Sejm Vote Keeps Russian Influence Committee Alive as Tusk Attends
In a Friday session, the Sejm rejected the Senate’s attempt to block the bill establishing a committee on Russian influence. The opposition’s setback came as Donald Tusk, leader of the Civic Coalition, attended the Sejm on the same day, signaling involvement but not altering the roll call outcomes.
During the vote, 454 deputies participated, with an absolute majority threshold at 228. The result showed 234 lawmakers in favor of rejecting the Senate resolution, 219 against, and one abstention. The measure now advances to President Andrzej Duda for approval, moving the process toward executive signing and potential implementation.
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The vote marks a procedural milestone, as the proposal proceeds to the President’s office for final consideration.
Tusk’s appearance isn’t turning the tide
Even with the former prime minister in attendance, the opposition theme did not gain the momentum they hoped for. Tusk observed the proceedings closely, yet the chamber’s reaction to him was far from uniform.
Some deputies offered polite applause, others were met with silence or even restrained expressions. The mixed reception underscored a divided parliament and a polarized climate around Russia-related policy.
Cheers and murmurs echoed through the plenary hall when Tusk appeared—moments that reflected the charged atmosphere surrounding the issue and the intense scrutiny of party lines during the session.
The scene served as a reminder that political theater can influence perception, but the official legislative route continues to unfold according to the vote tallies and constitutional procedures in place.
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Source: wPolityce