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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05/09/2019
06:26
At 7:00 AM, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will give a press statement at Warsaw's Chopin Airport before departing for an informal EU summit in Romania. At 9:15 AM Polish time, the Prime Minister will participate in a meeting of V4 premiers, at 11:30 AM in a meeting of leaders with the President of the European Parliament, and at 2:30 PM in a working session of the Community's leaders.
At 9:00 AM, Minister Elżbieta Rafalska has announced her briefing, and at 11:00 AM, Minister Mariusz Błaszczak will present the assumptions for the amendment to the Act on Veterans of Operations Abroad. Simultaneously, a briefing by Sebastian Kaleta, Vice-Chairman of the Verification Commission, will take place.
In the Sejm, at 11:30 AM, Confederation leaders will organize a conference, and at 1:00 PM, European Coalition candidates will present new election commercials.
Meanwhile, President Andrzej Duda is in Tirana, participating in the Brdo-Brijuni Process Leaders Summit. The plenary session is scheduled for 9:30 AM, a meeting with the President of Croatia for 2:15 PM, and with the President of Albania for 3:20 PM. A press conference after the summit is scheduled for 11:40 AM.
07:51
„More of the common market means less protectionism. Protectionism reduces the chances of Europe's competitiveness. Poland is doing very well in the common, single European market, and we want to allow Polish companies to spread their wings as widely as possible. The second proposal is more democratic procedures. We know that procedures in the European Union, especially in the European Commission, are taken in such a way that sometimes EU citizens do not fully understand them. Less democratic deficit, more democratic procedures, a greater role for national parliaments” - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki before departing for Romania.
07:54
PMM:
Structural Funds for Agricultural Policy and Subsidies Must Not Suffer in the Next Budgetary Period
"Poland's stance is unequivocal: structural funds, for agricultural policy, for agricultural subsidies, must not suffer in the next budgetary period, even though we agree that more funds should be allocated to innovation and security," said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki before his departure to Romania.
07:55
- All police actions in this case [the arrest of Elżbieta Podleśna], that were undertaken, were taken following a report of suspected criminal offense. This report was filed, I believe, during the Easter holidays. As far as I can ascertain, yes [the report was made by priests from the local parish]. All these stories about alleged police manipulation, whether in this case or any other, are obviously of interest because they are alive, they resonate in various kinds of spaces, be it the internet or in direct contact - stated Joachim Brudziński in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Piasecki's Interview".
08:02
- The police, when taking these actions, had no idea that the case would involve a person recognized in the public space, that it concerned an activist engaged here in Warsaw in various anti-government actions. These actions were undertaken as a result of a report, and the case began during the Easter holidays when LGBT activists attempted to desecrate a grave in one of Płock's churches. Subsequently, there was an attempt at a disturbance inside the temple, the church, after which at night – as evident from surveillance footage – three masked individuals, i.e., the women who committed this act and are suspected of it, were aware that they were doing something that was against the law, given that they were masked. The police undertook actions aimed at identifying who committed this act. It was not, and this is the crux, the most important part of this case, at any stage about infringing the freedom of artistic creation, that the police are intervening because, in this case, Ms. Podleśna, touched by an artistic vision, decided to paint a rainbow around the image of the Virgin Mary of Częstochowa. Rather, the actions taken, among other things – all indications point to this – by Ms. Podleśna and two accompanying persons involved the image being stuck onto portable toilets, onto trash bins, and scattered around the church, and that's what the case is about, not artistic creation - stated Joachim Brudziński in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego.”
08:07
Brudziński:
As head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, I stand by the position that the constitutional rights of every citizen must be guaranteed
- If you ask me, today, being the head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, having been on at least a few pilgrimages to Częstochowa, remembering all the emotions that accompanied me and millions of Poles every year, because it's enough to see in August how Poles en masse set off from Świnoujście, from Rzeszów, to walk to our Queen, then yes, it outrages me. As head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, I stand by the position that the constitutional rights of every citizen must be guaranteed - stated Joachim Brudziński in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
Asked if a citizen has the right to place the image of the Virgin Mary in a rainbow halo, and if the police should prosecute for it, he replied: - Absolutely not for artistic creations.
08:09
- This was also spread, especially in the media, that the police supposedly raided at 6 AM. There was no police raid at 6 AM. It was 7 AM. The duration of this procedure was from 5 to 7 hours, partly because Ms. Podleśna was waiting for her lawyer. She was then transported to Płock - stated Joachim Brudziński in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". He emphasized that artistic creation is one thing, and another is affixing an image onto portable toilets, trash cans, causing disturbances in church, and desecrating the Holy Sepulchre.
