Polish Minister Waldemar Żurek has revealed a comment by Deputy Krzysztof Bosak made at a closed Sejm session, igniting criticism from opposition parties.
Right‑Wing Rallies against Minister Żurek
Minister Waldemar Żurek disclosed that Deputy Krzysztof Bosak, during a closed session, warned that Bitcoin is a risky investment. Bosak replied on the X platform, urging the minister to act prudently.
Bosak also claimed he had not made the statements, a claim that has sparked debate among his party’s members.
Opposition Accuses Minister of Criminal Disclosure
Constitutional rightists Sławomir Mentzen and Przemysław Wipler accused Żurek of breaching state secrecy by publicizing Bosak’s remarks. They called for criminal charges and labeled his action a scandal.
State Secrecy Laws Explained
Legal expert Roman Giertych explained that revealing information obtained under a formal secrecy clause, when the content is protected, constitutes a crime. He cited Article 265 §1 as the relevant law.
Calls for Resignation Grow
Polish parliamentarians urged the resignation of Minister Żurek, citing a breach of professional standards. Some called for action today, emphasizing the seriousness of the violation.
Sejm Proceedings Continue Amid Controversy
Sejm began the day with a secret session where Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed national security concerns about crypto scandals and Russian traces. Following the session, lawmakers considered re‑passing the crypto‑asset market act.
A further session at 3 p.m. will feature a third reading of the next year’s budget, allocating nearly 919 billion zlotys for expenditures and over 647 billion zlotys in revenue, aiming for a deficit not exceeding 271.7 billion zlotys.
Budget and Legislative Agenda for Monday
The budget reading will highlight record spending on security, health, education, and infrastructure, along with a draft law on cooperative banks and electoral reforms introducing district‑level election officials.
