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05/21/2019

00:00

Political Agenda for Tuesday: Jaki, Szydło, Halicki, Lewica Razem Conferences, Biedroń with Timmermans in Warsaw, Kaczyński in Pomerania, Government Session

At 9:30, Deputy Prime Minister Beata Szydło will hold a press conference at the Law and Justice (PiS) headquarters. Meanwhile, Jarosław Kaczyński will meet with residents of Słupsk (13:00) and Starogard Gdański (17:30). Earlier, at 10:00 in Gdańsk, a media statement by the PiS leader is scheduled.

The government session will commence at 10:00. Ministers will address changes to the Environmental Protection Law and the Social Assistance Act. Also at 10:00, candidates from Lewica Razem (The Left Together) are organizing a press conference in front of the European Parliament Representation office in Poland.

At 10:30, Andrzej Halicki and local councillors from the Civic Coalition club will hold a press briefing in front of the Mazovian Voivodeship Office concerning the situation in Polish oncology and the problems of one of the Warsaw hospitals.

At 12:30 in Kielce, Patryk Jaki will hold a conference. At 12:30, Ryszard Petru will hold a press conference to summarize the costs of the PiS election campaign and its impact on public finances.

At the invitation of Wiosna (Spring), the Vice-President of the European Commission is visiting Warsaw today. After 18:00, Frans Timmermans and Robert Biedroń will travel around the capital by tram, and at 20:15, a meeting with young people is organized for them. Meanwhile, at 12:15 in Szczecin, the leader of Wiosna will hold a press conference titled “The Morawiecki Deal”.


07:57

Sasin on GW Publication: This Material Lacks Objectivity. It's an Attack on Prime Minister Morawiecki

- I do not have [a prenuptial agreement with my wife]. We somehow never thought about it. The Prime Minister spoke about it, explained it yesterday, there was a lot about it. I think this discussion is heading towards recognizing that a politician's wife is essentially just an appendage to the politician and nothing more. However, our wives, my wife would probably be outraged if we conducted this discussion in such a way. Politicians' wives also have the right to their own lives, to work, to run companies, to earn, to realize themselves - stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- Of course, we can currently engage in a discussion on whether legal regulations should mandate the disclosure of family assets as well, but then we must also ask how far this should extend. Why only the wife? Perhaps also children, parents, mothers-in-law, closer, distant relatives, because assets can also be transferred to them. That is a completely different discussion. Let's separate it from this attack on the Prime Minister that took place yesterday, because it has no basis - added the head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. As he emphasized, the "Gazeta Wyborcza" material lacks objectivity because its theses are untrue.


08:03

Sasin:

I posit that the article in GW is a false one
The court will decide who is right here, who is telling the truth, and who is lying. Today, I put forward the thesis that this article in “Gazeta Wyborcza” is a false one, having nothing to do with reality. It formulates unjustified theses, intended to strike at the Prime Minister's credibility, and therefore, this ends the discussion on this topic. Furthermore, the Prime Minister is hiding nothing, nor is he evading answers to questions about how this plot was bought, when, and for how much money – stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

08:09

Sasin:

I Understand There's an Order to Smear the Prime Minister Before the Election. It Won't Succeed.
- It's one thing when a politician, while being a politician, avoids disclosing their assets, the goods they acquired while holding public office by transferring them to family members. I recall, for instance, the example of one of the PO ministers who transferred a plot of land, worth a lot of money, to his daughter. He didn't have the funds to cover the acquisition, yet he bought this plot and transferred it to his wife to hide it and not declare it in his asset statements. A former minister of sport from PO. We remember these kinds of situations. However, here the situation is completely inadequate to what you are talking about, because we are talking about a prenuptial agreement, which is in accordance with the law and was made by the prime minister not while he was a politician, but a bank president - stated Jacek Sasin in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".- I understand that at this moment there is such an order regarding the prime minister, to smear him with mud in the final days before the election and to convince public opinion that he is a dishonest person. This will not succeed - added the PiS politician.

08:14

Sasin:

I Have No Objection to Politicians' Spouses' Assets Being Public

- I have no objection to politicians' spouses' assets being public - stated Jacek Sasin in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". He added:

"Indeed, it would be suspicious if an active politician were to establish a separation of property and thereby transfer assets they wished to hide from voters and state bodies to their family members. However, there is nothing wrong with Mateusz Morawiecki, as a bank president, not a politician who at the time couldn't have possibly thought about becoming a politician, establishing such a separation because, while conducting his own business and banking activities, he didn't want this activity to be linked with the activities of his wife, who is a separate entity and conducts her own economic activity."


08:26

Sasin:

Today's Government Meeting Will Discuss Establishing a Commission to Investigate Pedophilia in Poland
At today's meeting of the Council of Ministers, we will discuss the establishment of such a commission. It should be created, although it is difficult. Due to legal and constitutional reasons. It will examine the problem of pedophilia generally occurring in Poland. The cases that have occurred, how they were handled, why such strikingly low sentences were handed down. We will discuss this today during the Council of Ministers meeting, but of course, we will not establish this commission today, because a project needs to be prepared - stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

08:41

Czarzasty:

It Would Be Good for Poland If as Many People as Possible Participated in the Elections. That's What Civil Society Is About

- On Sunday, we will know everything. We will see how it goes. The fundamental thing is for citizens to go to the polls. I think that in general, it would be good for Poland if as many people as possible participated in the elections. This is something I am convinced of. That's what civil society is about. And there will be a result. I guarantee it, sirs and madams. Poland will not fall on Monday. Nothing will happen. Elections come, elections go. Generally speaking, I think we will simply continue to function, but it is an important choice for us regarding the direction of our country's functioning, and that is how we treat it - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in an interview with Piotr Goćek on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.


