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01/03/2019

08:01

Spychalski:

The President's Constitutional Role is Far Different from Being a Component of Political Power

- The President is not a member of any political party, and the constitutional role of the President is far different from the role of being one of the elements of political power in Poland - said Błażej Spychalski in an interview with Eliza Olczyk on "24 Questions" on Polish Radio 24.


08:06

Spychalski on the Swiss Franc Bill and Tax-Free Amount: Parliament Majority Not Working as the President Would Wish
  • "There are also such [bills] as the Swiss Franc bill or the tax-free amount. The projects exist, but the parliamentary majority is not working as the President would wish," said Błażej Spychalski in an interview with Eliza Olczyk on "24 Questions" on Polish Radio 24.

08:10

Krasnodębski:

Kaczyński as Prime Minister in a Year? An Interesting Concept, but I Don't Know on What Basis

- An interesting concept [by Adam Hofman, that Jarosław Kaczyński will be Prime Minister in a year], but I don't know on what basis. As you know, Jarosław Kaczyński is the leader of the entire United Right camp. He is also one of the most experienced European politicians. After the decline of Angela Merkel... He won't [lead the CDU]. But I certainly think that if CDU politicians asked President Kaczyński for advice, he would probably give it, and because there are also speculations as to whether PiS would eventually join the EPP, where the most important [party] is CDU-CSU, who are courting us, they come, they ask... So various people come, I would say, individuals who say that it would be possible, and even desirable. Journalists recently. This question is often repeated – stated Zdzisław Krasnodębski in a conversation with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

- Indeed, nothing can be ruled out. I haven't heard of such changes being planned – added the PiS MEP.


08:19

Krasnodębski:

The accusation of Polexit is repeated. It's absurd and unsubstantiated.
I don't know, perhaps Poles don't like outstanding politicians like Grzegorz Schetyna and Jarosław Kaczyński. Seriously, there is a certain problem with [the leaders' approval ratings], of course. Frankly, I've never been able to fully grasp where it comes from. There is a discrepancy between the assessments of experts, connoisseurs of Polish politics, and the public opinion of only a part of Polish society – stated Zdzisław Krasnodębski in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM. This accusation [of Polexit] is repeated. It's absurd and unsubstantiated. Basically, every minor critical statement about the EU by a PiS politician is seized upon by the opposition, which looks for evidence of a hidden Polexit plan. But the Prime Minister was right. Poland is a very important and active member of the EU – he continued.

08:21

Zybertowicz on PAD's Bid for Re-election: If He Asked My Advice, I'd Say Yes, There's No Better Candidate for Poland

- He will make his decisions at the appropriate time, as is known, but my intuition, if he were to ask me for advice, I would say yes, that there is no better candidate for Poland, and for the "good change" camp, there is no better candidate - said Andrzej Zybertowicz in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia Zet".


08:25

Krasnodębski on Andruszkiewicz: He is a very popular man, knowledgeable about social media
It wasn't me who appointed Mr. Andruszkiewicz to the position of Deputy Minister of Digitization, so it's difficult for me to say [what his competencies are]. However, I know that he is a very popular man who knows about social media - stated Zdzisław Krasnodębski in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM. As the PiS MEP emphasized, he would attribute Mr. Andruszkiewicz's harsh statements to his youth.

08:34

Krasnodębski on EU Commissioner Candidate: Different Names Being Circulated. Bielan, Poręba, Kwieciński, Szymański

- As you probably know, we both live in a gossipy city. Various unofficial opinions are circulating. Some candidates are being mentioned. I heard, for example, Adam Bielan. I also heard a few other names being thrown around. For instance, Tomasz Poręba, Minister Kwieciński was also mentioned, and there's Konrad Szymański - stated Zdzisław Krasnodębski in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM, when asked about the candidate for EU Commissioner. He emphasized that it's still a bit too early, and it will become clear after the elections, but he himself does not aspire to such a position.


