entity that integrated , gas, power generation, and renewables, thereby enhancing regional and operational resilience. These acquisitions, completed between 2020 and 2022, expanded Orlen's asset base and diversified revenue streams beyond traditional oil . In parallel, the company committed over PLN 140 billion (approximately EUR 31 billion) to strategic investments through 2030, focusing on upgrades and alternative capacities. In February 2023, Obajtek announced Orlen's Strategy 2030, which positioned the group as a leader in green energy while guaranteeing supply security across , including emission reduction targets and a pledge for carbon neutrality by 2050—the first such commitment by a Central European fuel major. Key initiatives included offshore wind development, such as the Baltic Power project, Poland's inaugural with a 1.14 GW capacity, where Orlen reached a final investment decision in 2023 with Northland Power to commence construction. Further contributions to involved LNG deals, such as a 2023 agreement with Infrastructure for up to 1 million tonnes per annum from the Port Arthur LNG project, bolstering gas diversification amid Europe's shift from Russian pipelines. also advanced transitional infrastructure, including the 2021 commissioning of a at C (740 MW capacity) in partnership with Energa, designed to replace units and support grid stability during the low-carbon transition. These efforts, while rooted in state enterprise mandates, demonstrably increased Poland's energy import flexibility and domestic production capabilities.

Electoral and national political involvement

Local and national elections

Obajtek first entered elective office in the 2006 Polish local elections, when he was elected wójt () of Pcim, a rural commune in the Myślenice County of , with 2,377 votes or 55.76% of the valid ballots cast. He ran as the nominee of the non-partisan Komitet Wyborczy Wyborców "Wspólna Gmina" electoral committee and defeated Andrzej Padlikowski. In the 2010 local elections, Obajtek won re-election with 86.6% of the vote, securing a second term with endorsement from the (PiS) party, to which he had aligned by then. This result reflected growing local popularity amid infrastructure projects and administrative reforms under his initial tenure. Obajtek achieved another decisive victory in the 2014 local elections, capturing 84.78% of the vote in a single-round contest against Edyta Alicja Olesik of the "Pcim z Wyboru" committee, who received 15.22%. His campaigns emphasized local development, including road improvements and communal facilities, contributing to high turnout and support in the conservative, rural electorate of Pcim. He resigned in February 2015, shortly after PiS's national parliamentary triumph, to assume executive positions in state agencies. Obajtek did not stand as a candidate in Polish national parliamentary elections for the or . His locality, however, consistently delivered overwhelming PiS majorities in such contests, including 71% support for the in Pcim during the 2019 elections, underscoring his influence within the party's regional base despite forgoing personal national bids at that stage.

Affiliation with Law and Justice party

Daniel Obajtek's affiliation with the (PiS) party began in local politics, where he served as wójt of Pcim commune from 2006 to 2015 with backing from PiS structures despite running as an independent candidate. Following PiS's victory in the 2015 parliamentary elections, Obajtek received key appointments in state institutions, including as president of the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARiMR) from 2016 to 2017, reflecting the party's trust in his administrative capabilities. His subsequent roles, such as CEO of Energa in 2017 and from 2018 to 2024, were facilitated by PiS government influence, positioning him as a close ally of party leader . Obajtek formally joined PiS as a member, actively supporting the party's campaigns through personal donations, including 100,000 zł contributed in . He publicly endorsed PiS's electoral success, stating in early his desire for the party to win and donating to its funds. In the European Parliament elections, Obajtek ran as a PiS from the top of the party's in the and Świętokrzyskie constituency, securing a seat with significant voter support. As a PiS MEP, he has continued to align with party positions, including criticisms of the post-PiS government. Critics, including opposition figures, have alleged that Obajtek leveraged Orlen's resources to bolster PiS politically, such as through media acquisitions and fuel price adjustments timed with elections, though Obajtek denied improper conduct. His rapid ascent from local administrator to national executive and MEP underscores PiS's strategy of placing loyalists in strategic state enterprises to advance party objectives.

