Everyone Must Be on High Alert.
- Tusk Announces Alert
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02/05/2019
06:11
The government session will commence at 10:00 AM. Among other matters, ministers will address the amendment to the act on supervision of the financial market. Also on the agenda is information from the Minister of Foreign Affairs concerning preparations for a "ministerial meeting dedicated to building peace and security in the Middle East," which will take place on February 13-14, as well as a draft regulation regarding the implementation of module 3 of the multi-year government program "Meal at School and at Home."
At 10:00 AM, a closed session of the verification committee will also take place. The committee's decision regarding the property at 81 Krakowskie Przedmieście will be presented by its members at 11:30 AM. Meanwhile, at noon, the Sejm's investigative committee on VAT will interrogate Jacek Przypaśniak, former director of the Tax Audit Office in Katowice.
At 12:00 PM, an Oxford debate titled "The Round Table Talks were the only peaceful way to overthrow communism in Poland" will be held at the Presidential Palace, with the participation of President Andrzej Duda.
Robert Biedroń, as part of his nationwide tour, will visit Zielona Góra. A press conference is scheduled for 1:00 PM, and the regional convention of the Spring party for 6:30 PM. At 12:00 PM, Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, a candidate for the city's mayor and a commissioner, will organize her press conference in Gdańsk concerning the joint march of high school students "Youth Beyond Divisions."
07:55
Siemoniak:
Biedroń's associate stated they rule out a coalition with PiS, but not with PO. I take this as a good sign.
„We are observing, interesting proposals, an effective convention. One of Robert Biedroń's associates said that they rule out a coalition with PiS, but not with Platforma. I take this as a good sign. It is natural for new entities to appear in politics. They sometimes last a very long time, sometimes shorter. We will see” - said the Vice-Chairman of PO, Tomasz Siemoniak, in a conversation with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News.
07:57
Siemoniak:
Biedroń Probably Won't Like Elements of Our Program, and We Won't Like His. A Coalition Isn't About Everyone Agreeing on Everything
08:08
„Platforma's priority is to remove PiS from power and return to the path of democracy, the rule of law, and Europe” - said the Vice-Chairman of Civic Platform (PO), Tomasz Siemoniak, in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News. „The whole art lies in enabling those who have differed to now come together” - he added, speaking about the European Coalition.”
08:13
Kukiz:
Polls for Kukiz'15 Remain Consistently Similar
- Perhaps for a bear, but I primarily wanted to sleep through all these turbulences, scandalous and unethical situations that occurred after the death of [President] Adamowicz. I did not want to participate in this theoretically a fight against hate speech, but in practice, a further escalation of conflicts between Poles - stated Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM. He added:
"We still have a long wait until spring. We will wait until spring until people understand that the entire flaw and all these events we have recently encountered stem precisely from the systemic structure. From the electoral law, from the lack of a referendum institution, from the lack of any instrument for citizens to influence the government during their term. This is also where frustrations, hate speech, the privileged role of the media, politicians, etc., are born. Kukiz'15 fights for the empowerment of the citizen. Without this, nothing will change. Polls are consistently similar, at a similar level. It fluctuates between 9 and 7%."
08:17
Kukiz:
IBRiS Always Built the SLD, Palikot, Biedroń. Whoever Pays, Gets the Result
- An IBRiS poll for Onet. Forgive me. IBRiS has always built the SLD, Palikot, Biedroń. It doesn't... Sir, whoever pays, gets the result. Because we don't receive party subsidies, it's hard for us to pay for a result. Besides, for me, it's also morally unacceptable - stated Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM, when asked about the poor ratings of Kukiz'15.
08:21
Kukiz:
We Are Not Aligned with Movements Aiming for Polexit
- We are certainly not aligned with those movements that are aiming for Polexit. Polexit would be very detrimental to Poland. Neither Korwin nor the nationalists are an option [when it comes to a coalition for the European Parliament] - stated Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.
