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10/19/2018
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Patryk Jaki will continue the "36 Impulses in 36 Hours" campaign initiated yesterday. His schedule includes press conferences, media interviews, and participation in the Inside Trends conference. At 18:00, an open meeting will take place in Praski Park, accompanied by a live HCR concert. The last scheduled conference will be held at Plac Zamkowy at 23:30. It will also be possible to connect with Jaki via Jaki Live.
Rafał Trzaskowski will launch the "24 Hours for Warsaw" campaign at midnight. At midnight in Kabaty, a press briefing will be held. The subsequent plan includes, among other things, hanging a banner on a footbridge, a visit to ongoing night roadworks, and a meeting with Free Elections Volunteers. At 6:00, a press briefing with Grzegorz Schetyna will take place, followed by leafleting at 7:00. Another briefing is scheduled for 10:30.
The Civic Coalition (KO) candidate will then visit the construction site of a metro station in Targówek, meet with residents, commemorate Piotr Szczęsny, and lay flowers at the monument to Stefan Starzyński. A live address by Trzaskowski to Warsaw residents is planned for 21:10, followed by a media briefing at 23:00, and at 23:45 – Trzaskowski live and a summary of the "24 Hours for Warsaw" campaign.
At 17:00, the final convention of the Civic Coalition will be held at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, with the participation of Grzegorz Schetyna, Katarzyna Lubnauer, and Barbara Nowacka. The last planned activity – as announced yesterday by the PO leader – is scheduled for 23:50. The KO leaders' agenda includes press briefings throughout the day, in locations such as Częstochowa, Katowice, and Sosnowiec.
At 10:30, Deputy Minister Jarosław Sellin will present the planned celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence in November at a press conference. At 15:00, the National Electoral Commission will hold a conference regarding preparations for Sunday's vote.
At 13:00 in Warsaw, the campaign finale for the Social Democracy of Poland (SLD) will take place with the participation of Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Andrzej Rozenek, and the lead SLD Lewica Razem candidate for the Warsaw City Council. Meanwhile, at 16:45, a press conference concluding the election campaign of KWW Jan Śpiewak - Wygra Warszawa will be held. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will be visiting Lublin, Warsaw, Piotrków Trybunalski, Kielce, and Krakow.
Prime Minister Morawiecki continues his stay in Brussels. At 9:15, he will participate in the first plenary session of the ASEM summit, at 9:30 he will meet with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, and at 10:05 – with the Prime Minister of Singapore. The second plenary session of the summit will take place at 10:45, and the concluding session at 12:30. The closing ceremony is scheduled for 15:05.
00:20
07:30
Trzaskowski:
No Place for Fascism in Warsaw
07:30
A clash of values and arrangements – this is the message of Patryk Jaki's new video clip, which 300POLITYKA is publishing first. – The upcoming election is a clash of values and arrangements. Let's show that we, people who were once meant to start and end in the housing projects, are today raising our heads and saying: may honest Warsaw win – says the candidate for the president of Warsaw in the clip.
Jaki's campaign team most likely wants to appeal to people from less privileged social backgrounds, who have not voted until now because no one "spoke with their voice."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yumTlgUx7CM&feature=youtu.be
– I was born in this housing estate. I didn't have aristocratic roots or foreign scholarships. I was, like most of you, supposed to disappear into the crowd, mean nothing, have no influence. While my opponent was skiing in wealthy America, I was earning money by distributing flyers and saving for my studies. When I fought to restore dignity to people, he hired his wives in the city hall and then pretended not to hear about people's tragedies, about insurgents being thrown into basements. When I helped those in need, they, along with their celebrity friends, mocked the heroes who were shot – says Jaki. The clip uses posts by Rafał Trzaskowski, a photo from his Instagram, and media publications.
07:35
Schetyna:
We'll be in Katowice at 11:50 PM
- We'll be in Katowice at 11:50 PM. I'll be ready to answer that question [about summing up the campaign] there, because we still have a good dozen or so hours. The campaign is very intense, it's been going on for many weeks. It's always the case that you want to do more, but I believe it's being conducted very honestly and diligently by us. The symbol is, of course, Warsaw, and these last hours show how much we care about Warsaw, about all cities, regional assemblies, about these elections. So that we defend local government, have satisfaction from a duty well done, and that we are ready for the next stage, because we believe these elections don't end, but begin and build something new - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a briefing.
07:57
Nowacka:
I Do Not Regret Joining Civic Coalition
- I absolutely do not regret [joining the Civic Coalition] even once. I believe it was a very wise and necessary decision for Poland that the Inicjatywa Polska association made - stated Barbara Nowacka in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". She added:
"I believe that [the Mayor of Lublin] made a mistake, and Katarzyna Lubnauer and Grzegorz Schetyna and I shared this view. We appealed to him many times to change his decision, and we are glad that Poland has independent courts, which sometimes replace poor local government initiatives. Mr. Żuk had to face the consequences for this mistake and made a decision that cost the coalition, but our position was common and consistent."
