Called to “stop the Banderization of Poland”: The Sejm stripped the immunity of an anti-Ukrainian deputy

Grzegorz Braun was deprived of immunity/PAP

The Polish Sejm stripped the scandalous Ukrainian-phobic MP Grzegorz Braun of immunity. It belongs to the far-right Confederation party.

The corresponding decision was made on January 17, 2024. It should be noted that this happened in response to a petition from the Polish prosecutor's office.

Why the deputy was deprived of immunity

On Wednesday (January 17 – Channel 24), the Sejm lifted the immunity of Confederation deputy Grzegorz Braun. The prosecutor's office intends to bring seven charges against him related to actions committed in 2022 – 2023, journalists noted.

According to them, Grzegorz Braun is accused, among other things, of extinguishing Hanukkah candles in the Sejm with a fire extinguisher. concern:

• destruction of property,
• violation of bodily inviolability,
• desecration of objects of religious worship.

In response, the controversial MP stated that the alleged accusations against him have “clear and obvious insinuations and counterfactual statements that do not correspond to the real state of affairs and material truth.” He also added that they contain “fabricated quotes and fabrications.”

Briefly about the scandals associated with Grzegorz Braun

• December 12, 2023 Grzegorz Braun extinguished the Hanukkah candles in the Sejm premises with a fire extinguisher. Then he went up to the podium and called Hanukkah “satanic” and declared that he was restoring “normality”. months.
• Grzegorz Braun also became famous for his anti-Ukrainian statements. In particular, in January 2022, he voted against the resolution of the Polish Sejm, which condemned Russia and called on the European Union and NATO to support Ukraine.
• In addition, the politician called ” stop the banderization of Poland” and stated that “the Germans and Jews will not teach us history.” Russian onucha” (a person disseminating Russian propaganda).