A heated breakfast altercation at Poland’s New House of Deputies in April saw Łukasz Mejzy verbally attack a PiS member while a senator was bearing his infant, sparking a reprimand from the ethics committee.
April Breakfast Clash at New House of Deputies
During a morning breakfast in the New House of Deputies on April 5, Łukasz Mejzy and Senator Wadim Tyszkiewicz had a heated exchange. Mejzy allegedly shouted abuse at Tyszkiewicz while the senator held his infant, reportedly causing alarm in the dining area.
Reactions and Reprimand
Security and the Marshal’s Guard intervened as the dispute escalated. The ethics committee later issued Mejzy a formal reprimand. The PiS deputy did not attend the committee meeting but submitted a written statement condemning the senator’s conduct.
Oath Celebration Sparks Provocation
A separate incident reported by Rzeczpospolita involved PiS MPs celebrating Karol Nawrocki’s oath by singing a vulgar refrain. Coalition of Citizens senators, including Tomasz Grodzki, confronted the singers, prompting the Marshal’s Guard to intervene.
Alleged Alcohol Influence and Mixed Accounts
Witnesses and parties present offered differing narratives: Dariusz Matecki claimed the MPs merely sang, while KO senators alleged they heard explicit slurs. Grodzki suggested possible alcohol involvement, a claim PiS MPs deny.
Debate Over Alcohol Ban Re‑emerges
Following the incidents, calls for an alcohol ban in Parliament resurfaced. Confederation leader Sławomir Mentzen opposed prohibition, arguing that informal drinking sessions foster inter‑party dialogue and that a ban would diminish the Parliament’s human nature.
