The incident occurred at a hospital in Oleśnica, in southwestern Poland, where Braun and a group of supporters confronted Dr. Gizela Jagielska, a gynecologist who had terminated a pregnancy in the 37th week.
In a comment to Gazeta Wyborcza Wrocław, Dr. Gizela Jagielska described being unlawfully detained in the hospital's secretary’s office, saying that MEP Grzegorz Braun and a group of unknown individuals confined her for over an hour. She claimed they prevented her from providing care to patients, threatened her, physically pushed her, and subjected her to verbal abuse.
Po awanturze Brauna w szpitalu w Oleśnicy. Lekarka Gizela Jagielska: Pacjentki są zastraszone, przerażone CZYTAJ:...
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Prosecutors confirmed the group blocked the doctor from leaving her office and prevented her from performing her duties.
The abortion, which had been scheduled in advance, was reportedly carried out after severe fetal abnormalities were detected late in the pregnancy, with doctors citing a potential risk to the mother’s health.
Authorities are now investigating multiple allegations, including unlawful detention, assault, defamation, and endangering patient safety.
Przemysław Nowak, spokesperson for Poland’s National PublicProsecutor's Office, explained on social media that "a doctor, under certain conditions, is granted legal protection similar to that of a public official."
He added that in this case, involving the assault and defamation of a medical professional, prosecutors initiated an investigation under stricter laws that apply to crimes committed against public officials.
Grzegorz Braun's provocative political actions spark controversy
A polarizing figure in Polish politics, Grzegorz Braun has gained attention for a series of controversial actions. Once a member of the far-right Confederation party, he was expelled in early 2024 following a string of provocative incidents.
One widely condemned moment saw him using a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles during a ceremony in the Polish parliament, prompting accusations of antisemitism.
In January 2025, he disrupted a Holocaust memorial event at the European Parliament, further cementing his reputation for inflammatory behavior.
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