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02/28/2019

07:15

Thursday's Political Agenda: Morawiecki in Dubeninki and Szczytno, Rafalska's Statement, PiS Councillors Review Trzaskowski's First 100 Days, Duda at the Bucharest Nine Summit

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will participate in the opening of a police station in Dubeninki at noon, and 25 minutes later he will meet with officers there. Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy, Elżbieta Rafalska, is scheduled to deliver a statement to the media at 9:00 AM.

Today, the Prime Minister will also visit the Higher School of Police in Szczytno. At 2:20 PM, he will lay flowers under a plaque commemorating police officers murdered in Kalinin, and at 2:30 PM, he will attend an officer promotion ceremony. A joint lunch of the head of government with police officers is planned for 3:45 PM.

In turn, PiS MPs and Warsaw councillors will today review the first 100 days of Rafał Trzaskowski's governance in Warsaw. Press conferences are scheduled for: 10:50 AM in front of the Skra stadium, 11:45 AM in Park Dreszera in Górny Mokotów, 12:30 PM in Służewiec Przemysłowy (the so-called "Mordor"), and 1:15 PM at Teliga Street in Ursynów.

President Andrzej Duda will participate in the summit of the presidents of the Bucharest Nine countries, which will be held in Košice, Slovakia. The agenda includes, among others, meetings with the presidents of Hungary and Estonia, and two plenary sessions. A joint press conference of the presidents of Poland, Slovakia, and Romania will take place at 4:30 PM.

Thursday is the second and final day of the Parliamentary Assembly of Poland and Georgia. The Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria will be visiting Warsaw. A press conference with the participation of Minister Czaputowicz is scheduled for 11:50 AM.

At 10:00 AM, the parliamentary investigative committee on VAT fraud will hear testimony from former Deputy Minister of Finance, Agnieszka Królikowska. At 10:30 AM, the Lewica Razem coalition, comprising the Razem Party, the Labour Union, and the Social Justice Movement, will hold its press conference.


07:53

Emilewicz on NBP Salaries: The Banking Sector Earns Significantly More. The Banking Sector is Generously Compensated
A little more than my salary. Around PLN 8.5 thousand lands in my account every month. I still pay for the rental of a government apartment from this salary. It's true [that the head of the NBP's promotion department earns 5 times more], but in the banking sector, people generally earn a lot more. We want to compete in the labor market today, and it's not easy. I've been doing several recruitments since the beginning of the year, and attracting good employees from the market today is really difficult. The banking sector is generously compensated, we know that well, and it has to compete – Jadwiga Emilewicz stated in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". - The NBP has to face this problem today. If we have doubts about competencies and scope of responsibility, then an adjustment will have to be made, especially if we are talking about the person responsible for this image, then I think she herself knows what immediate actions should be taken – added the Minister of Entrepreneurship.

07:54

Emilewicz on the National Bank of Poland: Time for Correction, Which Should Be Carried Out Swiftly

- Time for correction. The first step has been taken regarding the disclosure of these salaries. I believe this is an important step. And the second is, I think, self-reflection and a correction related to whether this remuneration is adequate for the competencies and duties performed – stated Jadwiga Emilewicz in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". As she emphasized, such a correction should be carried out swiftly.


07:59

Emilewicz:

We Have No Problem Expanding 500+

- We have no problem expanding 500+, because it is a program for leveling the playing field - stated Jadwiga Emilewicz in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".


08:00

Sikorski:

The Draw in Polls is De Facto a Victory for the European Coalition, as PiS is Favored in Surveys

- This draw that we have in the polls is de facto a victory for the European Coalition, because PiS is favored in the polls. We know this from the local elections. The polls gave the ruling party 39%, but they received 33%, because we have fear in Poland. For the sake of peace, people prefer to tell pollsters that they will vote for PiS - said Radosław Sikorski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program 'Graffiti' on Polsat News.


08:07

Sikorski on Adopting the Euro: The Interest Rate in Euro is 0.5%, Meaning Polish Families and Businesses Would Have Significantly Cheaper Capital

- If we earned in euros, not as much as at the NBP, but normally, we could also take loans in euros, without risk. The interest rate in euro is 0.5%, meaning Polish families and Polish businesses would have significantly cheaper capital. This would be a great stimulus for the economy - said Radosław Sikorski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program "Graffiti" on Polsat News.


08:13

Sikorski on diplomatic treason investigation: "They could have sent masked men at 6 AM, but they sent an invitation, so full marks for culture so far"
Team No. 1 of the National Prosecutor's Office, no jokes. But I must say, well, they could have sent masked men at 6 AM, but they sent an invitation, so full marks for culture so far. They couldn't prove an attack, so now they have to find someone guilty of something else - said Radosław Sikorski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the Polsat News program "Graffiti".

