At 8:30 AM, a press conference will be held by Warsaw's Law and Justice (PiS) party regarding the filing of a report to the prosecutor's office concerning the so-called "bus affair." Sebastian Kaleta, Paweł Lisiecki, and PiS councillors from Warsaw will participate in the conference.

Thursday marks the first day of the session for both chambers of the Polish parliament. The Sejm (lower house) will commence its proceedings at 10:00 AM, with the Senate (upper house) starting an hour later. The second item on the Senate's agenda is the government's bill, adopted by the Sejm, which introduces a one-time benefit for pensioners and disability pensioners, the so-called "thirteenth pension."

The Marshal of the Senate will hold a press conference at 10:00 AM. Simultaneously, the parliamentary investigative committee for VAT fraud will begin hearing testimony from Tomasz Michalak, former director at the Ministry of Finance.

At 11:00 AM in the Sejm, the second reading of the PiS-submitted bill to reduce the copper tax by 15% will take place. The reduction of this tax was one of the conditions set by the Non-Partisan Local Government Officials and was included in the coalition agreement with PiS. The entire bill may be adopted during tomorrow's voting block between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

At 10:30 AM, a briefing is scheduled at the Ministry of National Education with Minister Anna Zalewska, Deputy Minister Maciej Kopeć, and the Director of the Central Examination Board, Marcin Smolik. Today is the fourth day of the indefinite teachers' strike and the second day of the gimnazjum (middle school) exams.

At 12:00 PM, Patryk Jaki will hold a press conference in Krakow. At 1:00 PM in Nowy Sącz, Minister Joachim Brudziński will hand over a new helicopter to the Border Guard. At 1:45 PM in Warsaw, the Mazovian electoral staff of the European Coalition (KKW Koalicja Europejska) will hold a press conference preceding the submission of the coalition's candidate lists for the European Parliament. Later, at 7:00 PM in the capital, President Andrzej Duda will meet with the foreign ministers of the Berlin Process.

At 1:00 PM, the parliamentary committee on constitutional responsibility will – traditionally in a closed session – return to evaluating the evidence gathered in the preliminary motion to bring Krzysztof Kwiatkowski, President of the Supreme Audit Office, to constitutional responsibility before the State Tribunal.

We should also appeal to those ZNP activists who, by striking, are trying to pressure those teachers who have not abandoned their students and are conducting exams. You can easily find various photos online showing pressure being exerted on those conducting exams or those who do not want to join the strike – said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Eliza Olczyk on Polskie Radio 24's "Poranek".

- I don't know that. However, one thing is certain. With their actions, many representatives of ZNP, and certainly chairman Broniarz, give reason for such speculation - said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Eliza Olczyk on "Poranek" of Polish Radio 24.

This is an insulting claim [that the teachers' strike was concocted in his office], which PiS politicians, unable to cope with explaining why they led to this strike, have been forging for several weeks. No, we did not talk in my office [with Sławomir Broniarz]. Before the strike, no, paradoxically, as Chairman Broniarz himself mentioned, we had contact in the context of the previous referendum, months ago. We actually saw each other in 2018. I come from a family of teachers, and the issue of schools and teachers' affairs is quite close to me. We talked many times, as I say, last year, but now, no, we haven't had contact, and I believe that's a good thing because the decision of the teachers, ZNP, and the unions in general was very subjective, well-thought-out, and consistently developed, and not subject to external influences - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego."

- I would tell them [the rulers] quite directly that if they cannot handle this strike, this protest, if they do not engage in talks, if they only pretend to talk, if they humiliate teachers, as in the context of Kaczyński's statements in Kadzidło and 'Krowa plus' and 'Tucznik plus', because it is an attempt at humiliation, then I would tell the rulers: if you cannot manage such a strike, if you do not want to talk to the protesters, then resign - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- Unfortunately, yes [teachers should continue striking], because the rulers listen to no one. They talk about the reaction of the rulers, that they listen to no one, and that's why I'm referring to it. I think we underestimate the determination that exists in the community, because this strike is truly widespread. I don't remember such a widespread strike - added the Civic Platform (PO) leader.

- I recall how talks with protesting disabled people and their families were conducted, or rather, feigned, in the Sejm, how they were detained in order to limit the protest. I saw and I see the same policy from the rulers. It is a policy of confrontation and contempt - he continued.

For now, I don't want to offer advice, so as not to create discomfort for them. If this protest continues, then in reality, it is the government and the Prime Minister who should speak on this matter; it is President Kaczyński and all those who created this situation who should voice their opinions. However, let's wait until next week. Perhaps there will be reflection on the government's side – stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- I don't know [who will be the opposition's candidate for Prime Minister]. It depends on whether we win the election. We haven't decided on this yet [who will be the candidate in the campaign]. I'm not predetermining who will form the coalition we'll run in the election with. But I am optimistic. I'm not predetermining that the person designated by the largest party in the coalition, which might be Civic Platform, will be the candidate for Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of the future government - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- The coalition is a fundamental challenge for me. It is a good political move for all those who want to defeat PiS today, perhaps even Kukiz or Wiosna. But for me, for a man on whom history has passed judgment, and that history said that communism, as an agent institution of Moscow, must be fought, and that communism as a negation of the expectations and imagination of Poles. It also passed judgment on me. I cannot support such a coalition - said Jan Rulewski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki in "Graffiti" Polsat News.

- Now these PZPR officials are smuggling in the values they so persistently defended. They are smuggling them into the coalition. While I accept that people can have left-wing views, and can even be in the SLD, I still believe that Platforma has gone too far by including officials of that state [PRL] on its lists, which is why I cannot hand out leaflets for Mr. Zemke - the senator continued.

