At 12:00, a parliamentary subcommittee will convene to resume deliberations on four draft laws, including two presidential ones – concerning the principles for returning certain receivables arising from loan and credit agreements, and amending the act on supporting borrowers in difficult financial situations who have taken out housing loans.

At 14:00 in Katowice, Minister Joachim Brudziński will meet with officers who participated in securing the COP24 Climate Conference.

The Prime Minister is participating for the second day in the High-Level Forum Africa-Europe. At 8:30, Mateusz Morawiecki will take part in a meeting of political leaders, at 11:00 in a discussion titled "Taking cooperation to the digital age," and at 13:30, he will attend an official lunch.

At 11:00, the President will participate in a public session of the General Assembly of Constitutional Tribunal Judges.

At 18:00 in the Presidential Palace, President Andrzej Duda and his wife, Agata Kornhauser-Duda, will receive the Bethlehem Peace Light from scouts. Representatives of scout organizations covered by the Honorary Patronage of President Andrzej Duda will also attend the meeting.

- The President, in accordance with the constitutional norm, signed [the amendment to the Supreme Court Act] within the designated timeframe. It cannot be considered in any other than legal terms. If there is a need [then he signs quickly], and here there was no such need - stated Andrzej Dera in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". - It was the use of constitutionally compliant time. There was no need for haste here - he added.

- Personally, I believe that judges who have turned 65 and a significant portion of whom belonged to the PZPR, what they are doing and ruling in the Supreme Court 30 years after the transformation in a democracy, I don't know. I certainly won't accept it, and I personally dislike it. But there is a ruling from the court [ECJ], we respect the court's rulings, which is why the solution is as it is - stated Andrzej Dera in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Piasecki's Talk".

- I will remind you of the outcry in various circles at the moment when decommunization was happening. At that time, it was said that judges would cleanse themselves. They cleansed themselves indeed... Judges were not decommunized. If there was any attempt at decommunization in Poland, what an outcry it caused. Don't you remember that? I remember - stated Andrzej Dera in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- The golden rule is: yield to conquer. Yes, this is of course a concession. Please note that extraordinary control is in place, lay judges are in the Supreme Court, new chambers exist, and disciplinary proceedings are of a different quality. These changes have been maintained - stated Andrzej Dera in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- It is difficult to cooperate with judges who ostentatiously break the law. Because judges have one very important thing. They are supposed to act based on the law, not to believe they are right. It will be a very difficult cooperation [with Małgorzata Gersdorf]. Time will tell [how it will look] - stated Andrzej Dera in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

– This is not a vote of no confidence. Zdzisław Sokal remains the president's advisor, and this change is due to a change in regulations. Since Sokal was the president's representative in the KNF [Financial Supervision Authority], after the amendment the BFG [Bank Guarantee Fund] has a stake in the KNF. Consequently, the change occurred whereby Sokal was dismissed, and in his place another economic advisor, Professor Kochalski, became the president's representative. There is no hidden agenda; it's a simple technical change – stated Andrzej Dera in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

"The cost of electricity production is indeed rising. This is a result or consequence of the climate policy adopted in 2014. Unfortunately, Civic Platform left us with such a deficit that we have to deal with."

- From my point of view, I think that from the perspective of every Pole, the most important thing is that electricity prices will not increase. I am absolutely sure of it. Both the Prime Minister and the most important politicians of PiS, which has a parliamentary majority, have spoken on this matter - stated Michał Dworczyk in a conversation with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

– I don't know that [whether Krystyna Pawłowicz will run in the elections]. That is a decision for the professor and the authorities of PiS. However, we were all a bit surprised by the post that appeared on Twitter. We will likely know in the coming days and weeks how exactly to interpret this tweet – stated Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

– The professor is a very important politician in our formation. We are a very broad formation, with broad wings. Therefore, the professor is on one of these wings, and that is why I maintain she is an important politician. I am convinced that many people will persuade the professor to continue in politics – added the head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

- According to the law that was signed by the president, that judge [the First President of the Supreme Court] will be Prof. Gersdorf, unless she submits an appropriate declaration stating that she does not wish to continue holding this office - stated Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

- I'd prefer such situations didn't happen. I'd prefer the [EU] Court of Justice didn't have so much influence on our legislation, but I'd also prefer that such laws weren't created, because there's no rose without thorns and no smoke without fire - stated Piotr Apel in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

- Of course, it's better to comply with the Constitution than not to. However, there's this unpleasant feeling and discomfort stemming from the fact that some legal institution dictates terms to us, and we're unable to do it ourselves - added the Kukiz '15 MP.