08:00
Nowacka:
Trzaskowski will sign the LGBT charter. He is the only candidate who can implement it. If it were up to me, I would have signed it earlier
- Rafał Trzaskowski will sign this charter. What's more, he is the only candidate who will definitely be able to implement it, because he will be the mayor of Warsaw and will ensure that the rights of LGBT+ people are also respected in Warsaw. And that's exactly what will happen. If it were up to me, I would have signed it earlier - stated Barbara Nowacka in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
08:07
Nowacka:
It will be the residents of Łódź who decide if Zdanowska deserves trust. Sasin will certainly not be the one.
- Hanna Zdanowska does not have a conviction for how she acted as mayor, only for personal matters. She is a good mayor. It will be the residents of Łódź who decide on October 21st whether Zdanowska deserves trust, while certainly, some Mr. Sasin, who comes and informs who can and who cannot be mayor in his opinion, will not be the one to decide. This is political blackmail, and we will oppose it - stated Barbara Nowacka in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Piasecki's Conversation".
08:17
Nowacka:
I have no ill feelings towards people associated with the SLD, but I sadly observe how this party has started cooperating with PiS
08:22
Karczewski:
Zdanowska Can Legally Run, But Shouldn't and Cannot Take Office. The Law Should Be Changed
“Ms. Zdanowska, in the eyes of the law, can actually run, but she shouldn't and cannot take office. That's how I interpret it. Judge Hermeliński is a lawyer. In my opinion, she absolutely should not take office as mayor, though she can run. This is a legal anomaly in our system. In my opinion, [the law should be changed]” - said the Marshal of the Senate, Stanisław Karczewski, on Radio Jedynka.
08:29
Żebrowski:
I'll Vote with My Heart and Mind. I've Known Rafał Since Childhood, and I Know He's a Wise, Honest, and Good Person
08:32
- Now, the voters will decide. If they choose the mayor for another term, then the mayor will be able to take office, take the oath, and here the governor's role may begin. If, as he anticipates, he wants to remove the mayor from office, he can initiate the procedure, but it is a long, arduous administrative and judicial procedure, and during this time, the mayor, if elected, will be able to perform her duties - said Wojciech Hermeliński in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Radio Trójka's "Political Salon".
08:33
Żebrowski:
Fortunately, we are destined for a generational change, a change in the standards of conversation in and about politics. Rafał offers a chance for this.
- Rafał [Trzaskowski] is a politician of a completely different generation [than Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz], and we are fortunately destined for a generational change, a change in the standards of conversation in and about politics, about what concerns us. Rafał, in my opinion, offers a chance for this - stated Michał Żebrowski in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.
08:36
Żebrowski:
Trzaskowski is Not an Arrogant Buffoon
- [Rafał Trzaskowski] is not an arrogant buffoon. He is precisely a man who has always shared the best he had within him. He was the chairman of student governments, he was the beloved student of all the school principals, of the middle schools we attended + he organized trips, took photos, and always encouraged us to develop - stated Michał Żebrowski in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.
08:38
- I take it as a good sign. I'm pleased because I believe it shows voters' desire to cast their ballot. As for some apocalyptic visions suggesting entire buses are being brought in. A person who doesn't live in Krakow, in order to be able to vote where they actually reside, must be added to the electoral roll, and this isn't that simple. It's not like sometimes we read on the internet that you can just send an application online. You need to submit a proper application to the village head (wójt), attaching documents that prove the person actually resides in that location – said Wojciech Hermeliński in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Radio Trójka's "Political Salon".
08:46
Balcerowicz:
PiS is Cancer
08:47
Balcerowicz:
I will vote in Warsaw for a person who fits the capital's inspirations. For Trzaskowski
- I will vote in Warsaw for a person who fits the capital's inspirations. For Trzaskowski, who is very well-educated and can help Warsaw through international contacts as well - stated Leszek Balcerowicz in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News's "Polityczne Graffiti".
09:02
Bielan:
After the elections, we will conduct a kind of audit and check which structures put forward good candidates
- Four years ago, we received 26% of the votes nationwide and a majority in one regional assembly. We should significantly increase our holdings in the regional assemblies (...) After the elections, we will conduct a kind of audit and check which structures put forward good candidates, and in which ones we failed to put forward such candidates. There are no better elections to assess the quality of our regional leaders than local government elections - stated Adam Bielan in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on the morning program Siódma9, when asked what election result would satisfy PiS.
Bielan also spoke about possible coalitions: - I am counting on the fact that in many voivodeships we will have the opportunity for independent rule (...) In some voivodeships, such coalition partners will appear: we have the so-called Non-partisan Local Government Officials, but they have a different character in different voivodeships.
