The Parliamentary Ethics Commission has reprimanded Anna Maria Żukowska, vice-chair of the New Left and head of its parliamentary club, for using a vulgar word in response to a post by Confederation leader Sławomir Mentzen on X. The penalty was imposed in December of last year. Żukowska has neither removed the controversial post nor apologized for it. This is likely the second case in the history of Polish parliamentarianism where an MP has been penalized for using vulgar language.

Reprimand from the Ethics Commission

Anna Maria Żukowska received a reprimand in December 2025 for a vulgar post directed at the Confederation leader. She did not remove the publication nor apologize.

Vulgar Response to Mentzen's Post

The MP used the word "sp...dalaj" (f**k off) in reaction to Sławomir Mentzen's comment about the left and hate speech in September 2025.

Rare Precedent in the Sejm

This is likely only the second case in parliamentary history where an MP has been penalized by the Ethics Commission for using vulgar language.

Context of American Politics

To her response, Żukowska attached a video featuring Charlie Kirk, who downplays an attack on the husband of an American politician.

The Parliamentary Ethics Commission has imposed a reprimand on Anna Maria Żukowska, vice-chair of the New Left and head of its parliamentary club, for a vulgar post directed at the leader of Confederation Sławomir Mentzen. The decision was made in December 2025, but information about it has only been made public now. Żukowska, who serves as the party's vice-chair, has not removed the controversial reply from X nor offered an apology. The Parliamentary Ethics Commission has operated in the Polish Sejm since 1989. Its main task is to oversee MPs' compliance with parliamentary ethics rules, as defined by the chamber's regulations. The commission can impose reprimands or censures. The case began on September 13, 2025, when Sławomir Mentzen published a video on X with a comment criticizing the left. „"Co robi lewica, co robią ludzie, którzy cały czas mówią o mowie nienawiści, o potrzebie wolności, tolerancji? Cieszą się!"” — Sławomir Mentzen. In response, Żukowska wrote: "sp...dalaj" (f**k off). To her retort, she also attached a video in which American political commentator Charlie Kirk downplays a hammer attack on the husband of a leading American politician from the Democratic camp. 2 — Number of MPs penalized in history for vulgar language This case sets a rare precedent. According to reports, this is likely only the second time in the history of Polish parliamentarianism that the Parliamentary Ethics Commission has penalized an MP for using vulgar language. The earlier, first case is not currently described in detail in available sources. The lack of an apology and removal of the post by Żukowska may have influenced the commission's decision to impose the penalty. The case shows how social media has become an arena for sharp political clashes, and statements published there are subject to assessment against the ethical standards binding on parliamentarians.

Mentioned People

  • Anna Maria Żukowska — MP, vice-chair of the New Left, head of the Left's parliamentary club in the Sejm, penalized by the Parliamentary Ethics Commission.
  • Sławomir Mentzen — Politician, chairman of New Hope, one of the leaders of Confederation, author of the post to which Żukowska responded.
  • Charlie Kirk — American conservative political commentator, founder of Turning Point USA, appeared in the video attached by Żukowska.