On October 14, Poland’s Prime Minister Łukasz Mejza was stopped by police for exceeding the speed limit, prompting backing from Law and Justice chairman Mariusz Błaszczak and sparking internal party debate.
Błaszczak Defends Mejza
Law and Justice parliamentary club chair Mariusz Błaszczak publicly defended Prime Minister Łukasz Mejza after the latter was stopped by police for speeding. According to party insiders, the chief of Polish Military Intelligence at an internal meeting said that Błaszczak had come to Mejza’s defence.
Błaszczak argued that politicians from coalition parties were doing worse than Mejza and that the criticism should not hit them. He added that right‑wing politicians should protect Mejza.
Skepticism Within PiS
Reports from Onet indicate that Błaszczak’s stance was not well received by younger PiS activists. Some members expressed that “Mejza hurts us.”
The debate highlighted that it is rare for a party member to challenge a cabinet minister, as parliamentary caucus rules often defer to the party leader’s opinions.
Police Inspection of Mejza
On Tuesday, October 14, police stopped Mejza, who was driving a BMW at 200 km/h on an expressway, double the speed limit. Officers offered him a fine of 2,500 PLN, which he declined by citing parliamentary immunity.
After the incident became public, Mejza apologized for his conduct, saying he was in a hurry to reach the airport and that the situation would not recur. He announced he would relinquish immunity and settle the fine if legally possible.