09:06
Jaki:
I am better educated than Tusk or Komorowski
09:10
Jaki:
The Polish State Should Not Take Risks with Groups Suspected of Terrorism
- I am simply saying that there are certain groups of people, with regard to whom, if there is even a shadow of suspicion that they might be terrorist groups, the Polish state should not take risks until it verifies whether they are terrorist groups or not. If it fails to do so, Poland could become as dangerous as many Western countries are - said Patryk Jaki in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on Wirtualna Polska's "Tłit".
09:16
Jaki:
The motion filed by the minister has nothing to do with Polexit. It's purely and solely the narrative of media that hate our government.
- The motion filed by the minister has nothing to do with Polexit. It's purely and solely the narrative of media that hate our government. If this motion weren't there, if someone looked at it substantively, there's nothing about Polexit in it, they would find some other document that would serve that purpose. It would serve to say, look, this is Polexit - said Patryk Jaki in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on "Tłit" on Wirtualna Polska.
09:59
„The National Electoral Commission (PKW) stated that it is not the competent body to assess the possibility of taking up a mandate or performing functions by anyone who will be elected in the elections. The PKW, as an electoral body, only assesses candidates, and in such a case, if someone has been convicted, but not with a custodial sentence, they have the right to run for office under the Electoral Code. The PKW stated that all other aspects are not within its purview to assess, these aspects of the matter” – said Magdalena Pietrzak, head of the National Electoral Office, in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.
10:13
Jaki:
If I Become Mayor of Warsaw, I Will Implement an Ambitious Project to Build the 3rd and 4th Metro Lines
- We have been on our feet for over 30 hours and we want to tell you that this is a turning point for Warsaw's development. What we want to change in our capital. Right here, in Odolany, the 3rd and 4th metro lines. My great commitment. I am strongly convinced that Warsaw not only can, but must build the metro faster. The metro must be the fundamental backbone of Warsaw's transportation. If you see Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz building about 3 km of metro line per term at a breakneck pace, and I recently visited the mayor of Madrid, who managed to build 50 km in a single term. One must ask oneself: something is wrong here. If someone tries to tell me that Warsaw cannot have more kilometers of metro than the capitals of Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, or Hungary, I say I disagree. Therefore, if I become the mayor of Warsaw, I will implement an ambitious project to build the 3rd and 4th metro lines - stated Patryk Jaki at a briefing. - If I become mayor of Warsaw, I will adopt twice as many local spatial development plans - he added.
10:54
11:00
Trzaskowski:
Anyone can draw a straight line on paper, but if we're serious about solving the city's communication problems, we need solutions that work together, like a system, like a circulatory system
„We are continuing our '24 hours' campaign to mobilize voters to go to the polls, because nothing has been decided yet. The final stretch battle for every vote of every Varsovian is underway. Less than 14 hours remain until the election silence. [The second metro line] is one of the most important investments in Warsaw and a key point of our program for a better communication system in the capital. Anyone can draw a straight line on paper, but if we're serious about solving the city's communication problems, we need to talk about solutions that work together, as a system, as a circulatory system” - said Rafał Trzaskowski at a press conference at the construction site of the second metro line station in Targówek.
11:02
Jaki:
50 Nurseries and Kindergartens for Warsaw
11:24
Schetyna:
We Will Definitely Defend Local Government Against PiS's Centralist Policies
- Local government, in its institutional independence and subjectivity, is under threat. We are very determined. We will definitely defend local government against such centralist policies of PiS, which are taking away money, competencies, and limiting influence – said Grzegorz Schetyna at a press conference in Końskie.
11:25
Lubnauer:
If we look at how many levels the fight is taking place on in this election, it's clear we should want to participate more than ever.
- These elections are about much higher stakes than local issues. These elections are about whether Poland will be self-governing or centralized. Whether modern or regressive. Whether European or provincial. If we look at how many levels the fight is taking place on in this election, it's clear we should want to participate more than ever – said Katarzyna Lubnauer at a press conference in Końskie.
11:31
Nowacka:
Today PiS says they'll allocate funds where their politicians are elected. We say no, that won't happen. Funds will go where they are needed.
- These elections are also about money and investments. It will be at the level of regional assemblies that decisions will be made on whether cities, towns, and especially voivodeships will develop or not. Today, PiS says, 'We will give money where our politicians are elected.' We say no, that won't happen. Money will go where it is needed – said Barbara Nowacka at a press conference in Końskie.
12:23
Trzaskowski:
If We Want to Solve Warsaw's Problems, Including Those of Neighboring Municipalities, We Must Cooperate
- We met to discuss matters concerning metropolitan cooperation. If we want to solve Warsaw's problems, including those of neighboring municipalities, we must cooperate on issues such as transportation, smog, and education. Even when I was an MEP, and my constituency included Warsaw as well as Piaseczno and surrounding municipalities, I worked on programs enabling metropolises to cooperate with each other - stated Rafał Trzaskowski at a briefing following a meeting with the mayor of Piaseczno. - Now, the necessity for cooperation also arises in the most important areas, especially concerning transportation, and here we have very concrete proposals for the future - he added.