08:40

Krasnodębski:

If Szydło Runs in European Elections, She Will Be a 'Spitzenkandidat' in My Opinion

- I think so, that she is a 'spitzenkandidat'. She is the Deputy Prime Minister, a former Prime Minister, so if she participates in these elections, then in my opinion, yes [she will be a 'spitzenkandidat']. The lists are not yet closed or announced, so it could change – stated Zdzisław Krasnodębski in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM. As he emphasized, he doesn't know if he will be the lead candidate from Warsaw, because the lists are not yet finalized.


08:49

Dworczyk:

New Programmatic Proposals to be Presented at the Turn of January and February

- Our leader Jarosław Kaczyński and Prime Minister Morawiecki announced at the last convention that at the turn of January and February we will begin presenting new programmatic proposals, which is natural, of course, because we have entered a year full of challenges for every politician, for every political formation. It's a year of elections to the European Parliament and to the Sejm and Senate, so - as before every election - PiS will present its election program, an updated program - stated Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Trójka Political Salon".


08:54

Dworczyk on Electricity Price Cap Law: We Have Expert Opinions Unequivocally Stating No Regulations Were Broken

- I understand that the editor is referring to information that appeared in the media that there might be a problem related to the recently adopted law, thanks to which there will be no electricity price increases for individual consumers, local governments, or companies. We are very pleased [that the EC will address this matter and review it]. We have expert opinions that unequivocally state that no regulations have been broken here - said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Trójka Political Salon".

- We are dealing with similar situations, in a greatly simplified way, one could say that if there are discounts on train tickets, then the state budget reimburses PKP for these discounts. Therefore, here we also have a somewhat similar situation, where certain reliefs introduced by the state are compensated from the budget - added the Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.


09:16

Dworczyk:

One of the Deputy Ministers Became Government Plenipotentiary, Received New Duties. Strengthening of the Ministry of Digitization's Leadership Was Needed.

- It is true, one of the deputy ministers became the government's plenipotentiary, receiving new duties, which necessitated strengthening the leadership of the Ministry of Digitization. Hence, Mr. Andruszkiewicz's nomination to the position of deputy minister in this ministry - stated Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Trójka's Political Salon."


09:35

Dworczyk:

I'm Glad PiS is an Attractive Political Force Drawing Politicians to Cooperate

- Adam Andruszkiewicz has experience in management and has repeatedly shown great organizational competencies. While it's true he's not a PiS member, I can only say this: I'm glad PiS is an attractive enough political force that draws other politicians to cooperate, and we particularly want to emphasize at this moment that we are open to cooperation - stated Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Trójka's Political Salon."


09:48

WKK:

I'd Lean Towards Building a Broad Bloc for the European Elections

We have three options [when it comes to running in the European Parliament elections]. First, running independently, second, building a joint list with Civic Platform (PO), and third – which I would lean towards the most – building a broad bloc for the European elections from various political formations, from PO, through the Polish People's Party (PSL), Modern (Nowoczesna), the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD), and other formations, because then it's not just anti-PiS, it's an alternative to PiS – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Polityczne Graffiti."


09:55

Tyszka:

It Seems We Will Go It Alone to the Elections. We Are Open to Alliances, but More on the Basis of Someone Joining Us

- It seems that we will go it alone [to the European and parliamentary elections]. We have been the third political force for three years. We are open to various types of alliances, but more on the basis of someone joining us, various civic environments. We cooperated with Prawica RP in the local elections and it was good cooperation. People from that grouping ran on our lists and the cooperation was very good. We are open to such anti-system environments - stated Stanisław Tyszka in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus. As he emphasized, Kukiz'15 is an ideological grouping, not one that fights for positions, which is why it invites all people who would like to fight, for example, for Poles not to have the lowest tax-free allowance in Europe.


10:23

Tyszka:

I Hope We Find MPs from All Clubs Willing to Join the Parliamentary Team on Justices of the Peace

- I hope we will find MPs from all parliamentary clubs who agree to join such a [parliamentary] team that will deal with the issue of justices of the peace. We have published a white paper on the appointment of justices of the peace and sent it quite widely to legal associations, law faculties, etc. We would like to organize a consultative conference in the Sejm in February. I would very much like to find a cross-party, above-the-divisions agreement here - stated Stanisław Tyszka in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.


