I am once again requesting the President’s decision.
- Kosiniak-Kamysz on the SAFE program with the EU Commissioner for Defence
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00:00
At 11:00, President Andrzej Duda will participate in the Firefighter's Day celebrations at Marshal Józef Piłsudski Square in Warsaw. During the ceremony, attended by the highest state authorities, the President will confer general promotions upon officers of the State Fire Service. State decorations, "Young Hero" awards, and an official officer promotion ceremony will also take place. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration Joachim Brudziński, and Waldemar Pawlak will also attend the ceremonies.
At 10:00, the European Coalition Convention will take place in Białystok. Meanwhile, a patriotic picnic will be held in Pułtusk with the participation of PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. The event is scheduled to begin at 14:00. In turn, a concert by the band Bayer Full is planned for 16:00.
10:41
Schetyna:
I assure you that we will not only restore the small border traffic with the Kaliningrad Oblast, but also launch a similar agreement with Belarus.
- It was our government that fought for and secured the small border traffic with the Kaliningrad Oblast, which brought hundreds of millions of zlotys annually to entrepreneurs and residents, especially in tourism and trade in Warmia and Mazury. The current authorities suspended it without reason and without sense. I assure you that we will not only restore the small border traffic with the Kaliningrad Oblast, but also launch a similar agreement with Belarus, which will benefit the entire Podlasie region - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a convention in Białystok.
10:50
Schetyna:
The European Coalition Stands Against an Anti-European Bloc. We Secured Over PLN 500 Billion. They Secured a Maximum of PLN 400 Billion. This is the Measure of Kaczyński and Morawiecki's Defeat
10:50
Schetyna:
For Some Politicians, Nostalgia for the Middle Ages is Stronger Than Common Sense, but Tolerating, Even Encouraging, Vaccine Refusal is a Crime
"How is it possible that diseases like measles have returned to Poland in the 21st century? I understand that for some politicians, nostalgia for the Middle Ages is stronger than common sense, but tolerating, and even encouraging, vaccine refusal is a crime. And this is certainly not Europe" - said Civic Platform (PO) leader Grzegorz Schetyna during the European Coalition convention in Białystok.
10:52
Schetyna:
Our Program in This Election is 100 Billion PLN More Than the PiS Government Can Negotiate
- As leaders of the European Coalition, we say today: our program in this election is 100 billion PLN more than the PiS government can negotiate. 100 billion more for Poles, for Poland, for health, for the people who build our country by working, for the Polish countryside, education, and for the fight against smog. This is our proposal - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a convention in Białystok. - This is the great choice we face. More or less? Because the PiS government is forfeiting billions in EU budget negotiations - he added.
10:52
Schetyna:
Just as we once built motorways with European money, now we will build European healthcare together
„We will win these elections, we will regain 100 billion for Poland lost due to the incompetence of this government, and just as we once built motorways with European money, now we will build European healthcare together. Believe me, it is possible” - said PO leader Grzegorz Schetyna during the European Coalition convention in Białystok. He announced that the waiting time for a specialist will not exceed 21 days, and for the emergency department - 60 minutes. Within 7 years, cancer curability is to reach the level of the most advanced countries in Europe. - In every voivodeship, in every region, we will create a highly specialized center for fighting cancer - he added.
10:58
Schetyna:
100 Billion More for Poles for Three Basic Goals. European Healthcare, Priority Work Project, National Rural Development Program
- Today and for the next few days, we will present clear declarations. 100 billion more for Poles for three basic goals. Firstly, European healthcare. Secondly, the Priority Work project, of which our Higher Salary project is an element, because work must pay off. Thirdly, the National Rural Development Program, which will equalize opportunities and give a new impetus for development, a real one based on billions of zlotys - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at the convention in Białystok.
11:01
Schetyna:
Our Fellow Citizens with Disabilities Don't Hinder Anyone and Don't Have to Support Anyone. Kaczyński's Disgraceful Words Deserve an Apology
„This needs to be repeated. Our fellow citizens with disabilities don't hinder anyone and don't have to support anyone, as President Kaczyński wants. That's truly the case. They simply need to be respected. They have the right to speak about what is a problem for them. For these disgraceful words from President Kaczyński, they should receive an apology. People with disabilities are a value. They are important. Every human being is important, regardless of who they politically support. They have a harder life, but that much more they deserve respect. They are capable of achieving a lot” - said PO (Civic Platform) leader Grzegorz Schetyna during the European Coalition convention in Białystok.
11:14
Schetyna:
We will never again allow the government to allocate PLN 1.3 billion to propaganda television, which is the same as the annual cost of chemotherapy in Poland.
- We will never again allow the government to allocate PLN 1.3 billion to propaganda television, which is the same as the annual cost of chemotherapy in Poland. We will not allow it - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a convention in Białystok.
12:08
WKK:
We Don't Agree with Politics in the Church, Because We Want to Hear About God There, Not Whom to Vote For. But the Church is More Than Hierarchy and Parish Priests. It's a Community of Everyone, and We Don't Consent, We Don't Allow Insults.
