"During the time of the previous governments, the PO-PSL coalition governments, Poland's role was to nod along. Today, Poland's role is one of agency, a role that indicates that within the European Union, we can achieve a great deal for Poland and the countries of our part of Europe," said Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on 'Sygnały dnia' on Polish Radio's Jedynka.

"All indications point to the fact that we will conclude negotiations this year, and we will conclude them successfully. This will be a success for Poland, because the presence of United States troops in Poland will be strengthened. This will be a success for the United States. From my perspective as the Minister of National Defence, the most important thing is for the Polish army to be larger, equipped with modern hardware, and to be more strongly embedded in the North Atlantic Alliance" - said Minister Mariusz Błaszczak in "Sygnały dnia" on Jedynka radio.

- I hope it never happens [Polexit]. What we are talking about is not the assumption that one day someone will announce a referendum of this type: we enter, we leave, or we stay. I think there is no reason whatsoever to think about Polexit in such a general way. However, Polexit is something that, mentally, I have the impression, continues to exist, because Polexit means a detachment from European values, from what is the essence of integration, and I think that has definitely happened in recent years - stated Danuta Hubner in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

"The recent speeches, at least Tusk's speech last year in Poland, were very inspiring. I expect that here too, there will be elements that inspire us all to action, to thought, but I think that in what Donald Tusk says, there will also be an emphasis on looking at all of Poland's interests, what Poland needs, what it must do, what it expects from others, through a European lens. This, I think, is the most important approach, and what I also believe should emerge from Tusk's statement, I hope this observation of mine will be confirmed, that politics is not just about insults and violence, but also about values and common interests."

„This is our greatest achievement: that we have returned to Western, Latin civilization, to which Mieszko I introduced us by accepting baptism. As for economic matters – I am waiting for some balance of all this. It is clearly visible to the naked eye that things are better. To receive these 110 billion euros, we first spent 15 years preparing for this union” – said Witold Waszczykowski from PiS in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

„I don't think [Poland's EU membership should be written into the constitution], but it is worth revising the constitution after 20 years. Life is dynamic. The international situation is changing. Perhaps the roles of some state institutions in relation to external entities, in relation to the outside world, should be redefined in the constitution. That's all I can say for today, but it requires a longer discussion” - said Witold Waszczykowski of PiS in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

- I believe it would be very difficult to enshrine [Poland's EU membership] in the Constitution, because there is no constitutional majority, and in reality, all serious political parties, all political factions, support Poland's membership in the EU, so it's probably senseless to write about obvious truths. That's my personal opinion - stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on 'Trójka Political Salon'.

„I want the army to be such that it will never be profitable for anyone to raise a hand against Poland. Not because they won't be convinced they can win, but because the price of that victory will be so high that it will likely not be worth it. That's enough to give up and look elsewhere. That's precisely what it's about, that we have such an army to defend the borders of the Republic of Poland, for our security, to be able to create it for our compatriots. This path ahead of us is still long for this army to be precisely that. It is a huge responsibility. It requires great knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. It also requires enormous investment” - said President Andrzej Duda during the presentation of general nominations. 

At 12:00 PM in Warsaw, at the intersection of Marszałkowska and Nowogrodzka streets, a press conference will be held by Ryszard Petru, inaugurating a social campaign for Poland's adoption of the euro. During the conference, a billboard promoting the "Teraz EURO" (Now EURO) campaign will also be presented, a photo of which we are publishing on 300POLITYCE. The billboard was erected last night.

The national flag was raised on the Clock Tower of the Royal Castle in Warsaw in the presence of the Presidential Couple. This marks the central celebration of Poland's National Flag Day.

The holiday was established in 2004 – falling between Labour Day and the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of May 3, 1791. The white in the Polish flag comes directly from the white eagle. The red – crimson, to be precise – from the background of the coat of arms.

The flag was unfurled precisely at 11:15 AM, as it was at exactly 11:15 AM in 1939, during German shelling, that the clock on the Royal Castle's tower stopped.

- Today, the Nowoczesna club is submitting a bill to protect the EU flag to the Marshal of the Sejm. This bill has been signed by all MPs of the Nowoczesna club, as well as by other MPs who support the values contained within this draft law. Witnessing what PiS is doing, especially during these campaign days, we believe it is merely a superficial change for campaign purposes. We say to Chairman Kaczyński: we are testing whether EU values are truly important to you, whether EU symbols are important to you, and whether you will sign the bill to protect the EU flag, just as the Polish flag is protected - stated Paweł Pudłowski during a briefing in the Sejm.

