At a press conference at 10:00 AM, the President of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, will present the priorities of his term and the schedule for their implementation.

The Presidential Couple begins their official visit to Bulgaria today. The main points of the agenda, including a meeting with the Bulgarian president and prime minister, and delegation talks, are scheduled for tomorrow.

- This could be an attempt to make the Sea of Azov an internal Russian basin. Personally, I don't think it's anything broader. I don't believe it's a prelude to some sort of open war with Ukraine, but I do note that even during the heaviest fighting in Donbas, President Poroshenko did not speak of introducing martial law - stated Ryszard Czarnecki in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego." He added that the situation is serious, but on the other hand, presidential elections are scheduled for spring in Ukraine, which might be a factor in uniting society around the government.

- I feel excellent. I don't think it's a white flag [amendment to the Supreme Court Act]. Politics is the art of achieving what is possible at a given place and time. So much could have been gained, and so much has been gained. If you look from the perspective of a few years, we do have a decent Constitutional Tribunal. Poles [have it]. We have a Disciplinary Chamber, which is needed, I think it's creative. The balance sheet is positive - stated Ryszard Czarnecki in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- I think we showed a capacity for compromise. This has been noticed in Brussels - added the PiS MEP. - On the pitch we were playing on, we could only gain what we gained. It wasn't a victory, perhaps a draw, to use a football metaphor - Czarnecki continued. As he emphasized, Prime Minister Orban bids high with the EU on key issues, only to then back down.

- At this moment, in political terms, there is no longer any real tension between Brussels and Warsaw, and I unfortunately see sad faces, which is a pity, of the leaders of the total opposition. This is a sign that we have won this battle in a sense - stated Ryszard Czarnecki in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". - You say this is a step back [regarding the Supreme Court]. I might say this: sometimes it may be worthwhile to take one step back in order to take two steps forward - added the PiS MEP.

– No, that information is outdated [that one of his sons works at PGZ]. He hasn't worked there for a long time. Not in the state sector. Returning to the main question, Kacper Kamiński actually worked for nearly 4 years in Brussels, he has international experience. With his professional record, taking this position should not be particularly surprising. I am surprised that you are surprised – stated Ryszard Czarnecki in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- I think that if Donald Tusk decides to return to Polish politics, he will arrive not on a horse, but simply by plane from Brussels, and I think that Donald Tusk's army will not only be Civic Platform, but a whole host of Poles who have had enough of what Mr. Duda and Mr. Kaczyński are doing to Poland – stated Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Paweł Lisicki on "Trójka Political Salon".

- It's not that all hope rests on Donald Tusk. Please note that in these elections, the local government elections, Civic Coalition ran as a combination of two parties, Platforma and Nowoczesna, Inicjatywa Polska joined them, and in fact, these elections for KO were very, very good - stated Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Paweł Lisicki on "Salon polityczny Trójki".

- It's not that we are doing nothing, just waiting for Donald Tusk on that proverbial white horse. No, we are doing our part. However, if Donald Tusk wanted to, and I trust that he will, return and run in the presidential elections, to face President Duda, it would only be an additional strengthening of the opposition forces - added the PO MP.

- I took out a loan along with Katarzyna Lubnauer, Jerzy Meysztowicz, and other members of the management board. In every commercial company, the management board is responsible for credit and financial liabilities. Since I'm no longer there, I'm not responsible for finances anymore. This is how it is in every political party. As long as I was the leader, all liabilities were settled - stated Ryszard Petru in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News's "Polityczne Graffiti".

- After Brexit, the message is to not be Eurosceptic and to minimize Eurosceptic attitudes, because it always ends with one form of leaving the European Union or another, and that is a warning. Please look at the exchange rate of the pound against the zloty or the euro - said the leader of the new grouping "Teraz!".

„Another terrible gaffe by Minister Ziobro, following the post-Polexit motion to the Constitutional Tribunal or the amendment to the Act on the Institute of National Remembrance a few months prior. Minister Ziobro's black series continues, and I believe he is the main candidate for reconstruction, as he only brings trouble to PiS” – said the Vice-Chairman of Civic Platform (PO), Tomasz Siemoniak, in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

When asked about the visit of ABW (Central Anticorruption Bureau) agents to the TVN journalist's home, he replied: „A bizarre situation. The ABW is being treated like a postman. An additional element of intimidation. This word 'intimidation,' which has spread globally, is absolutely appropriate. The goal is to intimidate free media”.