08:27
Kukiz:
If Biedroń Were a New, Fresh Face in Politics, I'd Be Very Interested in Cooperating With Him
- If Mr. Biedroń were indeed a new, fresh figure on the political scene, if he hadn't previously gone through the SLD, the Palikot Movement, Your Movement, if he hadn't co-created this system on the same principles as he co-created the PO-PiS system, then I would be very interested, even in cooperation with Mr. Biedroń on certain issues, for example, I would urge him to articulate more strongly the necessity of strengthening direct democracy, these systemic matters - stated Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.
08:30
Kukiz:
Of Course Kurski Should Go. Since 2016, We've Submitted Three Requests Through the National Media Council to Dismiss the TVP Management, Including Kurski's
- Of course [Jacek Kurski should go]. Since 2016, we have submitted three requests through the National Media Council to dismiss the management of TVP, including Jacek Kurski. We have also several times filed notifications with the Central Anticorruption Bureau concerning the possibility of criminal offenses being committed there. And that's it. Unfortunately, we are unable to break through the system, a political structure where one party, after winning elections, receives absolute power. We are unable to do anything because such is the systemic structure, to which Mr. Biedroń also agrees – stated Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.
09:08
Mucha:
Wiosna Keeps Chairman Schetyna Awake at Night
- If someone announces a political program for spring in winter, thinking about autumn, the question is whether they will succeed? That's how I would comment on it, because there's certainly an element of happening in it, an element of needing media attention for oneself, but we know that the goal is the autumn parliamentary elections. I think that today [the Wiosna party] is certainly keeping Chairman Schetyna awake at night, because today we see, and the press also reports on these little comedies, that we have three opposition coalitions. On one hand, the PO coalition with some invited politicians from the former SLD or post-PZPR camp. We have another coalition with the somewhat rough friendship between Nowoczesna and PO, where things are diverging a bit, some movements on the left, and finally, Robert Biedroń appears as a third force on the left alongside SLD and Partia Razem. I think these are actions of the kind that cause certain movements not on this side of the political scene, where we are dealing with the electorate of the United Right - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Trójka's Political Salon".
09:20
„A lot of energy. There's always an effect of novelty, even though Robert Biedroń is not a new politician. I am saddened by the dismissal of Civic Platform, the narrative that we should be buried along with PiS. It's not likeable. I believe that on the opposition side, we should not quarrel amongst ourselves” - said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, in an interview with Piotr Kraśka on Poranek Radia TOK FM.
09:54
„Between the signing of the law and its publication, Minister Tchórzewski had a meeting at the European Commission, where he received information that the law should be amended, as it raises concerns regarding competition freedom. I understand that the amendment to the law should come first, followed by the decrees. We will discuss this during the Council of Ministers session” - said Minister Jadwiga Emilewicz in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno sprawy" (The Core of the Matter).
09:54
Emilewicz:
2019 Will Be a Safe Year for Us. Domestic Investments Are Gaining Momentum. There Will Be No Crisis This Year
„This year is still a truly safe year for us. Domestic investments are gaining momentum, considering the large construction projects that were contracted at the end of last year. There will be no crisis this year” - said Minister Jadwiga Emilewicz in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's „Sedno sprawy” (The Heart of the Matter).
09:55
„This is not a standard that is close to me, and this is not the type of communication I would engage in during a difficult time when we are all calling for calm, even if the other side is significantly raising the temperature of the debate” – said Minister Jadwiga Emilewicz about TVP in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski in Radio Plus's “Sedno Sprawy” (The Core of the Matter).
11:13
Gasiuk-Pihowicz:
A criminal complaint will be filed against TVP management for potential offenses
11:38
Tomczyk:
PiS Has Paralyzed the Polish State
- "Today's publication by 'Gazeta Wyborcza' presents a rather sad picture, a picture where PiS has created a state that laughs in the faces of Poles. Even though all the facts are confirmed on the tapes, there is no reaction from the Polish authorities. Even though Jarosław Kaczyński wants to build billion-złoty skyscrapers, there is no reaction from the Central Anticorruption Bureau. Even though the case is in the prosecution office, the prosecution is silent. Even though the party leader is conducting business talks, the Marshal of the Sejm is silent. Even though Kaczyński says that Poles cannot find out that he is the wealthiest or a wealthy person, there is no reaction from the Polish state. Today, we want to strongly state that the Polish state has been paralyzed. That PiS has paralyzed the Polish state, that today the Polish authorities cannot react, that over the last 3 years PiS has prepared the country so that it does not react in situations that are difficult for the authorities themselves, so that when scandalous statements are made, so that when the most important matters involve the most important PiS politicians, there is no reaction from state authorities. Whether it's services, the prosecution, or relevant state bodies. This is a terrible picture that emerges not only from these tapes but also from the reaction itself, or rather, the lack of reaction from the Polish state" - stated Cezary Tomczyk at a briefing in the Sejm.
