In fresh days, the Polish political scene has been shaken by information about wellness problems and prosecutorial proceedings concerning deputy minister of abroad affairs, Andrzej Szejny. Prime Minister Donald Tusk asked the abroad Minister, Radosław Sikorski, to leave Szejna and “an urgent explanation of the substance in all aspect”. As it turns out, it is not “health problems”, but “other threads” that have arisen in connection with the Deputy Minister.
Alcohol problems and prosecutorial proceedings
In fresh weeks, the media has reported on Szejna's problems with alcohol and prosecutorial proceedings concerning irregularities in the settlement of alleged kilometres. On Tuesday, the Deputy Minister referred to the allegations in a brief statement, stating that he had “heeded the problem of alcohol abuse” and regained control of health. Szejna besides assured about the correct accounting of kilometers. The territory Prosecutor's Office of Kielce-West conducts proceedings concerning the parliamentary office and the alleged kilometres of 1 of Members of the IX and X term. Media information shows that the case concerns the Deputy Minister of abroad Affairs, Andrzej Szejna (New Left).
Figures and financial matters
According to the findings of the Virtual Poland portal, during the period covered by the notification, Szejna was to receive PLN 122 1000 from the alleged kilometres. Andrzej Szejna has been serving as MP since 2019; a seat in the Sejm was won as a candidate by the Left from the Kielecki district. In 2023 he again obtained a mandate, effectively seeking re-election. After the parliamentary election, he assumed the function of State Secretary at the Ministry of abroad Affairs.
Reactions and comments
The erstwhile president of the fresh Left, Beata Maciejewska, posted on platform X a post on Szejna: “This is how it is 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 then got a 'ban' to go to the media. I've never seen Shejna behind the wheel. We went to him erstwhile in the district. A parliamentary club driver brought him to the venue. Before he got into my car he disappeared for a fewer minutes in the gas station toilet.” A spokesperson for the Ministry of abroad Affairs, Paweł Wroński, referring to the issue of kilometres in February, said that "for the time being an investigation (the prosecutors) is being conducted in a case alternatively than against (someone)". We are waiting for the results of this investigation, and it refers to the time erstwhile Mr Szejna was an MP, so it does not affect the scope of his work in the ministry.
Conclusions and future prospects
In view of the above information, it can be assumed that the crisis in the Ministry of abroad Affairs is increasingly serious. Prime Minister Tusk and Minister Sikorski must take action to clarify all matters related to Deputy Minister Szejna. The political future of Andrzej Szejna is uncertain and the possible consequences of his actions may be serious. It is besides worth noting that this issue may affect public opinion and political relations in the country. Those curious should observe developments and anticipate authoritative communications from the government and political parties.