„I would advise [the president] to sign [the amendment to the Supreme Court Act]. I think he will sign it, but I have no idea. The decision is his. The word 'defeat' is too strong. It's a situation where I thought we would manage to explain, to clarify to the world that we should carry out some vetting elements in our court, that we should try to renew the staff” - Zofia Romaszewska said on Poranek Radia TOK FM in a conversation with Dominika Wielowieyska. 

- There are no decisions regarding who will represent Poland. However, this change should happen in July next year - stated Ryszard Czarnecki in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus, regarding whether he will be an EU commissioner.

- There are no decisions. President Jarosław Kaczyński has not made this decision, or at least has not announced it. Ryszard Czarnecki is not lobbying for it, and I think President Kaczyński will present a decision on this matter no earlier than late spring next year - added the PiS MEP.

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„As I said during the election campaign, after the infrastructure phase, the time has come to focus on the quality of life, and a significant portion of the first decisions and steps will be precisely about that. The first and most important decision and promise we will begin to implement next year is free nurseries for all Warsaw residents, regardless of their income. If children in Warsaw cannot find a place in a public nursery, we will subsidize private ones. From September 2019, we will ensure a place in a free nursery for every child in Warsaw” - said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, at a press conference.

„We are starting with pay raises. At the beginning of next year, a 5% increase for teachers with the shortest tenure. This is where we have the biggest deficit. We want to attract and retain young teachers in the profession so that there is someone to teach our children. Later, the raises will also cover contract teachers. New schools - next year we will be carrying out further investments in Białołęka, Praga-Południe, Ursynów, Żoliborz, Targówek, and Wawer. I spoke about a PLN 100 subsidy for every student for extracurricular activities. We will start a pilot program in 2019 to prepare this program for the coming years. In selected schools, in selected districts, we will launch this program in 2019” - he added.

„This year, we are commencing planning. Next year, we will deliver 300 apartments and will successively deliver new rental apartments in the following years. TBS companies are already planning new locations. These locations will be designated next year, so that from 2020, we can build 1500 new apartments as promised”. Trzaskowski also announced a package of proposals for seniors and people with disabilities, as well as for Warsaw's sports sector.

„Transportation is an extremely important matter. We will be completing Metro Line II, but we will also begin discussions regarding its potential extension to Ursus. We will begin planning for Metro Line III: expert analyses, geological surveys, and planning. We need to start all of this next year so that this investment can be realized within the new budget perspective. New tram lines - next year we want to commence the construction of a line to Wilanów and Gocław, but I would also like to start preparatory work on preparing a new line to Zielona Białołęka” - Trzaskowski announced.

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The Civic Coalition (KO) and the Polish People's Party (PSL) have reached an agreement regarding the composition of the local government in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It has been decided that Mieczysław Struk will be the candidate for the position of Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

The announcement was made through social media. A tweet from @RadioZET_NEWS stated: "KO i PSL z porozumieniem na Pomorzu. Struk kandydatem na marszałka" (Civic Coalition and PSL with an agreement in Pomerania. Struk candidate for marshal).

Another tweet, from @SlawekNeumann, further confirmed the agreement and Struk's candidacy: "Porozumienie KO i PSL na Pomorzu. Marszałkiem będzie Mieczysław Struk" (Agreement between KO and PSL in Pomerania. Mieczysław Struk will be the Marshal).

This agreement signifies a collaborative approach between the two political parties in forming the regional government, aiming to ensure stable governance in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

President Duda held a conversation with the President of Ukraine regarding the situation in the Sea of Azov.

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- President Andrzej Duda held a half-hour conversation with President Poroshenko this morning. The conversation took place at the initiative of President Poroshenko, who called PAD to provide information about what happened yesterday and what may occur in the coming days in Ukraine - stated Krzysztof Szczerski at a briefing.

- The President of Ukraine acknowledged and described this situation as dangerous and serious for Ukraine. According to President Poroshenko, Russia's actions exhaust the hallmarks of an act of aggression, as defined by international law - the presidential minister continued. - We are dealing with a situation that can be called a blatant violation of international law, as well as bilateral agreements - he added.

- Given these facts, which have occurred, we believe that the tightening of the sanctions regime against Russia should be considered and discussed with allies on the international forum - stated Krzysztof Szczerski at a briefing. - We believe that while Poland is safe today, the region has been subjected to another attempt at destabilization - the presidential minister continued.