- "Today we say again: this is a huge test for the Polish state. Not just a test of adherence to the law. Simply a test of ordinary decency, of state decency, which should apply to every democracy" - added the PO MP.
11:47
Kierwiński:
We will officially ask the Prime Minister to suspend individuals coordinating Polish services who are linked to the Srebrna company
- Today, we will submit an official letter to Prime Minister Morawiecki requesting the immediate suspension from their duties and responsibilities of the gentlemen who have been coordinating Polish services and are connected to the Srebrna company - stated Marcin Kierwiński at a briefing in the Sejm. He added that this concerns Mariusz Kamiński, Maciej Wąsik, Ernest Bejda, and Piotr Pogonowski - stated Marcin Kierwiński at a briefing in the Sejm.
13:46
13:58
„Years later, I can say that I am glad that the evolution of events in Poland proceeded as it did, although at the same time I still wonder if a tougher stance from Solidarity back then [during the Round Table talks] wouldn't have led to further concessions. As a result of our transformation involving the co-option of a part of the Solidarity elite into the post-communist government, which then further transformed, we did not experience a cleansing of public life, as was the case, for example, in the GDR” - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said at a press conference after a government meeting.
13:59
"Much like the tapes revealed a few days ago, this new installment also testifies to and confirms immense integrity. In that case, the integrity of the PiS leader; in this case, the integrity of the NFOŚ president. There is a peculiar fragment there that warrants scrutiny, when an Austrian businessman prompts the NFOŚ president into some strange statements, and unusual proposals are made that require close examination. One must consider whether the lawyers of this Austrian businessman are perhaps not acting against his interests, because someone might conclude that there should be some accountability behind this" - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference after a government meeting - "The revealed recordings prove the full integrity of the Law and Justice camp, and discredit those who are trying to make a scandal out of it".
14:06
„Once again, I would like to appeal for a de-escalation of tension, for dialogue, for compromise. The attempts to inflame this atmosphere by some politicians holding very important positions, who are trying to twist the narrative, were very unpleasant. Regarding the woman who was vulgarly attacked, in an absolutely indecent manner, I thank the journalists, both male and female, on the other side, some of whom noticed this and reacted as they should have, but unfortunately, not all of them” – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference after a government meeting.
14:19
Duda:
The Round Table Has Not Only Historical but Also Symbolic Dimension. Not Only from the Perspective of Political Transformations, but Also Due to the Manner of Debate.
„One can assess history and those events differently. Today, we look from the perspective of the consequences that those events caused back then. One thing is certain. The system in Poland changed, our situation changed. Today, we are a member of the European Union, NATO, which at that time [in 1989] was practically unthinkable. This history has changed so much, although it took years. The fact is that the Round Table has not only historical but also symbolic dimension from the perspective of not only the political, democratic transformations that occurred, but also due to the symbol of the manner of debate. The manner of debate of equals, people who are not opposed to each other, sitting at a round table to show the will to debate and reach a compromise” - said President Andrzej Duda before the Oxford-style debate on the Round Table.
14:41
Schreiber:
Tusk Accuses Baselessly, But the Context is Much Worse
- I think Donald Tusk is accusing baselessly, but the context is much worse. He wrote this the day after the attack on Dr. Magdalena Ogórek in front of the Public Television building, and unfortunately, it makes a very bad impression - stated Łukasz Schreiber in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on WP's "Tłit".