- This is a parting. Brexit and Polexit are fashionable today. Rulexit is also possible. I cannot continue my mission, not so much within party structures, because I am not a party member, but within the PO club. I am leaving today, but I am not parting ways, because Platforma has brought many positive elements to Poland - added Rulewski.

- We will present a whole package that will have to fit within the budgetary framework of the part that exists now - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- Then [after the European elections] we will present the entire social policy plan, the 500+ program in every dimension. We will present it honestly before the autumn elections - he added.

- We will present specific provisions regarding every project that is currently being implemented and that is not being implemented. We will present our own social policy project and we will do it in September of this year, before the October elections - emphasized the PO chairman.

How can you not treat this [Emerytury plus] as political corruption if it is allocated only this year and only two weeks before the elections? I cannot vote against if money is allocated to those who need it, i.e., pensioners and disability pensioners. I just want to tell them that the money that PiS is giving you from your, our taxes, is allocated to you so that PiS wins the May elections. That is all it serves - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". - I say: if the 13th pension is to be paid out constantly, also next year, and to keep those who reach retirement age in the labor market, so that they can choose whether they want higher pensions or a decent wage, or not, and to count on the rulers, whoever they are, to give them some money two weeks before the elections, because that is absurd, a humiliation of people - added the PO chairman. As he continued, he is not bidding against PiS, he only wants to emphasize that what PiS is doing serves political corruption.

- After the elections, when building or amending the budget for 2020, we will have knowledge of the possibilities of public finances. I am a responsible politician. I am not a populist. Civic Platform, the European Coalition are not populist groups, which is why I will not be drawn into a bidding war and convinced that Kaczyński wants this much, and Schetyna will outbid him, because that is absurd, it's a path to nowhere - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- His [Donald Tusk's] voice will be very important, his role. I don't want to anticipate him. We agreed, because it was such a good conversation also about high politics, about the future, and I believe there is a huge opportunity. I sincerely urge him not to stay on the sidelines, but to also engage with support for those who want and are fighting for Poland's presence and sovereign presence in Europe. Donald Tusk is like that - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- I proposed to Bogdan Zdrojewski that he run in the Sejm elections, that he lead the Wrocław list, which is special to me because he always achieves excellent results there. That conversation was a few weeks ago. The fact that I managed to convince Janina Ochojska to be the European Coalition's representative in Lower Silesia and Opole, and to show, in a good understanding and view of public affairs, how much she differs from Anna Zalewska, who is her competitor, is like how much the EC list differs from the PiS list - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". He added that he hasn't discussed the lists with Donald Tusk, as that matter is closed.

- It is a tradition that the party leader always runs in Warsaw, and everything indicates that I will still be the leader of the Civic Platform party in these elections, and I am considering the option of running against Kaczyński in Warsaw - added the PO chairman.

- I try not to comment on trade union statements because my duty is to calm various kinds of emotions. I respect the decision to strike, but now I must, or we must, be with the children, the exams, and here too, a big nod and respect, because you asked me, thanks to whom these exams are happening. It's precisely thanks to the people who signed up or declared their support for school principals. I am very grateful to them, and above all, the children and parents are grateful. We still have 7,000 people in the curatoria's database. We invite everyone; tomorrow will be a more difficult day for us because it's the foreign language exam, and we will need more commissions. Everything is prepared - stated Anna Zalewska in an interview with Dorota Łosiewicz on TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".

- I very much ask the trade unions that have not signed the agreement to sit down at the table and sign a truly good agreement, where huge raises appear within two years – stated Anna Zalewska in an interview with Dorota Łosiewicz on TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".

- Of course they will receive [the 13th pension], but today the debate is in the Senate. I believe this bill will not return to the Sejm, but nothing can be ruled out. If this bill is voted on and adopted by the Senate, and I am deeply convinced that it will be, we will wait for the president's signature, and the first payments will likely be made on the last day, April 30, to those pensioners and disability pensioners who would receive their benefit on May 1. Since May 1 is a public holiday, they will receive their benefit of 888 zlotys a little earlier - stated Elżbieta Rafalska in an interview with Piotr Gociek on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.

"Shifting the responsibility [for exams] onto teachers, who began a collective dispute with the government on January 10th, is false, because the government is responsible for the situation, having been unable to talk with teachers for several months. The Prime Minister still hasn't found time for teachers to this day" - said Rafał Grupiński from Civic Platform (PO) in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

"The trade unions wanted this, the teachers wanted this. On numerous occasions, including through me as the chairman of the Committee on Education, Science and Youth, the unions have asked the Prime Minister for a meeting. I sent a special letter to the Prime Minister on this matter" - he added. 

"The real cause of the teachers' strike is President Jarosław Kaczyński, his way of governing the country. Irresponsibility regarding the issue of education, failing to see this problem for several years while Jarosław Kaczyński has been in power, and that is the true reason. Mr. Sasin should not look for these causes within the opposition" - said Rafał Grupiński from Civic Platform in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

- It's very good that young people are taking exams, because they should pass them on time. We cannot stress young people. For this, I thank both teachers, local governments, and school principals for organizing these exams and for the fact that these exams are proceeding - said Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in a conversation with Jacek Prusinowski in Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Core of the Matter). 

"We must get to the truth about Smolensk," "We must establish the truth," "Final revelation of the truth" - The European Coalition, in its new spot that 300POLITYKA is publishing first, on the day after the 9th anniversary of the Smolensk disaster, recalls statements by President Kaczyński from subsequent monthly commemorations.

The Coalition juxtaposes these with exhumations and the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights, which sided with families who opposed the examination of their loved ones' bodies.

