A hearing will be held at the Court of Justice of the European Union concerning questions from the Supreme Court, relating, among other things, to the National Council of the Judiciary's capacity to fulfill its constitutional duty of safeguarding judicial independence.

At 9:00 AM, Minister Jadwiga Emilewicz and Deputy Minister Marek Niedużak will present a legislative package for entrepreneurs at a press conference. At 10:00 AM, a government session will take place.

At 12:00 PM, the parliamentary committee investigating VAT fraud will question Krzysztof Parchimowicz, former director of the organized crime department of the National Public Prosecutor's Office. Also at 12:00 PM, President Andrzej Duda will participate in the ceremonial Gala of the XI Edition of the "Employer Friendly to Employees" competition at the Presidential Palace.

In Rybie, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will attend a conference on the "Family 500+" program. A meeting between the head of the Polish government and children and parents benefiting from the "Świetlik" community center is scheduled for 12:30 PM, followed by the aforementioned conference with the Prime Minister and Minister Elżbieta Rafalska at 12:50 PM.

At 1:00 PM, in front of the headquarters of the Polish Episcopate, Robert Biedroń will address acts of pedophilia within the Catholic Church and will introduce Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus as Wiosna's candidate for the European Parliament.

At 4:30 PM, President Andrzej Duda will meet with residents of the Grodzisk district in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, and at 6:30 PM, with residents of the Wolsztyn district.

- Today is March 19th. On March 4th, we announced the date of this protest, and for two weeks, nothing has happened. Apart from insults, remarks, and attacks, more or less selective and polite, directed at the union, the teachers, and myself, the government has presented no proposals. We are waiting for these proposals. We are losing time. Nothing is happening that would indicate we are getting closer to solving this problem - stated Sławomir Broniarz in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego."

- Things have accelerated since Saturday, approximately. This is happening because a real threat has emerged, hanging in the air. The presidium of the RDS has been convened for March 25th, which is unfortunately a very distant date. We are waiting for talks today. The OPZZ is providing strong support, but this is a distant date. It also means a week lost for talks and discussion - added the President of the ZNP.

- Perhaps an overly emotional [statement], but a reaction to what happened in Minister Zalewska's statement, which quite dismissively, cynically referred to the scale of the protest, the size of this protest, the fact that a small group of teachers are protesting, so we drew the attention of the teachers, because the message was clear to her. It was incomprehensible to any politician, nor journalists, but the minister knew what lay within the competencies of the pedagogical council, and Saturday's reaction, the initiation of procedures related to the RDS meeting shows that she understood, of course. I hope she understood completely - stated Sławomir Broniarz in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- We would not want the government to treat this as an element of political struggle or an attempt to discredit teachers by prolonging talks and thereby forcing us into such a situation [regarding exams], but I will point out that the ball is in the government's court today, and we are wasting time on some verbal squabbles, on unnecessary discussion in this regard - he added.

- It is not [an unimaginable scenario that in the 2018/2019 school year students would not receive promotions and certificates at all]. Just as doctors without patients, nurses without patients, so unfortunately we are unable to protest effectively - stated Sławomir Broniarz in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- I was not scared; I was merely demonstrating, in reaction to Minister Zalewska's statements, which were rather cynical and dismissive, what the possibilities were. I did not threaten anyone. I was informing, and if you were to listen to Zetka journalists, that is precisely how they presented it. However, these kinds of statements from the Prime Minister, which corner me or corner teachers, are precisely a form of psychological blackmail, pressure. You are allowed to protest, preferably during holidays, on a free Saturday, outside the Ministry of National Education, but not during exams or on the eve of exams - emphasized the ZNP president.

- Tomorrow in Krakow, at a press conference, I will announce the Małopolska-Świętokrzyskie list for the European Parliament. I can reveal that Patryk Jaki is in third place on this list - stated Beata Szydło in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

- Each of us will conduct a campaign. It is always natural that we compete amongst ourselves, but primarily we compete with other candidates, and in reality, we are vying for votes - emphasized the Deputy Prime Minister.

"To all families whose children and grandchildren are preparing for the gimnazjum exam or the final primary school exam, I want to assure everyone that these exams will take place" - said Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin on Radio Jedynka.