- With such a post, Donald Tusk inflames emotions and, in a way, tells people – because I've seen internet users' reactions to what he wrote – that what they are doing is right, that this is how it should be done. Unfortunately, that's how it's being perceived - added the Minister of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
14:43
Schreiber:
Biedroń Has Been in Public Life for Almost 20 Years, So It's Hard to Talk About Freshness. The Convention Was Certainly Very Nice and Impressive
- Robert Biedroń has been active in public life for almost 20 years, so it's difficult to speak of freshness. The convention certainly looked very nice, impressive. I will not join the propaganda outlets of PO, which you can see how they are reacting – with such rage, zeal, trying to discredit this project – stated Łukasz Schreiber in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on "Tłit" WP. - Robert Biedroń has not disturbed the peace of PiS. Everyone should be approached with respect, he himself has spoken many harsh words that are difficult to agree with – he added.
"PiS does not outbid them. When we went to the elections in 2015, with a program – you simultaneously showed its financing method. In turn, Robert Biedroń presented coverage, perhaps 1 to 2% of the cost of the entire program. That is the difference. Promises, or commitments, are completely real and are being fulfilled"
15:40
WKK:
We Demand Joint Effort to Protect the Polish Food Brand, Promote and Debunk Fake News and Half-Truths
"When we submitted amendments to the budget, we spoke about exceptional situations in agriculture, about having a fund that would stabilize farmers' incomes; such a bill has been submitted. We wanted to guarantee a billion zlotys for this. Dorota Niedziela, a Civic Platform MP, submitted amendments to allocate 200-300 million for veterinary inspection, so that a veterinarian working in inspection wouldn't earn 2.5 thousand gross or 3 thousand gross, but would have a salary that would also attract veterinarians to the profession, ensuring safety. At the beginning of the term, we submitted a project where we wanted to create a single, comprehensive inspection responsible for food safety, nutrition, and the quality of agri-food products. This was also frozen and unused. Today, we demand from Minister Ardanowski not to act when it's too late, we demand not just meetings with institutions, representatives of unions. That is his natural duty, he should have been doing it long ago, not at the moment of crisis, not reactively, but proactively. But we demand joint efforts to protect the brand of Polish food worldwide, for a campaign promoting Polish food and debunking various fake news and half-truths that are starting to appear around Polish food. The sale of our beef to the Czech Republic is threatened, we are receiving such information. I hope this does not spread, but without opening up new markets, including unblocking the eastern market, the situation for Polish farmers will not improve"He continued:
"Another issue is increasing funding for veterinary inspection, quickly, automatically, at the next Sejm session. If Minister Ardanowski is unable to, lacks the capacity or skills, we also offer our experts; we are ready to cooperate and help, because we see that something terrible has happened – amateurs have taken on serious matters like Polish agriculture, the Polish agri-food sector. We demand the adoption of our bills – on bio-security, on stabilizing farmers' incomes, on genuine cooperation in this area. Today, farmers are taking to the streets, protesting, because they have no other option. They are unable to sustain themselves, to secure the existence of their families and farms. This simply cannot go on like this. For three years, we have presented various solutions. Minister Ardanowski either mocked us, or his predecessor didn't hear us, but now there is nowhere to hide. Today is not the time for hiding, covering up, or pulling the wool over people's eyes. Today is the time for genuinely concrete action. We hear about the 'Stołówka plus' project, aiming for Polish food in Polish schools. That's excellent. It's part of our program, and we are glad that the current government is utilizing our program, the PSL's program. But a year ago, when 700,000 children were losing fruits and vegetables in school, there was no reflection, even when we spoke about it, because we are the opposition party, so they wouldn't listen to us. This is the consequence of bad practices and the inability to govern. Immediate action, defense of the Polish brand, all hands on deck, we defend Polish food, we defend our best export brand, because it is our national product, one could say. Polish food is our flagship product"
15:44
16:31
The Central Anticorruption Bureau (CBA) has determined that there are no grounds to conduct a control of the asset declaration submitted by the Law and Justice (PiS) party chairman. This is according to information obtained by Radio Zet.
The CBA's decision stems from an analysis of the declaration in question. The statement from the CBA indicates that after a thorough review, no irregularities or discrepancies were found that would warrant a formal investigation or control procedure.