08:10
PMM:
The Tu-154M Wreckage Should Have Been in Poland Long Ago. I Appeal for its Swift Return. It Belongs to Poland
"The Tu-154M wreckage should have been in Poland long ago. We are demanding it. It's good that the Council has recognized this problem and very clearly stated its position. Situations arose where Polish observers were supposedly to be present during the examination, and not only was it unsatisfactory, but it bore the hallmarks of a certain fiction. I am counting on the fact that - even at this very late stage - our experts will now actually be able to participate in these examinations. I appeal once again for this wreckage, which is a testament to the gigantic tragedy that occurred in Smolensk, to be brought to Poland as soon as possible. It belongs to Poland" - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said before flying to Romania.
08:15
- This lady who was detained is not some pacifist, a person known for delicate stances. She is a very aggressive anti-government activist who has repeatedly engaged in aggressive behavior - said Adam Bielan in "24 Questions" on Polskie Radio 24.
08:20
Brudziński:
All signs point to Podleśna attaching a sacred image for millions of Catholics to a portable toilet and a garbage bin
- All citizens of the Republic of Poland have the same rights, Christians and Catholics included. You are starting to nuance, which is devastation. In a moment you will say: well, if Satanists come and devastate, destroy a monument, then it is devastation and profanation, but if a sacred image, revered for centuries by millions of Catholics, and also by non-believers, is attached to a portable toilet, to a garbage bin, and this act is committed – all signs point to it – by Ms. Podleśna, then you say: well, no, that's too much – stated Joachim Brudziński in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
08:21
- Really, Donald Tusk, who governed our country for seven years and we remember how he used state institutions to persecute his political opponents, should not comment on this matter - said Adam Bielan in "24 questions" on Polish Radio 24.
08:28
- 'It sounds very martyr-like, but we are dealing with a professional provocateur who is known for various other situations of a similar nature' – said Jarosław Sellin in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program „Gość Radia ZET”.
08:35
09:01
Kukiz:
There Has Never Been Democracy in Poland, Nor Is There Now. The Current System Allows the Party in Power to Rule Absolutely, as Citizens Lack Legally Binding Tools
- There has never been democracy in Poland. Currently, now, there is no democracy. The current system allows the party in power to wield almost absolute power for 4 years, because citizens lack instruments to react, to accelerate the government's actions, or to stop the government. Such instruments that would have legal effect. Here lies the mandatory referendum. The enemy of such institutions is precisely Wolność (Freedom), which is a very serious component of Konfederacja - stated Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Trójka Political Salon."
09:03
- Oh, please. I remember perfectly well when eternal friendship with the Soviet Union was written into the Constitution. No, I am certainly not for such a provision in the Constitution. I will certainly not support such an idea - stated Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Trójka's Political Salon."
10:01
- We guarantee that if we win, we will get this money back. If we lose, we will also demand that the Polish government apply the principles contained in the Polish constitution. Rule of law must be restored in Poland, as well as the independence of the Constitutional Tribunal and the Supreme Court. This depends [on the outcome of the parliamentary elections] in the sense that rule of law needs to be restored. We need proper Polish representation in the European Parliament, and we need to win the parliamentary elections. Proper representation is needed, both conditions are necessary - said Jan Grabiec in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Heart of the Matter).
10:10
- We will familiarize ourselves with this law [the Kukiz’15 bill], we will see what it looks like, but the law itself will not resolve anything. Appropriate diplomacy is needed, which will ensure that, just as it was during the times of Civic Platform, the government will manage to explain to Americans that the issues of such claims have already been settled. These threads were also raised, during our eight years in government, by American circles, and we always managed to cut short this discussion on a diplomatic level, explaining that there is no question of raising any claims at this time – said Jan Grabiec in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Heart of the Matter).
10:12
„I absolutely do not condone these types of political demonstrations using religious symbols. We should not be doing this; we should respect that some people might be offended” – said PO MEP Dariusz Rosati in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News.
„There are absolutely no grounds to initiate criminal proceedings. The Virgin Mary against a rainbow background cannot, and will not, be recognized by any court as an insult to religious feelings. The symbol of the rainbow is a biblical symbol of hope and reconciliation” – he added.
11:03
11:58
12:06
Ochojska:
"We have excellent medical staff in Poland, but we must create a system that supports them. And this requires political courage"
12:45
- I believe that the integration of Southeastern Europe with the European Union is necessary and greatly beneficial for both sides. In short: a united Europe needs the countries of Southeastern Europe, and the countries of Southeastern Europe need a united Europe - emphasized President Andrzej Duda in Tirana, where he is participating as a special guest in the Summit of Southeastern European Countries. He added:
"All countries in this region, geographically, historically, culturally, and economically, belong to the European family. This is what I want to stress most strongly. In this context, I am reminded of the words of my great compatriot, St. John Paul II, who said that 'the history of Europe is like a great river, into which many tributaries and streams flow, and the diversity of traditions and cultures that make it up is its great wealth.' Without the full integration of Southeastern Europe, with its diversity and beautiful traditions, our continent will not be able to breathe fully. I say this as a Pole who believes in a strong and united Europe, and also as the president of a country whose society is considered one of the most Euro-enthusiastic, and where support for EU membership never drops below 70 percent."
