Far-right Polish Lawmaker's Controversial Act: Extinguishing Hanukkah Candles

A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament, Grzegorz Braun, caused disruption and scandal by extinguishing candles on a menorah during a Hanukkah ceremony. The incident was quickly denounced by major political forces, and Braun was excluded from the parliamentary session and faced financial penalties. The speaker of the parliament reported him to prosecutors, emphasizing that there would be no tolerance for antisemitic and xenophobic behavior. The incident delayed a vote of confidence in the newly elected Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government, who strongly condemned the act. The incident was widely condemned, and the candles were relit after the disruption.