- It's not as if communism has returned in full glory. Problems with the judiciary have been ongoing since 1989, and if one were to look at the judiciary more broadly, the problem is that a decision was once made to completely hand over a part of the state to a corporation and grant it competences that no other system in Europe possesses - stated Patryk Jaki in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Polityczne Graffiti".

- We are determined to consistently implement changes, and on the other hand, we are politicians and we see political pressure, and we try to make rational decisions - added the Deputy Minister of Justice.

"We are not undertaking this reform for ourselves. Do you think it's pleasant? To constantly defend the judiciary reform for three years and be attacked by European Union institutions. Someone might ask: why are you doing this? And I answer: because the Polish judiciary is among the most expensive in the European Union and among the least effective. [Indeed, proceedings have recently been extended in many cases]. They have been extended in many cases because the corporation, instead of thinking about the interests of the state, is trying to fight this reform.

- After the President signed the law, Małgorzata Gersdorf is the first president - stated Patryk Jaki in a conversation with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Polityczne Graffiti", when asked who the First President of the Supreme Court is.

When pressed whether it was worth it, the Deputy Minister of Justice replied: - It was a less significant change. In politics, it is often the case that one must seek compromises. The reforms remain, and a large part of the new judges will remain in the Supreme Court. The Disciplinary Chamber, which is very important, remains.

As 300POLITYKA has learned, the TVP Supervisory Board is expected to approve today the signing of an agreement by TVP that will allow the public broadcaster to enter MUX-8.

The TVP management had previously approved the agreement. This means that viewers will have the opportunity to watch additional digital terrestrial television programs as early as Christmas.

"Viewers who will be sitting at their holiday tables will benefit from this, and TVP also benefits, thanks to the good terms of the agreement and the fact that the programs will be available at a time when Poles spend more time watching television together," says our source from within TVP.

- I believe it is our duty to reform the area of justice. There are many changes that will remain, that will be permanent. This is a compromise. We must also reach compromises. If we need to retreat from something, we retreat. I would have voted for these laws – I believe they were good, necessary solutions. But since others think differently, we had to partially retreat – okay. Elements will remain that I hope will become permanent in our legal system. Politics involves dialogue. One must be firm, but if necessary, one must retreat. Politics is primarily dialogue, dispute – stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on WP's "Tłit" program.

- Well, she is [Gersdorf the First President of the Supreme Court]. Since yesterday. I don't know what time it was signed, from that hour onwards – added the Marshal of the Senate.

- I haven't heard anything about the dismissal of Minister Zalewska. These are rumors. Nothing has been said about it in our political circles - stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on the WP program "Tłit".

- This is happening in the world... of Wirtualna Polska. There were no such talks. We have a calendar, and adhering to the election calendar is probably the best path. Are there plans, are there thoughts? No - stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on WP's 'Tłit' program, when asked about the possibility of accelerating parliamentary elections.

- Professor [Krystyna Pawłowicz] is a very valuable politician. She has strong political views, I don't agree with all of them. Her stance, for example, on the EU differs from mine. And that's a beautiful thing. I will miss Professor very much - said Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on the WP program "Tłit".

“Yesterday, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, within the constitutionally defined 21-day period, I made a decision regarding the further fate of the amendment to the Act on the Supreme Court, which recently emerged from the Polish parliament and concerns the implementation of a ruling issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ). Yesterday, I decided that this act has been signed, and therefore it will enter into force and become part of the binding legal system. Like the Sejm and Senate, I have concluded that it is necessary to implement this ruling, regardless of the ongoing debate as to whether such a ruling should and could have been issued by the ECJ, or whether it exceeds the ECJ's treaty-based competences by encroaching on the organization of the judiciary, which is an internal domain of every Member State” - said President Andrzej Duda at the Constitutional Tribunal.

