The opposition lures with talk of a four day work week. But the Senate has pushed the idea further, proposing a month without sessions. There will be no plenary meeting in April, a fact that surprised many observers. The reason given is simple yet striking: there is nothing on the docket to justify a session, according to reports from Fact.
According to the newspaper, the Senate, where the opposition currently holds a majority, plans to skip a full plenary gathering for the entire month. Fact notes that some senators seem to enjoy a lengthy break, with salaries that imply a comfortable cushion during the暂停. The presidium of the upper chamber is cited as earning around PLN 20,000 each month, underscoring the financial aspect of the attendance discussion.
The most recent Senate session occurred at the end of March, and the next one is on the calendar for May 10–11. Only three committee meetings are scheduled for the current week. In effect, many describe the chamber as having nearly 24 days off, not counting weekends and holidays, a situation confirmed by Fact.
All this information is presented to readers as a notable shift for the current term. Editors point out that, previously, the Senate met two or three times per month, including remote sessions during the COVID-19 period, and that this year the chamber has held only ten meetings in total.
There is a sense that no new laws are in front of the Senate at the moment. Initiatives from the upper house have largely been redirected to the Sejm. Among the initiatives previously discussed were proposals to expand support services for village chiefs, illustrating a broader policy focus even amid reduced plenary activity.
Krzysztof Kwiatkowski, an independent senator who also chairs the legislative committee, explains that the absence of a plenary session does not equate to a deadlock inside the Senate. He notes that committees must keep working, and conferences and meetings involving senators will be organized to maintain legislative momentum.
According to the Senate Information Center, the lack of a full plenary session does not imply inactivity. In reality, committee work continues, and ongoing discussions take place through smaller gatherings and expert briefings.
Some senators acknowledge that there appears to be little to do at the moment since many initiatives have already been forwarded to the Sejm. This has sparked a debate, with opposition members suggesting they possess a set of ready-to-implement laws stored away. Yet critics argue that the drawers shut easily when the Senate, led by Tomasz Grodzki, has no active agenda. It raises questions about either a procedural blip or a reluctance to present concrete program proposals ahead of parliamentary elections.
Additional context and analysis are provided by observers who emphasize the political dynamics at play and the strategic use of parliamentary time.
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