– It's absolutely not retirement. I think now is precisely the time for the EP, in order to – as my colleague Joachim Brudziński says – gain further experience and skills, and then be able to work even better in Polish politics – stated Beata Szydło in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

„Everything depends on the elections. If the United Right remains in power, and I am very much counting on that, then this entire anti-civilization – for me, these [LGBT] demands are simply an expression of hostility towards the canon of Western civilization – this entire anti-civilization will be halted. If the camp calling itself the European Coalition today takes power, then I am convinced that attempts will be made to implement this scenario. Let's be completely honest, as honest as Paweł Rabiej is. In all countries where so-called same-sex marriages have been legalized, the natural consequence has been granting these couples the right to adoption” – said Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin on Jedynka radio.

- The [Mieszkanie plus] program is being implemented all the time. I also wish there were more apartments at this moment, but please note that we started with a completely new housing program which was designed for its widespread adoption, and at this moment we can say this: it is being implemented and will surely be continued. I will not provide the number of apartments that will be built in the coming years, because I believe it makes no sense. The most important thing is that the program is constantly being implemented and that it meets the expectations of families. We have not withdrawn from this program, nor has it been abandoned. I never stated how many apartments would be built. I do not claim to be satisfied with the progress and pace of work on this program - stated Beata Szydło in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

- Rafał Bochenek went through, as I understand it, a competitive process or a process announced by PGNiG and was hired because he is a competent person - stated Beata Szydło in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM, when asked if she had secured a position for Rafał Bochenek at PGNiG.

- I assess Rafał Bochenek as a very professional, young man, who is a lawyer, has management experience, prepared a very significant project, which was the COP24 conference, and he proved himself. To my knowledge, he has completed or is completing his MBA studies - emphasized the Deputy Prime Minister.

- Mr. Broniarz very honestly stated what this strike is all about. He blackmailed children, parents, and currently the government. He clearly stated that this is a political strike - stated Beata Szydło in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

A draft amendment to the act on the tax on the extraction of certain minerals, submitted by PiS, has been filed with the Sejm. The proposal itself is not yet available, but the description on the Sejm's website states: - It concerns a 15% reduction in the amount of tax on certain minerals. The project has been forwarded for opinions to BL and BAS.

„This is not a culture war, but it is standing by all minorities who are being pushed to the margins by PiS. I don't regret [signing the LGBT Charter] because I'm tired of waiting to see what PiS will incite against people in the coming months, because PiS generally occupies itself with setting Poles against Poles. And if there weren't the LGBT charter, they would have found some other pretext. However, I said that I would stand by minorities, and this isn't just about these communities; it's also about people with disabilities, who were treated that way in the Sejm by PiS, it's about the homeless, it's about seniors” - said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

„I would advise him [Kaczyński] to support sex education that allows our children to defend themselves against pedophilia, because our children are often simply not educated on this matter. If someone does not want this education, they simply do not send their children to it, but one cannot forbid those children, who do not know that, for example, sharing intimate content online is very dangerous, who do not know that cyberbullying can lead to their friend committing suicide. Basic education is needed for this” - said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

„Nobody spoke to me about this [Rabiej's resignation]. Paweł Rabiej is currently dealing with the matters he is responsible for in the City Hall. He is also dealing with privatization issues, and the silence is because the PiS propaganda machine, instead of dealing with privatization, is currently attacking our fellow citizens of different orientations” - said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

"Mr. Bochenek is certainly a person who is extremely valuable to such companies. With the experience of a former government spokesperson, I am convinced that many companies would want someone in their ranks who has such unique experience, resulting from working with the prime minister 24 hours a day and taking care of his image and information flow," said Deputy Minister Paweł Szefernaker in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski in Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy".

- The challenge facing Poland today is how it will choose its future, and naturally, from the perspective of the European Coalition, which we represent, the greatest challenge facing Poland is returning to the ranks of decision-making countries - stated Andrzej Halicki during a briefing in the Sejm. He added:

"If our participation in the EU were being decided today, given the state, or rather, the lack of the rule of law in Poland, we would not be a member of this community. We would not benefit from European funds, nor from the security that this alliance of Western European states provides us. Therefore, once again, we strongly emphasize one overarching goal above all others: we must restore our decisive place in the EU, eliminate conflict with the European Commission to zero, reinstate the rule of law, and effectively advocate for the interests of Polish farmers and posted workers. The Law and Justice party (PiS) lacks such effectiveness."

"We want the Polish family to have freedom, not to be indoctrinated, attacked by ideology, as is happening for example in Warsaw, where under PO's rule, or when gender regulations were introduced in Poland. We want to give the Polish family freedom, but freedom also means freedom of choice," said Deputy Minister Paweł Szefernaker in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno sprawy" (The Essence of the Matter).

