Grzegorz Braun, MEP and leader of the Confederation of the Polish Crown (Konfederacja Korony Polskiej), has once again sparked controversy. On 23 November 2025, he posted on his Instagram profile a recording from a gathering where the slogan was chanted: “Who doesn’t jump is for the war – hop, hop, hop”. The video quickly spread across social media, triggering a wave of comments from both critics and supporters of the politician.
The Białystok March – Main Message
On Sunday, 23 November, a march organised by the Confederation of the Polish Crown under the slogan “Poland for Peace” passed through the streets of Białystok. About 300 people took part in the demonstration, carrying banners with slogans such as “We say no to war instigators”, “No to the Eurokolkhoz” and “PolEXIT”.
The main goal of the march was to express opposition to Poland’s involvement in the Ukrainian-Russian conflict and to criticise the policy of the European Union. Participants chanted the controversial slogan “Who doesn’t jump is for the war – hop, hop, hop”, which became the symbol of this event. The march set off from the St. Roch Church and passed along the city’s main street towards Kościuszko Square.
The Controversial Roots of the Slogan
The phrase “Who doesn’t jump, is…” has a long history in Polish public life and has typically been used to polarise society. In recent decades it has appeared in various versions during protests and demonstrations. In 2020, during a demonstration against the abortion ban, the chant “Who doesn’t jump is for PiS” was heard. A similar slogan, “Who doesn’t jump is for Tusk”, appeared at the 2024 Independence March.
A Series of Braun's Scandals
Grzegorz Braun has for years been stirring controversy with his actions. In June 2025 he received a ban on entering the Sejm after destroying panels of an exhibition devoted to LGBT themes. The ban was issued on the basis of the rules of procedure, which state that persons whose conduct violates the dignity of parliament may be denied entry to its premises.
Marshal of the Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty confirmed in November 2025 that he was upholding this decision. He stated at the time: “People cannot be treated this way simply because Braun considers them to be different from him”.
In December, an indictment was also filed against Braun in court over the use of a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles in the Sejm in December 2023, as well as other controversial actions. The MEP was also punished by the European Parliament for discriminatory statements against LGBTQI people and for disrupting a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
Foreign Policy at the Centre of the Dispute
The phrase “Who doesn’t jump is for the war” fits into Braun’s broader political strategy, as he consistently opposes Poland’s support for Ukraine. In his presidential campaign he declared: “I will not give the Polish Army to Ukraine, I won’t let it go! The Polish Army is needed here, within these borders!”.
In October 2024, in the European Parliament, Braun shouted “Thieves, thieves” during a vote on providing Ukraine with financial support of 45 billion euros from frozen Russian assets. An overwhelming majority of MEPs – 516 votes – backed aid for Ukraine.
Braun’s cooperation with Marek Woch, leader of “Non-Party Local Government Members” (Bezpartyjni samorządowcy), resulted in a so-called Senate pact, aimed at joining the forces of both groups in the 2027 Senate elections. This coalition is a response to attempts by the Confederation to move closer to Law and Justice (PiS).
Social Reactions
Braun’s actions provoke extreme reactions – from full support from his followers, who see in him a defender of Polish sovereignty, to sharp criticism accusing him of populism and provocation. The recording with the slogan “Who doesn’t jump is for the war” has gathered over 1,650 likes on Instagram and prompted dozens of comments.
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