12:45
- We have further initiatives that we want to tell you about. Important initiatives for Warsaw, our city. The first matter is a program for seniors. We have a huge problem for seniors. We operate on the assumption that there was a time when seniors did something for Warsaw, and now it's time for Warsaw to do something for them. Especially since it was Warsaw seniors who rebuilt the city after what happened during the Warsaw Uprising, World War II, and wartime tragedies. Therefore, we must treat seniors exceptionally. We would like to create a Senior+ card - stated Patryk Jaki at a briefing. - Another initiative - the buyout of municipal apartments is my firm commitment. If I become the mayor of Warsaw, I will reinstate the possibility of buying out municipal apartments with a discount - the candidate for the mayor of Warsaw continued.
13:02
The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) has suspended the application of certain provisions of the Polish Supreme Court Act. This decision stems from concerns raised by the European Commission regarding the rule of law in Poland, specifically concerning the independence of the judiciary. The ECJ's interim ruling aims to prevent further actions that could compromise the functioning of the Supreme Court and its judges while a full review of the case is underway.
This development is a significant point in the ongoing dispute between the European Union and the Polish government over judicial reforms. The Polish government has maintained that the reforms are necessary for improving the efficiency of the court system, while critics, including the European Commission, argue that they undermine judicial independence and the separation of powers.
The ECJ's suspension order means that the contested provisions of the Supreme Court Act will not be enforced until the Court makes a final judgment. This pause is expected to create a window for dialogue and potential adjustments to the legislation, though the ultimate outcome remains uncertain.
For further details and real-time updates on this developing political and legal situation, please refer to the following source:
https://twitter.com/radiozet_news/status/1053240169501990912?s=21
13:21
„We are now receiving a notification from the ECJ in recent hours. I can say that we will definitely respond to it after a thorough analysis. In bilateral discussions, I believe I have convinced several more leaders about what the Polish justice system reform looked like, how it looks now, and how much it is needed. I showed that 80% of Poles want a reform of the justice system, that these verdicts are very often considered unfair, unobjective, and damaging to people's sense of justice, and therefore we are continuing this reform” - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Brussels.
„We will see what proposals come from the EU institutions. Various possibilities will be analyzed” - he added.
13:25
The European Court of Justice has made a ruling regarding Poland's judiciary. Beata Mazurek, the spokesperson for the Law and Justice party (PiS), stated that Poland will adhere to the applicable EU law. However, she emphasized that a detailed understanding of the verdict would only be possible after a thorough review and study of the document.
Mazurek's statement, posted on Twitter, indicated that the government needs time to fully comprehend the implications of the ECJ's decision before making any specific pronouncements on its implementation. "Polska będzie postępować zgodnie z obowiązującym prawem UE. Ale dopiero po zapoznaniu się i przestudiowaniu tego dokumentu będzie można mówić o szczegółach," she wrote, translating to: "Poland will act in accordance with the applicable EU law. But only after familiarizing ourselves with and studying this document will it be possible to talk about the details."
This statement comes in the wake of ongoing tensions between Poland and the European Union concerning judicial reforms. The ECJ has previously ruled against certain aspects of these reforms, citing concerns about the rule of law and judicial independence. The latest decision is expected to add another layer to this complex legal and political debate.
The delay in providing specific details underscores the sensitivity of the issue and the Polish government's cautious approach. The full impact of the ECJ's ruling on Poland's judicial system and its relationship with the EU remains to be seen, pending a comprehensive analysis of the court's judgment.
14:36
Schetyna:
The ECJ ruling means PiS's lawlessness must stop, and the verdict must be implemented immediately
Grzegorz Schetyna, leader of the Civic Platform (PO), stated on Twitter that the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) decision signifies the end of the current ruling party's (PiS) unlawful practices and demands immediate compliance with the verdict.
The tweet, which can be accessed at https://twitter.com/schetynadlapo/status/1053260094622838784?s=12, was posted by the official PO Twitter account (@schetynadlapo).
14:42
– We will see how the party and the government, or the government and the party, react to this. We will see how we analyze it, what it obliges us to do, what it forces us to do. Personally, I am pleased that our arguments were taken into account, but I am unhappy that the government of my homeland did not do this sooner and that we had to appear before the European court. It is also our court, but it was unnecessary because it undermines the dignity of this country, and that worries me, if I can say so in this regard – stated Małgorzata Gersdorf, commenting on the ECJ's decisions.
