Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland | |
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Marszałek Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej | |
since 13 November 2023 | |
Presidum of the Sejm | |
Style | His/Her Excellency/Mr./Ms Marshal |
Appointer | The Sejm |
Inaugural holder | Jan Sierakowski |
Formation | 31 October 1548 |
Succession | First |
Deputy | Vice-Marshals |
Website | Marshal of the Sejm |
The Marshal of the Sejm (Polish: Marszałek Sejmu, pronounced [marˈʂawɛk ˈsɛjmu]) is the speaker (chair) of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish Parliament. The office traces its origins to the 15th century. In modern Poland, the full title is Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland (Marszałek Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej).[1]