“Poland has decided to implement this ruling, Polish authorities, the parliament, and I myself have also put my signature to this effect. I want, in the presence of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal and the distinguished lawyers and politicians gathered here, to raise another issue – behaviors and situations that are occurring on the margins of all these events related to the CJEU” – said President Andrzej Duda at the Constitutional Tribunal.

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„If, on a public forum, prominent figures in the Polish judiciary, we are talking about Supreme Court judges, who until recently held positions as presidents in this court, starting with the First President of the Supreme Court down to chamber presidents, openly violate applicable legal provisions, constitutional ones, disregard existing statutory regulations, then we are dealing with anarchy instigated by representatives of the judiciary. I want to state this clearly and explicitly. I hope that Poland remains a state of law, one that implements the principles of social justice. If it is, then I ask where is social justice, where is equality before the law. Please show me an ordinary citizen who could afford such behaviour” - said President Andrzej Duda at the Constitutional Tribunal.

“We have a situation where a certain group of the judicial elite considers itself to be above the law. And that Polish law does not apply to them simply because they do not like it. I say this in the Constitutional Tribunal, because I believe that judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, as judges and academics, should reflect more deeply on this problem, because it is, in general, a problem of the rule of law and adherence to law in Poland,” President Andrzej Duda stated in the Constitutional Tribunal.

“This proposal that was on the table, a 98% discount for everyone who owns property and wants to convert it to ownership, was contrasted with what the government proposed, which was 60% on State Treasury land. We were dealing with absolute injustice. In Warsaw, we have buildings that are half on municipal land, and here there would be a 98% discount, and half on State Treasury land, and here the discount would be 60%. I remind you that this is not and never has been about any price increases. This was simply about the issue of discounts. However, I hear what the people of Warsaw are telling me. In the last few days, I have been on the streets of Warsaw. The people of Warsaw spoke about the commitments that were made. It wasn't part of the Civic Coalition's program, but the people of Warsaw interpreted it as a commitment made” - said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, at a press conference in the Sejm.

“I will ask the Chairwoman of the City Council to convene a session tomorrow. I have spoken with the club's presidium and today I will speak with the entire club, and I will recommend returning to the 98% discount because I am listening to the voice of the people of Warsaw. I am a politician who can take responsibility, who can admit that one should listen to voters. If it is to be truly fair, I will appeal to my colleagues in the Sejm to prepare legislative solutions that will equalize the discounts” - he added.

„We are pointing to, in our opinion, a violation of three provisions of the Penal Code. Firstly, so-called active and passive corruption. What is obvious in our opinion, councillor Wojciech Kałuża, for a specific action, namely switching to another political camp, received financial benefit in the form of the deputy marshal's remuneration and personal benefit in the form of the position he currently holds. Additionally, we demand that the prosecutor's office investigate which officials of the ruling party, besides Michał Dworczyk, Secretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, were involved in this Kałuża affair. I will remind you that, as the media report, as Minister Dworczyk himself boasted, he was delegated by the leadership of his party and Prime Minister Morawiecki to travel around Poland, and sometimes even fly alone on a government plane, to negotiate the terms for councillors who were not PiS councillors to join. These circumstances should be investigated. There should be detailed explanations” - said Borys Budka from PO at a press conference.

„The situation requires the prosecutor's office to clarify whether a corrupt situation did not occur between councillor Kałuża and Minister Dworczyk. We know that it was Minister Dworczyk who negotiated with councillor Kałuża to leave the Civic Coalition and become the deputy marshal of the voivodeship. In our opinion, this behaviour constitutes the elements defined in Article 250a of the Penal Code” - added Marek Wójcik.

The Polish Teachers' Union (ZNP) has announced the commencement of a nationwide protest action. The union's leadership stated that the decision was made after extensive consultations and in response to current issues within the education sector. Details regarding the specific demands and the nature of the protests are expected to be released shortly.