14:58
„If we are talking about the fact that the President – at least as it appears from media reports – cannot appoint the First President of the Supreme Court, and I remind you, he has not done so to date, and if he cannot appoint judges who have retired, then it seems that some decisions need to be made, and the Polish government should make them. Perhaps one of these decisions could be a decision to amend the Supreme Court Act” – said the President’s spokesperson, Błażej Spychalski, in an interview with Patryk Michalski on RMF FM.
15:52
- Local elections are elections where we choose people who have an influence on our daily lives. Paradoxically, you can even vote for someone who is ideologically distant, but who, for example, presents interesting solutions to local issues, or ones similar to mine. I encourage everyone to vote on Sunday - says Piotr Zaremba in a recording published by MamPrawoWiedzieć.pl.
- I will go vote because I care about having people in my local government whom I know, whom I trust. It's worth making an effort, looking online, searching for information about candidates. Not just those in the top positions on the electoral lists, but also those further down, because they might actually be great people, with achievements, with education, with ideas on how to change the world. It's worth the effort, because these are the people who will influence what our surroundings will look like - says Dominika Wielowieyska.
15:59
Sobolewski:
As the PiS Electoral Committee, We Filed an Electoral Lawsuit Against the PSL for Lies About PMM
Krzysztof Sobolewski, a member of the Law and Justice party (PiS), announced on Twitter that the PiS Electoral Committee (KW PiS) has filed a lawsuit against the Polish People's Party (PSL) under electoral law. The lawsuit stems from alleged lies spread by the PSL concerning Paweł Marek Miller (PMM).
The tweet, shared from the official account of Krzysztof Sobolewski (@AC_Sobol), states: "Złożyliśmy jako KW PiS pozew w trybie wyborczym przeciwko PSL za kłamstwa o PMM." This translates to: "We, as the PiS Electoral Committee, have filed a lawsuit under electoral law against the PSL for lies about PMM."
While the specific nature of the alleged lies is not detailed in the provided text, the filing of an electoral lawsuit indicates a serious dispute over campaign communications and potential defamation during the election period. Electoral law in Poland often provides specific mechanisms for addressing false or misleading statements made by political parties or candidates that could influence the outcome of an election.
The PSL is a rival political party in Poland, and disputes between major parties during election campaigns are not uncommon. This action by PiS suggests a strong reaction to statements made by the PSL regarding PMM, which they deem to be untrue and potentially damaging to their electoral prospects.
16:16
Czarzasty:
We will give you what PiS gives you. We will give you back what PiS took from you
- We want to win back part of your electorate. The PiS electorate. We will give you what PiS gives you. We will give you back what PiS took from you. We will give you the entire social sphere and we will give you back the entire sphere related to history. To the honor of people, especially those professionally active until the ninetieth year of life. We will give you back historical truth, everything that has been spoiled by PiS within the framework of breaking the law and violating the constitution – said Włodzimierz Czarzasty during the summary of the local government campaign.
16:20
„Today's ECJ decision means that what we have been saying for months, what we have been warning about and questioning, that we are right, that we are not alone in what we say, and that what has been happening with the Supreme Court, with the courts, with the Constitutional Tribunal, all of it goes beyond the standards accepted in Europe. This has been confirmed today by the most distinguished judges in Europe and by the most serious judicial body in Europe. All processes that have been initiated in recent months have been halted. I cannot imagine a situation where the government would not respect such a ruling, and this means that there will no longer be a judge-commissioner in the Supreme Court, and that all actions taken so far have been stopped as of today, and perhaps there will be an opportunity to reverse them in the future” - commented the Supreme Court spokesperson, Michał Laskowski, on the ECJ's decision.
16:38
16:38
Jaki:
If I Become Mayor of Warsaw, City Offices Serving Citizens Will Be Open Until 8 PM Two Days a Week
- If I become mayor of Warsaw, city offices responsible for citizen services will be open until 8 PM two days a week. This is because Varsovians work the longest hours in this part of Europe. And it often happens that to get something done at an office, which is usually open until 4 PM, they have to take time off work. Civil servants are there for the people of Warsaw, not the other way around – said Patryk Jaki at a briefing, presenting another impulse for Warsaw.
17:11
Jaki:
We No Longer Want to Divide Warsaw into the Left and Right Banks of the Vistula
- The revitalization of Praga. This is our positive, pro-development idea for Warsaw. It is so important because we no longer want to divide Warsaw into the left and right banks of the Vistula. Warsaw must be treated as a whole. Warsaw is one. We must take care of those areas that have consistently been pushed to the background. Praga is indeed such an area - said Patryk Jaki at a press conference.
17:27
Schetyna:
I Advise You All to Put a Stop to Them While There's Still Time
- They feel they are beyond reproach. For them, every region, for them, Poland is a tempting morsel. Poland for them is a treasury, a treasure chest. We cannot allow them to steal these treasures. This is advice for all of us, for all those who will be at the polling stations in two days. I advise you all to put a stop to them while there's still time. We spoke about them throughout the entire campaign to show, to describe this difficult reality - said Grzegorz Schetyna during the Civic Coalition convention in Chorzów.
