In fresh days, the media has discussed the controversial publication “Gazeta Wyborcza” concerning Deputy abroad Minister Andrzej Szejna. The article caused a storm among politicians, and especially in the Left. Deputy Marshal of the Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty described the text as "disgusting", while erstwhile politician Beata Maciejewska shared her experiences with Szejna. What precisely happened around the Deputy Minister, and what are the consequences of these reports?
Anonymous sources vs. reality: Has “Gazeta Wyborcza” crossed borders?
Deputy Marshal of the Sejm Vladimir Czarzasta did not leave a dry thread on the article “Gazeta Wyborcza”. In an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on Radio ZET, he stated that the text was based on anonymous people's accounts, which in his opinion lowers the level of journalism to the boulevard press.
– “Gazeta Wyborcza” wrote the article, citing 4 people, or 3 people who did not talk under either name or surname. This is the level of truly boulevard press. – assessed Black.
The politician stressed that he did not intend to comment on allegations made by persons who do not uncover their identity. – I warrant you, if anyone insists, you will read the same article about yourself. And then what will you do? – asked rhetorically.
— Guest Radio ZET (@Gosc_radiaZET) March 20, 2025
Prosecution investigation: Financial irregularities and fictitious business trips
However, the substance is not limited to journalism. The Kielecka D.A. is investigating possible irregularities in the accounting of the operating costs of the post office and the company's road trips Szejna. The investigation was initiated after an anonymous study in which politicians were accused of fictitious business trips.
According to reports, the witnesses questioned were to indicate that the problems around Szejna did not end with financial issues. The article “Gazeta Wyborcza” besides includes allegations of alcohol abuse by the Deputy Minister.
Alcohol and the Image of Politics: What Are Witnesses Saying?
Deputy Marshal Czarzasty stood up for Szejna, stressing that he had known him for 20 years and had never seen him drunk. – Mr. Szejna, Dr. Szejna, Deputy Minister of abroad Affairs, whose note bene invites all media due to the fact that he is simply a truly prominent Deputy Minister, who speaks 4 languages, I have never seen drunk – he said.
However, the accounts of anonymous speakers of “Gazeta Wyborcza” represent a completely different picture. 1 of them was to say: – “It was only a fewer days before I smelled alcohol from him. He utilized to meet so bad with activists and voters. I almost always felt alcohol from him”.
Beata Maciejewska: “Shejna kept walking drunk”
While Czarzasty defended Szejna, erstwhile politician of the Left Beata Maciejewska shared her experiences. On social media, she wrote: – "That's how it is. Szejna continued to walk drunk, and most MPs and left-wing parliamentary club employees knew this.”.
Maciejewska besides described a situation in which Szejna did not appear on an crucial vote due to the fact that he was incapable to. – “Then he got a “ban” to go to the media” She added.
She besides mentioned the incidental erstwhile Szejna was to beat the organization activist, who then blackmailed him, demanding to pay for his flat and life in Warsaw.
Yeah, that's disgusting. Szejna was constantly walking drunk and most of the MPs and employees of the Left Parliamentary Club knew this. He never came to an crucial vote erstwhile due to the fact that he couldn't. He was then given a "bana" to go to the media.
I've never seen Shejna for... https://t.co/w0V3lgUwYH
— Beata Maciejewska (@B_Maciejewska) March 21, 2025
Is this the end of Szejna's career?
In the light of these reports, the future of Vice Minister Szejna is at stake. The prosecution's investigation can bring fresh facts, and the public will surely keep an eye on developments. Can Shejna defend herself against charges? Will anonymous sources be revealed? These questions will be answered within weeks.
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The scandal around Vice Minister Szejna: Charges, alcohol and financial irregularities