The announcement, shared via a tweet from @radiozet_news, indicates a significant development in the ongoing dialogue between the ZNP and the relevant authorities. The protest action is likely to involve various forms of public demonstration, potentially including strikes, rallies, and other organized events aimed at drawing attention to the union's concerns.

This move by the ZNP signals a growing dissatisfaction among educators and suggests a potential escalation of tensions surrounding educational policy and funding in Poland. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

As Michal Dworczyk, a prominent figure in Polish politics, stated via a tweet, the credibility of Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski and his closest collaborators has been severely undermined from the outset of his term. Dworczyk pointed to Trzaskowski's apparent reversal of position regarding the implementation of bonuses as evidence of this lack of trustworthiness.

The statement, shared on Twitter, implies that Trzaskowski's actions have already created a significant deficit in public trust, suggesting a pattern of inconsistency or unreliability that will define his presidency in its initial stages. The specific context of the 'bonuses' likely refers to financial incentives or perks that were either proposed, debated, or previously enacted within the Warsaw city administration, and Trzaskowski's stance on them has now undergone a notable shift.

This public commentary by Dworczyk serves as a sharp political critique, aiming to discredit Trzaskowski's leadership and signal to the public that his administration should be viewed with skepticism. The emphasis on 'zero' credibility suggests a complete lack of faith in Trzaskowski's pronouncements and future actions.

The Chancellery of the Prime Minister updated the agenda for tomorrow's government meeting a few minutes ago. Ministers will also address - as planned - the assumptions of Polish foreign policy for 2019.

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As 300POLITYKA has learned, a meeting between President Andrzej Duda and Krzysztof Tchórzewski concluded just several dozen minutes ago. We hear that during the discussion, the Minister of Energy reportedly declared that there will be no increases in electricity prices.

- I pointed out that Poland's policy in developing economic relations also has significance within the framework of the European Union's migration policy. Firstly, Poland is a very important donor when it comes to aid policy on the African continent, but secondly, we are highlighting that migration policy is a very important element in preventing large-scale migrations from Africa to Europe - said Mateusz Morawiecki during a press conference organized during the High-Level Forum Africa-Europe in Vienna.

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- It could turn out in various ways, it's also possible that no agreement will be signed, no agreement will be ratified by, for example, the British parliament. In that case, we must prepare for the fact that after March 29, 2019, which is very soon, Great Britain will simply leave the European Union. This does not mean, however, that it is leaving Europe or severing trade relations. On the contrary, I deeply hope that reason will prevail, that even in a no-deal exit, trade mechanisms and cooperation mechanisms will be quickly developed - said Mateusz Morawiecki during a press conference organized during the High-Level Forum Africa-Europe in Vienna.

- President Andrzej Duda invited Minister of Energy Krzysztof Tchórzewski for a meeting today, aimed at obtaining detailed information on electricity charges in 2019, particularly concerning households. As a result of the discussion, the President received official assurance from the Minister of Energy that energy prices will not rise in 2019 - the Presidential Chancellery announced, thereby confirming today's information from 300POLITYKI.

- Of course, we discussed it, because it's an important matter [discounts]. However, Rafał Trzaskowski announced this decision today, and also said it was his decision and proposal. I would be lying if I said no [that today's decision wasn't consulted with PO leadership]. He conveyed his decision to us; it wasn't forced. It's his decision after a weekend that was probably difficult for him, because, as he said, he received many voices from Varsovians. He listens to them – stated Sławomir Neumann in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i opinie" on Polsat News.

- Rafał Trzaskowski is proposing to return to that 98% rate, and we are calling the bluff of people like Dworczyk or other PiS ministers or MPs, who so heavily brandished and conjugated Trzaskowski's name in various cases. We are submitting a bill stating that State Treasury land, including that in Warsaw, will be subject to the same discount - stated Sławomir Neumann in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

- Of course [the Civic Coalition still exists]. In many regional assemblies, county councils, city councils, there are joint civic coalitions involving Civic Platform and Modern - stated Sławomir Neumann in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Events and Opinions" on Polsat News. - I think it will be the same in the Sejm. Modern will also be in the Civic Coalition club - he added.