12:59
Zandberg’s New Clip:
Millions for Marketing and Empty Spectacle. It’s Supposed to Get Better, But It Stays the Same.
13:57
„Prime Minister Morawiecki, upon leaving for the summit in Romania, graced us with a conference during which he began to say things that are sometimes worth considering, especially coming from a prime minister who leads a government that is breaking the legal order, democratic principles, the separation of powers, and above all, is in permanent conflict with EU institutions,” said Andrzej Halicki from the Civic Platform during a press conference. „We heard that the Prime Minister would democratize the European Union, Europe. One would like to say that it's a joke, but it's not a joke, because it's the official stance of the government. There is a bridge of liars there, maybe [Prime Minister Morawiecki] should stop there. This declaration of democratization is as credible as introducing a million electric cars to the Polish market.”
„The Union is democratic. There are even mechanisms for this that allow national parliaments to block EU legislation. The Polish parliament has not used this so far,” added MEP Dariusz Rosati. „The actions of the PiS government are going in the opposite direction. This is not democratization, but a desire to impose certain positions and disregard the opinion of the European Parliament.”
14:33
In a new spot - which 300POLITYKA is the first to publish - Wiosna (Spring) uses, among others, Jarosław Kaczyński's words about treacherous faces or Krystyna Pawłowicz's about the EU's rag. The message is simple: for 14 years, a senseless war between PO and PiS has been ongoing, which has no bearing on the lives of ordinary residents - the heroes of the spot, while Wiosna presents proposals regarding clean air, equality, women's rights, or the Church.
- Enough of this! Fortunately, there is Wiosna. Słupsk taught me that the words "it's impossible" do not exist. It is possible to talk to people. It is possible to focus on clean air, it is possible to fight for equal rights. It is possible to defend women's rights. It is possible to separate the state from the Church - says Robert Biedroń. - We did it in Słupsk, we will do it all over Poland. Let's change our country together - adds the leader of Wiosna.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ4gcXgDQzU
15:01
- I invite you to my first creative walk, where I show what I intend to do in the European Parliament. I made the clip with my closest artists, who have been with me on my political journey from the very beginning. Another walk coming soon - wrote Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus on Facebook.
15:10
Paweł Kukiz has called upon the leaders of nationwide electoral committees for the European Parliament to participate in a debate on European issues. The leader of Kukiz'15 directed his appeal to the head of PiS, Jarosław Kaczyński, the chairman of PO, Grzegorz Schetyna, the president of Wiosna, Robert Biedroń, the president of Wolność, Janusz Korwin-Mikke, and Adrian Zandberg from Lewica Razem.
Kukiz stated: - The campaign so far is lacking in specifics, lacking in substance, and almost entirely avoids topics related to the European Union. Unfortunately, cheap populism and blunt propaganda dominate, focusing primarily on domestic matters.
Kukiz proposes that the debate should cover the following topics:
According to the leader of Kukiz'15, the debate should be broadcast by the major television stations. - Citizens have the right to know what proposals concerning European integration and Poland's place in Europe the largest electoral committees have - said Paweł Kukiz.
16:20
Borys-Damięcka:
In 2017-2019, the Senate of the Republic of Poland Spent PLN 1.37 Million on the Activities of "Gazeta Polska" Clubs Abroad
- The protest I wish to present, which I have been raising in this committee [on emigration and connections with Poles abroad] for three years, concerns the fact that we are also financing "Gazeta Polska" Clubs founded by Mr. Sakiewicz, the editor-in-chief of "Gazeta Polska", outside the country, and these are quite substantial sums. In the years 2017-2019, the Senate of the Republic of Poland spent PLN 1,371,468 on the activities of "Gazeta Polska" Clubs abroad - stated Barbara Borys-Damięcka in the Sejm.
17:40
The upper house has adopted, without amendments, the amendment to the Act on State Aid for Child Rearing, which expands the "Family 500+" program to include the first child. The government's proposal was supported by 82 senators, with no votes against and two senators abstaining. The adoption without amendments means the bill will now be sent to the president.