08:56

Szefernaker:

Radosław Fogiel's Work Was Very Good. Young People Will Have Their Place in This Campaign

- The recent Law and Justice convention, after we presented the lists, the one featuring PiS's new 'Fab Five' was quite a significant event, including online. It showed the potential that lies dormant online among PiS supporters, and it's natural that a political party must have someone to coordinate certain tasks. Before this convention, the coordination was handled by Radosław Fogiel, a councilor of the Mazovian Voivodeship Sejmik. He is a close associate of Mr. Chairman Kaczyński as well. Previously, he also headed European Young Conservatives. This work at the convention turned out very well. Naturally, the campaign staff will be coordinated by Tomasz Poręba - said Paweł Szefernaker in a conversation with Marek Kacprzak on Wirtualna Polska's program "Tłit".

- I assess that the work done by the team coordinated by Radosław Fogiel is very good. Young people have their place in campaigns, election staffs, and they will also have their place in this campaign - Szefernaker added.


09:05

Spurek:

It Has Happened, I Have Made My Decision. My Last Day as Deputy Ombudsman
I thank the members of the committees operating under the Ombudsman, especially the Team for Alimony and the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, non-governmental organizations, experts. I thank the journalists – for their interest in our activities, for taking up difficult, often seemingly unattractive topics – says Sylwia Spurek in a recording published via Facebook. As we wrote on 300POLITYCE, the departing Deputy Ombudsman will join Robert Biedroń's political grouping, which is also suggested by the title of the video, "A New Chapter".

09:16

Rafalska on the 13th Pension: ZUS Must Prepare System Changes. The Law Must Be Processed Quickly to Be Adopted in Early April

This ‘thirteenth’ is not a classic, additional pension, because the mechanism is completely reversed. It will be the same amount for everyone. The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) must prepare changes in its system so that payments can be made by May 1st, so the system must be simple. The law must be processed quickly to be adopted in early April. There isn't much time” – Minister Elżbieta Rafalska said on Radio Jedynka.


09:48

WKK on the PSL's Role in the Coalition: "We Will Stabilize So There Isn't Too Strong a Turn to the Left"

- The role of the PSL in this coalition. Today we have too strong a turn to the right. So that there isn't too strong a turn to the left, which we might have feared if the PSL wasn't in this coalition. We will stabilize. Worldview issues are not at the forefront today. Everyone should decide according to their own conscience – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Core of the Matter).


10:03

WKK on the Peasants' Social Package: "This is our guarantee of remaining in the coalition – we will not enter any government coalition without a tax-free pension"
First of all, we already submitted proposals for the 500+ program for the first child, and at that time 226 MPs from PiS were against it. It's good that they changed their minds. PKS to every municipality. A Self-Governing Republic, a program adopted in Kraśnik in January 2018, over a year ago. It's good that they read it in PiS; we will vote for it. A tax-free pension. This is better. What is the tax on the minimum pension in Poland? 2200 PLN per year. This means PiS is proposing half of what the PSL is proposing. This is our guarantee of remaining in the coalition – we will not enter any government coalition without a tax-free pension – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Core of the Matter). - We are not trying to outdo anyone. The point is to highlight groups that have been overlooked. Teachers. They are not being consulted. They are outraged by the amount of their raises, because it's around 100 PLN. Appointed teachers and probationary teachers need support. People with disabilities, we will talk about them today. There was no 500 PLN for 300,000 people with disabilities in Poland. Why? Because they are not a group that will repay you at the ballot box. The last thing. Healthcare. We adopted a law a year ago to allocate 6% of GDP to healthcare, but by the year 2023, 2024. This needs to be accelerated, especially when there is so much money – added the PSL leader.

10:43

WKK:

Our People's Party Social Package Will Include Provisions for People with Disabilities, a 500+ Equivalent for Each Person with a Disability for Rehabilitation

- When there was a protest by people with disabilities in this location, we signed a pact for people with disabilities. The first point in this pact was a 500 PLN rehabilitation allowance, support for people with disabilities who need rehabilitation. These individuals require rehabilitation daily. This is the group most in need today. They have been overlooked, forgotten. There are no support projects for them today. This isn't just about individuals under 18 years of age; it's about many adults, including older individuals. Within our People's Party Social Package, there will be a component for people with disabilities, a 500+ equivalent for each person with a disability for rehabilitation – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in the Sejm.


