Holovnia wants to punish 2 Members for scandalous behaviour in the Sejm

On Thursday, 2 controversial incidents struck the Polish political scene during the stormy parliamentary debate. Confederate MP Ryszard Wilk was escorted out of the plenary area due to apparent indisposition, and PiS MP Edward Siarka shouted controversial words: “Coul to the head!” Both situations were addressed by the talker of the Sejm Simon Holovnia, announcing the severe consequences.

Wilk's Indisposal: A Confederacy in the Fire of Criticism

During the debate on the motion to waive the immunity of Zbigniew Ziobry, Confederacy MP Ryszard Wilk raised concern over his behaviour. The video shows how Confederate club president Grzegorz Płaczek tries to convince Wilk to leave the room. The politician initially remains in place, but is yet brought out by a colleague.

The Marshal of the Sejm Simon Holovnia did not stay indifferent to this situation. "Mr Wilk is incapable to proceed working in the plenary room," he said, requesting a politician from the Sejm. The Holovnia besides announced steps to punish Wolf.

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“A bullet in the head!” — MP Syrka in the fire of criticism

During the same debate, PiS MP Edward Siarka shouted controversial words: “Clap to the head!”. The incidental occurred erstwhile Zbigniew Ziobro harshly criticized the actions of Donald Tusk's government, calling them “banditism” and “the spitting of Poles in the face.” Syrka's words interrupted the meeting, and Deputy Marshal of the Parliament of Dorota Sunday from the Civic Coalition immediately reacted.

– Does Mr Siarka know that this has been recorded? Is Mr Siarka aware of the words he has just shouted? Do you want to apologize, or will you retreat from this statement? – asked Sunday. I'm backing out. I'm sorry.

The hoarding plant is about to have severe consequences.

The Marshal of the Sejm Simon Holovnia left no uncertainty about his position towards both incidents. On social media, he announced steps to punish Wilk and Syrka.

– Mr Sulkar and Mr Wilk have compromised themselves and the Sejm. present I propose that both Members be punished with the highest possible punishment – 20 1000 zlotys each. I besides commissioned the Chancellery to prepare solutions to analyse MPs with a breathalyzer," wrote Holownia on portal X.

– There's no approval to growl. We are ending the long tradition of tolerating drunk MPs. Not on my watch," he added.

— Simon Holownia (@symon_townia) February 21, 2025

Ziobro hard about the Tusk government

In the background of these events, there is simply a turbulent debate in which Zbigniew Ziobro powerfully criticized the government of Donald Tusk. The erstwhile Minister of Justice accused power of "unlawful takeover of public media" and "making changes in the prosecutor's office".

– This is simply a joke. It's spitting Poles in the face. This is 1 large scam. That's the regulation of law? This is banditism! You're a criminal group. Donald Tusk is going to jail. You will see – said Ziobro, raising the applause of PiS MPs.

Summary

Incidents with Members Wilk and Syrka show how hot the atmosphere is in the Polish Sejm. Marshal Holovnia has announced decisive measures to put an end to akin situations. Will his decisions improve political culture? Time will tell.