The spot concludes with a statement from Marshal Stanisław Karczewski, who, when asked what new information he had learned about the disaster after 4 years, replies, "If I say I haven't learned anything new, that will be in line with the truth."

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- I understand, because for many people, the fact that the coalition is so broad is a surprise. But it was the realization of Poles' expectations - Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska said in a conversation with Jacek Prusinowski in "Sedno Sprawy" on Radio Plus.

- I hope that Mr. Rulewski, for whom freedom and Poland's matters are truly very important, I am convinced that he will not leave Platforma after all. He expressed his opinion, he has the right to, but the coalition's strength is of great significance - added Kidawa-Błońska.

- The ZNP has sent a letter to the Prime Minister [Beata Szydło], expressing readiness for a meeting, and at the same time requesting in writing that the Prime Minister present new proposals for the teaching community, because only in such a case does the meeting make any sense - stated Sławomir Broniarz at a briefing. - We are ready to talk with the government, but based on new assumptions regarding salary increases - emphasized the ZNP president.

In a democratic country, public media must be free from politics and have stable funding. These are the most important things. Public media are needed, so how can we eliminate something that is a measure of democracy – Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska said in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy". - I'm not saying that public television was perfect in our time, but we know for sure after these three and a half years what television should not look like, and practically anyone who leads or works in media, especially news media, should consider what they are doing, because it seems to me they have crossed all boundaries of professionalism, honesty, and respect for people – Kidawa-Błońska added.

PKN ORLEN has submitted a financing offer in connection with its intention to acquire a 100% stake in Ruch SA. The decision was preceded by a due diligence examination of the company. The investor anticipates restructuring and leveraging synergies between Ruch's existing business model and PKN ORLEN's dynamically developing retail segment. The finalization of the offer will depend on the decisions of Ruch's creditors and other entities involved in the process. – This project holds potential for us, especially in the context of the results achieved by ORLEN's retail segment, which confirm our competencies and business ambitions in this area. Our analyses show that we can achieve synergies with Ruch's operations and, with a consistently implemented restructuring program, we can succeed. This is a good business prospect for all interested parties. We are aware that the company is currently in a difficult situation, but we have a development plan that will allow Ruch to get back on track. After submitting the offer, we await the decisions of the company's creditors – said Daniel Obajtek, President of the Management Board of PKN ORLEN. As ORLEN writes in a statement: "Similar strategies are being pursued in foreign markets by, among others, MOL and Circle-K. Market analyses conducted by the Group have indicated the potential for developing such a format by utilizing Ruch's assets. ORLEN's experience and know-how in building customer relationships and selling FMCG products will form the basis for improving the efficiency of Ruch's operations, which assumes the continuation of press distribution."

- In accordance with the resolution of the Main Board Secretariat, we are establishing a strike fund, and we will discuss this matter in the context of establishing a citizens' committee that could support the union's actions in this regard. We invite you to the CNK at 12:30 for a meeting and inauguration - stated Sławomir Broniarz at a briefing.

- I must inform you that anti-teacher and anti-strike actions are intensifying. Education superintendents have begun, contrary to the law, to collect information including the names of teachers participating in the strike action. Every principal has been obligated to provide a named list of individuals who are withholding their labor. This has the hallmarks of bullying, harassment, and an attempt to intimidate the teaching community, and we are appealing to the Minister to cease these types of actions through the superintendents – stated Sławomir Broniarz at a briefing.

PiS spokesperson Beata Mazurek informs on Twitter. We wrote about the upcoming regional convention of the ruling party taking place in Lublin on 300POLITYCE this weekend. We wrote on 300POLITYCE this weekend.

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„Today we had a Convention of Seniors. We discussed an important date for Poland and for the Senate, June 4th. On that day, we have a very important meeting, a solemn session of the Senate in the Column Hall, because it is the place where the first sessions of the Senate were held. We will have speeches from the President, the Prime Minister, the Marshal of the Sejm, and myself. PO Senators asked to change the schedule. We cannot change the calendar, even though we have a majority in parliament” - said the Marshal of the Senate, Stanisław Karczewski, at a press conference.

- We have already completed the first part of the exams, and it was another very good day. All schools participated in the exams. Even in schools where there were problems yesterday, exams are also being conducted. We sincerely thank the principals, superintendents, and voivodes for organizing the work. We thank the volunteers who are present at the exams. The number of volunteers is growing; at this moment, it is already 8,000 – said Anna Zalewska during a press conference.

„Please read the entire text of Senator Bierecki’s speech. A fragment torn out of context can be misleading. I contacted him and familiarized myself with the speech. He spoke of reconciliation and building community. This fragment, taken out of context, completely changes the nature of his statement. Please familiarize yourselves with the full content” - said the Marshal of the Senate, Stanisław Karczewski, at a press conference.

„If teachers have made such a decision [to strike], then they have likely done so consciously, understanding that for the period in which they are not working, they will not receive remuneration, unless it is obtained from other sources. The most important thing in this dispute are the children. We should primarily care for the children. I appeal and very much ask the teachers to remember the children, because it is the children who are getting nervous, they don't know if there will be exams, if they will be graded, if the children will receive a grade. We cannot act this way towards children. I am observing very closely what is happening in our education system. I would very much like this dispute to end and for the teachers to return. Not only because I have five grandchildren who are not attending school, but for them to return to work and focus on what is important for them and for us” – said the Marshal of the Senate, Stanisław Karczewski, at a press conference.

„I will be hated and criticized again because I once said, during the dispute with residents, that one should work for an idea. I worked for an idea, I work for an idea, and I will continue to work for an idea, and for children, we should work even more so” – said the Marshal of the Senate, Stanisław Karczewski, at a press conference.