Beata Mazurek, a member of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, responded to a statement by former Polish President Bronisław Komorowski. She stated that Komorowski is correct in asserting the necessity of continuing social programs like the "500+" child benefit, "300+" school starting bonus, and pension increases. Mazurek argued that if other political forces were to return to power, they would likely dismantle these programs.

The tweet, shared on March 15, 2019, linked to a Twitter post by Beata Mazurek herself, containing the statement and a quote from Komorowski. The context suggests a political debate surrounding social welfare policies and their potential future under different governments.

This statement highlights a common theme in Polish political discourse: the protection of social benefits. PiS, in power at the time, often campaigned on and defended its expansion of social programs, framing them as essential for the well-being of Polish families and pensioners. Conversely, opposition parties, including those potentially associated with Komorowski's political lineage, were often perceived as being more fiscally conservative or advocating for different priorities, leading to concerns about the sustainability or continuation of these benefits under their leadership.

Bogdan Zdrojewski denies information about leaving politics.

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The new Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be responsible for Eastern policy, development cooperation, and economic diplomacy. Jacek Czaputowicz presented the nomination this morning.

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- We are in front of the Presidential Palace because today, on behalf of the PSL, we are addressing a call to President Andrzej Duda to deal with the issue of education. It cannot be that the government does not engage in real dialogue regarding the problems in Polish education, the upbringing related to these problems, teacher salaries, but not only, and local government financing. Every day, week, and month, every year, they subsidize teacher salaries, the maintenance of schools, their equipment, and extracurricular activities. They invest billions of zlotys from their budgets. The subsidy is not even enough to cover salaries. We expect not only words but also actions from the President. He convenes the Social Dialogue Council, so he is also responsible for social dialogue in Poland. This dialogue must be real, not feigned – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a briefing in front of the Presidential Palace.

- The President should get involved in the negotiations, invite Prime Minister Morawiecki to the Presidential Palace, because of course Minister Zalewska and Prime Minister Szydło are no longer interested in solving this problem, as they are interested in their own campaign. We expect an immediate resumption of dialogue with teachers, a genuine one, and a resolution of this situation – added the PSL chairman.

- There is a ready solution on the table, which is part of the PSL's social package, which includes a 1000 PLN gross salary increase for teachers. We declare this unequivocally. If this demand is not met now, then after winning the elections in the autumn, the PSL will guarantee the fulfillment of this commitment – emphasized Piotr Zgorzelski.

- Today a hearing [CJEU on KRS] is taking place, however the verdict will be delivered in a few months. Once the verdict is out, we will be able to respond - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a briefing in Rybie.

- I want to emphasize above all that these talks have been ongoing for a long time, and perhaps it's worth comparing the last 2-3 years of our government to, for example, the previous three, where even in pre-election years, the chairman of this teachers' union [ZNP] did nothing to persuade those in power at the time to grant any increases. Back then, in 2013, 2014, 2015, in the budget planned by our predecessors, Civic Platform and Polish People's Party, not a penny was allocated for increases for employees, and it's worth asking what those unionists were doing then? - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a briefing in Rybie. He added:

"However, we are fully aware of how important this professional group is. For children, young people, and families, from the perspective of shaping their character and building their knowledge base, it is of course a crucial professional group. That is why, starting in 2017, when we shaped our first budget from scratch in 2016, we allocated over PLN 400 million for 2017, and later, in 2018, PLN 2 billion, and for 2019, the year we are in, nearly PLN 4 billion, because there have already been two increases: the first in January, and then in September we have the second agreed one. But that's not all, because for teachers who are entering their professional lives and are under 26 years old, it will be tax-free work, meaning they will receive more net money in hand precisely by this tax amount. Furthermore, also from October this year, there will be a 6% tax reduction and a doubling of income-generating costs, which will also mean tens of zlotys more in their pockets, depending on the teacher's salary, it will be slightly more or less."

- I also asked Minister Zalewska to discuss with the teaching community what else can reduce, for example, bureaucratic burdens. We discussed this morning. I know the minister will propose new measures for teachers that are intended to reduce this bureaucratic burden, for example, when submitting applications for promotion to the next stage of teaching career advancement - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a briefing in Rybie.