- Poles, as is known, are euro-enthusiasts but fear adopting the common currency. In reality, over the last 15 years, successive governments have done nothing to bring the issues surrounding the euro area closer to Poles. Poles are afraid of the common currency, and this fear stems from ignorance. PiS exploits this ignorance and fear, scaring Poles with the euro. Jarosław Kaczyński recently stated that we would adopt the euro when we reach Germany's level. If we were to take Poland's and Germany's average growth rate over the last 30 years, it would turn out that we would only adopt the euro next century, which from the perspective of today's political class means never – stated Ryszard Petru at a press conference.

- Today, I am launching the 'Now Euro' social campaign. As is known, I am a supporter of Poland swiftly adopting the common currency, and I wanted to show on this billboard what Polish euro could look like – he added.

- The flag has its unifying power, its power to bring people together, its power to build community. This is tradition, but it has particular significance and a special dimension beyond the borders of the country, where for centuries, especially in the last two centuries, so many of our compatriots have emigrated - President Andrzej Duda stated during the celebrations marking the Flag Day of the Republic of Poland and the Day of Polonia and Poles Abroad.

In the courtyard of Belweder Palace, Andrzej Duda presented the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Orders of Merit of the Republic of Poland to individuals distinguished for their contributions to Polish diaspora communities. The President also awarded national flags to representatives of various organizations and institutions operating both in Poland and abroad.

- I exclude no one. That's my principle. I truly exclude absolutely no one. I strive to have respect for every person, because it seems to me that this is the foundation, and only in this way can a community be built. It doesn't always succeed, and the conditions are not always such that it can be realized, but I am constantly working in this direction, and above all, I try to ensure that all people perceive that I respect them - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24's "Tak jest".

- Each of us should do some soul-searching. I also have statements that I regret making. Sometimes a person is caught up in emotions and says something, and then regrets having said it. That's the truth. These are among those words [about the 'milch cow homeland'] that, if I could turn back time, I certainly would not have uttered - stated President Andrzej Duda in a conversation with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24's "Tak jest" program.

- I was a supporter of Poland's presence in the EU, which is why I can admit it here. Yes, in the referendum, I voted for Poland's accession to the EU. That's why I am, in general, a supporter of our presence in the EU; I always have been. Of course, there are various problems within the EU, and we also pay into the EU because we also have our contribution to the EU. I hope that one day the day will come when we will contribute more than we take, because someone will be taking in order to develop, as I am a supporter of an open-door policy. The EU should have open doors, just like NATO - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24's "Tak jest".

- I am very concerned by the situation when truly serious politicians come out and speak about someone wanting to take Poland out of the EU, suggesting it's a real possibility. It's unrealistic, it's nonsense, it's pure political maneuvering, a form of political manipulation, which I find difficult to reconcile with. There is no serious political force today that doesn't see the benefits of Poland's EU membership, that believes we should develop outside the EU. That is not a topic – stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24's "Tak jest".

„I didn't take sides [in the government's dispute with teachers] because, in my opinion, the form of striking, intimidating students that there will be no Maturita, and previously that there would be no exams for junior high school-aged youth, are not, in my opinion, the standards that people who are teachers by calling should apply. That is why I spoke firmly, appealed, and pleaded not to do such things. I am grateful to all the teachers who supported these exams, and who have now graded students and are enabling them to take the Maturita” – said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on "Tak jest" on TVN24.

- First and foremost, I didn't use the term European Union there at all. I spoke of some imaginary community. In Poland, nothing undermines trust in the EU. People used to have a closed border, they couldn't travel, they didn't have passports. Today the border is open, young people in many cases don't even know what border document checks are, because no one does them. Why? Because we are a member of the EU, and an even closer alliance within the EU, the Schengen Area, and these are benefits that everyone perceives – stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on "Tak jest" TVN24.

“My wife does not engage in political matters, and unfortunately, we all saw that at the beginning, this issue [the teachers’ strike] was very strongly political. That’s how it all began. The demand that was put forward – a 1000 PLN net increase – was unrealistic, and everyone knew it was an unrealistic demand”, said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24’s “Tak jest”.

“But I supported the teachers all along, because I genuinely believe that a teacher, especially in a big city, does not earn money that could be considered a decent wage for someone tasked with raising our children”, he added.

“I said I’m not convinced people realize that the National Stadium also offers the possibility of holding congresses and large meetings, that it’s not just a stadium, just a pitch, and it won't be any kind of games, and that substantive debate can be held there,” stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24's “Tak jest.”

“I am open all the time. I had a preliminary conversation with the Prime Minister because the Prime Minister appealed for me to patronize the roundtable. I said, ‘Okay.’ I am willing to talk, because we need to talk, but if it is to be the President’s patronage, if my physical participation is involved, then I cannot imagine any other format than a table where all sides sit. And today, we have two major trade union organizations that have said ‘no’ to the Prime Minister’s proposal. This situation needs to be resolved somehow, and conditions must be created for everyone to be able to sit together,” he added.

