The Polish Parliament (Sejm) has chosen Professor Marcin Wiącek as the new Human Rights Commissioner. This decision came on Friday, with a majority of lawmakers voting in favor of his appointment. He will replace Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram, a lawyer and social activist previously recommended by the Civic Coalition, the Left, and independent MP Marcin Józefaciuk. Gregorczyk-Abram was the initial candidate put forward by multiple parliamentary groups. The decision now moves to the Senate for consideration and approval. If approved by the Senate, Wiącek will officially assume the role of the country’s human rights advocate. This appointment marks a significant change in leadership for the office responsible for protecting citizens’ rights.