Polish Senate Rejects Immunity Waiver for Senator Tyszkiewicz as Mejza Seeks Legal Action

Poland’s General Prosecutor Waldemar Żurek sent a request to Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty seeking approval to lift MP Łukasz Mejza’s parliamentary immunity. The request stems from a regional prosecutor’s investigation into alleged irregularities in EU‑funded training projects in Lubusz Province, where prosecutors allege false invoicing and misrepresentation that caused a loss of roughly 49,700 zł. Because Mejza enjoys immunity, prosecutors cannot bring criminal charges until the Sejm grants consent.

Separately, the Senate voted on a request filed by Mejza to lift the immunity of Senator Wadim Tyszkiewicz in a civil case concerning social‑media posts made by the senator. The motion was rejected with 65 votes against, four in favour, and 13 abstentions. The Senate’s decision means Tyszkiewicz cannot be sued over the alleged defamation of Mejza. The background includes Mejza’s prior penalties for speeding, points on his driver’s licence, and an indictment over asset declarations, as well as his former role as vice‑minister of Sport and Tourism.

Both proceedings highlight ongoing legal and political battles involving parliamentary immunity in Poland.