The President of the Polish People's Party (PSL) refers to today's publication in "Super Express" and the words of Jan Grabiec.

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- I received with regret the decision of the leader of Nowoczesna, Katarzyna Lubnauer, to suspend me from party membership. The situation that occurred in Silesia is unacceptable to me, but also clear, and the blame for it lies, and I say this with regret, with the Secretary-General of N, Adam Szłapka, and the leader of N's Silesian region, Monika Rosa. Especially since I repeatedly warned the N board about the dangers resulting from such a policy pursued by the Secretary-General - wrote Piotr Misiło in a statement.

- Due to the meeting of the Nowoczesna parliamentary club called for this Thursday, I will announce my further political plans on Friday - he added.

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According to the Constitution, President Andrzej Duda has 21 days to make a decision [regarding the amendments to the Supreme Court Act]. As of today, the act that has entered the Presidential Palace is being analyzed - stated Błażej Spychalski at a briefing.

- Today, an article was published that misleads the public opinion. The article concerns a very important issue for Poles, the continuation of the 500+ program. The Platform's stance on this matter is unwavering. Since the inception of this program, we have been in favor of maintaining it, and of its expansion. Therefore, we have decided to reiterate our position once again, so that there are no doubts - stated Jan Grabiec at a briefing in the Sejm.

- We want the 500+ program to be maintained after the elections are won by the Platform, Civic Coalition, and at the same time, we want this program to be expanded to include individuals who truly need this money. We are talking here, for example, about single mothers, and also about the 500+ program for every child. Only then will this program be 100% fair, and only then will this program fulfill all the goals it was established for. Once again: we want to maintain the 500+ program and its expansion - said Marcin Kierwiński. 

"The number of ideas proposed by Civic Platform regarding the 500+ program has already crossed the line of common sense. I suggest an end to these experiments that Civic Platform is proposing, which only frighten Polish families. It would be best if the PO prepared their own original program, and it would have been best if they had implemented it when they were in power. Leave 500+ alone. The number of unemployed Poles has never been so low as it is now. Poles are a hardworking nation" – said Minister Elżbieta Rafalska in an interview with TVP Info. "I would suggest that Civic Platform cool down after their local election losses. They still haven't recovered. They should sit down and calmly prepare their own program" – she added.

- A program that has no impact on demographics, discourages work, and costs taxpayers over PLN 20 billion annually. This is not the opposition I want to vote for - wrote Piotr Oliński, Secretary-General of Młodzi Nowocześni (Young Nowoczesna), on Twitter.

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„340 districts are participating in the elections. In some districts, it succeeds, e.g., in Świnoujście, Częstochowa, Sosnowiec, in others, it doesn't. In Warsaw, it didn't succeed. That's true, but I am a proponent of settling internal party matters within the party. The only thing I observe from a great distance is one colleague who is taking these matters outside, reporting that a tragedy is unfolding. No tragedy is unfolding. Simply, some win, others lose. It's time for reckoning” - said the leader of SLD, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, in "Wydarzenia i opinie" on Polsat News, in a conversation with Dorota Gawryluk.

„For some activists in the SLD – there is difficult educational work. I will conduct such work within the party. I will embrace these individuals. Nothing bad will happen. Such situations need to be explained, shown that the SLD has formed an alliance in 9 voivodeships and we have co-governance in 8 voivodeships. We have the second highest number of mayors after Civic Platform” – said the leader of the Democratic Left Alliance, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on Polsat News. 

