Two members of the Civic Coalition, Arkadiusz Myrcha, who serves as Deputy Minister of Justice, and his wife, Kinga Gajewska, a member of parliament, found themselves at the center of a heated debate over housing allowances. The controversy stretched beyond finance and touched on language, spawning a new term that surfaced in public discussion and political messaging.
To address questions raised after the asset declarations were reviewed, the state secretary explained the residence details: his permanent residence, including registration, is in a location not specified here. Because parliamentary duties keep him in Warsaw for most working days, he registered as a Warsaw taxpayer to secure a place for his children in public schools. He stressed that the Warsaw address is used solely for tax purposes.
New word
Myrcha’s actions, along with earlier episodes, appeared to seed language questions in public discussions. The emergence of a neologism was noted by the Law and Justice party on its official profile.
A new term circulated in Polish political discourse with the tag #Myrchac.
1. Engage in dishonest acts or shady deals
2. Act unethically and fail to meet accepted standards
3. Travel roughly 300 kilometers in a single day
4. Shift blame to others for one’s own actions
Stories about Arkadiusz Myrcha have long been a talking point in media, including the magazine Bez Spiny.