- Regarding the progress of matriculation exams or the councils that will grade students, I joyfully accept the words of Mr. President Broniarz, who recommends entirely different behavior. I am calm, youth will be graded, and I hope the matriculation exams will proceed without problems - Anna Zalewska stated during a press conference.

Yesterday we commemorated the ninth anniversary of the Smoleńsk disaster, and during these observances, President Duda appealed for the restoration of the calm and cooperative atmosphere that prevailed nine years ago on April 10th. This was a very fitting appeal. It seemed to me that, obviously, if the President comes from the PiS milieu, then PiS, as the first to do so, would embrace this appeal. Unfortunately, that did not happen. In fact, things have gotten worse. In Biała Podlaska, Senator Bierecki, my colleague from the senatorial bench, stated that "we will not rest until we cleanse Poland of those unworthy of belonging to the Polish national community." This is a scandalous and utterly unimaginable statement. It brings to mind the worst times of World War II, when similar rhetoric was used about cleansing particular countries and societies of certain individuals. I believe this statement is unworthy of a Senator of the Republic of Poland. In light of this, I am aware that Marshal Karczewski, when asked about it this morning, said he was not familiar with the statement and needed to familiarize himself with it. This statement was made some time ago. I understand that in the meantime, a debate has also emerged online between Minister Brudziński, who called on Senator Bierecki to retract his words, and Senator Bierecki, who indicated that once Minister Brudziński familiarizes himself with the statement, Senator Bierecki would then allow him to speak more precisely on the matter. I understand that perhaps Marshal Karczewski is delaying taking action because he doesn't know who currently holds a stronger position within the PiS camp and has better access to President Kaczyński's ear – whether it's Brudziński or Bierecki. However, I would appeal to move away from these party squabbles and rise to the occasion that his office demands of Marshal Karczewski. This statement is unacceptable, scandalous, and inappropriate, and I would expect Marshal Karczewski to take some action on this matter by the end of the day. If Marshal Karczewski does not take such action during the day, then, with sadness and regret, I will file the appropriate motion with the Senate Ethics Committee to address the matter of Senator Bierecki's statement - stated Jan Filip Libicki at a briefing in the Sejm. Joachim Brudziński, among others, distanced himself from the statements made by the PiS senator. https://twitter.com/jbrudzinski/status/1116225023797231616

The Law and Justice (PiS) parliamentary club has put forward Wojciech Sych as a candidate for the position of judge at the Constitutional Tribunal, following the conclusion of Sławomira Wronkowska-Jaśkiewicz's term. Sych currently serves as a judge in the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court. Today, a parliamentary print document appeared on the Sejm's website. The election, according to the schedule, will take place during the current Sejm session, but not before the holidays, on April 25th, within a voting block scheduled between 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM.

Warsaw PiS politicians have filed a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding the so-called "bus scandal".

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„We would like to emphasize very clearly that the words of the PiS senator are unacceptable and should never have been uttered by a politician or anyone holding public office. Talking about purging Poland of people who are not worthy of belonging to our national community evokes associations with the worst times of the last century, when national affiliation decided life or death. It is precisely such words that build a climate of hatred in our country. Bierecki talks about purging Poland of the unworthy, Kaczyński about those spreading parasites, and then they wonder why someone would call them fascists” – stated Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz from PO-KO at a press conference.

„Senator Bierecki, explaining his disgraceful and rascally behavior, spoke of context, saying that we don't know the context. He uttered it as a public official during official state holiday celebrations, accompanied by a soldier in the background. That was the context. Bierecki's behavior, for me, directly connects with the behavior that can be seen on the internet when a Warsaw driver tries to beat up a Ukrainian driver on the street. I see a direct link between the incitement to hatred by high public officials and the behavior of intimidated people encouraged to such aggressive behavior. I expect PiS to remove Senator Bierecki from their ranks today. We demand it” – added Sławomir Nitras from PO.

PO-KO plans to file a report with the prosecutor's office regarding the possibility of Bierecki committing a crime, consisting of propagating fascist ideology.

“Everyone is responsible for their words, but it would be best if Civic Platform focused on their own parliamentarians, not on reviewing others. What will be the outcome – whether Senator Bierecki apologizes or not, I don’t know, but I certainly know that his words were taken out of context” – said Deputy Marshal Beata Mazurek in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm. “I hope he will address the matter; I don’t know his broader statement, but I do not accept that only statements by Law and Justice politicians are reviewed, while opposition politicians can say whatever they want, and then they are not asked such questions” – she added.

"I would like to thank all teachers and those who support them in conducting the exams, who are constantly at work with their students. Once again, you have passed this beautiful exam of responsibility for students. The fact that today the youth could peacefully take another exam is very important for these young people and for all of us, because there is no more important matter at the moment, also for the government, than conducting the exams peacefully," said Deputy Prime Minister Beata Szydło at a press conference in Nowy Sącz.

„We invite you to sign an agreement and to the second part of this agreement, which is a round table discussion on how to build a new social contract for teachers to guarantee pay rises” - said Deputy Prime Minister Beata Szydło at a press conference in Nowy Sącz.

All pro-democratic forces, all circles, all professional groups should support this strike in solidarity. We are here today as representatives of Spring, to say clearly and unequivocally: dear teachers, dear education workers, hold on, we are with you today. We remember your protest, we remember your strike. We know this is a strike you were forced into – said Robert Biedroń during a special address.