10:24

Civic Platform Submits Request to ABW Regarding Andruszkiewicz

- Today, together with MP Kierwiński, we are submitting a request to the Internal Security Agency (ABW) for information on whether operative-reconnaissance activities have been conducted against Deputy Minister Andruszkiewicz, within the scope referred to in Article 5, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Act on the Internal Security Agency and the Foreign Intelligence Agency, including in the area of espionage. The matter is very serious, it concerns a Polish Deputy Minister, the Deputy Minister of Digitisation, who is currently in a ministry where the data of all Poles is gathered – said Cezary Tomczyk during a press conference in the Sejm.

https://twitter.com/CTomczyk/status/1080759832636993536


10:30

Fitas-Dukaczewska Refuses to Testify

https://twitter.com/patrykmichalski/status/1080754296877170689

https://twitter.com/aniajozia/status/1080755463896162305


10:41

Tyszka:

We Will Present Our Program and More on Our Approach to the European Elections in January

- The Law and Justice party and Civic Platform have no program whatsoever. Truly. These parties are simply parties without programs, without ideology; all they care about is seats and State Treasury companies. I would very much like the editor to tell me what PiS or Platform are about, because I've been in politics for 3 years and have no idea. Kukiz'15, on the other hand, is indeed an ideological movement; we will present our program and more on how we will approach the European elections, still in January - stated Stanisław Tyszka on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.


11:07

Kierwiński on Andruszkiewicz: If the benchmark for becoming a Deputy Minister of Digitalization is how many Facebook likes someone has, then that's the downfall of Morawiecki.

- If we reach a point where the benchmark or the primary argument for becoming a Deputy Minister of Digitalization is the number of likes or followers on Facebook, then such a situation is a downfall, it is the downfall of Morawiecki. A year ago, when Mr. Morawiecki was presented, he was supposed to be modern, a former banker, a man from Europe, excellent, substantive, competent. Now, let's compare this excellent former bank president, Prime Minister Morawiecki, with Mr. Andruszkiewicz, who has no experience, who has managed absolutely nothing so far – said Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Piotr Maślak on Gazeta.pl's "Morning Conversation".

- This cannot be commented on in any other way than as a joke; a person without experience, without competence, without political standing, becomes a deputy minister in a bold move solely because Mr. Kaczyński wants to broaden his political base by a few votes, effectively paying for votes he has had for three years anyway – Kierwiński added.


15:50

Andruszkiewicz Asked if U.S. Troops are Needed in Poland: 'Of Course. Fort Trump Will Significantly Strengthen the Polish State's Power'

- Absolutely. Of course. Fort Trump will significantly strengthen the Polish state's power. That's what I've been saying since I became a Member of Parliament, publicly, and all of this can be verified - stated Adam Andruszkiewicz in an interview with TVN24, when asked if he believes U.S. troops are needed in Poland. When pressed about his past statements on the matter, he said that he "certainly didn't say it as a Member of Parliament."


16:12

Andruszkiewicz on His New Duties: Overseeing the Legislative Process of Bills Originating from the Ministry

- As a Member of Parliament, I will be involved in the ministry's work with the parliament, for example, overseeing the legislative process of very important bills that originate from the Ministry of Digital Affairs - said Adam Andruszkiewicz in an interview with TVN24.


18:16

Bodnar:

I believe the Prime Minister will be true to his words from the exposé, when he stated that the fight against domestic violence is a priority for him
I hope the Prime Minister will meet with me and we will be able to discuss the recommendations from the Congress of Civil Rights, which I organized less than a month ago. It was a very large event concerning civil rights – said Adam Bodnar in an interview with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM's "Popołudniowa rozmowa" (Afternoon Conversation). I believe the Prime Minister will be true to his words from the exposé in December 2017, when he said that the fight against domestic violence is a priority for him – Bodnar added.

