Remarks from the Rotary Marshal of the Sejm, Szymon Hołownia, signal that recordings involving Maciej Węsik and Mariusz Kamiński, who attempted to carry out their parliamentary duties but were blocked, are under review. Hołownia warned that anyone who brings dishonor to the Polish uniform would face disciplinary and financial penalties, including a temporary salary reduction of up to fifty percent for as long as three months. Fellow politician Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz echoed the stance, accusing PiS lawmakers of acting in service of Poland’s adversaries and undermining national interests.
Hołownia closed the Sejm
On Wednesday, February 7, Węsik and Kamiński attempted to enter the Sejm to perform their duties. They were initially blocked by police and the marshal’s guard, prompting Hołownia to order the Sejm entrances closed. PiS president Jarosław Kaczyński urged allowing Kamiński and Węsik to pass. The marshal’s guard replied that they were invited to the pass office, where proper authorization to enter the Sejm grounds would be issued.
A document obtained by the portal wPolityce.pl confirms that Sejm Speaker Hołownia issued an order preventing MPs Kamiński and Węsik from entering the Sejm. Kaczyński described the document as procedural material.
We note a document cited by wPolityce.pl that substantiates the proceedings around the access decision.
Kamiński and Węsik addressed the Sejm, arguing for access; the confrontation highlighted ongoing tensions over parliamentary procedure and security. The incident raised questions about how clear lines between law, order, and political strategy are drawn on the floor of Poland’s main legislative chamber.
Hołownia announces consequences will follow
In response to yesterday’s events outside the Sejm, Hołownia stated that recordings are being reviewed and that anyone who dishonored the Polish uniform would face regulatory and financial penalties for disrupting order within the Sejm Chancellery. The remarks came as the Sejm session resumed, underscoring the seriousness with which the leadership treats discipline and national symbols.
We emphasize that the discussions touched on border security and the broader political climate surrounding parliamentary authority and national integrity.
Kosiniak-Kamysz:
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz weighed in by occupying not just the role of Minister of National Defense but also that of Deputy Prime Minister. The head of PSL stated that PiS is acting to the detriment of the state and stressed the need for steady, principled conduct in high-stakes security matters.
The visuals from the scenes around the interactions with guards enforcing law and order in the Sejm left a lasting impression on viewers. The task, as described by Kosiniak-Kamysz on the parliamentary podium, was to safeguard Polish security, support the uniformed services, and preserve normalcy and peace. He argued that Poland deserves calm, responsible policy rather than opposition actions that sow chaos, confusion, and destabilization.
He added that state matters require unity, not division; cooperation on essential security issues is essential, and apparent gaps in this cooperation are a cause for concern among the public and policymakers alike.
In reflecting on cooperation within Polish security affairs, it is worth noting the broader political context. The government group led by Donald Tusk has, at times, challenged the governing party’s approach to defending Poland against migratory pressures and hybrid threats. Critics also argued that certain border-control measures were debated with varying degrees of consensus. Kosiniak-Kamysz also commented on defense procurement discussions, labeling a recent Korean offer as insufficiently robust for Poland’s needs and stressing the importance of practical, reliable solutions.
Source: wPolityce.