Corruption and nepotism allegations

In early 2021, Daniel Obajtek faced allegations of related to undeclared earnings used to acquire properties, as well as nepotistic appointments of members and associates to positions within PKN . These claims emerged from , prompting Obajtek to voluntarily submit to an official asset verification by Poland's Central Anti- Bureau (CBA) on March 17, 2021, while denying any wrongdoing. Nepotism accusations centered on Obajtek's replacement of numerous Orlen executives with individuals from his hometown of Pcim and other personal networks shortly after his 2018 appointment as CEO. For instance, several managers were appointed from among his former local associates, and his partner, Paulina Sala, was named proxy in a subsidiary company in August 2021. Critics, including opposition lawmakers, described this as part of a broader pattern of favoritism tied to Law and Justice (PiS) affiliations, though Obajtek maintained such hires were merit-based. Subsequent CBA scrutiny revealed inconsistencies in Obajtek's asset declarations, including discrepancies in reported wealth and property holdings, as reported by internal documents cited in media outlets. Additional claims involved potential in tender processes, with Poland's (ABW) alleging the existence of a group under Obajtek's tenure that influenced contract awards at . In 2024, the Supreme Audit Office (NIK) highlighted over PLN 680 million in uncontrolled funds across state-linked foundations and companies, attributing some irregularities to donation practices that appeared tainted by during Obajtek's leadership. Prior to his role, Obajtek had faced corruption and fraud charges in 2016 stemming from his time as of Pcim, involving allegations of mismanagement and , though these did not result in convictions barring his later public appointments. Many of these post-2018 allegations, amplified by outlets critical of the PiS government, remain under investigation without formal charges against Obajtek as of late 2025, following the partial lifting of his .

Audio recordings and media exposés

In February 2021, the Polish newspaper published transcripts of audio recordings from 2009 and 2010, capturing conversations between Daniel Obajtek—then director of the local PCPEC in Pcim—and a supplier from TT Plast, a plastics firm. The tapes, obtained from unknown sources, depicted Obajtek allegedly pressuring the supplier to redirect contracts away from competitors toward his preferred local firms, using threats such as "I'll bury you" and warnings of financial ruin if demands were unmet. Obajtek's defenders, including (PiS) party affiliates, argued the recordings showed him combating local business mafia and safeguarding jobs in the Pcim region, though —a outlet historically critical of PiS —highlighted patterns of predating his 2018 appointment at PKN . Obajtek dismissed the leaks as politically motivated smears timed to undermine his Orlen leadership amid government transitions. Subsequent media revelations in March 2024, reported by Onet, disclosed additional recordings from Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) surveillance of Obajtek's Orlen office in 2018, shortly after his CEO appointment. These "taśmy Obajtka" (Obajtek tapes) included a June 2018 discussion with right-wing journalist Piotr Nisztor, where Obajtek purportedly assisted in securing employment for Nisztor's wife at Orlen subsidiaries and discussed influencing media narratives on PiS rivals. Another segment captured Obajtek strategizing against then-Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin, stating, "We need to do it in a way that fucks him over," amid tensions over Sasin's potential push to remove him from Orlen. Obajtek filed a criminal complaint alleging illegal CBA operations under PiS directives, claiming the surveillance—codenamed "Vampiryna"—targeted him despite his party alignment, and prosecutors later confirmed no authenticity issues with the tapes but discontinued related probes without examining content validity. The exposés fueled debates on intra-PiS power dynamics, with PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński describing the 2024 leaks as "surprising" and potentially fabricated, while opposition outlets portrayed them as evidence of cronyism in state firms. No criminal convictions have resulted directly from these recordings, though they contributed to ongoing prosecutorial scrutiny post-Obajtek's 2023 Orlen dismissal.