This development comes amidst ongoing political discussions and scrutiny of public officials' financial declarations. The asset declaration of prominent political figures is often a subject of public interest and media attention.
17:26
Marcinkiewicz:
Kaczyński offered to buy me suits with 'non-party money'
"Well, these are funds that can go towards other purposes. However, madam editor, I have also changed my description of Jarosław Kaczyński and PC today. Because all along I believed and respected Jarosław Kaczyński for considering the party as something incredibly important. That without a party, one cannot build politics, one cannot strive for power, and that a party must be taken great care of. And this concern even seemed too strong to me at times. But today I see that it's not entirely so. That from the very beginning PC took over Srebrna and treated it as their own property. And Srebrna is the property of the PC order, and it is Srebrna that keeps the PC order alive and in power, not the other way around. And this care for the party, which seemed interesting to me from a political point of view, was also care for acquired property, and that's not fair anymore."
18:17
Trzaskowski:
Robert Biedroń Isn't Taking EP Elections Seriously by Saying He Won't Take His Seat
18:22
Trzaskowski:
We are in favor of civil partnerships
- If they ask us (the Spring party - ed.), I will answer. Yes, we are in favor of civil partnerships - said Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM's "Afternoon Conversation".
-You are. The entire Civic Platform? - the journalist pressed.
- Yes. There should be a law and there should be civil partnerships. At the moment, I think the absolute majority of my colleagues are convinced of this - Trzaskowski stated.
18:33
- I spoke with my spokesperson because this style, it's not a style that suits me 100%. The spokesperson agreed with me that this style can be different - said Rafał Trzaskowski in a conversation with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM's "Afternoon Conversation".
- I told him I don't want such posts, because it's not the right style. Besides, it might be the style of a commentator, not a spokesperson, who is a public official, firstly. Secondly, Twitter doesn't understand jokes of this type. Therefore, it's better to avoid them - Trzaskowski added.
19:09
These are the results of the Kantar Millward Brown poll, conducted on behalf of "Fakty" TVN:
PiS-SP-Porozumienie - 29% (-1)
PO-N - 20% (-5)
Wiosna - 14% (+6)
Kukiz'15 - 7% (+2)
SLD - 6% (+3)
Wolność - 5%
PSL - 5%
Razem - 1% (-1)
RN - 0%
Teraz - 0%
6% chose the option "don't know/difficult to say/haven't decided yet", and 7% refused to answer.
19:37
The provided text is a URL to a tweet by Robert Biedroń. To provide a meaningful translation, I need the actual content of the tweet or the article it refers to. The title suggests that Robert Biedroń is commenting on a poll published by TVN Fakty, and he attributes the success of his political party, Wiosna, to the support of its members and voters.
20:11
- I don't think anyone today has any doubts that Poland has indeed changed enormously over these 30 years. Today we are a country that is a member of the European Union, of the North Atlantic Alliance, so whether the Round Table was necessary or not, I have no doubt that it was necessary - said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.
20:16
Duda:
Lech Wałęsa Can Certainly Be Called a Hero of Our Freedom
- Lech Wałęsa is indeed a hero of the 1980s. He can certainly be called a hero of our freedom. He has dark chapters in his biography. Of course, he does. It's a shame he didn't confess the truth years ago and tell Poles how it really was, because I think a huge number of people would have believed him - said President Andrzej Duda in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Events and Opinions" on Polsat News.
20:22
20:28
20:33
- I had no dealings with that company. I was a member of Law and Justice until my countrymen elected me to the office of President of the Republic of Poland. Of course, I know Mr. President Kaczyński and I can say one thing about him. He is a crystal-clear honest man – said President Andrzej Duda in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Wydarzenia i Opinie” (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.
20:36
20:40
- I've liked Mr. Robert Biedroń since we participated together in a program hosted by you, at a different station back then. We used to go to that program on Sunday mornings, and I can say he is a likeable person. However, his point of view on Polish matters, including many worldview issues, is completely different from mine. There have been similar initiatives before. Mr. Palikot once came up with such initiatives. He was appropriately assessed by voters at the time. Today, Mr. Biedroń is looking for his chance. We will see, the voters will judge - President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.
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