12:37
Czarzasty:
At Every Convention, We Will Present a Program for Poles. The End of Negative Campaigning, the Beginning of Programmatic, Future-Oriented Campaigning
„From today, at every convention, we will present a draft program concerning Poles, aimed at solving problems. The end of negative campaigning, the beginning of programmatic, future-oriented campaigning” - said the leader of SLD, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, at the European Coalition convention in Białystok.
12:42
Czarzasty:
Russians, Belarusians, and Poles are close. And this is a true closeness. Putin, Lukashenko, and Kaczyński are close. And this is also a true closeness.
14:58
Kaczyński:
We Know What Needs to Be Done for Poland to Be Stronger
15:00
Kaczyński:
Only Naive People, Naive as Children, Believe in Good Uncles. There Are No Good Uncles in International Relations
15:09
Kaczyński:
Those Who Raise Their Hand Against the Church, Wanting to Destroy It, Raise Their Hand Against Poland
15:14
Kaczyński:
We Were the First to Take Up Arms. Yet They Try to Portray Us as Hitler's Allies
- We are being attributed German crimes, a role in World War II exactly the opposite of what we actually played. We were the first to take up arms. Yet they try to portray us as Hitler's allies - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at the Patriotic Picnic in Pułtusk.
15:16
Kaczyński:
Attempts to Claim Poland Has Financial Obligations Regarding WWII. The Truth Is, There Are Financial Obligations. Towards Poland, Towards Poles.
- They are trying to do even more. They are trying to claim that Poland has some financial obligations in connection with World War II. Well, yes, there are financial obligations. Towards Poland, towards Poles, and Poland has no obligations whatsoever. This is true from the perspective of law, as well as elementary morality and decency. We are owed payment. Some to the west of Poland's borders owe us tens of billions, hundreds of billions of euros or dollars, perhaps even more than a trillion, not the other way around. We owe no one anything - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at the Patriotic Picnic in Pułtusk.
15:18
Kaczyński:
There is no patriotic alternative today to the policy we have undertaken, announced, and are implementing
15:20
PMM:
We Understand Patriotism as Respect for Great Polish Culture
„We understand patriotism as respect for great Polish culture. This care for Polish culture will guide us in the coming years, in the coming decades. I am convinced that this patriotism, which is increasingly visible, and it was different in the Third Republic, this patriotism will carry us on wings towards the future. Patriotism, which is important for 89% of Poles, almost 90% of Poles, patriotism is a great value, it is important. This is a great joy” - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Pułtusk.
15:24
Morawiecki:
PO Leader Erred on Billions, Lacking Understanding of EU Budget Negotiations
„Not only did our opponent from yesterday, the Civic Platform chairman, dramatically err by mentioning one hundred billion without understanding what today’s negotiations for the next 7-year EU budget look like. We are up to date on all matters, we are a leading country that has reconstructed the cohesion group. 15-16 countries will ensure that this budget is at least as substantial as the current one” – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Pułtusk.
15:32
PM:
Our Opponents Squandered Two Budgets - PLN 290 Billion Lost to VAT Gap, CIT, Shadow Economy, and OFE. Those Mentioning PLN 100 Billion for Healthcare Should Look Within and Reckon with Their Conscience.
“Our opponents squandered roughly two budgets, looking at 2014 and 2015. That was about PLN 290 billion. If we count the VAT gap, the CIT gap, the shadow economy, and OFE, the first tranche of OFE, which they consumed because they couldn't manage the state's finances, it amounts to approximately two budgets. So, anyone who talks about healthcare, about PLN 100 billion, should look within and perform a great act of self-reflection, and then engage in a genuine, honest discussion, because we have recovered these funds” – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Pułtusk.
15:37
PMM:
We Were the Most Murdered Victims in WWII. We Will Never Agree to Any Payouts. We Will Find and Implement Legal Formulas to Respond to Claims
19:17
ACTA2:
More Than Just Internet Censorship – France and Germany's Shadow Deal?
"Every time such a controversial law is passed, one must ask what the background to its adoption is. Because when a controversial law is passed in an election year, there must be something deeper here. And since only the truth is interesting, one must dig deeper. And what turned out? It's not like Jaki invented this. Foreign media, serious newspapers, have dug into what this is all about. They write that ACTA2 is actually a deal between France and Germany. France was very keen on this directive because France has the most such creative companies and has similar laws in its own country, and will profit the most from it. It wanted this law to be an EU law, but for it to pass, they needed Germany's support. And they made a deal in this way: they will support the directive that France was keen on, and in return, France will support another project that Germany was very keen on. Nord Stream 2."
19:24
Jaki:
For Europe to be stronger, it must return to its roots, to Christian values
- Poland is one of the last countries that does not want to agree to this whole moral revolution, this left-wing moral revolution. In Poland, the strong words of Holy Father John Paul II are still present - stated Patryk Jaki at a meeting with residents in Gorlice. - We believe that for Europe to be stronger, it must return to its roots, to Christian values - he added.