17:33
Lubnauer:
Poland's Local Government is a Woman, and a Modern One
- We have been travelling for weeks, observing Poland, meeting people, talking with them. I must say that I see this campaign is important and it’s not just about our local affairs. It concerns the future of Poland. Poland is a woman, Poland's local government is a woman, and a modern one at that. The local government in Poland we dream of is not about ideology, it's not about quarrels and stupid squabbles. It's not about monuments at every turn, changing street names, the crude propaganda of PiS, which we have recently seen in their advert - stated Katarzyna Lubnauer during a convention in Chorzów.
17:34
Schetyna:
I Call Today for a Vote for Civic Coalition. I Call on Our Existing Voters, but Also on Left-Wing Voters, Those Who Are Hesitating, and PiS Voters. Even They Feel This Government Needs a Sobering Up.
17:35
Lubnauer:
Record Number of Women Running in These Elections
- A record number of women are running in these elections. As many as 40% of candidates on the slates are women. We are no longer satisfied with playing only supporting roles. We are active, we deserve more - stated Katarzyna Lubnauer during a convention in Chorzów.
17:40
Lubnauer:
The Stakes Are Too High to Stay Home
- Self-governing Poland will stand, it must become a bastion of Europe in our country, a stronghold of freedom and European values. Let PiS wallow in its little swamp, its contempt for Poles, its quarrels and disputes. We do not want their hatred and lies, which can infect our local governments, regions, and our small homelands. We want pride in our cities and regions, pride in belonging to the EU. Dear Poles, the stakes of these elections are high. The stakes are too high to stay home. In these elections, we must all vote - stated Katarzyna Lubnauer during a convention in Chorzów.
17:51
Kaczyński:
Many Local Governments Refuse to Cooperate with the Government. It's About the 'No Means No' Principle
- We are currently living in a special moment. A moment that, I hope, will pass in the interest of all of us, the Polish nation, and also those who dislike us, who attack us. We are dealing with a sharp political confrontation, and this political confrontation is now spilling over into the state apparatus. We are facing a situation where many local governments do not want to cooperate with the government on principles that have nothing to do with any substance. It's about the 'no means no' principle. No, because you are from PiS. This is contrary to the interests of citizens, it is contrary to our common interest. Cooperation between local governments themselves, and even that can be varied, and cooperation between local governments and the government is something that creates synergy, which simply strengthens the positive processes taking place in our country - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a convention in Zamość.
17:56
Kaczyński:
PiS's Great Local Election Victory, Reducing Completely Unnecessary Conflicts and Fostering Cooperation, is Crucial for Poland and Poles
- Had it not been for this far too sharp political confrontation, it could have been better. We could have achieved even more, precisely through cooperation. The fact that, regardless of the differences in views on various matters, ideological differences that emerge in every democratic country and are unavoidable and necessary in a democracy, one can still cooperate on certain issues - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at the convention in Zamość. The PiS leader added that in political history, there have been matters transcending divisions – such as joining NATO or the EU.
- This is a fatal formula [of total opposition] and that is why a great victory for PiS in local government elections, which will limit these completely unnecessary clashes and foster cooperation, is very much needed for Poland, for all Poles, even for those who do not particularly like PiS and who will not vote for PiS - added the PiS leader.
18:01
Kaczyński:
Our Goal is Clear and is Already Appearing on the Horizon
18:07
MFA:
ECJ Decision is Provisional and Issued Without Reviewing Poland's Stance
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the European Court of Justice's decision is provisional and was made without Poland's position being taken into account. The ministry's statement was published on its Twitter account, linked here: https://twitter.com/msz_rp/status/1053297165072846849?s=12
18:13
Kaczyński:
PiS has always opposed metropolitan policy, favoring balanced development, and will continue to do so
- Remember, ladies and gentlemen, that PiS has always been against metropolitan policy. It has always been for balanced development, for leveling differences, and that is how it will continue - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a convention in Zamość.
18:19
Kaczyński:
Claiming the Constitutional Tribunal motion is about taking Poland out of the EU is a blatant lie
- The claim that these recent events, meaning this motion to the Constitutional Tribunal, have anything to do with taking Poland out of the EU, is exactly the same kind of deception. It is a blatant lie. PiS and Porozumienie Centrum was the first Polish party to say: Poland must join the EEC, because the EU didn't even exist then, and join NATO - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a convention in Zamość.
18:22
Kaczyński:
We See No Place for Poland Outside the EU
- We see no place for Poland anywhere else than in the EU, because quite simply, such a place does not exist in Europe today. This must be realized - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a convention in Zamość.
