Konrad Berkowicz faces backlash for insulting journalist

Konrad Berkowicz Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz Konfederacja Sejm journalism ethics

Konrad Berkowicz, a politician from the Konfederacja party, has sparked significant controversy after using a sexist slur against TVP journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz. The incident occurred in front of the Sejm when Dobrosz-Oracz asked Berkowicz if he had completed military service. Berkowicz, stating he had no time to talk due to upcoming votes, replied that he talks to journalists, “not with prostitutes.”

Following the insult, Dobrosz-Oracz announced her intention to sue the politician. Berkowicz later posted a sarcastic apology on social media, stating, “I crossed an uncrossable line. I apologize to all prostitutes,” and later claimed he was merely describing her professional character.

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from journalists, political figures, and the Association of Polish Journalists, who described his behavior as scandalous and degrading. TVP issued a statement condemning the “sexist insult.” While Konfederacja leader Sławomir Mentzen stated that Berkowicz “went too far” and that such words should never be used, he simultaneously criticized Dobrosz-Oracz, calling her an “obnoxious propagandist.” Members of the ruling coalition have called for disciplinary action through the Parliamentary Ethics Committee.

Entities

Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz · Konfederacja · Konrad Berkowicz · Sejm · Sławomir Mentzen · TVP · TVP Info

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] PiS politician Dariusz Matecki told the journalist to expect a lawsuit.
[● 3 SOURCES] Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz announced her intention to sue Konrad Berkowicz for his remarks. nczas.info · dorzeczy.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Onet deputy chief Andrzej Stankiewicz criticized Berkowicz's honor and called him a 'boor and a thief'. nczas.info · dorzeczy.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Konrad Berkowicz issued an apology on social media, stating he crossed an uncrossable line and apologizing to 'all prostitutes'. nczas.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] Konfederacja leader Sławomir Mentzen stated that while he views Dobrosz-Oracz as a propagandist, Berkowicz's words should never have been used.
[● 3 SOURCES] Konrad Berkowicz referred to journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz as a 'prostitute' during an interaction at the Sejm. nczas.info · dorzeczy.pl