08:46

Kukiz on GW's Publication Regarding the Morawieckis' Assets: 'It Looks Bad, But It's Unverifiable. In This System, One Hand Washes the Other'

According to my superficial information, it all looks bad. When I hear the Prime Minister's wife's statement that they will donate the profit, something is wrong here. If a priest who sold land receives promotions, that's not entirely clear either. But this is unverifiable. As long as the party that has the Prime Minister is in power, I doubt that this party will do anything. In this system, one hand washes the other. The same happened during the previous [political] distribution” – Paweł Kukiz said in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.


08:46

Czarzasty:

The Problem with PiS Regarding the EU is a Problem of the Party's Credibility. Regardless of What They Say There, Few Will Believe It

- The problem with PiS regarding the EU is a problem of the party's credibility. Regardless of what they say there, I believe few will believe it. If someone for 2 or 3 years calls the EU flag a rag, Prime Minister Szydło hides these rags according to her and they are simply not in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, and then two weeks before the election says they love the EU the most in the world, then it is simply unbelievable. If someone makes such gestures, what am I supposed to comment on, some nonsense that PiS is currently promising Poles - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in an interview with Piotr Gociek on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.


08:47

Kukiz:

Tusk Was Responsible for Intelligence Services During Amber Gold Collapse, Had Prior Knowledge of Potential Abuses. He Did Not Inform the Public

"He [Donald Tusk], despite everything, was responsible for the intelligence services at the time, as there was no minister-coordinator [for special services] then. He possessed prior knowledge of potential abuses at Amber Gold. He did not inform the public. As for legislation, we have a situation where nothing particularly can be done to him," said Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.


08:47

Kukiz:

Korwin-Mikke Wants to Strengthen the Authoritarian System

"I didn't come to fight with Konfederacja, I came to try to change the system, to reverse the power-citizen relationship, to introduce legislation so that power is the employee of the citizen, not the owner of the citizen, using citizen's money. Konfederacja does not have this in its plans. Korwin-Mikke wants to strengthen the authoritarian system" - said Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.


09:00

Biedroń:

I Will Take Up My Seat as an MEP. Later - I Hope - We Will Be Elected to the Polish Parliament

I am the leader of Spring. I must lead this team to the European Parliament, and then to the Polish parliament. I will ensure this happens” - said Robert Biedroń in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Polish Radio's Trójka. „I declared that I would be a responsible leader. If I created Spring, I must lead it to the EP, and then to the national parliament, and I will do so. I will take up my seat as an MEP. Later - I hope - we will be elected to the Polish parliament”.


09:01

Biedroń:

PO is playing peek-a-boo with us. It depends on what suits them and the polls. When they need to hide civil partnerships, they hide them; when they need to bring them out, they bring them out.

Civic Platform is playing peek-a-boo with us. One moment they say this, the next moment they say something else. It depends on what suits them and what the polls suggest. When they need to hide civil partnerships, they hide them; when they need to bring them out, they bring them out. Wiosna (Spring) stands guard, stating that this matter needs to be regulated. If anyone, then I am authentic on this topic. I submitted a bill on civil partnerships, which was precisely rejected by Civic Platform” - said Robert Biedroń in a conversation with Beata Michniewicz on Polish Radio Trójka.  


09:14

Urgent Briefing by Schetyna to Address "Morawiecki's Crisis"

At 9:50 AM, a press conference will be held at the Civic Platform (PO) National Office in Warsaw, featuring the party's leader, Grzegorz Schetyna. Sources speaking to 300POLITYKI suggest the briefing will concern proposals "to resolve the crisis in which Prime Minister Morawiecki finds himself."


10:03

Szydło:

Today we must ask KE politicians another question. What will happen when they rule after winning elections? What will they do with the 13th pension?

- Mr. Szczerba said: "The only thing is that PSL might abstain, but I don't think so, because the PSL council is liberal. Besides, it will be after the elections, so they won't be courting any electorate anymore." This was in reference to whether the European Coalition would introduce civil partnerships. MP Szczerba certainly stated what the Civic Platform's tactic will be after the elections - stated Beata Szydło at a press conference at PiS headquarters. She added:

"We are talking about credibility, the credibility of politicians. Poles have the right to know what decisions individual political groupings are making and what decisions will be made after the elections. If today there are so many doubts on matters very important to Poles, then Poles have the right to know and ask politicians what they will do after the elections? The Civic Platform, the European Coalition, has a problem with keeping their word. It is not the first time we have such a situation where politicians say one thing before the elections, and then do another thing after the elections."

- Today, another question must be posed to the politicians of the European Coalition. What will happen when they, possibly after winning the elections, will be in power? What will they do with the 13th pension, a benefit that the PiS government introduced for pensioners? - the Deputy Prime Minister continued. - What will you do after the elections? What is the truth? - she added.


10:11

Schetyna on GW Publication: I Appeal to Kaczyński for Us to Clearly Resolve This Matter Together. We Are Submitting the "Clean Hands" Bill

- We are facing an extraordinary situation in Poland. Not only an election campaign, but also things that are happening in the public sphere. Serious allegations have emerged, addressed to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland. We are witnessing information that is outrageous. It concerns a property declaration, the purchase of land, its transfer to his wife before the establishment of marital property separation, and finally, not reporting it in the property declaration. This matter concerns the Prime Minister. Therefore, we believe that we must react in this situation, make tough decisions, and this is a challenge for the political class. I appeal to the leader, Mr. Kaczyński, the leader of PiS, for us to clearly resolve this matter together. We are submitting the "Clean Hands" bill. It is intended to cover such matters and clarify ambiguities in cases like the one we have encountered with Prime Minister Morawiecki. The point is that spouses of the most important people in the state must also submit property declarations. It cannot be that we will tolerate investments, money being spent, being outside public knowledge, and concerning the families of the most important people in the state. These provisions concern the President, the Prime Minister, ministers of the Polish government, the Presidium of the Sejm and the Senate - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a press conference.


