On Wednesday, 10 December, a chaotic microphone tussle erupted during the formal opening of the New Koczyn bypass in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship, with a PiS MP abruptly taking the mic.
Unusual Microphone Incident at New Koczyn Bypass Opening
On Wednesday, 10 December, the ceremonial opening of the New Koczyn bypass in the Świętokrzyskie province attracted local officials and visiting MPs.
During the event, a surprise microphone conflict emerged that was not part of the planned program.
Mayor Paweł Zagaja Attempts to Speak
The mayor of Nowy Korczyn, Paweł Zagaja, stepped forward to address the crowd, claiming that as host he could not imagine the township taking over the mic.
Fight for the Mic Escalates with PiS MP
Shortly after, Michał Cieślak, a PiS MP elected from the party list and member of the Republican Party, also tried to seize the microphone.
Intervention by Anna Krupka Pushes the Speaker
Anna Krupka, a PiS MP, intervened by pushing Cieślak away from the mic while pushing through attendees, even nudging Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz.
Priest Invoked to Speak Amid Chaos
Krupka then asked the on‑site priest to speak, who stepped onto the mic following comments from Andrzej Pruś, a provincial board official, and expressed delight at the ceremony’s atmosphere.