Jarosław Kaczyński punished. It concerns a statement made during the Smolensk monthly commemoration

Jarosław Kaczyński was sanctioned by the parliamentary ethics committee for calling police "government party thugs" during a Smolensk disaster commemoration. This incident occurred on July 10, when Kaczyński and other PiS politicians attempted to lay wreaths at a memorial but were blocked by police due to ongoing protests. Kaczyński criticized the police for not intervening against protesters and suggested forming a "citizen guard" to ensure police fulfill their duties. The interior minister condemned Kaczyński's remarks as scandalous, emphasizing the police's role in maintaining public order. The ethics committee can issue warnings or reprimands, and Kaczyński has the right to appeal the decision.