- I want to emphasize with all my might that it is inadmissible, inexcusable, as Mr. Broniarz said, to morally blackmail the parents' and students' communities, and to play on children's emotions in this way. I want to assure you that we will do everything to ensure the exams take place. Of course, we respect the right to protest. I urge teachers to be available during the exams, but we will also build backup solutions in case someone decides to carry out this protest, so that children and young people do not suffer in this situation - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a briefing in Rybie.

“We unequivocally deny Minister Zalewska’s information about the allegedly low level of teacher engagement in the process resulting from the Act on the Resolution of Collective Disputes. In every commune, in every county, in every organizational unit across the country, collective disputes have been initiated. Today, midway through the referendum action, we can confidently speak of very high support for strike action. The lowest indicator is 72% support in one of the schools in Silesia. In the vast majority, the scale of support reaches over 90 percent. We are awaiting the government's reaction, hence our appeal to Prime Minister Morawiecki to initiate talks with ZNP and the Forum of Trade Unions and not to exclude any trade union organizations from dialogue, nor to divide unions into better and worse” - said ZNP leader, Sławomir Broniarz, at a press conference.

- The discussion is ongoing regarding whether these are justified expectations and justified demands. I would divide this into two elements: expectations and demands. One can debate whether the demands are justified and if they are indeed feasible in their current form and within the timelines set by those protesting today. Undoubtedly, the expectations are justified. I have no doubts about that. Of course, you all know who I am referring to; I am referring to our teachers - said Andrzej Duda during the Gala of the XI edition of the "Employer Friendly to Employees" competition.

- I ask both sides to approach this in a balanced manner, also regarding the demands. We must, of course, solve this problem in some way. I believe that "Solidarity," led by Chairman Piotr Duda, will also help in resolving this issue. I believe we will find a solution that, on the one hand, will allow us to fulfill justified expectations, but on the other hand, will help to temper often excessive or impossible-to-meet demands. I hope such a possibility will exist - added the president.

- Please note that there are at least several countries in the European Union that do not have bodies such as the Constitutional Tribunal or the National Council of the Judiciary, and interference by EU institutions in what is happening in this regard in Poland is truly astonishing. This is an action, in my opinion, purely political - said Konstanty Radziwiłł in an interview with GW journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz.

- Referring to nuclear options is always something very delicate - said Adam Bodnar in an interview with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM's "Popołudniowa rozmowa" (Afternoon Interview).

- We are in a very difficult negotiation situation between, in fact, the government and the teachers. Negotiations that, depending on their outcome, may end up with someone's interests or rights being violated in the form of those who fall victim to the strike action, i.e., parents and children - continued the Commissioner for Human Rights.

- That's why we have the Act on Resolving Collective Disputes, that's why it's broken down into many individual stages: negotiations, a referendum, perhaps mediation, so as not to lead to this ultimate situation - added Bodnar.

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- I want to say that I am very pleased with the shape of the European Coalition's lists. I believe that people with experience and a confirmed pro-European stance are on them. Some of them negotiated Poland's entry into the European Union, some introduced Poland into the European Union. They have worked in this area. It's a very competent list, and I am also glad that I will be able to vote for Cimoszewicz in Warsaw - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program 'Wydarzenia i Opinie' (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

- It is in Donald Tusk's interest, regardless of how he defines his future, because I think he himself doesn't know yet, for the European Coalition's success. It is certainly to his advantage. He gains political support that he could utilize, for instance, should he decide to run in the presidential election – said Aleksander Kwaśniewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

„They [the opposition] have endless objections. Our duty is to conduct a reliable, diligent information campaign. We reach places where politicians sometimes haven't set foot. These buses and this campaign are meeting with considerable interest and recognition. People have the opportunity to learn, to ask questions. This is the purpose of conducting this information campaign” - said Minister Elżbieta Rafalska on "Gość Wiadomości" on TVP Info.

- Robert Biedroń has one advantage over many other Polish politicians. He is likeable. You can like him. That is important in politics because you can't buy that. You either have it, or you don't. He has it - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" Polsat News.