Investigations into business decisions

Prosecutors launched an investigation into the 2022 merger between PKN Orlen and , focusing on the sale of Lotos assets to and Hungary's MOL, which the Supreme Audit Office determined undervalued the assets by at least 5 billion PLN (approximately $1.24 billion) as of 2024. The probe examines whether management decisions during Obajtek's tenure as CEO prioritized political alliances over , including the exclusion of other potential buyers and non-competitive tender processes. Obajtek has denied irregularities, asserting the merger strengthened Orlen's market position. A separate inquiry targets 's Swiss trading subsidiary, Orlen Trading and Supply (OTS), which incurred losses exceeding 1.5 billion PLN (about $380 million) from 2021 to 2023, primarily due to prepayments for Venezuelan oil that failed to materialize amid U.S. sanctions. Prosecutors allege mismanagement in trading decisions and contracts under Obajtek's oversight, including potential links between OTS's former CEO and sanctioned entities, though Obajtek maintains these were standard international operations disrupted by geopolitical factors. In October 2024, notified prosecutors of suspected criminal offences by former executives, including Obajtek, related to business decisions causing approximately 5 billion PLN in losses, encompassing fuel sales practices and hedging strategies. Allegations include pre-election in 2023, where reportedly sold products below cost to lower retail prices ahead of the October parliamentary vote, resulting in financial harm estimated at hundreds of millions of PLN. Further notifications in March 2025 highlighted erroneous hedging transactions and purchases of CO2 emission allowances, which claimed inflicted multi-billion PLN damages through poor and . These probes, initiated post the December 2023 government change, involve searches of properties linked to Obajtek and former board members as of April 2024, with filing civil suits in December 2024 alleging misuse of company funds in specific contracts. No charges have been filed against Obajtek as of October 2025, amid his immunity, though requests for waiver are pending.

Political motivations and defenses

Obajtek and supporters from the Law and Justice (PiS) party have consistently argued that the legal challenges against him, particularly those intensified after the 2023 parliamentary elections, stem from political retribution by the subsequent Civic Coalition-led government under Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Following PiS's electoral defeat, which ended its control over state institutions including prosecutorial offices, multiple investigations into Obajtek's tenure at PKN Orlen were revived or initiated, including probes into alleged misuse of company funds, business decisions, and testimony in unrelated cases. Obajtek has described these actions as "political revenge," asserting that they target former PiS officials to consolidate power and deter opposition, rather than address genuine misconduct. For instance, after the European Parliament voted on October 7, 2025, to lift his immunity—enabling Polish prosecutors to advance charges related to abuse of power—Obajtek stated that the decision "facilitates political revenge" promised by the ruling coalition. PiS leaders, including Jarosław Kaczyński, have echoed this, framing Obajtek as a victim of selective prosecution akin to earlier alleged persecutions during opposition-led governments, such as in 2013 when PiS defended him against probes by the then-ruling Civic Platform. In defense against and allegations, Obajtek has denied any personal enrichment or irregularities, pointing to prior official scrutiny that found no issues. In March 2021, amid media reports from outlets like accusing him of undeclared property acquisitions and family appointments at , Obajtek voluntarily submitted to a Central Anticorruption Bureau (CBA) asset investigation; earlier CBA reviews in 2012 and 2018 had already cleared him of improprieties, and a 2017 prosecutorial probe was discontinued for lack of evidence. PiS spokespeople and President Andrzej Duda's office reinforced this, portraying the 2021 accusations as timed political attacks ahead of elections, with no subsequent convictions under PiS oversight. Obajtek has further contended that claims of financial losses at —such as the October 2024 notification alleging over 5 billion PLN in damages from his management decisions—serve to mask current leadership's shortcomings rather than reflect mismanagement, emphasizing that his strategies, including the 2022 merger with PGNiG and Lotos acquisition, enhanced Poland's amid geopolitical tensions like the . Regarding audio recordings and business decision probes, defenses highlight contextual omissions and prosecutorial overreach driven by partisan shifts. Obajtek has rejected interpretations of leaked tapes—surfacing in 2021 via —as evidence of wrongdoing, instead framing them as standard executive negotiations distorted for political effect, with PiS allies arguing the recordings were selectively edited and released by opposition-aligned media to undermine 's role in countering perceived left-leaning media dominance through acquisitions like Polska Press in 2021. On investigations into deals such as the Swiss trading subsidiary's losses or Lotos asset sales, Obajtek maintains these were commercially sound amid volatile markets, denying links to extraneous issues like visa scandals or allegations, and attributing scrutiny to Tusk's post-election pledges to "" PiS-era figures. PiS has positioned Obajtek's expansions as empirically beneficial for national resilience, citing record profits in 2022 (over 15 billion PLN EBITDA) despite later audits under the new administration questioning valuations, which Obajtek counters as ignoring real-time risks. These defenses underscore a narrative of institutional weaponization post-2023, where allegedly favors ruling coalition interests over impartial justice.

