These comments, echoed by a former Civic Platform parliamentarian, portray the case as political and label Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik as political prisoners. The claim comes from Antoni Mężydło, who said in an interview with Super Express that the situation deserves careful observation by anyone paying attention to the country. He described Kamiński as an uncompromising ideologue.
Opposition figures from the era of the Polish People’s Republic write to Bodnar
Recently a strong letter emerged from opposition figures who lived during the era of the Polish People’s Republic, addressed to Minister Adam Bodnar. They urged the Prosecutor General to suspend the sentence unjustly handed down by the Warsaw District Court against Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik.
The signatories stated a clear stance: Poland should not have political prisoners or victims of repression from past regimes. They pressed for the immediate release of the imprisoned lawmakers, arguing that continuing detention amid the ongoing pardon process would amount to political revenge and a form of physical and psychological coercion. They insisted Poland enjoys a free, democratic legacy and must preserve it.
In the letter, signed by individuals including Piotr Łukasz Andrzejewski, Adam Borowski, Maria Dłużewska, Zofia Romaszewska, Bronisław Wildstein, and Krzysztof Wyszkowski, the authors also called for upholding the rule of law and respecting presidential prerogatives in the pardon process. They stressed that the president’s right to grant clemency should not be undermined by actions that appear to disregard existing regulations.
READ MORE: OPEN LETTER. Wildstein, Andrzejewski and other oppositionists from the time of the Polish People’s Republic write to Bodnar: “We do not want political prisoners nor victims in Poland.”
Mężydło: “Kamiński and Wasik are political prisoners”
The letter’s signatories include Antoni Mężydło, a veteran parliamentarian and former Civic Platform senator. In a discussion with Super Express, he explicitly stated that Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik are political prisoners. He added that the political landscape in the country shows a clear pattern of selective detention and urged that both figures be released to restore balance and prevent further tensions. He also expressed hope that political leadership would recognize the urgency of the moment.
According to Mężydło, the case is political in nature, and those who do not see this may be missing essential signals. He emphasized a preference for calm and resolution, but noted that nothing substantial has been done to ease the internal divisions. The hope remains that a timely release could avert missteps. He also referenced the hope that prominent leaders would understand the gravity of the situation.
– said Mężydło.
Another veteran oppositionist recalled years of acquaintance with Mariusz Kamiński, describing him as a man driven by a strong ideology. He noted that this defining characteristic has long shaped his public career and governance style.
The connection between the security services and anti-corruption efforts was also touched upon. It was noted that the Central Anticorruption Bureau (CBA) was established to combat corruption and that Kamiński was previously associated with leading this agency, a point that some commentators felt should be weighed in the broader discussion about oversight and reform.
– reflected a former member of the party, recalling how the stance on leadership within the agency shifted after a gambling-related scandal surfaced.
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— Jan Krzysztof Kelus spoke from outside the Przytuły Stare detention center, offering words of encouragement. His message resonated with supporters and critics alike, underscoring the human side of the political struggle. He urged courage and resilience, noting the hardships faced by those detained.
— Kamiński and Wąsik in prison. Analysts discussed the broader consequences as authorities continue to enforce measures against dissent. The sentiment echoed concerns about how such actions influence public discourse.
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