10:14

Schetyna:

"We're calling your bluff" and I appeal to Kaczyński. Let's convene a Sejm session this week

- "We're calling your bluff" and I appeal to President Kaczyński, please: let's convene a Sejm session this week, the Senate session is on Friday, let's adopt this bill, so that we can be convinced, certain, that we are clarifying all doubts once and for all, that no one will ever be able to accuse the Polish Prime Minister of ambiguities in his asset declarations - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a press conference.


10:24

Kaczyński on EP Elections: It's Important That Voter Turnout, Usually Very Low, is Significantly Higher This Time. We Will Strive for This and, of Course, for Support for Our Party

- We will talk about what is most important for Polish public life today. That is, about ensuring that Polish citizens, Poles, participate in these [EP] elections. It is very important that the turnout, which is usually very low, is significantly higher this time. We will strive hard for this and, of course, for support for our party - stated Jarosław Kaczyński in Gdańsk.


11:04

Halicki:

Wola ATTIS Voivodeship Hospital with Modern Equipment Still Without NFZ Contract. Mr. Prime Minister, Either a Contract or Szumowski's Resignation

https://twitter.com/AndrzejHalicki/status/1130759116480237568


11:30

Halicki:

Today it seems realistic to win in May, and if we win in May, then I think a good change is finally possible in the autumn
We take responsibility, meaning us politicians operating in the country who are building a coalition. Grzegorz Schetyna – I recall – was considered by many to be the one who would never bring about this unification. Quite the opposite, he was accused of acting in the wrong direction. It turned out that what was impossible became a fact. Not only did the local government, or civic, coalition show that it's possible to win against a government that has very high poll support, but today it seems realistic to win in May, and if we win in May, then I think a good change is finally possible in the autumn, meaning the restoration of a government that listens to people, is certainly a European and pro-European government, and definitely a law-abiding one – stated Andrzej Halicki in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

12:20

PO-KO Demands Brudziński and Opioła Pay Personally for Political Helicopter Use

- We demand that Messrs. Brudziński and Opioła pay from their own pockets for the use of helicopters for political purposes. We also demand that this practice be stopped as soon as possible, because, as we know, Brudziński flies in one, and Opioła in another. There are two more helicopters, and the question arises: where are they and what are they used for? In connection with this outrageous situation, we are submitting a request to the Supreme Audit Office (NIK) to examine the decision-making process regarding who decided to use police helicopters, designated for special police purposes, in both cases. We demand that a thorough investigative process be conducted regarding the costs of using these two helicopters in both instances - stated Mariusz Witczak at a briefing in the Sejm.

- The presentation by MP Witczak showed one instance of MP Opioła exiting a police Black Hawk helicopter. As he disembarks from this Black Hawk, he is dressed in the uniform of special forces personnel and greets soldiers, or actors dressed as soldiers. This is an unprecedented and scandalous act. Antoni Macierewicz has ruined the army and the opinion of the Polish army. Today, the use of soldiers or individuals disguised in uniforms is not only punishable, but it also desecrates the Polish uniform, as there is no justification whatsoever to use individuals dressed as special forces soldiers, who risk their lives and often perish on missions for Poland and NATO, in a political party's spot. This situation, seen through a lens, demonstrates PiS's approach to the state - said Paweł Olszewski.


12:30

The Chief of the National Police Demands Immediate Cessation of the Use of Marek Opioła's Advertisement:

We Feel Cheated by This Situation.

The Chief of the National Police, Jarosław Szymczyk, has demanded that Marek Opioła, an MP from PiS, immediately cease the use of an advertisement that infringes upon the image of the Polish Police. "We feel cheated by this situation," Szymczyk stated in a letter addressed to Opioła.

The advertisement in question, which features the MP, uses imagery and slogans that the police consider to be a misrepresentation of their service and a violation of their rights. The police authorities believe that the spot wrongly associates their work with a specific political campaign, potentially compromising their neutrality and public trust.

The Chief of Police has emphasized the importance of maintaining the apolitical nature of the police force and has expressed strong disapproval of any attempt to exploit its image for political purposes. The demand for immediate cessation of the advertisement's use underscores the seriousness with which the police leadership views this matter.


12:55

Ziobro:

Judicial Reform Halted Due to EU Debate; We Need Credible and Efficient Campaign in EP with Highly Qualified Individuals

“The judiciary and its reform have been partially halted due to the debate taking place within the European Union. The Polish opposition has transferred the dispute over Polish courts and their reform to the EU forum, including the European Parliament. Therefore, it is extremely important – from the perspective of the Ministry of Justice – to be able to complete this work of judicial reform, the aim of which is to return the courts to Poles, to ensure that these courts concentrate much more on the element of service rather than on showcasing their own interests, disregarding the interests of society as a whole. For them to operate efficiently and quickly, it is necessary to carry out this reform and bring it to the intended goal. For this to happen, we must conduct a credible and efficient information campaign in the EP and at EU forums. There, we need people with the highest qualifications and preparation in this regard. That is why Deputy Minister Sebastian Kaleta, who is running for the EP on the Warsaw list, stands next to me. I am advocating for Minister Kaleta and Minister Jaki, or Minister Kempa, to be in the EP” – said Minister Zbigniew Ziobro at a press conference.