18:23
- Here is strength, here we will fight for an honest Warsaw. We will reclaim Warsaw from this mafia. Thanks to you, thank you very much. Who does Warsaw belong to? Not to these interest groups, not to this reprivatization mafia. Warsaw will finally be yours. We are going for Warsaw - said Patryk Jaki during the concert concluding the #100iMyPodBlokiem campaign.
18:25
- Certain matters must be clarified. They have been clarified in other countries, for example, the same problem has been clarified in several rulings of the German Constitutional Court, and there are no reasons why we should not clarify this. I repeat only: this is imposing on people and deceiving people, shamelessly deceiving people - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a convention in Zamość.
- Do not believe such claims in the slightest. It is simply grasping at straws by those who are drowning. All polls show our great victory - added the PiS leader.
18:33
Kaczyński:
The ECJ Decision is Preliminary. We Will Appeal It
- There is a question about what will happen, because very preliminary decisions have been made in the Luxembourg court. Well, we are members of the EU and we will abide by EU law, but we will of course also exercise our rights. We also have the right to appeal. This is a preliminary, single-judge decision by the vice-president. We will appeal it, we will do everything that normal European states defending their interests do in such a situation. But within the framework of European law and on the assumption that European law is binding on all member states of the EU - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a convention in Zamość. - We signed the treaties, we will abide by them, but I repeat: we will also defend our interests - he added.
18:39
Jaki:
Warsaw's Love for the City and its People Driven to Defend Each Other
18:52
Jaki:
Civic Platform Must Finally Be Punished for What It Did
- We will be the judges. Will Warsaw lead to a crime without punishment? Civic Platform must finally be punished for what it did - said Patryk Jaki during a concert concluding the #100iMyPodBlokiem (100 and Us by the Block) campaign.
19:23
PMM:
We've Already Greatly Improved Poland, But We Want to Continue Making it Better for All Poles
- We are facing a great matter, a great choice, and to continue changing Poland, we must rely on the three words that have brought us to this point: Courage, Hope, and Trust. It is this trust that has brought us here today. You have trusted us, all of you, and we are repairing Poland. We have already improved it to a great extent, but we want to continue making it better for all Poles, throughout Poland. Because the chances and opportunities for people here in Pułtusk must be the same as in Warsaw - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during a rally in Pułtusk.
19:25
PMM:
We Kept Our Word, Because Credibility is the Foundation of Our Actions
- We kept our word, because credibility is the foundation of our actions. The fact that we are trustworthy, that if we kept our word in government, we will also keep it in local government. This is our next great task - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during a rally in Pułtusk.
19:28
Trzaskowski:
The Government and President Must Withdraw from the Provisions. If They Don't, It Will Lead to Treaty Termination and Poland's Exit from the EU
- The government and the president must withdraw from the provisions. If they don't, it will lead to the termination of treaties and Poland's exit from the EU - said Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Onet.
- The government and the president should refrain from any further actions. This is a prelude to the CJEU quickly resolving this matter, and one can expect the ruling to be unfavorable for the PiS government. Then the government will have to withdraw from these provisions – Trzaskowski continued.
- If PiS complies with the CJEU's decision and doesn't try to undermine it, I think a way out of the impasse will be found, but this requires the government's will and a clear declaration that they will comply with this decision and the CJEU's ruling – added the candidate for the capital's mayor.
19:29
PMM:
Let's Not Let the Thieves of Our Dreams Steal Poland
- There is no Poland A and Poland B. We are trying to break through what was a Polish curse, and we are succeeding. For the good of all Poles. Our dreams are where our courage lies. Let's not let the thieves of our dreams steal Poland. Cynicism or villainy cannot prevail. We want to break through the despair that was visible in many places, and we are doing this through all our social actions, but also through the fight against this thievery, against VAT mafias. That's where the money was, which was supposed to be nowhere. We dug it up there, for the people, for all Poles - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during a rally in Pułtusk.
19:34
PMM:
We Will Not Deviate from the Path of Reforming the Republic of Poland
19:35
PMM:
We Must Not Be Ashamed of Poland. Poland is the Most Beautiful
19:39
PMM:
We Focus on What Can Be Done for Poland and Poles
- We don't look at the polls, the charts, the ratings. They please us if they are this good. We look at what can be done for Poland, for Poles. This is our only benchmark, our path, our principle of operation - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during a rally in Pułtusk.
20:20
Trzaskowski:
If you want Warsaw to be an open, European city, vote for Civic Coalition
– This is the moment to mobilize everyone to go to the polls. An incredibly important moment. Despite very good polls, nothing is decided. The fight continues until the last moment, which is why we are spending this day so intensively – said Rafał Trzaskowski during a briefing in Prague.
– If you want Warsaw to be an open, European city, a city where the values that are most important to us are constantly protected, then cast your vote for Civic Coalition and, above all, go to the polls on Sunday – added Trzaskowski.
