Mr Konrad Berkowicz was caught trying to steal from the IKEA store.
Who is he, from what party, how much he earns, and what was the situation? Here's the details.
Who's Konrad Berkovich?
Konrad Szczepan Berkowicz, born in 1984 in Krakow, is a Polish politician, the first vice president of the New Hope party and MP for the 9th and 10th Parliament. He was raised in Trzcinica near Jasł, studied computer science and philosophy, gaining a master's degree at the University of Warsaw. Before entering politics, he worked in the IT and Internet marketing industries. He was elected to the Sejm from the list of Confederation of Freedom and Independence, a party with a conservative and free market profile. During the 10th term of office of the Sejm, he serves, among others, as Vice-President of the Committee on Senior Policy.
What party is Mr Berkowicz from?
Konrad Berkowicz is a member and one of the leaders of the Confederation of Freedom and Independence, while serving as the first Vice President of the New Hope Party. The Confederation is a Eurosceptic, free market and conservative group, often controversial in Polish politics.
How much does Mr Konrad Berkowicz earn?
According to the available data, the monthly salary of the MP in Poland is approximately PLN 12,826 gross. Additionally, there are additions for the functions performed in committees, which can raise monthly earnings up to about PLN 17-20 thousand. Estimates say that Mr Berkowicz earns about PLN 20,000 per month. This amount shall include the basic salary and possible allowances of the parliamentary committees.
What happened at IKEA? Description
Today, in the morning, security workers caught a man who did not pay for the shopping. Police officers called to the scene, having determined the circumstances, punished the man with a penalty ticket of 500 golds. The man accepted the ticket. As it later turned out, he is an active Member of the Polish Parliament. – Malopolska Police on X portal
Today, in the morning, security workers caught a man who did not pay for the shopping. Police officers called to the scene, after finding out the circumstances, punished a man with a fine of 500 gold...
In October 2025 Konrad Berkowicz was caught by IKEA store security atattempt to carry out the goods without payment of approximately 390 PLN. The items he tried to carry out are small accessories such as towels and pans.Police were called to the scene and the politician accepted a mandate of PLN 500without using his parliamentary immunity. After the incident, Berkowicz apologized and returned the stolen items. Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed the incident publicly, commenting on it in social media with distinctive sarcasm.
One of the leaders of the Berkowicz Confederacy caught trying to steal in Ikea. Not much compared to the Law and Justice, but you have to start somewhere.
Konrad Berkowicz is a Confederate Member and First Vice President of New Hope
The monthly salary of the Member is approximately PLN 20 000 gross
He was caught trying to steal small items in the IKEA store worth about 390 PLN
He accepted 500 PLN, apologized and did not benefit from immunity
The situation has sparked wide comments in the media and politics, with Prime Minister Donald Tuski as the main critic
This unusual incident raises questions about the attitude of politicians and their credibility in the eyes of the public, especially as it concerns one of the more recognizable faces of the Polish right-wing scene.
Answer to the allegations
I understand that you, too, were on headphones, had a lot of deals, and you didn't notice that one suspect of 60 million? For if the Lord had the same thing as I had today at the self-service box office in the furniture store, I shall return the rest of the honor that remains to you.
Konrad Berkowicz did a lot of shopping at IKEA. He was erasing shop at the self-service box office, wearing headphones. Of many goods, the smaller part of him did not fill up, which he did not hear because of headphones. He paid the ticket right away, didn't cover up for immunity. Making this obvious mistake about trying to steal is stupid. And attacking him by those responsible for multi-million dollar politicians is a shame. Prime Minister Tusk reminiscing this mistake to Berkovich, when he has Giertych, Nowak, Gawłowski and others, is even more ridiculous than usual. – Sławomir Mentzen
Konrad Berkowicz did a lot of shopping at IKEA. He was erasing shop at the self-service box office, wearing headphones. Of many goods, the smaller part of him did not fill up, which he did not hear because of headphones. He paid the ticket right away, didn't cover up for immunity.
Update: Member's final explanation – it was just a mistake
I was doing a lot of shopping today at IKEA, listening to something on headphones. I was erasing everything, but it turns out it's not all filled up. It's just a mistake. Pans and plates. That stupid mistake I apologized for and accepted a ticket. I didn't cover up immunity like Meyza or Sterczewski. PS Guess what I was listening to... – Konrad Berkowicz on platform X
I was doing a lot of shopping today at IKEA, listening to something on headphones. I was erasing everything, but it turns out it's not all filled up. It's just a mistake. Pans and plates. That stupid mistake I apologized for and accepted a ticket. I didn't cover up immunity like...
No wonder you don't understand. Yes, as an MP at the Sejm, on the candlestick of independent media and journalists like you, I wanted to steal... pan – drawing the attention of the whole country. Do you understand now?