13:06

Biedroń:

Morawiecki's Arrangement Scheme Illustrates the Lack of Separation Between State and Church
“As Wiosna, we have advocated for the separation of state and church from the very beginning. We can see what a lack of this separation looks like by examining the functioning scheme of the Morawiecki arrangement” – said Wiosna leader Robert Biedroń at a press conference in Szczecin. “Such an arrangement can be found in every city, every town in our country. Prime Minister Morawiecki took advantage of having access to information that most of us do not have. State assets were transferred to the Church for 0 zlotys, for land that was later sold to Mr. Morawiecki. It turned out that the plot was worth significantly more, PLN 70 million, which is 100 times more. Pure business. We would not have this scandal if the Polish state had guarded the assets we own, if the state treasury had guarded our common good, which is common property, if politicians were more transparent, scrutinized.”

13:10

Jaki:

I want PO and European Coalition representatives to clarify one fundamental issue – will they pay reparations?

- The final stretch of the European Parliament campaign. The time has come for politicians to define themselves very precisely on the most important issues, on absolutely fundamental matters. That is why I would like the representatives of PO, the European Coalition, to finally define themselves on one fundamental issue. Namely, will they pay reparations? 447. It is high time for Platforma politicians to stop pretending this problem doesn't exist. They are silent on this matter because they signed or accepted the Terezin Declaration from 2009, which for the first time acknowledges that compensation can be paid for ownerless property. The fact that this declaration was accepted by the PO government at the time is a scandal of centuries. 447 directly refers to the declaration. Without it, there would be nothing to talk about – stated Patryk Jaki at a press conference in Kielce.

- Let the leaders of PO come out and explain why they agreed to the Terezin Declaration, which is the source of all our problems today. Because it is obvious that our government will not pay anything, and as long as PiS is in power, there will be no money. But will it be the same if Platforma returns to power, if they want to implement the declaration they signed? – added the Deputy Minister of Justice and candidate for the European Parliament.


13:14

Jaki:

Politicians Should Have Nothing to Hide, But the Civic Platform Should Start With Themselves

- I have no problem with that. I believe politicians should have nothing to hide, but the Civic Platform would do well to start with themselves. I remind you that many Civic Platform politicians, as can be seen in their financial statements, also have a separation of property. Therefore, before they submit a bill, they should show it themselves first. Here you go. Let them take a step forward first, without a law. Since they say standards are so important, please, let them all issue statements tomorrow. If not, it means it's just a game for the public - stated Patryk Jaki at a press conference in Kielce, when asked about the "Clean Hands" project.


13:26

PM:

We've Decided to Establish a State Commission to Investigate All Cases of Pedophilia. We Also Want to Invite Opposition Representatives

- The PiS government is the guardian, the guarantor of security, including the physical security of children and families. Our formation has always, for many years now, strived for stricter penalties for the most heinous, brutal crimes, including, of course, crimes of pedophilia, which can be described as such. This is not easy because pedophilia usually happens behind the curtain of everyday life, and therefore a state commission that will encompass everyone, absolutely everyone, including the Church, clergy, and cardinals, but also all artistic and teaching environments, especially where there is contact with children, caregivers, and coaches – this is not about stigmatizing anyone, but simply, with great sadness I must say, this phenomenon occurs in various environments and it must be burned out with a hot iron. There can be no leniency for anyone. Therefore, we have decided to establish such a state commission [to investigate all cases of pedophilia], also to avoid any instances of cover-ups - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

- We want to invite representatives of the opposition to this commission. We want it to have the most socially open formula possible, but at the same time practical, so that it does not dilute the subject. It should allow us to deal with this issue in a real way, so that it can quickly identify any weak points in the current system where pedophilia occurs and lead to the elimination of these weak points as quickly as possible - added PMM.


13:37

PM:

We Have Absolutely Nothing to Hide. I Would Gladly Welcome Changes, Regulations to Present All Assets, Including Spouses', with a Simple Reason for Marital Property Separation.

- Of course, here we have absolutely nothing to hide. I would also gladly welcome such changes, regulations, to present all assets, including those of spouses, and for the reason for marital property separation to be very simple. Well, my wife started her business activity in 2008. Business activity involves contact with contractors, issuing invoices, negotiations, conversations, investments, renovations, and I did not want to get involved in such matters, and therefore, after a few years, we decided that not only this property, but all of them, and not before the marital property separation, but within the scope of the separation, according to a very simple criterion, all those plots of land, properties, apartments that are rented out, that are subject to business activity, all those that may also be subject to investment processes, were taken over by my spouse, and the remaining ones, which do not have such economic, business elements, fell to me. So, the answer here is very simple, transparent, and of course, if these and other properties that were transferred or, as it were, taken over by my spouse as a result of this separation, were to be shown to the public, then we have absolutely nothing to hide here. The reason was one. Conducting business activity. I did not want to, and now, of course, within the scope of performing public functions, even more so, any connection with business activity would not be appropriate - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).


13:44

PM Morawiecki: I have no right to disclose my wife's assets, but if there's a regulation, we'll do it immediately. We have nothing to hide.

- I have no right to disclose my wife's assets, but of course, if such a regulation is introduced, we will do it with pleasure immediately, because we absolutely have nothing to hide here – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).


13:46

Morawiecki:

Increasingly, journalists from GW are resorting to agitation rather than honest journalism
“Increasingly, these journalists from 'Gazeta Wyborcza' are resorting to various forms of agitation rather than honest journalism. That is why this matter will go to court,” stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

14:19

Brudziński Announces Motion to Dismiss Opioła as Head of Special Services Committee

Joachim Brudziński, the Minister of the Interior and Administration, has announced that he will submit a motion to dismiss Mariusz Opioła from the position of chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Special Services.

