Robert Bąkiewicz Detained in Berlin: Polish Foreign Ministry Investigates Incident

The Polish consulate in Berlin is investigating the circumstances surrounding the detention of Border Defense Movement members by German police, including leader Robert Bąkiewicz, during an incident at a memorial site.

Consular Intervention in Berlin

The Polish consulate in Berlin is actively working to clarify the circumstances and reasons behind the detention of several Polish citizens. Maciej Wewiór, spokesperson for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed on X that the consulate is currently handling the matter.

Conflict at the War Memorial

Members of the Border Defense Movement attempted to place a cross at a memorial boulder in central Berlin dedicated to Poles murdered by Germans during World War II. Their actions were interrupted by German police intervention, leading to a physical struggle.

Detentions and Allegations of Brutality

Videos circulating on social media show German officers subduing and handcuffing members of the group, including leader Robert Bąkiewicz. The organization has accused the police of using brutal force during the detainment of the individuals.

Official Statements from the Movement

Prior to the detention, Bąkiewicz stated that the group was not holding an official assembly but merely intended to pray and place a cross along with placards detailing German war crimes. He had previously appealed to the Polish embassy for assistance in negotiations with the police.