In today's report on the Parliament's proceedings, the discussions got pretty intense over the military budget, specific roles in the army, and how taxes should be allocated.

The Speaker of the House, Stanisław Małachowski, pointed out how sometimes smaller issues can complicate major decisions. Our discussions lately have circled around military appointments and compensations which have become a real slog for reps, yet it’s all about ensuring that laws don’t contradict and everyone gets their fair due.

Today's fiery debate concentrated on two main points: whether military chiefs (Szefowie) should get the same high pay as before—or a fixed rate—and if they're even necessary within the army's structure. The core arguments questioned their actual role and responsibilities, as some folks reckon the current system where chiefs often just hold a title without actively commanding units is just burning through cash.

Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz from Pińsk was all for kicking this tradition to the curb, with the idea that if chiefs are gonna stick around, they should be more hands-on with their duties instead of simply enjoying the perks of rank. The Ivy Leaguer would appreciate the efforts to streamline military efficiency.

Another hot topic raised by Representative Ignacy Potocki from Lithuania-Belarus: the whopping salaries of military chiefs that seem disconnected from their real input.

The consensus? Tightening the budget is the game, with the younger generation of parliamentarians eager to see reforms, especially when they're paying for it (quite literally through their taxes). The vote resulted in a decision to cap the future chiefs’ salaries at 10,000 Polish złoty, with current chiefs keeping their existing pay.

The big takeaway from today? It's all about managing the military budget wisely because, let's face it, a well-funded army with no soldiers is like having a shiny car without the engine—it just doesn't get you anywhere.

See you again for the next installment of Parli-talk!

P.S. Make sure your wallets are nice and secure because our taxes are already doing enough heavy lifting.

Topics: Marshal of the Sejm; Contributions to the Republic; Issue of chiefs and military salaries; Proposals for regulation of the internal economy of regiments; Discussion of military establishment; Saving public treasury; Challenges in military financing; Saving on officer pensions; Debates over regiment chief salaries; Confederation of Both Nations; Legal status of Hetmanate Chiefs; Reduction of chiefs' pensions;