This announcement follows recent controversies surrounding Opioła's actions and statements, particularly in relation to the oversight of Poland's intelligence agencies.

The exact reasons for the motion were not fully detailed, but sources suggest it stems from concerns over Opioła's management style and his handling of sensitive information.

Brudziński stated that the decision was made after careful consideration and is aimed at ensuring the effective and professional functioning of the committee.

Further details are expected to be released as the motion progresses through the parliamentary procedures.

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15:02

Kaczyński:

We're Ready to Pass Law Requiring Disclosure of Politicians' Relatives' Assets

- Yes, we are ready to pass a law in a very short time, based on which it will be necessary to disclose the assets of spouses, partners in cohabitation, and adult children. It will also be necessary to disclose the sources that led to the possession of any expensive items, such as real estate. - said Jarosław Kaczyński in Słupsk.

- This should concern members of parliament, government members, voivodes, deputy voivodes, marshals of voivodeships, deputy marshals. At least such a limited group of people for now - added the PiS chairman.


15:11

PJK:

Pedophilia Commission Must Operate in Sections for Different Environments. One Section Must Absolutely Address Issues within the Church. We Do Not Deny This Problem Exists

- The commission must work in different sections addressing different environments. One of them must absolutely clarify matters within the Church. We do not deny that this problem exists and it needs to be resolved. I am a practicing Catholic, and precisely because of that, I want these matters to be clarified - said Jarosław Kaczyński in Słupsk.


15:18

Kaczyński:

The Opposition's Sole Program is 'Down with PiS'. It Expresses Emotions and, Above All, Anger at Not Being in Power

- We have a clear program. That is the fundamental difference. Our opposition today is without a program, or one could say pre-program. However, it's probably better to use the word 'without a program,' because it has one program - 'Down with PiS.' This is not a political program, but an expression of certain emotions, and above all, anger at not being in power - said Jarosław Kaczyński in Słupsk.


15:30

Nitras:

We Will File a Wealth Declaration Today That Prime Minister Morawiecki's Wife Should Complete. Morawiecki Has an Obligation to Disclose All His Assets

- We will file an unfilled wealth declaration today, but we believe it will be filled out today, which Prime Minister Morawiecki's wife should complete. Mr. Morawiecki has an obligation to disclose all his assets. Both those currently in his possession and those transferred to his wife - said Sławomir Nitras during a press conference in front of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.


15:47

PM Morawiecki to Visit Lublin Region Devastated by Tornado

As reported by the Prime Minister's Chancellery (KPRM), around 5:30 PM, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will be in Stasin, Konopnica municipality, in connection with the passing of a tornado.

https://twitter.com/morawieckim/status/1130829495584415744?s=12


15:55

Kaczyński:

We will challenge ACTA2 before the Court
We have this program. As for our competitors, well. They have voted against our interests many times, also against freedom, for example, the matter of ACTA2. We will challenge this matter before the Court, because we absolutely do not want to agree to such regulations being in force. We want freedom on the internet - Jarosław Kaczyński said in Słupsk. - We will fight for this freedom to be protected - he emphasized.

15:59

PJK:

"When I Sometimes Watch Certain Television, I See an Alternate Reality. One That Doesn't Exist in Reality. But Well, There's Freedom, So They Can Create Such a World."

- Despite our opponents' advantage in the media, which is enormously important today, the media create – one could say – an alternate reality… When I sometimes watch a certain television station, whose representatives are here, I see an alternate reality. One that doesn't exist in reality. But well, there's freedom, so they can create such a world – Jarosław Kaczyński said in Słupsk.


18:08

Paweł Pudłowski's New Election Song-Music Video:

Start with Yourself and Bet on Seven.

- We're showing that 7 is a magic number. The lyrics don't have pushy candidate advertising – it's just "bet on seven" - says a collaborator of Paweł Pudłowski, presenting the latest election song-music video, which 300POLITYKA is publishing first. The song – intended to encourage voting on May 26th – was created with the participation of Olga Górska, a councilor from Nowoczesna in Ursynów, who also appeared in the music video. Pudłowski is running for the European Parliament from the seventh position in Warsaw.


18:22

PJK on the Future EU Budget: There's No Question of Our Agreement to the Budget Currently Proposed. We Have Created a Large Group of Over a Dozen States, Friends of Cohesion Policy.

- There's no question of our agreement to the budget currently proposed. And everyone knows it. We have created a large group of over a dozen states, friends of cohesion policy. This group is capable of achieving a great deal - said Jarosław Kaczyński in Starogard Gdański.


18:26

Kaczyński:

Europe Needs Enforcement Action on Treaties, and PiS Government Guarantees Poland's Active Role

- There is a need today in Europe for such enforcement action concerning the treaties. And we Poles must be very active in this movement, or even at the forefront of it. This is guaranteed only by the government and the delegation of Law and Justice - said Jarosław Kaczyński in Starogard Gdański.


18:32

Kaczyński:

EU Court Ruling Postponed, Less 'Brazen' Interference Expected in Polish Affairs

- We will see what the [CJEU] ruling will be. This judgment has been postponed; it will not be on May 23rd. It will not, one could say, so brazenly interfere in our internal affairs. Although some are indeed brazenly interfering, despite having entirely different obligations. You know who I'm talking about – Jarosław Kaczyński said in Starogard Gdański.


