Polish lawmaker Sławomir Mentzen will not face prosecution related to setting off a flare at the Independence March after the Sejm (Polish Parliament) failed to secure the absolute majority needed to waive his parliamentary immunity. The motion to lift immunity was submitted by the police following the incident. During the parliamentary debate, Mentzen argued the attempt to remove his immunity was politically motivated, framing it as a punishment for criticizing the government. The vote fell short of the required threshold, effectively protecting him from legal proceedings for now. The incident occurred during the annual Independence March, a controversial event often associated with nationalist and far-right groups. This outcome underscores the complexities of parliamentary procedure and the protections afforded to elected officials in Poland. The decision allows Mentzen to continue serving as a member of the Konfederacja party.