Parliament rejects a confidence motion against Mariusz Błaszczak

The Sejm (Polish parliament) has rejected a censure motion against the Minister of the Interior and Administration, Mariusz Błaszczak. 177 deputies voted for Mariusz Błaszczak's reference, including all present PO MPs, Modern (Nowoczesna), PSL (Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe), and four members from the right-wing Kukiz'15 party. 239 deputies voted against the request, including all present Law and Justice (PiS) MPs, six members of Kukiz'15 and two non-inscrits. 27 deputies abstained from the vote. The request was submitted in February by Civil Platform (PO) as a reaction to the turmoil in the Police Headquarters after police chief Zbigniew Maj's dismissal, against whom the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau is conducting proceedings.