10:43

Rafalska:

Disability Support System Based on Three Pillars: Solidarity Support Fund, Responsibility Package, and Accessibility+

Last May, together with Minister Czerwińska, we presented a roadmap for building a support system for people with disabilities. This system was based on three pillars. One of the pillars was the solidarity support fund for people with disabilities. The second was the social responsibility package. The third pillar is Accessibility+” – said Minister Elżbieta Rafalska at a press conference.

Ten programs have been planned, 3 days are related to services for people with disabilities, and 3 of them concern housing. Today, I signed one of these programs concerning care services for people with disabilities. This program is aimed at individuals with a significant degree of disability” – she added.


11:57

Błaszczak Signs Polish Armed Forces Modernization Plan Until 2026: The Plan Envisages PLN 185 Billion in Modernization
- I have just signed one of the most important planning documents, namely the technical modernization plan until 2026. This plan is a consequence of previously adopted documents, namely the detailed directions for the development of the Armed Forces adopted by the Council of Ministers last year, and then the SZ development program adopted by me. This plan envisages modernization worth PLN 185 billion - said Mariusz Błaszczak during a press conference. - First and foremost, the eastern flank. I have established a new division east of the Vistula, and as a rule, new equipment will be directed there - announced the head of the Ministry of National Defence. - I expect immediate action from the Chief of the General Staff and the head of the Armament Inspectorate to carry out this task. We want to purchase 32 fifth-generation multi-role aircraft - the minister added. - Another priority is the construction of a Polish, indigenous anti-access system, referred to in NATO terminology as A2AD. The aim is to integrate short-range missiles produced in Poland with the already purchased Patriot system missiles - stated Błaszczak. - We are also considering the purchase of attack helicopters - the minister noted. - We are also emphasizing the purchase of modern cryptographic and IT equipment for the Cyber Command. Investments in the Cyber Command will amount to three billion zlotys - said Błaszczak. - We have prepared a bridging solution regarding submarines. We are not abandoning any of the programs concerning the expansion of the Polish Navy - emphasized the head of the Ministry of National Defence.

12:51

PMM:

I am immensely pleased we are at this moment of a wonderful police station rebuilding program, closed down by our predecessors

"I am immensely pleased that we are today at this moment of our program, a wonderful program of rebuilding police stations, previously closed down by our predecessors. In 2019, in July, we will still be enjoying and celebrating the centenary of Marshal Józef Piłsudski's decree on the reconstruction of the Polish police. Already today, we have the great joy of being able to show the actual reconstruction of police stations, police morale, and the creation of a formation that serves the security of Poles" - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Dubeninki.


13:11

New PiS Spot on Kaczyński's Five-Point Plan:

A Person with Empty Pockets Is Not Free.

A three-minute clip features statements from PiS leaders from the recent convention, during which the so-called Kaczyński's Five-Point Plan was presented. The main theme revolves around these new program proposals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecIfPS35RXA&


15:05

PiS Councillors Tour Warsaw, Summarizing Trzaskowski's First 100 Days in Office

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16:40

Exchange of Words on PR24: Klarenbach Says Journalists Shouldn't Have Opinions. Czarzasty: Hearing That on Polish Radio or TVP is Wow. I'd Advise Applying It.
  • If anyone knows, it's Włodzimierz Czarzasty, a man connected to the media for more than a year, two, or five years – he knows perfectly well that a journalist shouldn't have opinions, and even if they do, they should keep them in their pocket – stated Adrian Klarenbach during an interview with Włodzimierz Czarzasty on Polskie Radio 24.
  • I don't want to get into a polemic – said the leader of SLD.
  • But I said it nicely – Klarenbach interrupted.
  • Yes, but hearing that on Polish Radio or Polish Television is wow. I'd advise applying it – Czarzasty replied.
 

16:42

Tusk:

I Deeply Believe Gdańsk Will Elect Its Madam Mayor This Sunday. Residents of Gdańsk Still Remember Why These Elections Are Happening

I deeply believe that Gdańsk will elect its Madam Mayor this Sunday. Residents of Gdańsk still remember why these elections are happening. https://twitter.com/donaldtusk/status/1101142155433779200?s=12


18:40

Petru:

We are constantly talking with Civic Platform regarding electoral lists, and I am convinced we will soon announce formal accession to the European Coalition

We have submitted our accession [to the European Coalition]. We are constantly talking among others with Civic Platform in the context of electoral lists, and I am convinced that in the near future we will be able to announce our formal accession to the European Coalition” – said Ryszard Petru from Teraz! in an interview with Karolina Lewicka in „Political Interview” on TOK FM.

We are discussing specifics: places on the lists and the names of people running, and the formula of operation, so that everything can be coordinated, so that the European Coalition speaks with one voice not only on European issues, but also on those that will be the subject of the election campaign” – he added.