- This is what cynical manipulation entails: simply constantly stating untruths. I can repeat it 100 times: of course, these [sex education] classes will be voluntary. Anyone who knows the education law in this country knows that even if someone wanted to, and nobody does, to introduce mandatory classes, it is not possible. I am saying it for the hundredth time: it will be voluntary. I will be the one implementing the provisions of this declaration, which is very general, and I will ensure that it is 100% rational - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

- Many journalists accused my party of not making brave decisions, of waiting with them. How long can we wait? Honestly, PiS would find another pretext to incite Poles against each other. They are inciting against teachers right now; we saw how they treated people with disabilities. That's how they act. Earlier, they incited against refugees. I will repeat this 100 times. They incite, and I will emphasize this point - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in a conversation with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach," when asked if he regretted signing the LGBT+ Charter at that particular moment, before the elections.

- These are Paweł Rabiej’s private views [on same-sex couples adopting children]. This is nowhere in the Civic Coalition's program, and we are not discussing it at all - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach". - I asked him not to give private opinions, not to share private opinions, but to focus on social policy - he added.

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Trzaskowski: These are Rabiej's private views.
Dworczyk: We are implementing all ECJ rulings and I hope it will continue to be so. During the Civic Platform's government, there were about seven unimplemented rulings, and it's similar in Germany.
Another exchange between Olejnik and Dworczyk: - Perhaps teachers are treated so poorly because they lack the same power of influence as the police. - You are evading the issue of what Mr. Broniarz is proposing, who wants to take children and parents hostage.
A strong exchange between Olejnik and Dworczyk: - This is a de-reform! - Thanks in part to Minister Zalewska, parents decide whether to send their child to school at age 6 or 7. Regarding junior high schools, we campaigned on this demand in the elections.
Trzaskowski, asked if he regrets signing the LGBT+ charter before the elections: How long can we wait? Excuse me, but PiS would have invented another pretext to incite Poles against each other.
Scheuring-Wielgus on WHO standards in the LGBT+ charter: Guidelines are not meant to be implemented, but to be used.
Trzaskowski on the LGBT+ declaration: I can repeat this 100 times. Of course, these classes will be voluntary.
Kwaśniewski: Biedroń has one advantage over many other Polish politicians. He is likeable.
Rafalska: The opposition has endless reservations. Our duty is to conduct a thorough and diligent information campaign. We reach places where politicians have sometimes not set foot.
Kwaśniewski: It is in Tusk's interest for the European Commission to succeed. He gains political support which he can use, for example, if he decides to run for president.
Jaki on running for the EP: We decided that a list leader presenting all candidates is a better structure.
Jaki on the ECJ: I don't believe the verdict could be otherwise, because that would mean such a verdict would undermine other justice systems in the EU.
Kwaśniewski: A very competent list for the European Coalition.
President Duda on teachers' salaries: I am afraid it will not be possible to raise them by 1000 PLN immediately in the short term. This demand is very political and populist in nature. But I believe that in the long term, they can be raised in a reasonable way.
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POLSAT NEWS EVENTS

-- WORDS ALONE DON'T CHANGE THE SITUATION, AND IT IS, HOWEVER, A STALEMATE - announcement.

-- 20 DAYS BEFORE THE PLANNED STRIKE, ZNP MOBILIZES TEACHERS FOR PROTEST - Wojciech Dąbrowski.

-- THE PRIME MINISTER RECALLS WHAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS ALREADY GIVEN TO TEACHERS - Dąbrowski continues.

-- IN THE FACE OF THE PLANNED APRIL 8 STRIKE, THE OPPOSITION ALSO CALLS ON THE PRIME MINISTER TO SIT DOWN FOR TALKS WITH THE TRADE UNIONS - Dąbrowski.

-- FOR NOW, THE GOVERNMENT IS TALKING ONLY WITH SOLIDARITY - Dąbrowski continues.

-- APPEALS FOR COMPROMISE AND TALKS ARE BEING REPEATED TODAY - Dąbrowski.

-- FROM JULY 1, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR PLN 500+ FOR THE FIRST CHILD - no material.

-- AT THE ECJ IN LUXEMBOURG, A HEARING REGARDING POLAND, SPECIFICALLY THE LEGALITY OF THE NEW NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE JUDICIARY.

-- THE FIRST PRELIMINARY OPINION OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL IS TO BE ISSUED ON MAY 23, 3 DAYS BEFORE THE EP ELECTIONS - Dorota Bawołek.

-- THERE IS HOPE THAT JUDGES AND PROSECUTORS COMPROMISED DURING THE PRL ERA WILL ANSWER FOR THEIR ACTIONS, THE IPN INVESTIGATIVE UNIT WANTS TO LIFT THE IMMUNITIES OF SEVEN OF THEM.

