The event, which took place on June 11, 2025, raised large interest in the media and political circles. Grzegorz Braun, known for his harsh rhetoric towards the LGBT movement, was banned from entering the Polish Sejm. The decision was made by the talker of the Sejm Simon Holovnia, who announced a formal order of order on this issue.
Marshal of the Sejm: Grzegorz Braun will not enter parliament
During the Wednesday press conference, Szymon Holownia reported that Confederate MP and Euro-Parliamentarian Grzegorz Braun would be banned from the Sejm. As the marshal stated:
‘I informed the commander (Michael) It's saddened that I make that decision. She will be dressed in the form of an order of order that Mr Braun will not be allowed into the Sejm's territory, to the premises on the board of the Chancellery of the Sejm."
According to his words, the paper related to the ban is prepared and is to be signed immediately. However, the details of the legal bases of the decision and its duration have not yet been disclosed – whether the prohibition will apply only for a certain period of time or whether it can be unlimited.
What was Braun's action in the Sejm about?
The ban on entry for Grzegorz Braun is due to an incidental that occurred respective days earlier. On Wednesday, June 11, the MP removed and destroyed the boards promoting the LGBT agenda, which were located in the corridor of the Sejm. It was an organization exhibition Rainbow Opole, consisting of 7 password plates “There are more of us! Bring equality to us.”
The video of the incidental went viral fast. We see Braun pull the posters off the stands and then break them. He did not respond to the appeal of a Marshal's defender officer who tried to halt him from further action.
It's not the first time Braun criticizes this organization. In March 2025 he stumbled upon their exhibition in the Opole marketplace and painted the boards with spray paint, leaving the inscription: “Stop propaganda of perverts.” At the time he was besides a candidate for president of the Republic of Poland.
Legal basis of the ban – what does the bill say?
Although the talker of the Sejm has not yet revealed the full legal basis of the decisions, it can be assumed that it refers to the regulations of the Sejm and to the Act on parliamentary activity.
Rule 16 of the Rules of Procedure of the Sejm states, inter alia:
"A associate who violates the agenda or order prevailing within the Sejm may be punished by the talker of the Sejm with appropriate disciplinary measures, including a temporary prohibition of entry into the Sejm."
In addition, Article 38 of the Law on Membership Activities provides that:
‘The associate may be fined or suspended in the event of a breach of the rules governing parliamentary activities.’
However, it is not known whether the ban on Braun will be purely administrative or whether it can lead to the Disciplinary Council's consideration of the matter.
Political and social context
The decision of the talker of the Sejm met with a wave of reactions on the side of both liberal and conservative environments. Representatives of the governing organization shall justify the decision on the request to keep the order and fairness of the institution of parliament. In turn, Braun’s supporters say that it is about limiting freedom of speech and repressive action against another opinion.
It is worth noting that, although Grzegorz Braun has acted as a associate of the European Parliament, the Sejm of the Republic of Poland has full authority in managing its territory and regulating access to it.
Are there precedents for specified decisions?
Until now, in the past of the 3rd Republic, there has seldom been a ban on Members. 1 of the fewer cases was the situation in 2022 erstwhile Krzysztof Bosak was temporarily suspended in the rights of a associate of the Committee on abroad Affairs after a violent exchange of views with another Member.
However, the global case law of the Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg suggests that any sanctions against Members must be proportionate and justified. Only in this way can they comply with Article 10 ECHR – on freedom of expression.
What's next?
The order of order is to be signed by the Marshal of the Sejm shortly. After his announcement, the Marshal's defender will be obliged to enforce the ban on Grzegorz Braun. In the event of an effort to invade the Sejm, it will be possible to intervene with the services and to study the fact to the police.
It is worth following the further improvement of this case, as it may be crucial for the explanation of the limits of freedom of expression and parliamentary action in the public space.
Summary
The ban for Grzegorz Braun to enter the Sejm is an event of both symbolic and legal dimension. It concerns not only a single Member, but besides opens up a broad debate on the limits of tolerance, freedom of expression and work for actions within Parliament.
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