20:30
- For 16 years, they [PSL] ruled Poland for 25 years. They sold off many enterprises during that time, processing plants, fruit and vegetable businesses, thereby causing farmers to be at the mercy of intermediaries today. This is the work of the PSL. The ban on retail trade – that is also the work of the PSL. I know it's hard to believe, but in 2011, a farmer could have been fined from that time on. We abolished that – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in a conversation with Michał Adamczyk on TVP Info's "Gość Wiadomości". - The raised retirement age by 12 years for women and 7 years for men. I think voters will settle the score with the PSL in various places – he added.
20:40
PMM:
Anyone Talking About Poland Leaving the EU Harms Poland
20:47
20:55
Minister of Entrepreneurship and Technology Jadwiga Emilewicz met this evening with the Deputy Ambassador of the United States, E. F. Green, to clear up misunderstandings surrounding pork trade with the USA – 300POLITYKA has learned. During the meeting, Minister Emilewicz and the Chief Veterinary Officer provided the American side with clarifications regarding procedures for determining zones where restrictions related to the occurrence of ASF are in force. According to our interlocutors, they explained that the meat that reached the American market met all veterinary regulatory requirements, including those of European law. According to information from the Chief Veterinary Inspector, a mistake was made in determining the status of the places from which the exported meat originated. Detailed information has already been formally transmitted to the relevant institutions in Washington.
21:05
21:25
- First and foremost, it's about values. It's about value, because these elections are so important, as they will decide the future of our, my city. They are a prelude to what comes next. Every election is about something. They are about defending what is most important, about defending values. Starzyński also spoke about this when he said he saw a great Warsaw, because he spoke of its indomitable spirit. He spoke of the things that matter most. He spoke of openness, of courage, of not succumbing to pressure. This is precisely what we wanted to present over these past few days. Me and the whole team that supported me. We promise all Warsaw residents that Warsaw will continue to be great in its character, its resilience, that it will be great in diversity and openness. These are matters that are most important to me and to all of us – said Rafał Trzaskowski, summarizing the local government campaign.
22:20
22:26
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22:35
22:45
- You are brave, heroes of our time. You often save people and their possessions from very difficult situations, not hesitating to risk your own lives and health. You also fulfill an educational role. Very often, where would young boys, girls, probably especially boys, be if they didn't join the Volunteer Fire Service? I want your service to be appreciated as much as possible, for us to cooperate with the State Fire Service, but also with our entire state, which has more and more to offer. Specifically in terms of equipment, various accessories as well, but also fire trucks, so that you have the best possible conditions for your operations - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the Volunteer Fire Station in Winnica.
23:12
- The time has come to thank everyone. Warsaw residents for these hundreds of hours spent on the streets of our city. For the conversations that formed the basis of our program. Thanks to this fantastic team, part of whom are behind me, who supported me over these past months. Thanks to my family, thanks to my friends. Above all, an appeal to all of you who are listening to me. Let's meet on Sunday at the polling stations. These elections are incredibly important, complete mobilization is needed. This vote will be incredibly important because it will determine the future of our city. So let's all go to the polls, nothing is decided. Remember that the decisive moment will only come on Sunday. Let's meet on Sunday, cast your vote for Civic Coalition, for list number 4 - said Rafał Trzaskowski during a briefing in Nowe Miasto.
23:22
Schetyna:
We Call for Mobilization on Sunday. We Believe in Victory in These Elections
- I wanted to thank all those who were involved in this campaign. The KO candidates, who fought in all districts, voivodeships, and cities, built lists, and led this campaign. I want to thank Barbara Nowacka and Katarzyna Lubnauer because we ran this campaign together. It was very intense, with our participation and presence. I know that it will also be the case in the second round, but what we managed to build, i.e., KO, these mutual relationships based on trust, goodwill, and such a desire for victory, is something that is certainly a great value - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a briefing. He added:
"We want to thank the thousands of people, Poles, residents of villages and cities, who supported us so much, cheered us on, and got involved in this election campaign. They helped everywhere; we felt such good emotions and support. We thank you very much for that, because it was very necessary for us and gave us great opportunities for even greater engagement. We did as much as we could today. We are asking for mobilization on Sunday, to remember from the first minutes, right after 7:00 AM, that we all need to be at the polls, to vote, that all our work will make sense when it meets such an open, large, emotionally good response from Polish women and men. We deeply believe that this will happen. We believe in victory in these elections. We believe that this is a new beginning, that after 3 years of night comes day, dawn, and that on Sunday we will all be proud and happy that we won these elections.”
23:41
PMM:
The Change Achieved Across Poland is Also Possible at the Local Government Level
23:43
- I would like to thank you all very warmly. To all of you, and to those of you who do not agree with us. Thank you for being here, because that is precisely what democracy is about. First and foremost, I want to thank all the people who have brought us to where we are today. It was a truly grueling election campaign. Thank you very much for enduring to the very end - said Patryk Jaki during a meeting at Castle Square.
23:52
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