19:26

Karczewski on Andruszkiewicz: I am convinced it's a good appointment; we'll judge him later
  • "This is not a question of whether I like it or not. Because we have the Four Hills Tournament now, I have a comparison: if a coach called up a new player and we criticized him before he jumped, let him show what he can do," stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on Polsat News, when asked about the appointment of Adam Andruszkiewicz.
  • "Let's recall the names of former ministers: Trzaskowski, Halicki. People who had absolutely nothing to do with IT or computer science. I happen to know the minister, I've spoken with him many times, and he's not a politician who doesn't change his views or soften his sharp statements. I don't know his [statements] exactly," added the Marshal of the Senate. "The Prime Minister appointed him, and I am convinced it's a good appointment; we'll judge him later," he continued.

19:35

Karczewski:

The Government is Working Very Intensively. I Sometimes Talk to Ministers and They Complain They Have Too Few Deputies

- It was significantly reduced; last year, around this time, there were several resignations, dismissals of several, a dozen or so, or a few dozen [deputy ministers]. I don't know, I can't give a number. I will say this: this government is working very intensively. I sometimes talk to ministers and they complain that they have too few deputies. Because it's really hard work, there's work in committees, and it involves many trips, conferences, and consultations on specific solutions - stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on Polsat News.


19:42

Karczewski:

Kaczyński would undoubtedly be a great Prime Minister, but we're managing. We meet with him, we talk often.
Undoubtedly, Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński would be a great Prime Minister, but we are managing. We meet with Prime Minister Kaczyński, we talk often. I can say that I'm coming almost directly from Nowogrodzka [street where PiS headquarters is located], where we had a meeting and discussed this election year, how we will conduct our work, and we reached – as usual – the final conclusion, the conclusion, that work, work, and more work. We will work very intensively – both MPs and Senators, as well as Ministers – stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on Polsat News.

19:48

Karczewski:

We will unveil our program for two campaigns at the turn of January and February, likely February

- We have shown that we are a credible, reliable, and responsible party, and at the turn of January and February, likely February, we will present our program for this campaign, for these two election campaigns - stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on Polsat News.


19:53

Arłukowicz:

Andruszkiewicz, a nationalist with nationalist views, is entering the government and verifying its views. Today he legitimizes them.

- Today Andruszkiewicz is heading to the government, and all in all, it's good. It's good because there's no point in having all these European talks. Tough Andruszkiewicz entering the government, a nationalist with nationalist views, is entering the government and verifying the government's views. He is legitimizing them today, showing who this government is. This government flirted with nationalists during the march, and today they have entered into a formal union - said Bartosz Arłukowicz in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" program.


20:03

Karczewski:

We are strong proponents of Poland's participation in EU structures
We hope that after the EP elections, the European Parliament will change, it will transform its face. The EU, and this must also be said, we are indeed strong proponents of Poland's participation in EU structures, we value it greatly. We also know that Poles value our membership in the EU, however, the EU has found itself at a certain crossroads. We are facing important decisions regarding the further functioning of the EU, and we want the EU to function well, efficiently, and for all countries to be treated in solidarity, for every country to have the same significance in the EU. We want to return to our roots, because we see that this is currently lacking. There are countries that are treated differently by the leadership, the heads of the EU, the EC, so we want to return to that good practice when every country was treated equally, the same - stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on Polsat News.

20:05

Śpiewak on Andruszkiewicz's Appointment: One Can See a Continuation of What Happened on November 11th, i.e., a Kind of Alliance or Agreement Between National Circles and PiS Circles

- The appointment of Andruszkiewicz can only be treated as a form of political bribery and interpreted only in this way, that the father, in a sense, sold his MP to his son, sold him, appointed him. But one can also well see a continuation of what happened on November 11th, i.e., a kind of alliance or in any case an agreement between national circles and PiS circles, and it seems to me that this interpretation is justified. Especially after the statements of the Prime Minister of the Polish government, who laid flowers and wreaths at the graves of soldiers of the National Armed Forces, not caring what these National Armed Forces are and, in a sense, it seems to me, it doesn't bother him. It's not a reason for him that someone expresses such nationalist views to cross them off the list of trustworthy individuals - said Paweł Śpiewak in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on the program "Fakty po faktach" on TVN24.