'As the Commissioner for Human Rights I will act in an impartial and independent manner': Marcin Wiącek
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"I am proud that an understanding has developed around me, it is a great honor for me and I feel extremely obliged because of it," prof. Marcin Wiącek, after being elected by the Sejm, said.
He assured that, as the Ombudsman, he would act in an impartial and independent manner.
Prof. Wiącek – the joint PiS and opposition candidate – was appointed by the Sejm on Thursday as the Ombudsman. 380 deputies supported his candidacy; 3 were against and 43 abstained. The election of Wiącek has yet to be approved by the Senate.
After the election, prof. Wiącek emphasized that the MPs' decision on Thursday should be approached with great respect.
"It shows that we care for the protection of freedom and human rights, it opens the way – because there is still a senate stage – for the uninterrupted functioning of the Office of the Ombudsman for Human Rights. I am proud that this agreement has been shaped around me, it is for I have a great honor and I feel extremely obliged because of it," Wiącek told journalists.
He announced that he would be meeting with senators in the near future.
"I will talk, I will be open to any talks with clubs and senate circles. This is the most important thing for me at the moment," the newly elected Ombudsman emphasized.
(PAP)
