LPR selects Euro Parliament member Giertych as presidential candidate

Giertych was selected at the party's third convention on Saturday. Prof. Giertych, who is currently a European Parliament deputy, was recommended by the Świętokrzyskie voivodship's LPR members, he was also supported by Śląsk and Pomorze regions. Prof. Giertych made his first manifesto pledge, saying that should the Sejm accept bills allowing abortion, euthanasia or homosexual marriages he, as President, would not sign them. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A3) D.W.