-- JOANNA SCHEURING-WIELGUS ON WIOSNA'S LISTS.

-- WIOSNA, AFTER A SPECTACULAR START, HAS LOST MOMENTUM, CONFIRMED BY FURTHER POLLS WHERE IT IS BALANCING ON THE EDGE OF THE ELECTORAL THRESHOLD - Bogdan Rymanowski.

-- FORMALLY, SCHEURING-WIELGUS BELONGS TO THE NOW PARTY, WHOSE LEADER IS RYSZARD PETRU - Dariusz Ociepa: Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus wanted to run on the European Coalition's lists, but her anti-clerical views are unacceptable to the peasant party.

-- SCHEURING-WIELGUS FITS PERFECTLY INTO WIOSNA'S PROGRAMMATIC LINE - Ociepa continues.

-- INITIAL POLLS GAVE WIOSNA EVEN 14-16% - Ociepa: At that time, some hailed Biedroń as the Polish Macron, but recent polls indicate that Robert Biedroń's Wiosna may be much cooler.

-- THE CIVIC PLATFORM ASSURES THAT WIOSNA IS NOT A COMPETITOR FOR THEM - Ociepa continues: The Civic Platform hopes that Wiosna will attract voters who did not vote before. On Saturday, Robert Biedroń will present all the list leaders for the EP.

-- THE POLISH DEVELOPMENT FUND, ALONG WITH TWO FOREIGN PARTNERS, WILL TAKE OVER POLAND'S LARGEST CONTAINER TERMINAL, DCT GDAŃSK.

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TVN FACTS

-- This hearing is another installment in the fight for the rule of law in Poland. What arguments did the Polish government have? It is known that the representative of the Prosecutor General filed a motion to recuse the President of the ECJ, Koen Lenaerts, from the bench due to bias.

-- THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COURT ON THE CONTINENT - Sobieniowski.

-- Sobieniowski on the National Prosecutor's motion to recuse the court president.

-- THE RULERS ACCUSED THOSE WHO ACCUSED THEM OF LACK OF LEGALITY OF BIAS - Sobieniowski.

-- Ziobro remains silent on the question of whether he will recognize the Court's decision.

-- HE WILL HIDE HIS HEAD IN THE SAND BECAUSE HIS COURAGE IS LEGENDARY - Budka.

-- The head of ZNP, Sławomir Broniarz, warns that it is possible that the April school exams may have to be postponed. He also announces that up to 90 percent of schools may participate in the teachers' strike. He would gladly talk to the prime minister, but he has not even received an invitation yet. However, the teachers' "Solidarity" did receive an invitation.

-- ARLETA ZALEWSKA ON THE ATMOSPHERE OF TENSION SURROUNDING TEACHERS.

-- ZNP IS PREPARING FOR THE LARGEST STRIKE IN YEARS - Zalewska.

-- BRONARZ WITHDREW HIS WORDS ABOUT POSTPONING PROMOTIONS - Zalewska.

-- ONE THING REMAINS THE SAME: A MINISTER WANTS TO EXCHANGE A GOVERNMENT POST FOR ONE IN THE EP - Zalewska.

-- THE DRIVER ALMOST LOST HIS LICENSE, BUT THE MINISTER DOESN'T LOSE HIS GOOD MOOD, IS EVERYONE AMUSED? - in the announcement.

-- HE COULD HAVE HIDDEN THE MATTER, AND HE COULD HAVE NOT PAID, BUT HE PAID FOR ACCIDENT VICTIMS, AND HE PRAISED THE POLICE WITHOUT REGRET -

-- HE IS ASHAMED AND HIS NUMEROUS AND ELABORATE POSTS ARE MEANT TO CONVINCE US THAT HE IS A MODEST, JUST, AND NOBLE PERSON - Knapik.

-- SZEFERNAKER ON HOW EVEN HIS WIFE DOESN'T LOOK AT THE METER.

-- HE IS A CANDIDATE FOR MEP, CONVINCING THAT IT IS A EUROPEAN STANDARD - Knapik.

-- BYZANTINE CUSTOMS IN HIS MINISTRY, WITH CONFETTI OR MACIEREWICZ'S CRASHES, MAY NOW BE FORGOTTEN - Knapik.

-- THE BRUDZIŃSKI METHOD MAY GAIN POPULARITY - Knapik.

-- WE ALL PAID 130,000 PLN FOR BEATA SZYDŁO'S CRASH. A EUROPEAN STANDARD - Knapik.

