Petition Opposed to the ‘LGBT+ Arc’ Project
An online petition has been launched against the implementation of the ‘LGBT+ Arc’ on Zbawiciela Square, a project chosen via Warsaw’s Citizen’s Budget. The campaign is led by the website ‘Polska Katolicka, nie laicka,’ whose data administrator is the Institute of Social and Religious Education named after Father Piotr Skarga. Public debate has tied the initiative to the TFP network, a group accused of pro-Russian influences.
Project Wins in Warsaw Citizen’s Budget for 2026
The ‘LGBT+ Arc’ project secured victory in the 2026 Citizen’s Budget voting. The proposal includes a broken rainbow-colored arch placed perpendicular to the Stanisławowska Axis, designed with fire-resistant materials. Scheduled for installation in June 2026, the estimated cost is 700,000 zł.
Symbolic and Inclusive Nature of the Project
Organizers emphasize the installation’s symbolic and inclusive role, referencing the historical ‘Rainbow’ project (2012–2015) and its aim to support LGBTQIA+ communities. Media reports note the conceptual author plans to use durable materials to minimize risk of destruction.
Opponents Criticize the Project as an Ideological Provocation
Petition opponents urge Warsaw’s mayor to abandon the project, labeling it an ‘ideological provocation’ and ‘insult to God.’ As of August 26, 2025, the petition reached 2,805 signatures, falling short of its 5,000-target goal. The Fundacja Instytut Edukacji Społecznej i Religijnej im. ks. Piotra Skargi administers the data of signatories.
Supporters Highlight Residents’ Decision and Antiarson Measures
Proponents argue that residents’ votes in the Citizen’s Budget determined the project’s realization, which received over 6,800 votes. The installation is tied to the Equality Month, and promotional materials mention technical solutions to prevent arson.
.Source: MiejskiReporter, https://bo.um.warszawa.pl/processes/na-rok-2026/f/13/projects/32119?utmsource=chatgpt.com