19:32
- In 2015, when Civic Platform was leaving power, one of the last documents they signed was a commitment to accept a quota of refugees into Poland. Fortunately, the United Right won the elections then, and we still haven't implemented that agreement. However, I want to say that if they return to power, I am convinced they will return to implementing this agreement - stated Patryk Jaki during a meeting with residents in Gorlice.
- I am a representative of the United Right, which believes that, to put it mildly, we should not rush to adopt the euro as our currency. However, our competitors from POKO, or whatever they call themselves now, you will find leaders there who say openly that the euro should be adopted now, immediately, quickly, and that this is a testament to our European identity - he continued.
19:55
Jaki:
The European Parliament is today the arena where the battle for Poland's right to reform its own justice system is being fought
- The European Parliament is today the arena where the battle for Poland's right to reform its own justice system is being fought. I am demonstrating what effects can be brought about by very hard work associated with reforming individual areas of the justice system, which for most of the Third Polish Republic's existence was dysfunctional, and there is still a lot to be done - stated Patryk Jaki in Gorlice.
- So many years have passed, but the division in Poland is exactly the same. There are two groups. One group wants a strong Poland, and the other wants a weak Poland. Although every politician will say they want a strong Poland, that is not true. Our competitors want a weak Poland. This is because if Poland is weak, then it is easier to colonize it economically. They represent the oligarchy of the Third Polish Republic - he added.
20:11
Jaki:
I'd like to see as many judges as possible in Poland elected in general elections in the future. This is my personal opinion, not the government's.
20:30
- As far as I'm concerned, I am absolutely surprised, disgusted. Such words should absolutely not have been said [by Leszek Jażdżewski]. Especially at a public university. In the Catholic Church, we venerate children, we take vows. For many of us, it is a community that has saved Polishness for many generations. Inappropriate behavior, absolutely unacceptable - stated Adam Jarubas in an interview with Danuta Holecka on TVP Info's "Gość Wiadomości".
21:22
On the last weekend before the decisive phase of the campaign, Grzegorz Schetyna is not only returning to the theme of a narrow victory, recalling the European campaign of 2014 won by Platforma Obywatelska, and speaking of 100 billion from the Union, but he is also taking over the social narrative of Wiosna (Spring). Jarosław Kaczyński speaks of a "lack of a patriotic alternative to PiS," and Prime Minister Morawiecki is trying to cut short the discussion about the American JUST 447, which is giving Konfederacja an increasingly distinct moment: "We will find appropriate legal formulas, we will not allow any claims." It is evident that the phones of listeners to "Rozmowy Niedokończone" (Unfinished Conversations) are being monitored at Nowogrodzka Street [PiS headquarters].
The European Coalition is finally managing to find its voice and move beyond tired slogans. Schetyna's 100 billion from the EU is a concrete offer. Platforma and KE have strong cards: under their government and during the term of Commissioner Lewandowski, responsible for the budget, Poland was the biggest winner of the current budget perspective. By the way, the Prime Minister is also right in saying that Poland is the creator of the cohesion club, which has been quite effectively lobbying for the maintenance of high EU subsidies. However, due to the reduction of the EU budget after Brexit and the difficulties faced by Southern European countries, it is more appropriate to talk about limiting losses rather than maintaining the pool. These are also facts that any Polish government would have to contend with, but the KE's 100 billion is, in the end, a breakthrough in the EC's policy, which has so far been proceeding at its own pace rather than setting the campaign's agenda.
Robert Biedroń spoke about a major healthcare project a month ago. But the promise of a 30-day wait for a doctor's appointment got lost in the flood of other promises made at Torwar. Wiosna can only blame itself for not presenting a plan or a funding scheme for this, and today it is difficult to associate it with any specific promise, especially after PiS had already "stripped" it of its local connections, which were then incorporated into Kaczyński's "Piątka Plus" [Five Plus] program. Schetyna has presented a concrete proposal in the form of European healthcare protection funded by that 100 billion.
PiS, on the other hand, is very clearly targeting Konfederacja, which has managed to capture a segment of the disciplined far-right electorate with its narrative of a "Jewish-American conspiracy" – a theme known since the era of the queen of Russian fake news, the Tsarist Protocols of the Elders of Zion, enriched with an alleged secret note about the 447 Act. It is enough to listen to "Rozmowy niedokończone" on Radio Maryja to notice that if not every second, then every third caller concerns issues of unclaimed inheritance, and increasingly voices question whether our alliance with America is beneficial and why we are not trading with Russia. Of course, it's a separate matter how spontaneous these calls are and what kind of phones are used to make them, but the growing irritation of the priests hosting the show is also evident. And PiS faces a growing problem, because Konfederacja is chipping away at PiS's results, and every half a percent counts.
Both leaders know that the actual polling tie means the fight is truly for every vote. And so far, PiS has not succeeded in marginalizing Konfederacja and Kukiz, nor in reducing Wiosna's support to below 10% for the European Coalition.
I am once again requesting the President’s decision.
- Kosiniak-Kamysz on the SAFE program with the EU Commissioner for Defence
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