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TVP INFO NEWS

-- BUSES PROMOTING THE NEW FIFTH [PROGRAM] HAVE SET OFF ACROSS POLAND. Consultations on the 500+ program for every child have also begun - announcement.

-- THIS IS ANOTHER TRANSFER OF PUBLIC MONEY INTO THE POCKETS OF POLES - Konrad Wąż: 7 million children will benefit from the new form of 500+.

-- THE DRAFT AMENDMENT TO THE ACT HAS BEEN SENT FOR SOCIAL CONSULTATIONS. THE SEJM WILL ADDRESS IT IN TWO WEEKS - Wąż.

-- THE PRO-SOCIAL POLICY OF PIS IS BRINGING RESULTS NOT ONLY ECONOMIC BUT ALSO DEMOGRAPHIC - Wąż.

-- Exchange of views between Komorowski and Mazurek on taking 500+ and withdrawing social programs.

-- PIS REMAINS THE UNDISPUTED LEADER IN POLLS BEFORE THE EP ELECTIONS. IBRiS poll for Radio Zet and CBOS.

-- THE IPN INVESTIGATIVE UNIT HAS FILED MOTIONS TO LIFT THE IMMUNITIES OF JUDGES FROM THE MARTIAL LAW PERIOD - announcement.

-- THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AFTER 1989 WAS SUPPOSED TO CLEANSE ITSELF, BUT JUDGES WITH COMMUNIST PAST PRESIDED IN THE THIRD REPUBLIC AND WORKED IN THE SUPREME COURT - Jan Korab.

-- SO FAR, ATTEMPTS TO CLEANSE THE COURTS HAVE FAILED. REVOKING IMMUNITIES IS THE NEXT STEP - Korab.

-- A HEARING AT THE ECJ REGARDING PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS FROM POLISH SUPREME COURT JUDGES. SOME QUESTIONS ARE NO LONGER RELEVANT, WHILE FOR OTHERS, THERE ARE DOUBTS AS TO WHETHER THE ECJ SHOULD ADDRESS THEM - announcement.

-- THE ECJ ADVOCATE GENERAL'S OPINION A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE EP ELECTIONS - Maksymilian Maszenda.

-- THE E.C. REQUEST DOES NOT MENTION THE INDEPENDENCE OF POLISH JUDGES, BUT THE IMAGE OF JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE - Maszenda.

-- THE CASE IS POLITICALLY EXPLOITED BY TIMMERMANS, THE OPPOSITION, AND SOME MEDIA - Maszenda.

-- POLES WANTED JUDICIAL REFORM - belka.

-- THE HEAD OF ZNP THREATENS THAT ANY SCENARIO REGARDING THE PROTEST IS POSSIBLE - Krzysztof Nowina-Konopka.

-- AFTER THREATENING TO WITHHOLD STUDENT PROMOTIONS, HE NOW CALLS FOR DIALOGUE - Nowina-Konopka.

-- ZNP IS SUPPORTED BY THOSE WHO FROZE TEACHERS' SALARIES FOR 5 YEARS. THE CIVIC PLATFORM NOW PROMISES INCREASES - Nowina-Konopka.

-- WARSAW'S BUDGET HAS NO LACK OF FUNDS TO MEET LGBT POSTULATES - Nowina-Konopka.

-- SIGNING THE CHARTER CAUSED A HUGE PROTEST FROM PARENTS - Nowina-Konopka.

On March 8th, Kukiz'15 submitted an anti-corruption bill to the Sejm. Just five days later, on March 13th, the proposal was sent for its first reading at a Sejm session, and two days after that, on March 15th, the Sejm's Analytical Bureau issued its opinion – in summary, concluding that the bill is compliant with EU law and is not a bill implementing EU law.

The project is therefore ready for proceedings, although the date of its consideration is unknown as there is no schedule yet for the upcoming additional session. Paweł Kukiz mentioned this project, among others, as one of the conditions for a potential future coalition with PiS. Meanwhile, Piotr Zaremba recently wrote in DGP that Kukiz's latest album is being exceptionally heavily promoted by the President of Polish Radio, Andrzej Rogoyski.

The Kukiz'15 project – as Tomasz Rzymkowski, a representative of the initiators, stated a few days ago quoted by Interia – aims to "stricten the law against individuals who have committed corruption offenses," including through a ban on such individuals holding public office.