In a groundbreaking move, Wojciech Szeląg, a host on Polish state-run television, has issued an apology for the homophobic propaganda that was promoted on the air for several years. The apology comes as Poland experiences a shift in power, with liberal and centrist parties forming a new coalition under the leadership of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Under the previous far-right Law and Justice party, Polish leaders, including President Andrzej Duda, branded the LGBTQ+ movement as an ideology and a threat to traditional families. Some cities even declared themselves ‘LGBT-free zones.’ Szeląg’s apology offers a glimmer of hope for the LGBTQ+ community in Poland, signaling a potential new beginning for the country. In his emotional statement, Szeląg expressed remorse for his part in perpetuating homophobic rhetoric on state television. “I realize now that the words I spoke and the ideas I promoted contributed to a climate of fear and intolerance,” he said. “I am truly sorry for the harm I caused, and I hope that my apology can be a small step towards healing and reconciliation.”