Marek Sivec
Poland- Early Life and Education
- Transition to Journalism
- Political and Media Career
- Controversies and Traffic Violation
- Recent Career
Early Life and Education
Marek Siwiec was born in March 1955. He initially pursued a degree in mining and metallurgy at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow.
Transition to Journalism
Two years after completing his engineering degree, Siwiec embarked on a career in journalism. From 1984 to 1987, he served as the editor-in-chief of the student magazine "StudenT." He then joined the newspaper "ITD," where Aleksander Kwaśniewski was the editor-in-chief.
Political and Media Career
As the Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR) transitioned into the Social Democratic Party of the Republic of Poland (SdRP), Siwiec became the editor-in-chief of the party's newspaper, "Trybuna" (formerly known as "Trybuna Ludu"). He was elected to the Sejm (Polish Parliament) in 1991.
During the 1995 Polish presidential election, Siwiec held the position of Director of the National Security Bureau, a close associate of then-President Aleksander Kwaśniewski. However, shortly before the election, he resigned amidst controversy surrounding a video recording of him mocking Pope John Paul II.
Controversies and Traffic Violation
In 2000, Siwiec was involved in a serious traffic violation while driving a BMW. Although police apprehended him, they did not issue a ticket. President Kwaśniewski subsequently prohibited Siwiec from driving his government vehicle.
Recent Career
Siwiec currently holds the position of Vice-President of the European Parliament. He has played an active role in various committees and delegations within the Parliament, focusing on issues related to technology, energy, and economic policy.