- Today we have many signs that confirm the correctness of our path, because the level of economic growth is one of the highest in Europe, and even higher in the world. The level of inequality is falling, as measured by, for example, the Gini coefficient. Oxfam, one of the most well-known organizations globally, which defines the relationships between economic and social policy and their effectiveness among 157 countries, has ranked our social policy first. The European Commission speaks very positively about our economic model, our social model, which has allowed us to eliminate child poverty and has led to many social groups, previously on the fringes, often referred to in the West as the precariat, beginning to function within the mainstream of economic and social life - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the Constitutional Tribunal, delivering a lecture titled "Democratic Capitalism for All, Not for the Few."

- When it's necessary to promise farmers pipe dreams and mirages, that there will be subsidies for cows and pigs. We know that these subsidies are as reliable as writing on water. Jarosław Kaczyński makes these kinds of promises. When it's necessary to look after standards for teachers, they all cower and bury their heads in the sand. This government disdains people, it's evident. It disdains teachers, yesterday it disdained nurses, it disdained people with disabilities. Who will be next? What social group will be a victim of Jarosław Kaczyński's government? Because I get the impression Jarosław Kaczyński is a man who feels the greatest satisfaction when he disdains and humiliates people - said Robert Biedroń during a special address.

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The registration of candidate lists in the Silesian, Lower Silesian-Opole, Greater Poland, and Kuyavian-Pomeranian constituencies was announced on Twitter by Krzysztof Sobolewski, the Chairman of the PiS Executive Committee.

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- We have been systematically granting these raises since 2017 and we intend to continue them so that by 2021, which I believe is possible, the salaries of diplomaed teachers, which constitute half of all teachers in Poland, will reach the level of salaries of a Sejm deputy of the Republic of Poland. We do not complain about our earnings, they are decent. Finally, teachers will be rewarded with dignity, and we guarantee this. On the other hand, our opponents who promise the moon are not credible - said Jarosław Sellin in an interview with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM's "Popołudniowa rozmowa".

- I will organize my sixth election campaign myself, and I assure you that when I previously held the position of Deputy Minister of Culture and National Heritage, there was no emptying of drawers or farewells, because that's a politician's normal life – said Jarosław Sellin in a conversation with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM's "Afternoon Conversation".

- Firstly, he apologized because he used phrasing that, when taken out of context – I emphasize – can be misunderstood, perhaps as you understood it, perhaps as American media understood it. However, neither you nor I heard the entire statement. Senator Bierecki explains today in an interview that it was in the context of holding accountable those who were responsible for the Smolensk catastrophe, as it was a commemorative speech on the anniversary of the Smolensk catastrophe. He was referring to people who erred and were not held accountable for that catastrophe, and he spoke in that context. Perhaps using not the most appropriate words - Jarosław Sellin said in a conversation with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM's "Popołudniowa rozmowa" (Afternoon Talk).

- Of course, the money should be found. Not just for teachers, for many others. But between 'should' and 'can' lies the question of possibility. I think, for over three years now, we as PiS have been implementing a policy of filling various terrible gaps, shortages, and irregularities that have accumulated over many years – said Konstanty Radziwiłł in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

- In my opinion, it's a matter of professionalism, it's a matter of commitment to this work. I believe that if someone dies in a chair, waiting in line at the ER, it is primarily a failure of those who are there on the spot. This is not a train station where someone simply fell asleep out of forgetfulness and is no longer alive - said Konstanty Radziwiłł in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

I don't like [the statement] and I think it's an exceptionally awkward formulation. It seems it was a long statement, with some context to it. But regardless of that, I don't like it - said Konstanty Radziwiłł in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

The Chancellery of the President reported this on Twitter.

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- Today is a crisis test for Prime Minister Morawiecki. The government knows that teachers have been asking for such a meeting since December. We checked, and only two ministers wrote that they had forwarded bonuses to Caritas - Cezary Tomczyk said on Kropka nad I.

- I could see grounds for such a strike under a PO government, when the raise was zero percent, not now when the raise is 15%. I'm not claiming that teachers earn well, but this year the raise is 15% - said Marcin Horała on Kropka nad I.

- We will do everything to compensate [teachers], because indeed one cannot be paid for the time of a strike. However, we have made a decision, together with the city council, that these funds will remain in schools. In short, the money that will not be paid out to teachers will be able to be paid out by principals as bonuses within 3 months. They will end up in teachers' wallets - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

- This is always PiS's tactic, meaning primarily fear and playing for time. We've seen this with caregivers of disabled people, with resident doctors. Prolonging this conflict primarily to weaken the incredible determination of those who are striking and to try to intimidate them. We received signals of this kind from school principals – that they were called by the education authorities and threatened with being fired – stated Rafał Trzaskowski in a conversation with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

- Someone name one success of Minister Zalewska - said Cezary Tomczyk on Kropka nad I. - For example, giving parents free choice on whether children go to school at age 6 - said Marcin Horała. - My son went to school at age 6 and I am proud of it, it is especially important for children in the countryside - replied Tomczyk.

- Mr. Proksa, a PiS councilor, signed a separatist agreement with the government. I also recall Minister Rafalska signing agreements with representatives of the disabled who were not protesting; this is a tactic to divide a community. Contempt, harassment, and dividing another community - said Cezary Tomczyk on Kropka nad I.

- Not long ago, I and other local government officials were attacked over the LGBT charter. Today, all those trolls have shifted to attacking teachers. This is not happening on its own. Whoever sows such confusion and such wind, will reap the whirlwind, - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

Exams are taking place, and we hope this will continue in the coming days. We thank the teachers because yesterday and today all candidates were able to take them. We are keeping our fingers crossed for them. All exams have taken place and are continuing in accordance with the law – said Joanna Kopcińska in a conversation with Danuta Holecka on TVP Info's "Gość Wiadomości" program.

