An interview with the portal wPolityce.pl captures Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski addressing a controversy over comments about Polish foresters. He recalls a time when the sentiment toward Poles, Polish soldiers, and in this instance Polish forest rangers seemed to cross all conceivable boundaries. He notes that Janina Ochojska’s statements went even further, and he welcomes the public prosecutor’s decision to launch an investigation. According to Romanowski, Minister Ziobro’s order to begin criminal proceedings was the correct move.
Romanowski, who holds a leading role at the Ministry of Justice, described the issue in terms of protecting national dignity and professional reputation. He insists that Poland cannot tolerate defamation of its people or its institutions. The foresters, who manage Polish forests and engage in conscientious, high-standard forest management, are highlighted as a model within the European Union. The deputy minister argued that the remarks undermine the country and its uniforms while feeding anti-Polish sentiment that mirrors broader geopolitical tensions.
He emphasized that the political climate beyond Poland’s eastern border has influenced the discourse. He linked the statements to alleged propaganda linked to figures associated with the European Parliament who he says align with Moscow’s messaging. This narrative, he argues, exposes a faction that challenges what is essential to the Polish state, its national identity, and family life.
Romanowski also drew attention to the immunity enjoyed by Janina Ochojska as a Member of the European Parliament. While he acknowledged that immunity waivers are necessary in certain cases, he expressed hope that Ochojska would appear before Polish prosecutors and courts to present her case in a transparent setting, rather than relying on parliamentary protections.
In his interview, the deputy minister underscored the seriousness of the matter and reiterated that legal action would proceed in line with the rules governing public defamation and official duties. The stance reflects a broader insistence that insults directed at professional groups and national symbols be answered through formal procedures rather than left unchallenged.
Further commentary from the Ministry indicated that the incident should be viewed through the lens of national integrity and the responsibilities of public officials to uphold the law and defend Poland’s institutions.
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Source: wPolityce