A Polish MEP has been lampooned for a campaign ahead of the European elections depicting him clad in armour and slaying Germanic knights in medieval combat.

The sword-wielding victor of the mock battle is Karol Karski, an MEP representing Law and Justice, Poland’s governing party. His opponents, judging by their colours, appear to be knights of the Teutonic Order, a German religious and military order that once dominated chunks of modern day Poland.

Holding up a loose visor in Monty-Python style, and wearing a tunic of red and white—the Polish national colours—Mr Karski says that on May 26 a “very important battle” will take place.

“We will decide on how Poland will perform on the international stage,” he continues. “Effective or reliable? I choose effective and courageous.

“Let’s win together for Poland,” the MEP concludes, still clutching his sword and shield.