17:49
Following the publication by 300POLITYKA, work on the regulations to restore bus connections has accelerated. On Wednesday, May 15th, at 10:00 AM, the first reading of the government's draft bill on the Public Utility Bus Transport Development Fund will take place – according to the preliminary Sejm agenda that 300POLITYKA has seen. This is the proposal from the so-called Kaczyński's 'fifth package'.
Two Sejm committees – should the Sejm refer the draft bill to committee work – are scheduled to convene on the same day at 2:00 PM. The second reading, according to the schedule, is to be held at 8:00 PM. Theoretically, therefore, nothing prevents the government's proposal from being adopted. Voting will take place on Friday morning, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, although it is not ruled out that this block of voting will also be moved to Thursday evening. Especially since the last item on that day concludes at 6:30 PM.
19:43
Waszczykowski:
New budget proposal is already being 'carved up' because Morawiecki created a group of 15-16 countries, friends of the cohesion fund, that are questioning the European Commission's proposal
- The new budget proposal is already being 'carved up' because Prime Minister Morawiecki created a group of 15-16 countries, friends of the cohesion fund, that are questioning this proposal [the EC's budget proposal] - said Witold Waszczykowski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.
19:50
- We undertook direct talks with the Russians. Two months after I joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I sent a Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs who initiated discussions. We hit a wall with Russians who do not want to talk or cooperate with the Polish government on many issues - stated Witold Waszczykowski in a conversation with Piotr Witwicki on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.
19:54
- This is, unfortunately, a very unpleasant manipulation, and I wish – because I saw the first report on 'Fakty' and we are in the 'Fakty po faktach' program – that editor Knapik had read this interview carefully before producing his report. In the morning interview, three times, when pressed by the journalist, I said that I do not connect these facts – stated Jarosław Sellin in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach," when asked about his morning statement regarding the alleged suggestion that teachers were behind the bomb threats.
- Three times in that interview, I stated that I do not connect the teachers' strike with bomb threats. However, it is an indisputable fact, and I spoke about this, that during the strike, it was visible that some striking teachers or some union leaders were interested in the possibility that perhaps the eighth-grade or middle school exams, and then perhaps the final exams, might encounter some problems and not take place – emphasized the Deputy Minister of Culture.
19:54
WKK:
I Hope for a Result That First and Foremost Secures Victory in These Elections. That's the Key. That's Why We Formed This Coalition
- I believe in a good result, I believe in victory. This is not just about mandates for Civic Platform, PSL. I hope for a result that first and foremost secures victory in these elections. That's the key. That's why we formed this coalition - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program 'Events and Opinions' on Polsat News.
20:00
WKK:
I believe there's a very orthodox wing that wouldn't want to see those who don't vote for PiS in the Church today. This is a mistake and will lead to fatal consequences for the Church.
– I believe there's a very orthodox wing that wouldn't want to see those who don't vote for PiS in the Church today. This is a mistake and will lead to fatal consequences for the Church, for which I, as a believer, not only want to be responsible, but I must be responsible – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program 'Wydarzenia i Opinie' (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.
20:09
Wójcik:
If the Polish coat of arms were pasted on dumpsters, would that bother you?
20:12
Arłukowicz:
Don't arrest Jesus from Świebodzin, sometimes a rainbow appears over him too
20:17
20:23
Wójcik:
The Greatest Rulers of Poland and Kings, Who Are Likely Tossing in Their Graves Today, Prayed and Knelt Before This Image. Crowns Were Offered to Mary, Popes Offered...
20:45
20:49
Szumowski:
PLN 60 Billion More to Be Spent on Healthcare in 2024. This is a Gigantic Increase
"If today we have approximately PLN 98 billion spent from public funds on healthcare, then in 2024 there will be PLN 60 billion more, which is actually 2/3 of what we have now. This is gigantic money, a gigantic increase, practically unheard of in any other sector. Health is a priority" - said Minister Łukasz Szumowski in an interview with Edyta Lewandowska on "Gość Wiadomości" on TVP Info.
20:49
Szumowski:
Our Predecessors Negotiated 6.5 Billion Zlotys from the EU for Healthcare
„If we are talking about 100 billion, and the money negotiated by our predecessors from the EU for healthcare was 6.5 billion, which is 15 times less, it shows the scale and a certain credibility. We are not promising that we will obtain 100 billion. Negotiations are ongoing. This 100 billion that is circulating is currently a proposal from the European Commission, on which the Polish government will negotiate and secure better conditions. We are providing real money here and now” - said Minister Łukasz Szumowski in an interview with Edyta Lewandowska on „Gość Wiadomości” on TVP Info.
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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If it's to be political theater, we don't want to participate.
- Grabiec on the lack of an official invitation
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I am very interested in SAFE being supplemented with funds from the NBP
- Kosiniak-Kamysz
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