- In recent years, we have also learned that politics is the art of difficult choices. However, the question one must always ask is: why are such choices made, and why are you in politics? I am in politics because I want a left-wing movement in Poland. By left-wing, I mean politics that is both social and democratic. I do not agree with a situation where, on one hand, there is a conservative, authoritarian formation that says, "we will give you some social welfare," and on the other hand, a liberal formation that dreams of nothing more than returning to the past - stated Adrian Zandberg in an interview with Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz on Wyborcza.pl.

When asked if he no longer has an aversion to the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) and if a compromise is possible, he replied: - We are talking. My interest lies in building a coalition to the left of the liberal bloc. I cannot answer your question today about the composition of such a coalition in the elections, but I can guarantee that it will happen.

"It is no secret that the Democratic Left Alliance is today torn by the question of its own future. Within the Alliance, there are forces that would like to remain on the left, and there are those who simply want to capitulate to the liberal bloc and follow Katarzyna Lubnauer's path. I cannot answer your question about what decision the SLD and the people currently in the Democratic Left Alliance will make. I think that is a question for Włodzimierz Czarzasty, not for me"

„I was responding to Senator Rybicki from Civic Platform regarding the protection of the dignity of children conceived and born through IVF. I stated that I will protect these born children just like all others. I will be very firm on this matter if they are harmed” – said the Children's Ombudsman, Mikołaj Pawlak, in an interview with Krzysztof Ziemiec on TVP Info's „Gość Wiadomości”.

„I am neither against nor an enemy of children born via IVF. I am not an enemy or opponent of their parents. These are individuals, human beings, entities that must be protected, and I will absolutely do so. The separate issue is the protection of conceived life that has no chance to develop, to benefit from upbringing” – he added.

"Perhaps I used a word from ethical terminology. Maybe a more accurate one should have been used: unethical method. Within this short, concise scope, children who were not born, because they are also children within the meaning of the Act on the Rights of the Child" - stated the Children's Ombudsman, Mikołaj Pawlak, in an interview with Krzysztof Ziemiec on "Gość Wiadomości" on TVP Info.

"My education – I do not deny it, and I am proud of it. It is Catholic. I graduated from KUL [Catholic University of Lublin] and two law faculties. One should promote and praise this, not hide it away. It is a matter of transmitting this worldview through law. As believers and non-believers, we should strive towards one goal: good. We can derive these positive aspects of life from various sources. I derive mine from faith" – said the Children's Ombudsman, Mikołaj Pawlak, in an interview with Krzysztof Ziemiec on "Gość Wiadomości" on TVP Info.

- We yielded because we recognized that even if the CJEU is wrong, in the face of a confrontation with a wall, it would be politically wise to withdraw - said Andrzej Zybertowicz in an interview with Monika Olejnik on the TVN24 program „Kropka nad i”.

- If Poland were a humble calf following orders from Brussels, Berlin, or Paris, nobody would care about our legal reforms. Because Poland cares about its sovereignty and actively seeks a partnership position in the Union on a range of issues, it has been decided that a country with a different cultural vision for the Union, a different vision for reforming the Union than the dominant actors, must not be allowed for the Polish model to start having an influence – said Andrzej Zybertowicz in an interview with Monika Olejnik on the TVN24 program “Kropka nad i”.

- The most important thing is that they (politicians - ed.) learn from their mistakes. Just as it seems that Rafał Trzaskowski has come to his senses today, and after the serious signal given by Jarosław Kaczyński at the Law and Justice convention, pointing out the broken promises and the deception of voters, he has withdrawn - said Andrzej Zybertowicz in an interview with Monika Olejnik on TVN24's program "Kropka nad i".

- The charm of democracy lies in politicians correcting their decisions under the influence of electoral impulses, media pressure, and public opinion. These corrections, sometimes accurate, sometimes not, nevertheless show that democracy is working - Zybertowicz added.