19:03

In a New Spot, Bielan Plays Ping-Pong with Morawiecki and Secures 3 Billion for Mazovia
- I am sure you will win, Adam, for Mazovia; you have my full support - says Prime Minister Morawiecki in Adam Bielan's latest video spot, which 300POLITYKA is publishing first. Adam Bielan is urging the Prime Minister to statistically separate Warsaw from the rest of Mazovia, which could allow the region to gain more EU funding. "The residents of Mazovia are not just wealthy Warsaw; they are hundreds of thousands of people from towns and villages. With them in mind, we must effectively strive for 3 billion for our region" - says the narrator. - That sounds ambitious, but very reasonable - the Prime Minister promises Bielan.

19:40

Brudziński:

Opioła committed an absolutely reprehensible act

- Member of Parliament Marek Opioła, whom I highly value for his previous, substantive work, which is worth emphasizing, for his commitment to supporting the police, special services, and the army, has nevertheless committed an absolutely reprehensible act. This is because he sent a letter to the Chief of Police requesting the possibility to film the police helicopter, as he stated in the letter, for the purpose of use in the ongoing work of the Chairman for Special Services - said Joachim Brudziński in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.


19:48

Brudziński:

If TV stations are cutting the word 'Nobel' from PJK's statements, maybe there's something to it. A commission will be formed to investigate.

- Since this topic is exciting, and it is exciting, as I hear. Since there are television stations that are cutting out this one word 'Nobel' from Jarosław Kaczyński's statements, perhaps there is something to it. But that's what a commission will be for, which will certainly be established and will deal with this matter - said Joachim Brudziński in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.


19:58

Brudziński on Confederation: Sometimes these people who have their mouths full of patriotism slogans are actually dancing in a play directed from behind our eastern border
- Sometimes these people who have their mouths full of patriotism slogans, of love for their homeland, are actually dancing, in my opinion and assessment, in a play directed from behind our eastern border. And my fervent request, my fervent appeal especially to voters who, perhaps guided by a surge of emotion, might think it's worth supporting ideological people, this far-right, please do not waste your vote. If you vote for Korwin's people, we will be electing those who are actually helping Civic Platform today,- said Joachim Brudziński in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.

20:11

Bielan:

I Believe PO Politicians Will Dismantle Social Programs, Introduce Civil Unions, Same-Sex Adoption, and the Euro

I think they will dismantle social programs, first introduce civil unions, but we know this is actually the beginning of so-called ‘staging’ – as Vice-Mayor Rabiej said – leading to adoption of children by homosexual couples. They will introduce the euro – Grzegorz Schetyna already announced this to EPL politicians – and other matters that are not popular with Poles may be implemented if PO takes power in Poland after the autumn elections” – said Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Adam Bielan, in an interview with Michał Adamczyk on TVP Info’s ‘Gość Wiadomości’.”


20:12

Bielan:

Previously we said the Civic Platform lacks a program because no policy document was presented, but it turns out hidden cameras can reveal the true intentions of PO politicians

"Previously we said the Civic Platform lacks a program because no policy document was presented, but now it turns out that hidden cameras can reveal the true intentions of PO or Civic Platform politicians. In this case, their views differ from the views of the vast majority of Poles. That is precisely why they are hiding what they intend to do after the parliamentary elections," stated Deputy Speaker of the Senate Adam Bielan in an interview with Michał Adamczyński on TVP Info's "Gość Wiadomości."


20:13

Bielan:

To Govern After the Next Sejm Elections, PO Will Have to Form a Coalition with Biedroń, and He Will Ensure the Radical Leftist Agenda is Implemented in Poland

"I think that PO, to govern after the next Sejm elections, will have to form a coalition with Robert Biedroń, and he will ensure that this radical leftist, even a far-left, program is implemented in Poland. Whoever wins the upcoming European elections will be in a privileged position," said Deputy Marshal of the Senate Adam Bielan in an interview with Michał Adamczyk on "Gość Wiadomości" on TVP Info.


20:19

Bielan:

Polls at this stage of the election campaign, a few days before the vote, no longer hold much significance. I assume we're neck and neck with the European Coalition.
I think that polls at this stage of the election campaign, a few days before the elections, no longer hold much significance. I assume we are neck and neck with the European Coalition, and everything depends on mobilization. 5 years ago, the elections were decided by a margin of 3 per mille. Civic Platform gained only 25,000 more votes nationwide. With a very slim majority of votes, one group or the other, one camp or the other, can decide these elections and be in that privileged position in the Sejm elections,” stated the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Adam Bielan, in an interview with Michał Adamczyk on TVP Info's “Gość Wiadomości”.

20:19

Cimoszewicz:

It's not a matter of religious belief, but it matters whether the Church is respected or not, because it played the role of a moral guide in the past and can fulfill such a role, but not the Church of liars.
- It would be better for the entire Church if they fell silent and left. We will see what happens after the visit of the papal envoy, who, following a similar visit to Chile, led to the resignation of all bishops. This is not a matter of religious belief for me personally, but it is not indifferent whether the Church is a respected institution or not, because the Church has played the role of a moral guide in the past and can fulfill such a role, but not the Church of liars, people who turn their heads away and use bad words – said Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz in the program 'Kropka nad I'.

20:30

Cimoszewicz on 447: 'It's all a lie, they are playing with antisemitism, they are playing one way, and bald thugs another'
- These statements by Kaczyński and Morawiecki concerning some kind of compensation. No one is talking about any compensation; there are unresolved reprivatization issues. No one, neither Kaczyński nor Morawiecki, will take away the right of these people to go to court and claim their property, because property rights are guaranteed by the Constitution. Another matter is ownerless property, as there are no people who can prove their title to inheritance. And such matters, based on a communist decree concerning German assets, became state property and will remain state property. Stirring up trouble around claims by Jewish organizations is a misunderstanding. No one has the right, including the most serious world organizations. The right stems from the rules of succession and inheritance. It's all a lie, they are playing with antisemitism, they are playing one way, and bald thugs another - Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz said on Kropka nad I.

