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Last Updated:December 11, 2025, 20:21 IST
PiS senator Wojciech Skurkiewicz sparked outrage after attempting to shut off TVP journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz’s microphone by reaching toward her neck.
Polish senator Wojciech Skurkiewicz tries to remove the mic of a journalist (Video screengrab/Social Media)
A confrontation in the corridors of the Polish Sejm on Wednesday triggered widespread criticism after PiS senator Wojciech Skurkiewicz was seen reaching toward the neck area of TVP journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz in an attempt to shut off her microphone during a heated exchange about the war in Ukraine.
A video of the incident, widely shared on social media, showed Dobrosz-Oracz questioning Skurkiewicz about negotiations to end the war and Poland’s possible role in diplomatic efforts.
As she continues pressing him for a response, Skurkiewicz abruptly moves his hand toward her microphone, positioned near her collar, appearing to push or switch it off.
The journalist immediately recoiled and said, “Please do not touch me," prompting a tense verbal confrontation.
The video captured Skurkiewicz attempting to justify the gesture while Dobrosz-Oracz firmly reiterates that physical contact was inappropriate.
Bystanders in the corridor turn toward the commotion as the disagreement intensifies.
The altercation has since drawn sharp reactions online, with critics accusing the senator of crossing professional boundaries and attempting to silence a journalist during a routine press interaction.
Krzysztof Brejza, a European MP, took to X and shared a document, confirming that he submitted a request to the Senate Ethics Committee against W Skurkiewicz.
“His aggressive behavior cannot be tolerated. We must respond ruthlessly to politicians from PiS pushing the boundaries of violence. There can be no consent to this," he mentioned.
Skierowałem do senackiej komisji etyki wniosek przeciwko W. Skurkiewiczowi, jego agresywne zachowanie nie może być tolerowane. Musimy reagować bezwzględnie na przesuwanie granicy przemocy przez polityków PiS. Nie może być na to zgody! pic.twitter.com/oxTCYj5AXf— Krzysztof Brejza (@krzysztofbrejza) December 11, 2025
The act also drew widespread criticism from social media users, one of whom commented, “If you can’t handle a reporter’s mic without reaching for her neck, you shouldn’t be anywhere near decisions about war and peace."
“What does he want to say that he can’t say in a microphone?" another one asked.
Some even called the senator “shameless".
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First Published:
December 11, 2025, 20:21 IST
News world 'Do Not Touch Me': Polish Senator Attempts To Remove Journalist's Mic, Sparks Outrage
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