A disturbance in the Sejm. Zandberg ran to Zgorzelski

There has been a heated debate during today's parliamentary debate. Deputy Marshal Piotr Zgorzelski denied Marcelina Zawisz the right to vote before voting on proposals to reject the bill. This decision sparked the immediate reaction of Adrian Zandberg, who intervened in the matter.

Voting dispute

During the session of the Sejm, just before the vote on the changes to the wellness contribution, 2 requests for rejection were submitted. Marcelina Zawisza of the organization Together wanted to present her position, but Piotr Zgorzelski stated that the anticipation of speaking would be granted only after the vote.

Marshal, this is censorship, I have submitted both proposals," commented outraged Zawisza.

Her opposition was backed by Adrian Zandberg, who approached the marshal and appealed to let Zawisza to speak. - Marshal, request rejection. Really, I will be obliged – said organization politician Together. In Zgorzelski's reply, he yet agreed to the speech of Zawisha.

Criticism of changes in the wellness contribution

During her speech, Zawisza powerfully criticized the fresh regulations, arguing that they would lead to a worsening of the patient situation.

You're taking money from patients. If the Minister of Finance has PLN 6 billion free, he should spend it on overexecution, which hospitals and clinics have already implemented," she stressed.

She besides referred to the situation of long-term care nurses, who, according to her report, learned that they would receive only half the funds due for over-executed benefits. They work hard to keep our loved ones cared for. Now they will gotta close their business, due to the fact that they do not get paid for the work done," she said.

A akin opinion was expressed by Joanna Wicha of the Left, drawing attention to the expanding cost of private healthcare. – Do you think that everyone in Poland earns as much money as we do here and can afford private treatment? Don't be selfish," she called on Members.

Result of the vote and consequences of the change

Despite many protests, most of the parliament supported the bill. 213 Members voted against, 190 voted against and 25 abstained. The fresh regulations are to cost the state budget PLN 4.6 billion, and their entry into force is planned for the beginning of 2026.