20:32

Cimoszewicz:

It is alarming that we now have overt racists, overt neo-fascists, overt antisemites
- It is alarming that we now have overt racists, overt neo-fascists, overt antisemites. These leaflets saying 'Jews out', plastered across Polish cities, are simply terrible. In these leaflets, they announce decisive action if they gain support, and that is pure Nazism. It is shocking in itself - said Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz on Kropka nad I.

20:47

HEADLINE NEWS: Government Services at Disaster Site, Property Declarations: PO Led the Bidding, LGBT Activists Feel Used in PO's Political Game
-- 300POLITYKA LIVEBLOG: Cimoszewicz on overt neo-Nazis Brudziński on Konfederacja: They are dancing in a play whose director sits beyond our eastern border Brudziński: If there are television stations that cut out the single word "Nobel" from PJK's statements, then perhaps there's something to it. PJK: We will appeal ACTA2 to the Tribunal https://300polityka.pl/live/2019/05/21/ ***** POLSAT EVENTS -- ELECTION CAMPAIGN NEARS ITS END, AND THE CLOSER WE GET TO THE ELECTION SILENCE, THE LOUDER THE NOISE – TODAY THE BIGGEST COMMOTION SURROUNDS A POLICE HELICOPTER USED BY A PIS MP IN AN ELECTION SPOT – announcement. -- KEY TO THE MATTER IS THE HELICOPTER STANDING IN THE BACKGROUND [OF THE SPOT], A BRAND NEW POLICE BLACK HAWK – The Police Chief of Staff published a letter today addressed to him from MP Opioła, dated April. -- THE PUBLICIZED SPOT SHOWS NO ONGOING WORK BY THE SPECIAL SERVICES COMMISSION; IT'S A PURELY ELECTORAL CLIP – Ociepa continues. -- POLICE OFFICERS EXPLAIN THAT THEY MADE THE HELICOPTER AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT HAD NO TASKS THAT DAY – Ociepa. -- FOLLOWING THE APPEAL TO THE MP, THERE WAS A PLOT TWIST – Ociepa continues: But [the withdrawal of the spot] wasn't the only reaction [Joachim Brudziński's statement announcing the change of the head of the special services committee]. -- TODAY'S DECISIVE REACTION FROM PIS IS TO EXTINGUISH A FIRE FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION – Ociepa. -- GRZEGORZ SCHETYNA PRESENTED A DRAFT LAW THAT MANDATES THE SUBMISSION OF PROPERTY DECLARATIONS ALSO BY THE SPOUSES OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THE STATE – Ociepa continues. ***** TVN FACTS -- PLATFORMA WAS FIRST IN THIS AUCTION; IT WILL SUBMIT THE "CLEAN HANDS" BILL TO PARLIAMENT, WHICH STIPULATES THAT THE SPOUSES OF THE MOST IMPORTANT POLITICIANS WILL ALSO SUBMIT PROPERTY DECLARATIONS. THIS IS A REACTION TO THE PRIME MINISTER'S LAND DEAL DESCRIBED BY "GAZETA WYBORCZA." PIS WILL NOT SUPPORT THE OPPOSITION'S BILL, BUT WILL SUBMIT ITS OWN. -- IT ONLY TOOK 3 HOURS FOR THE HEAD OF THE GOVERNMENT AND THE HEAD OF PIS TO SUPPORT THE "CLEAN HANDS" BILL PRESENTED BY THE OPPOSITION LEADER – Arleta Zalewska. -- PIS HAS BEEN RULING FOR 4 YEARS, BUT THE PROPOSAL FOR FULL PROPERTY TRANSPARENCY IS ONLY BEING MADE TODAY AFTER "GW" REVEALED THE MATTER OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S PURCHASE OF LAND 17 YEARS AGO – Zalewska. -- THIS WOULD CONFIRM THE PRIME MINISTER'S HONESTY – Czarnecki. -- PIS IS NOT TALKING ABOUT THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME; ONE ONLY NEEDS TO LOOK AT A BILL FROM 12 YEARS AGO; PLATFORMA WAS SKEPTICAL THEN – Zalewska. -- AFTER ENTERING THE GOVERNMENT, MORAWIECKI ONLY PUBLISHED HIS PROPERTY DECLARATION AFTER PERSUASION, SEVERAL WEEKS LATER THAN OTHERS – Zalewska. -- A TORNADO IN THE LUBLIN REGION. -- THE STATE WILL NOT LEAVE ANYONE ALONE – PMM. -- COMMISSION WITHOUT CONCRETE DETAILS: The commission is to be state-run and is to clarify the issue of pedophilia in various environments – not just in the church. That's all the specifics Prime Minister Morawiecki provided on Tuesday, without any details on who would form it or what powers it would have. -- THIS IS A RESPONSE TO THE OPPOSITION'S DEMANDS – Dariusz Prosiecki. -- AN IMPORTANT PIS POLITICIAN HAS ONCE AGAIN USED A HELICOPTER IN HIS CAMPAIGN AND WILL LOSE AN IMPORTANT POSITION IN PARLIAMENT: The scandal lasted several hours – an important PiS politician used a police helicopter in his election campaign. Marek Opioła published a spot featuring himself and a police Black Hawk. He did not have police permission, so he will lose an important position in Parliament. -- THE HEAD OF THE SERVICES COMMISSION PROMISES TO REMOVE THE SPOT, AND PIS WILL REMOVE THE MP FROM THE COMMISSION – Jakub Sobieniowski. -- WE ARE OUTRAGED; THE POLICE ARE APOLITICAL, AND THAT IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR ACTIVITIES – Police spokesperson. -- THE IMAGE OF THE POLISH POLICE HAS BEEN TARNISHED, AND WE CANNOT ALLOW