-- LIVEBLOG 300POLITYKA: Czarzasty on the resolution of Warsaw's SLD councilors: It didn't work out in Warsaw. A tragedy is not unfolding. Simply, some win, others lose. Czarzasty: Working with some SLD activists requires significant educational effort. I will undertake such work within the party. I will embrace these individuals. Nothing bad will happen. “A program that has no impact on demographics discourages work.” The secretary of Nowoczesna's youth wing criticizes 500+ and Civic Platform. Rafalska: The number of ideas submitted by Civic Platform regarding the 500+ program is already exceeding the limits of common sense. I would suggest that Civic Platform calm down after the local election losses. Civic Platform: We want to maintain and expand the 500+ program. Spychalski: The amendment to the Supreme Court Act is being analyzed. Misiło: Szłapka and Rosa are responsible for the situation in Silesia. I will announce my further political plans on Friday. 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PRESIDENT DUDA, AFTER A PHONE CALL WITH POROSHENKO AND AN URGENT CONSULTATION WITH PRIME MINISTER MORAWIECKI, IS NOT SAYING "NO" TO THIS PROPOSAL - Krzysztof Skórzyński. -- DURING THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL, POLAND, AS A NON-PERMANENT MEMBER, WILL ACT AS A SPOKESPERSON FOR OUR PART OF EUROPE REGARDING UKRAINE - Skórzyński. -- THE NATIONAL PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE POSTPONES THE INTERROGATION AND ADMITS THAT BRINGING CHARGES AGAINST A TVN OPERATOR IS PREMATURE - preview: At the same time, it wants to establish his role during a neo-Nazi event in the forest. The work of an investigative journalist often involves significant risk and even greater danger. Concrete exposed stories and concrete rewards and their numbers speak for themselves. -- WARSAW'S SLD STRUCTURES ARE APPEALING FOR CZARZASTY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS DECISIONS AND RESIGN AS CHAIRMAN - Maciej Knapik. -- IN WARSAW, CONTRARY TO LOCAL ACTIVISTS, CZARZASTY DID NOT WANT THE SLD TO ENTER INTO A COALITION WITH CIVIC PLATFORM. 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At this moment, there is no threat to our security. -- UNITED AGAINST "DOPALACZE" (Designer Drugs): The fight against designer drugs remains an important task for the police. For several months, new - and as emphasized by the services - effective legislation has enabled this fight. Today, an agreement on cooperation between six institutions was also signed. All this to act even faster and more effectively. -- CIVIC PLATFORM WANTS TO TAKE 500+ AWAY FROM UNEMPLOYED FAMILIES: Are you unemployed? You won't get 500+ - this is the latest idea from Civic Platform, which wants to limit benefit payments in this way - informs Super Express. Civic Platform has repeatedly changed its stance on the program of support for Polish families; today it has changed again. -- THE SPOKESPERSON'S STATEMENT FOR CIVIC PLATFORM MAY BE SURPRISING - Maksymilian Maszenda. -- THE NUMBER OF IDEAS SUBMITTED BY CIVIC PLATFORM REGARDING 500+ IS ALREADY EXCEEDING ALL LIMITS OF REASON - Maszenda. -- THEY TRIED TO SAVE THE SITUATION BY CLAIMING THEY WERE MISUNDERSTOOD ONCE AGAIN - Maszenda. -- THE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF CIVIC PLATFORM IS NO LONGER SO SURE - Maszenda. -- WE ARE DISCUSSING… - Siemoniak on Radio Zet. -- CIVIC PLATFORM HAS NO PROGRAM, AND THIS CREATES PROBLEMS IN DEFINING ITS POSITION - Maszenda. -- NITRAS ON BREEDING POVERTY AND PATHOLOGY FROM ONET. -- HENCE THE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT CIVIC PLATFORM WOULD DO WITH 500+ IF IT RETURNED TO POWER - Maszenda. -- THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS; IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER CIVIC PLATFORM SUPPORTS MAINTAINING THE CURRENT RETIREMENT AGE OR CHANGING IT - Maszenda. -- RZOŃCA SPEAKS ABOUT THE REALISTIC ADJUSTMENT OF PENSIONS… - Maszenda. -- TO ADJUST REALISTICALLY MEANS TO ADJUST REALISTICALLY - Rzońca. -- MORE QUARRELS IN NOWOCZESNA: Civic Platform has a problem with the coherence of its message regarding the 500+ program, and Nowoczesna also has issues. This problem for chairwoman Katarzyna Lubnauer is MP Piotr Misiło. In a press interview, he accused his leader of lacking political experience. The response was quick - Katarzyna Lubnauer wants to expel the MP from the party. -- A YEAR AGO, HE WITHDREW IN FAVOR OF LUBNAUER - Rafał Wolski. -- THERE ARE MORE PROBLEMS; THIS PARTY MAY SOON COME TO AN END, AND THERE ARE ALSO MULTIMILLION-ZŁOTY DEBTS - Wolski. -- NOWOCZESNA IS NOT CROSSING THE THRESHOLD IN THE LATEST POLLS - Wolski. -- ‘YOU WILL DIE AND NOT SEE A SINGLE ZŁOTY’: Roman Giertych promised Leszek Czarnecki that the lawsuit filed against his bank by 'frankowicze' would be paralyzed. This is evident from the billionaire's statements in a recording from the Amber Room restaurant, revealed by the TVP Info portal. 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