In a bold critique of what he called a disturbing display in the European Parliament, PiS MEP Joachim Brudziński condemned what he described as a left-wing attack on Christian values. He argued that the EP, an institution meant to safeguard Europeans, appears to be slipping into chaos as it confronts such provocative acts. He spoke in an interview with the wPolityce.pl portal, framing the event as a stark example of what he calls a broader ideological drift.
Controversial exhibit in the EP
Sweden’s far-left MEP Malin Björk organized a display inside the European Parliament that included a portrayal resembling Jesus Christ amid participants in provocative attire. The arrangement prompted strong denunciations from Polish lawmakers.
Izabela Klać, a PiS MEP who highlighted the matter in coverage for wPolityce.pl, sent a note to EP leadership emphasizing that the presentation desecrates Christian symbols and religious sentiments.
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Brudziński: A sign of leftist agitation
What lies behind such incidents?
One viewpoint suggests that the left-leaning majority in the European Parliament fosters a climate where provocative displays become possible. The sense is that the EP has entered a phase where provocative expression competes with traditional religious values across its corridors.
In a dialogue with the wPolityce.pl portal, Brudziński reflected on the broader political dynamics that shape these events.
He described the situation as emblematic of a bureaucratic environment that can be exploited to push a sensational agenda. He cited a separate incident from the previous month in which he organized an exhibition focused on transport development across the EU, highlighting the Świnoujście-Szczecin fairway and the potential to improve port connections from Szczecin to southern and northern Europe. He noted that his content faced censorship, with logos from maritime institutions removed, while iconography associated with the LGBT movement remained publicly visible. He argued that this differential treatment underscored a broader pattern of selective scrutiny tied to religious sensitivities across Europe.
According to our interlocutor, the motive behind the EP exhibit lies in a broader left-wing agitation that seeks to challenge traditional Christian values through cultural and artistic expressions.
And the current state of the EP, Brudziński suggested, reflects a weakening of the institution that should stand as a guardian of European values. He stressed that personal freedom, including freedom of belief, must not infringe on the rights or religious sensibilities of others. He called for a reconsideration of how artistic expression is balanced with respect for faith across member states.
The discussion turned to leadership questions within the EP. Brudziński asked why the president, Roberta Metsola, whose political background includes Christian democratic roots, appears to allow such displays, arguing that freedom of expression should never become a license to violate others’ beliefs.
He cautioned that the European Community was built on a blend of traditional sources, including classical law and philosophy, and warned against the rise of a neo-Marxist narrative that he sees shaping current debates in the Parliament.
In remarks to our portal, Brudziński reiterated that the rebranding and shifting coalitions within European parties are often driven by strategic calculations rather than genuine policy shifts. He argued that the likeliest reason for such realignments is to cultivate a public image and to secure ongoing influence within a crowded political landscape.
Looking ahead, Brudziński suggested that the absence of one party from the coalition would alter the political balance and, in his view, reduce the visibility of certain factions in national and European debates. He also linked the controversy to ongoing discussions about sovereignty and party identity within the broader European political scene.
These reflections came as Brudziński commented on the strategic moves occurring within Polish party life and their potential implications for national unity and European policy direction. He stressed that the relationship between Law and Justice and its coalition partners remains a critical factor in shaping Poland’s role within the EU.
The discussion concluded with a reminder that readers can follow summaries of party conventions and policy debates, though the focus remains on the core issues of values, religious freedom, and the responsibilities of political institutions in a diverse union.