19:56

Biedroń:

Starting Next Week, We'll Send Public Inquiries to All Offices in Poland. We'll Check if 'Misiewiczes' and 'Rusycystki' are Also Crammed in There

- Starting next week, we will launch an initiative to send public inquiries and information requests to all offices in Poland. To voivodeship offices, marshal's offices, and municipalities, regarding employee salaries. We will check if 'Misiewiczes' and 'Rusycystki' are also crammed in there - stated Robert Biedroń in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".


19:59

Biedroń on the term "Forest Grandfathers": It wasn't a jab, it was a description of the work of Polish parliamentarians

- You know very well that it wasn't a jab at age, because if you check the Polish language. Please check the Polish language. Well, you know. It wasn't a jab, it was a description of the work of Polish parliamentarians - said Robert Biedroń in a conversation with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".


20:08

Neumann on the so-called Kaczyński's Five Points: I don't see it as PiS imposing any narrative. It's an attempt to cover up the Srebrna affair.

I don't see it as PiS imposing any narrative. This topic was imposed not because there are European elections and a European campaign is coming, but because of Kaczyński's tapes, the Srebrna affair, the envelope which was - as the Austrian businessman said - handed over at Nowogrodzka Street. This [the so-called Kaczyński's Five Points] is an attempt to cover it up” - said Sławomir Neumann, chairman of the Civic Platform-Civic Coalition parliamentary club, in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on Polsat News's "Wydarzenia i opinie" (Events and Opinions).


20:09

Neumann:

No social program, no matter how named or how large, will succeed if PiS leads Poland out of the European Union
“No social program, no matter how named or how large, will succeed in Poland if PiS leads Poland out of the European Union. This is the true price of these elections,” said Sławomir Neumann, the chairman of the Civic Platform-Koalicja Obywatelska parliamentary club, in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on Polsat News’ “Events and Opinions.” “Today, we have enough evidence from the three years of the Beata Szydło and Mateusz Morawiecki government’s activity, that not only are we at odds with EU countries, but these steps towards Polexit are also being taken.”

20:10

Neumann:

We're Collecting Candidates for EP Lists Until March 10th. Kopacz Will Choose Her Constituency. We'll Discuss Placements Later

We are collecting candidacies until March 10th. I haven't seen [Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz's] application yet. I haven't seen a signed form from him. Without such an application, there is no discussion. There is no decision. Until March 10th, we are collecting proposals of people who could be candidates. From them or from regional boards of the Civic Platform. We will have this on the table by March 10th,” said Sławomir Neumann, the leader of the Civic Platform-Civic Coalition parliamentary club, in an interview with Polsat News.

Prime Minister Kopacz will choose the constituency in which she will run. We will discuss placements later,” he added.


20:26

Komorowski on PiS's New Proposals: People Don't Want to Feel They Are Being Bribed

- People are like that. They think, well, I got 500 zł for my child and it's good because I deserved it, but that doesn't necessarily mean that out of gratitude I will vote for PiS. Please note that 80% of Poles will benefit from 500+, but far fewer will vote for PiS. People don't want to feel they are being bribed - said Bronisław Komorowski in an interview with Monika Olejnik on the TVN24 program “Kropka nad i”.


20:30

Bielan:

PiS Has Always Supported Poland's EU Membership. Kaczyński Spoke of It in 1991, When Current PO Politicians Weren't Yet Politically Active
"PiS, our political environment, our political camp, has always been a supporter of Poland's membership in the European Union. Jarosław Kaczyński already spoke about this in 1991, when the current PO politicians were not yet politically active. The politician who strongly fought against Poland's entry into the EU is one of today's PO leaders – Roman Giertych" – said the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Adam Bielan, in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on Polsat News.

20:31

Bielan:

The PO's 'Polexit' Thesis is Nothing More Than a Goebbelsian Lie

The thesis about 'Polexit' is nothing more than a Goebbelsian lie by Civic Platform (PO) aimed at frightening Poles, the majority of whom want Poland to remain a member of the European Union” - stated Senate Vice-Marshal Adam Bielan in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on Polsat News.


20:32

Komorowski:

PLN 1.3 Billion from the State Budget for Public Television Should Be Counted Towards PiS's Election Campaign Spending

- Public television is losing viewers, but it's receiving money. You know, this 1.3 billion PLN from the state budget, which means from our money again, including the money of PiS's opponents or indifferent people, is being given to Mr. Kurski's television. In my opinion, this should be included in the balance of money spent on the election campaign by Law and Justice - stated Bronisław Komorowski in an interview with Monika Olejnik on the TVN24 program "Kropka nad i".