- I haven't thought about it [whether June 4th should be a state holiday]. But it is certainly a very important day in our history, this June 4th. Above all, I believe it should be a day of our national pride. Although the elections that took place on June 4, 1989, were not fully free elections, because they were completely free for the Senate, but for the Sejm, they did not have such a character, it was above all Poles who went to the polls and decisively said no to the communists, and thus to that regime - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24's "Tak jest".

When pressed on whether June 4th should be a state holiday, PAD replied: - I don't know. It's something to consider. If the majority of deputies and senators wanted it to be a state holiday, I would be ready to initiate it. I don't see a problem. I believe it was indeed a very important day.

„How do you know what the [ECJ] Advocate General will say? I don’t know either what the Advocate General will say. I am, in fact, prepared for any opinion. I am calmly awaiting the opinion. I believe it will be honest, just, and will take into account the various arguments that were presented and submitted. The proceedings have been and continue to be conducted” - said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24’s ‘Tak jest’.

“I have never refused to swear in [judges of the Constitutional Tribunal], especially during the time when taking such an oath was still possible, meaning when there were Sejm resolutions that were subsequently repealed by the Sejm. At the moment they were repealed and new resolutions were adopted [on the election of subsequent judges to already occupied seats - editorial note], I was already bound by those resolutions” – said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on “Tak jest” on TVN24.

“I believe that [the doubts regarding the selection concerned five judges, not two, elected by the Sejm of the 2011-2015 term]. I believe that it was done in a very controversial manner. I believe that standards were violated there” – he added.

"Regarding the potential presence of President Donald Trump in Poland, I have extended an invitation to the President and I am counting on a meeting between us to take place by the end of September," said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24's 'Tak jest'.

- It seems that a parade is scheduled at the same time [as Donald Tusk's speech at the University of Warsaw], which was, by the way, planned earlier. However, I can say this. We will surely have many opportunities to hear this speech again. I don't know, we'll see. Everyone decides for themselves what they say. For years, I used to teach classes for students, so addressing students is not foreign to me. I don't know what format Chairman Tusk will adopt here. Let us remember that he is a politician who today works in a very important European institution, the European Council, and deals with European affairs - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Krzysztof Skórzyński on TVN24's "Tak jest".

When asked if he expected Tusk to be his opponent in next year's elections, PAD replied: - We'll see. There will probably be many different candidates in the elections, as always, and who will step forward? Mr. Korwin-Mikke usually ran in the elections. Representatives of all political groups have run for president, so it will probably be the same this time.

"The gentlemen [the president and the prime minister] spoke recently and agreed on another meeting. I myself witnessed the talks and subsequent arrangements, also in the context related to the educational [round table]. The President always patronizes any talks that can lead to an agreement, and he has certainly been very active on the educational issue from the very beginning" - said presidential minister Paweł Mucha in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on "Wydarzenia i opinie" on Polsat News.

- I have the impression that with each new election, whether for the European Parliament or our own parliament, PiS and the representatives who currently represent that political environment change their face. Suddenly we see a new face of PiS. It's not the same face that called the EU flag a rag. They are not the ones who were opponents, who voted against Poland joining the EU. They are still the same politicians, and not only them, because as far as I know, Father Director was also a staunch opponent of joining - stated Ewa Kopacz in an interview with Piotr Marciniak on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

- They change their face according to their needs. Today, I would like to say just one thing: every time we vote, whenever anyone casts a vote for any of these right-wing politicians, meaning PiS, which will be running in the European elections or subsequently parliamentary elections, they are actually casting a vote for one person. For Jarosław Kaczyński - she added.

- I have a small problem now, because I wanted to show your program to the camera, but I lost it somewhere along the way. And do you know why I lost it? Because it was just one, single page. So, your electoral program fits on one page, it's not called a program, it's called a program declaration - said Piotr Marciniak in TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts after Facts), addressing Ewa Kopacz.

The former Prime Minister replied: - If you are alleging that we don't have a program and it's written on one page, which concisely summarizes all the truly most important things we want to fight for in the EU, including what I spoke about, namely the effective fight against cancer within this program and funding, that we want more money for Poland within the new perspective, and as you know, the money in the EU will be higher, the EU budget will be higher, but money for Poland will be significantly lower, if we want to build a stronger position for Poland in the EU, I could list each of these points. So, tell me today, which of these points from Kaczyński's "Fifth" is a European program? I didn't hear any European program there at all.

- Today I say that this is just an introduction to what will happen in October - she continued, suggesting that the coalition would present a separate program for the parliamentary elections. - I guarantee you that it will be very detailed [program] - she added.