THAT – Brudziński. -- ON THE DAY WHEN IT WAS FIREFIGHTER'S DAY, THERE WERE NO ELECTION ACTIVITIES WITH MY PARTICIPATION – Brudziński. -- EVEN A BMW IS NOT ENOUGH; HE HAD TO FLY A POLICE BLACK HAWK – Brejza. -- HE WAS OUTRAGED AT OTHERS, NOT HIMSELF, FOR USING A BLACK HAWK, BECAUSE THE HELICOPTERS WEREN'T BOUGHT FOR THAT PURPOSE – Sobieniowski. -- EXTREME BYZANTIUM AND THE CONVICTION THAT EVERYTHING BELONGS TO THEM – Kierwiński. -- LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE FIGHTING FOR MONEY: There are already payment demands at the Ministry of Finance. Local government officials want the return of over one hundred million zlotys – this is the amount they calculated for costs incurred due to the education reform under Minister Anna Zalewska's version. Currently, 10 cities are fighting for the money, but more may join. -- LOCAL OFFICIALS ARE SPEAKING CLEARLY TO THE GOVERNMENT: YOUR REFORM, OUR MONEY – Krzysztof Skórzyński. -- PIS FEARS THEIR ACTIVITY BECAUSE IT IS DE FACTO JOINING THE CAMPAIGN – Skórzyński. -- AT THIS MOMENT, IT IS A TIME FOR ALL HANDS ON DECK; WE ALL SUPPORT, AND DONALD TUSK TOO – Rafał Trzaskowski. -- TUSK'S NAME WAS NOT MENTIONED BY CHANCE; LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WERE SUPPOSED TO FORM DONALD TUSK'S COMMITTEE IF HE DECIDED TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT – Skórzyński. -- IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS TUSK'S IDEA; ON JUNE 4TH, HE WILL ANNOUNCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOCIAL MOVEMENT – Gowin. -- FACTS HAS RESPONDED TO PJK'S ACCUSATION: On Tuesday in Słupsk, Jarosław Kaczyński accused the TVN station of "omitting a word" from his statement. – Neither Oscars, nor Nobel, which I emphasize, and I emphasize it because the TVN station has, as it were, omitted one word from my statement, nor any fame, nor any other achievements can protect anyone here from responsibility – said the PiS chairman. He referred in this way to his statement from Friday, when he proposed that the future commission deal with pedophilia not only in the Church. We are responding to Jarosław Kaczyński's accusation. We present his statement published in TVN "Fakty" material on Saturday. ***** TVP NEWS -- PO DID NOT SUPPORT CHANGES TO THE PENAL CODE, ALTHOUGH THEY INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASING PRISON SENTENCES FOR RAPE OF A MINOR TO 30 YEARS – Marcin Szypszak. -- THE GOVERNMENT DECIDED TODAY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE COMMISSION FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEDOPHILIA. THE COMMISSION'S WORK WILL COVER ALL ENVIRONMENTS – Szypszak. -- OVER 7.5 MILLION PENSIONERS AND ANNUITANTS HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED THE THIRTEENTH PENSION. THE NEXT TRANCHE WILL REACH 1 MILLION 700 THOUSAND PEOPLE BY THE END OF THE WEEK – announcement: This is the fulfillment of a postulate from Kaczyński's "five." -- RAFAL GRUPIŃSKI'S WORDS ABOUT CONCEALING ONE'S REAL INTENTIONS AND GOALS FROM THE PUBLIC STILL CAUSE OUTRAGE – announcement: PO wants the legalization of same-sex marriages, but LGBT circles have felt used. -- TODAY, PO POLITICIANS, WHO ARE ACCUSED OF OPENLY DECEIVING VOTERS, DO NOT WANT TO COMMENT ON THEIR STATEMENTS FROM SATURDAY'S MARCH, ACCUSING TVP JOURNALISTS OF LYING – Maciej Sawicki. -- POLITICAL RIVALS, ON THE OTHER HAND, SPEAK ABOUT THE COMPROMISE AND TOTAL LACK OF CREDIBILITY OF THE EUROPEAN COALITION – Sawicki. -- PO, WHICH IS NOT TAKING A CLEAR STANCE NOW, MAY LIQUIDATE 500+ AFTER THE ELECTIONS. AN EXTENSION OF THE RETIREMENT AGE IS ALSO NOT EXCLUDED – Sawicki. -- LGBT ACTIVISTS SAY THEY FEEL USED IN PO'S POLITICAL GAME – Sawicki. -- MICHAŁ SZCZERBA DID NOT WANT TO COMMENT TODAY ON HIS WORDS FROM SATURDAY ABOUT THE "LIBERAL COUNCIL OF PSL-U" – Sawicki. -- A MOTION TO REMOVE MAREK OPIOŁA FROM THE POSITION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR SPECIAL SERVICES WILL BE FILED – informed by the Head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration – no material: This is a reaction to the politician's use of a police helicopter in his election spot, which "tarnished the image of the Polish police." -- THE GOVERNMENT MAINTAINS A DECISIVE OPPOSITION TO JEWISH CLAIMS – announcement: Prime Minister Morawiecki's words that Poland will not pay any claims have met with criticism from the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister and the World Jewish Congress. -- PIS CLEARLY DECLARES THAT THERE WILL BE NO COMPENSATION PAYMENTS – Magdalena Wierzchowska. -- SCHETYNA ANNOUNCES THAT THE ISSUE OF CLAIMS IS CLOSED, AND ANY TENSIONS ARE THE RESULT OF PIS GOVERNANCE – Wierzchowska.