- We are waiting for the court's ruling, because there is no doubt that these [Smoleńsk] monuments were erected in violation of the law. However, I have always said, and I will repeat it today, before the campaign and now, I am certainly not a person who would want to be remembered for demolishing monuments. I wouldn't want a battle over monuments. We will wait for the court's ruling - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

- A proposal is on the table that could lead to a chartered teacher soon earning 8100 or 7700, but we need to sit down and talk, for example, to shorten the time it takes to reach these proposals we have on the table - said Joanna Kopcińska in an interview with Danuta Holecka on the program "Gość Wiadomości" TVP Info.

- These are not my words, I would not have uttered them, they were unfortunate - said Marcin Horała when asked by Monika Olejnik about the words of Senator Bierecki. - There are several hundred PiS MPs and ministers; it happens that in the course of a week, something can be picked out from these thousand statements. I believe the comparison to locusts was scandalous, and I didn't hear outrage on this station regarding that dehumanizing statement - said Marcin Horała on Kropka nad I.

- When it comes to farmers, one can only ask: where are they? Why aren't they reacting to these inappropriate jokes, representatives of the party called the Polish People's Party. Is it perhaps such a weak, excuse me, leg of this coalition and has nothing to say? – said Joanna Kopcińska in an interview with Danuta Holecka on the TVP Info program "Gość Wiadomości".

-- 300POLITYKI LIVEBLOG: Tomczyk on a critical test for Prime Minister Morawiecki, Horała questions why TVN showed no outrage at Schetyna's "locust" remarks, Sellin on Bierecki's inappropriate words, Biedroń on PiS's contempt and humiliation of people. https://300polityka.pl/live/2019/04/11/