European Parliament service

2024 election and mandate

Daniel Obajtek was elected to the European Parliament on 9 June 2024 as a candidate for Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) party in the nationwide European Parliament elections. He headed PiS's list in one of the constituencies, securing a mandate as the party obtained 36.16% of the national vote, translating to 20 of Poland's 52 seats. PiS's performance, though trailing the Civic Coalition's 37.06%, ensured Obajtek's entry into the Parliament amid his prior role as CEO of PKN Orlen and facing domestic scrutiny. As an MEP, Obajtek's mandate runs from July 2024 to June 2029, during which he affiliates with the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) political group. He serves as a full member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), leveraging his energy sector expertise, and as a substitute in the Committee on the Internal Market and (IMCO). Obajtek also participates in parliamentary delegations, including full membership in the Delegation for relations with the countries of and substitute roles for relations with and . Obajtek's candidacy and election have been interpreted by critics as a means to invoke against ongoing Polish investigations into his business dealings, a privilege afforded to MEPs under European law. PiS supporters, however, frame his parliamentary role as an extension of his contributions to Poland's and national interests.

Immunity proceedings and ongoing probes

In July 2025, Poland's Justice Minister requested the to waive the of Daniel Obajtek to allow prosecution for alleged offenses committed during his tenure as CEO of PKN . The request stemmed from investigations by the Provincial Public Prosecutor's Office into charges including , such as contracting private detective agencies without proper authorization, and providing false in proceedings related to his business decisions. The 's Committee on Legal Affairs recommended waiving Obajtek's immunity in a report adopted on October 2, 2025, finding no evidence of fumus persecutionis (political persecution) and determining that the proceedings did not relate to his parliamentary activities. On October 7, 2025, the full voted by a show of hands to lift his immunity, enabling Polish authorities to proceed with formal charges. Obajtek, a member of the opposition party, criticized the decision as politically biased, claiming it facilitated pursuits by the ruling coalition while protecting MEPs from left-leaning groups. Ongoing probes into Obajtek's leadership include accusations from the company itself, reported on October 9, 2024, of criminal mismanagement causing approximately 5 billion Polish zloty (about €1.2 billion) in losses through decisions like overvalued acquisitions and improper contracts. Separate investigations, initiated in April 2024, examine multi-million-dollar cash discrepancies at 's Swiss subsidiary and alleged ties between its former CEO and terrorist organizations, including . These probes, pursued under the post-2023 government shift, have been defended by Obajtek's allies as against PiS affiliates, though prosecutors maintain focus on verifiable financial irregularities.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Daniel Obajtek was previously married to Agnieszka Obajtek, with whom he has a named Piotr. The marriage ended in . In December 2023, Obajtek transferred 20 plots of land to his Piotr, describing the action as a private family matter. Obajtek's current partner is Paulina Sylwia Sala, who is 11 years younger than him. Sala has held positions in companies controlled by the Polish state, including roles linked to entities under Orlen's influence during Obajtek's tenure as CEO. Reports indicate that Sala co-owns property with Obajtek, acquired with contributions from his family members. Obajtek has a brother who works as a and has been involved in family property transactions, including gifting land to Obajtek in 2016, which avoided taxation due to familial exemptions. Limited public information exists on Obajtek's parents or beyond these details.

Public persona and interests

Daniel Obajtek was born on January 2, 1976, in Myślenice, Poland, into a traditional Catholic family that emphasized patriotism, hard work, and respect for others. This background has shaped his public self-presentation as a figure rooted in rural Polish values, rising from local governance in Pcim—a small town in southern Poland—to national prominence, often highlighting his modest origins and commitment to community service. As of Pcim from 2006 to 2015, Obajtek cultivated a of direct engagement with constituents, earning the "Chocolate Mayor" for personally visiting families on Fridays to distribute and address local concerns, an approach that endeared him to supporters as approachable and proactive. In his later roles, including as CEO of PKN Orlen, he projected an image of decisive leadership focused on national energy independence and economic patriotism, aligning with conservative values associated with the party. Obajtek's stated personal interests include collecting antiques from flea markets, particularly ceramics and items, which he describes as a cherished pastime despite limited time. He also expresses enthusiasm for , , and (malarstwo), pursuits that reflect a cultural and intellectual bent beyond his professional life. His involvement as chairman of the Polish Olympic Committee Council since at least 2020 underscores an interest in sports governance, with PKN under his leadership serving as a major sponsor of Polish Olympic efforts.

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