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POLSAT NEWS -- FOURTH DAY OF SCHOOL STRIKES AND ANOTHER DAY OF TESTING TEACHERS' AND POLITICIANS' RESPONSIBILITY. -- STRIKE IS SLOWING DOWN IN SOME REGIONS - Mira Skórka: In the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, 500 schools and kindergartens were on strike on Monday, today there are 350. -- MANY STRIKERS ARE DISAPPOINTED BY THE LACK OF REACTION FROM THE RULING PARTY - Skórka continues. -- THE LONGER THE PROTEST LASTS, THE GREATER THE TENSION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BARRICADE. -- MONEY SEEMS TO BE THE KEY TO ENDING THE STRIKE, IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT HIGHER SALARIES THAT TEACHERS ARE FIGHTING FOR, BUT ALSO ABOUT A STRIKE FUND - Bogdan Rymanowski. -- PRESENTATION OF THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE "WE SUPPORT TEACHERS". -- MONEY MAY DECIDE THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF THE PROTEST - Grzegorz Kępka: ZNP's strike fund is PLN 1.2 million. Little, considering the union has 200,000 members. -- ACCORDING TO THE UNIONS, THE GOVERNMENT IS TRYING TO INTIMIDATE THE PROTESTERS - Kępka continues. -- TEACHERS EXPECT A NEW FINANCIAL PROPOSAL FROM THE GOVERNMENT - Kępka. -- JAN RULEWSKI LEAVES THE CIVIC PLATFORM CLUB. -- SENATOR RULEWSKI JOKINGLY CALLS HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE CIVIC PLATFORM CLUB: RULEXIT - Dariusz Ociepa. -- THE SENATOR IS ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL FIGURES IN THE POLISH PARLIAMENT - Ociepa continues: In convincing others to his views, he accustomed senators to using not only words but also attire. -- RULEWSKI IS A SOLIDARITY LEGEND - Ociepa. -- JAN RULEWSKI HAD DISTANCED HIMSELF FROM THE CIVIC PLATFORM CLUB EARLIER, INCLUDING IN 2017 WHEN HE ANNOUNCED A SEPARATION DUE TO THE CLIMATE OF INDIFFERENCE PREVAILING IN THE CLUB, BUT HE ALWAYS RETURNED TO IT - Ociepa continues. -- ACCORDING TO OUR INFORMATION, RULEWSKI'S CURRENT TERM WILL BE HIS LAST - Ociepa. ***** TVN FACTS -- THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE "WE SUPPORT TEACHERS" ESTABLISHED TODAY IS INTENDED TO BE A FORM OF HELP FOR THOSE WHO MAY FIND THEMSELVES IN DIFFICULT FINANCIAL SITUATIONS. -- THE GOVERNMENT SIDE CONTINUOUSLY EMPHASIZES THAT TEACHERS WILL NOT RECEIVE SALARIES DURING THE STRIKE, WHICH IS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS SAY - Grzegorz Kajdanowicz. -- A SPECIAL FUND IS BEING ESTABLISHED FOR THE STRIKERS, TEACHERS MUST FIGHT FOR BETTER SALARIES - WE HEAR FROM VARIOUS SOURCES - Maciej Knapik. -- END THE STRIKE, OR YOU WON'T GET PAID - THE PROTESTERS HEAR - Knapik continues: The government cites official opinions. -- THE FACT THAT THE LAW ON RESOLVING COLLECTIVE DISPUTES DEPRIVES STRIKERS OF THE RIGHT TO REMUNERATION DOES NOT MEAN THERE WILL BE NO MONEY - Knapik: The decision rests with local governments. -- THE CITIZEN FUND IS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS IN PLACES WHERE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, E.G., FROM PiS, REFUSE TO MAKE PAYMENTS - Knapik continues. -- STATEMENT BY THE MARSHAL OF THE SENATE ON WORKING FOR AN IDEA. -- TODAY, ALL SCHOOLS, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, PARTICIPATED IN THE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EXAM. -- PARENTS BREATHED A SIGH OF RELIEF, BUT GRADUATING STUDENTS MAY HAVE PROBLEMS - Kajdanowicz. -- FROM TODAY ON, THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION MUST COUNT ON THE FACT THAT - Arleta Zalewska: Each additional day without an agreement will increase chaos in schools. Tension among teachers and risks. This time, allowing students to take their matriculation exams is called into question. -- SUCH DECISIONS, ANNOUNCED SO FAR IN ONLY A FEW SCHOOLS, WERE MADE CONTRARY TO THE STANCE OF THE HEAD OF ZNP, THE ORGANIZER OF THE STRIKE - Zalewska continues. -- THIS ANNOUNCEMENT THAT TEACHERS WILL REACH FOR THE HEAVIEST WEAPONS IS PRIMARILY AN ALARM SIGNAL SENT TO THE GOVERNMENT - Zalewska. -- IN RESPONSE, THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION PRESENTS A PROPOSAL ALREADY REJECTED BY THE TEACHERS - Zalewska continues. SENATOR GRZEGORZ BIERECKI FROM PiS APOLOGIZES, BUT NOT FOR HIS WORDS, BUT BECAUSE THEY MAY HAVE BEEN MISINTERPRETED. -- HE IS EVEN CRITICIZED BY HIS PARTY COLLEAGUES, BUT THE SENATOR CITES CONTEXT - Kajdanowicz. -- FOR HIS SPEECH, GRZEGORZ BIERECKI RECEIVED PRAISE FROM THE MARSHAL OF THE SENATE - Jakub Sobieniowski. -- THE MARSHAL OF THE SENATE FROM PiS DID NOT EXPLAIN HOW THIS COMMUNITY BUILDING WAS ACHIEVED - Sobieniowski continues. -- TWEET BY JOACHIM BRUDZIŃSKI. -- HE ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT PRAISE BIERECKI, THE DEPUTY MARSHAL OF THE SENATE, BUT DOES NOT MENTION ANY POTENTIAL PUNISHMENT - Sobieniowski. -- TAKING THINGS OUT OF CONTEXT IS THE STANDARD EXCUSE FOR MANY POLITICIANS WHO SAY SOMETHING STUPID OR DANGEROUS, SO IT'S WORTH NOTICING - THIS IS NOT ONE WORD, TWO WORDS, BUT A THOUGHT, A SENTENCE ABOUT PURGING POLAND OF THOSE WHO, IN THE OPINION OF THE PiS SENATOR, ARE UNWORTHY - Sobieniowski continues. -- THE RULING PARTY HAS A CLEAR PROBLEM WITH A UNIFORM ASSESSMENT OF THE SENATOR'S STATEMENT - Sobieniowski. -- BIERECKI IS A STRONG FIGURE IN THE RULING CAMP, EVEN SUCH A STATEMENT [ABOUT WOJCIECH KWAŚNIAK] DID NOT HARM HIM RECENTLY - Sobieniowski continues. -- BREXIT WILL BE DELAYED. ***** TVP NEWS -- EXAM WITHOUT OBSTACLES IN ALL SCHOOLS - banner. -- DESPITE THE STRIKE, THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER - Damian Diaz. -- THANKS TO TEACHERS, VOIVODES, AND SCHOOL PRINCIPALS - Diaz. -- THERE WAS DEFINITELY ADDITIONAL STRESS - one of the junior high school students. -- PARENTS ARE DIVIDED IN THEIR ASSESSMENT OF THE TEACHERS' ACTIONS - Diaz. -- SZYDŁO REMINDED THAT THE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR WAGE PAYMENTS DURING STRIKES - Diaz. -- A POLITICAL GAME BY ZNP? - banner. -- POLITICAL FAILURE OF BRONIARZ, ESCALATION OF THREATS - in the preview. -- THEY CLEARLY OVERBID AND ARE AWARE OF IT - Krzysztof Nowina-Konopka. -- THE CAMPAIGN IS FINDING MORE ALLIES - Nowina Konopka on the campaign by Gazeta Wyborcza and KOD. -- A POLITICAL ALLY ARE THE KOD ACTIVISTS WHO PLAYED THE SOUNDS OF PIGS AND COWS DURING THE EXAMS - Nowina-Konopka. -- THE UNIONS THREATEN WITH THE INVALIDITY OF THE EXAMS - Nowina-Konopka. -- OTHER SCENARIOS ARE BEING ANALYZED, THE MAZOWIA SUPERINTENDENT QUOTES SMS MESSAGES FROM ZNP - Nowina-Konopka. -- BRONIARZ CLAIMS HE DOES NOT RECOMMEND SUCH SCENARIOS - Nowina-Konopka. -- SOME PARENTS ARE ANNOUNCING LAWSUITS AGAINST THE STRIKERS - Nowina-Konopka. -- PARENTS ARE REPORTING EXPENDITURES ON PRIVATE TUTORING TO THE TAX OFFICES - Nowina-Konopka. -- BRONIARZ LOSES NOTHING, BECAUSE HE IS NOT STRIKING AND IS RECEIVING HIS SALARY - Nowina-Konopka. -- EVENING MEMORIAL MARCH AND SPEECHES BY PAD AND PJK. -- THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN FRONT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE - Marcin Szypszak. -- POLAND WOULD BE DIFFERENT - Jan Pospieszalski. -- OPINION ON NON-EXISTENT REGULATIONS - banner. -- THE OPINION CONCERNS REGULATIONS THAT NO LONGER EXIST - Maksymilian Maszenda. -- THE TRIBUNAL HAS LOST THE ATTRIBUTE OF HEALTHY SITUATION ASSESSMENT - Genowefa Grabowska. -- IN A REPORT ON THE POLITICAL PATH OF TIMMERMANS. -- RULEWSKI OBJECTS TO THE ALLIANCE OF THE CIVIC PLATFORM WITH PEOPLE WHO WERE IN THE PZPR - in the preview. -- RULEWSKI ON THE FIGHT AGAINST COMMUNISM. -- Jan Korab on Rulewski being beaten by ZOMO. -- Korab on candidates from the PZPR: They physically supported the system that fought the anti-communist opposition. Cimoszewicz also made a career alongside Jaruzelski. -- ADAM BOROWSKI: I'm surprised it's only now. -- THIS BURDEN DID NOT PREVENT SCHETYNA FROM FORMING THE EUROPEAN COALITION - Korab. -- THERE ARE MANY PZPR MEMBERS ON THE CIVIC PLATFORM LISTS, KOPACZ HERSELF BELONGED TO ZSL - Korab. -- THE QUESTION IS WHETHER NOT FOR THE SAKE OF SURVIVAL - Korab on the song "keep walking towards the sun" sung to Jaruzelski. -- BUS SCANDAL - banner. -- GIGANTIC DISCOUNTS GRANTED TO CIVIC COALITION POLITICIANS - Karol Jałtuszewski. -- THE COMPANY COULD HAVE LOST SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND ZLOTYS, NO OTHER COMMITTEE RECEIVED SUCH DISCOUNTS - Jałtuszewski. -- THE SWITCHING OFF OF MICROPHONES WAS ORDERED BY THE CHAIRWOMAN OF THE WARSAW CITY COUNCIL, WHO HERSELF PAID PLN 9 DAILY FOR ADVERTISEMENTS ON BUSES - Jałtuszewski. -- LIQUIDATORS FROM THE CIVIC PLATFORM - banner. -- THE LIST OF INSTITUTIONS TO BE LIQUIDATED IS GROWING, DOES THIS MEAN THAT ONLY COMMERCIAL MEDIA WILL REMAIN? - in the preview. -- TVP IS ON THE CIVIC PLATFORM'S LIST RIGHT AFTER CBA AND IPN - Konrad Wąż. -- WINDING DOWN THE STATE - Elżbieta Kruk. -- GOOD, WE ARE CENSORING - TVP journalist to Anna Komorowska.

Szydło: Let's Sign an Agreement! End the Strike, Let's Talk

Prime Minister Beata Szydło appealed to the striking teachers to reach an agreement and end the protest. She emphasized the need for dialogue and finding solutions that will benefit all parties involved.

"I call on the teachers to sign the agreement offered by the government. We have presented a comprehensive proposal that addresses your demands. It is time to end the strike and return to the negotiating table in a calm and constructive atmosphere," Szydło stated in a press conference.

The Prime Minister also stressed that the government is open to further discussions and is willing to consider additional solutions within the available budget. "We understand the importance of education and the role of teachers in shaping the future of our country. We are committed to finding a mutually acceptable solution," she added.

The ongoing teachers' strike has caused significant disruption to the education system, with many schools remaining closed and classes canceled. The teachers are demanding higher salaries and improved working conditions.

Szydło's appeal comes as negotiations between the government and teacher unions have been ongoing for several weeks, with limited progress. The Prime Minister expressed hope that her call for an agreement will lead to a breakthrough and a swift resolution to the dispute.

"Let's put an end to this difficult situation. Let's sign the agreement and let's talk about how we can further improve the education system together," Szydło concluded.

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PKO BP's lead over the second-ranked bank in the ranking stands at a significant PLN 20 billion.

PKO Bank Polski is the largest bank in Poland and the most valuable company on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

It also holds a considerable advantage in corporate banking. PKO BP serves over 15,000 corporate clients and nearly 500,000 smaller businesses, with the total value of financing for all types of economic entities exceeding 100 billion Polish zlotys. According to the bank's calculations, the difference between PKO BP and the next bank in the ranking is a substantial PLN 20 billion.

"The bank finances significant investments, engages in recovery processes, and supports the development of companies, consistently solidifying its image as the most important partner for Polish entrepreneurship," emphasizes Jakub Papierski, Vice-President of PKO Bank Polski overseeing the Corporate and Investment Banking Area. "Surpassing the PLN 100 billion threshold in receivables from economic entities is a symbolic level that perfectly corresponds with the bank's centenary jubilee celebrated this year," he adds.

According to the bank, the 100 billion zlotys in granted financing comprises nearly PLN 70 billion in loans, PLN 17 billion in leasing, almost PLN 15 billion in municipal bonds, and over PLN 1 billion in factoring limits.

The dominant theme in PKO BP's development strategy, including corporate banking, is the digital transformation of both internal banking processes and customer services. To this end, the bank collaborates with startups and develops mobile channels and advanced data analytics.

PKO Bank Polski's brokerage house is also a leader in its market segment. In 2018, the value of executed turnovers exceeded PLN 33 billion, representing 7.7% of market turnover and placing it in second place in the brokerage house rankings.

In terms of bond trading, the brokerage house accounts for nearly half of the market's turnover, translating to a leading position. At the end of 2018, PKO BP's brokerage house managed approximately 130,000 securities accounts and nearly 200,000 registry accounts.

The latest European election poll by "Wyborcza" shows that the ratings of PiS and the European Coalition are close, with Biedroń's Wiosna being the third force in Poland. Konfederacja (Korwin-Mikke, Liroy, Winnicki, Braun) and Lewica Razem (Razem, Labour Union, Piotr Ikonowicz's Movement of Social Justice) are hovering on the edge of the electoral threshold, while Kukiz'15 is even falling below 5 percent. "If similar results were to occur in the autumn's parliamentary elections, PiS would not retain power" - we read on the front page of Friday's GW.