At 9:00 AM, a Senate session will commence, during which the upper house will primarily address the amendment to the Teacher's Charter and the so-called electricity bill – passed at an express pace during the last Sejm session. They will also elect their Deputy Marshal. Marek Pęk is the candidate. Marshal Stanisław Karczewski will hold a press conference at 11:30 AM.

From 10:00 AM, the Joint Commission of the Government and Territorial Self-Government will deliberate at the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior and Administration. At 11:30 AM, representatives of Wiosna (Spring) will present their proposals regarding climate change counteraction.

At noon, Minister Mariusz Błaszczak will participate in the celebrations of the Day of the Operational Command of the Armed Forces. At 1:30 PM, the Constitutional Tribunal will issue a ruling in the case of the Łódź printer who refused to organize an LGBT poster printing.

Furthermore, at 1:00 PM, the parliamentary committee investigating VAT fraud will question Jacek Skonieczny, former director of the Tax Control Department of the Ministry of Finance.

- The main accusation concerns the procedure of adoption by the Sejm, by the Senate, and the content that this bill proposal contains. We are talking about enormous changes to the Criminal Code which completely destroy and, in fact, lead to the total collapse of what we have developed over the last 200 years in the field of criminal law – stated Monika Płatek in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". She added:

"This is not a rapid pace of work, because reading the opinions on this matter alone takes more than two days. If we want to do it with understanding, we need to delve into it even more, and this means that all MPs from PiS, PSL, and Kukiz’15, by voting without understanding what they are voting for, agree to strip Polish women and men of their security, to deny basic principles which state that one cannot punish more severely than was previously foreseen if the act was committed earlier. One cannot apply law retroactively, and one cannot actually lead to the violation of fundamental human rights, which, for example, state that the death penalty is forbidden. Life imprisonment without the possibility of applying for conditional, early release is such a form. Therefore, in reality, all these MPs, both male and female, agree to deprive PiS voters, because they are the ones who mainly fill the prisons, of protection and the opportunity to safely stand before the justice system. What's more, everyone who voted for these changes also agrees to hand over the justice system to prosecutors, because in this law, what is happening is that we are effectively reducing judges to individuals who will set the penalty indicated by the prosecutor"

- PiS voters are most likely to be in prison – stated Monika Płatek in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

When it was pointed out that they usually vote for PO, she replied: - Perhaps they change their direction already in prison. However, this law [amendment to the Penal Code] will primarily hit PiS voters. And besides, it will be used, for example, to indefinitely transfer inconvenient people to a psychiatric institution by convicting them within the framework of the Penal Code, thus recognizing their guilt.

- I wonder if Grzegorz Schetyna fully realizes what he is saying. Because he constantly provides us with additional arguments to criticize the Civic Platform. I have a sense of déjà vu. Almost exactly 4 years ago, we read and heard the same about the 500+ program [that there was no money]. And then the Civic Platform said that it wasn't enough. It's 500+, they say, for the first child. When we introduce it for the first child, they start saying there are no financial resources for it. When we introduce a reduction in PIT, meaning lower taxes for young people, giving them a chance to accumulate funds, for example, for a down payment on their own apartment, they say there are no financial resources for it. I'll wait 2-3 weeks, maybe a month, for Schetyna to say that it is, after all, possible - stated Piotr Müller in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

"I think this is a bit of a change compared to various government programs. For the first time, more money stays in the citizen's pocket, and without the involvement of a bureaucrat. We have a completely different philosophy on fiscal matters. We believe it's better to leave more money in the citizen's wallet than to redistribute these funds through a bureaucrat, even if it's minor, because bureaucrats cost money" - said Tomasz Rzymkowski from Kukiz'15 in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

„Since I have been a Member of Parliament, since 2015, with minor interruptions, we have constantly encountered this type of suggestion in public discourse [that I am moving to PiS]. Paweł Kukiz decides [with whom the group will run in the elections]. Paweł Kukiz unilaterally leads the negotiations, he will unilaterally make the decisions” – stated Tomasz Rzymkowski from Kukiz’15 in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

"I believe that an independent run is ruled out, and we are not considering the possibility of an independent run. Generally, for small parties, these parliamentary elections may be among the most difficult, if not the last, for many" - said Tomasz Rzymkowski from Kukiz'15 in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

„This is a very difficult question [about Tusk's return to Polish politics], advising someone whether they should return or not. I have great faith in Donald Tusk's wisdom and prudence, and I believe he will do what is best not only for himself, because I have known him for many years and I know he is a person and a politician who looks not only at his own well-being, but looks at the common good overall and will do what is best for Poland and Europe” – said MEP Magdalena Adamowicz in an interview with Piotr Kraśko on TOK FM Radio's Morning Program.

- For now, we, the politicians of the United Right camp, are trying to govern well, work hard, and convince Poles. This includes our new program, the main directional solutions of which we will present soon, at the beginning of July in Katowice, and we want, in short, to win these elections. It would be best if we governed independently. If it turns out that we win, which is by no means a foregone conclusion, and we need a partner, then for me, as I've been saying for years, the natural and first partner is Kukiz’15 - stated Jarosław Gowin in TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".

The candidate nominated by PiS was supported by 58 senators, with no votes against and 14 abstentions.

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- If we wanted to break up Paweł Kukiz's parliamentary club, it probably would have happened earlier. We don't see such a need, although there are politicians there whom we all greatly respect. I'm not even talking about my own relationship with this movement, because in terms of views, we are very close. I think everyone in the PiS club respects figures like MP Tomasz Rzymkowski, for example. He is a very prominent MP this term. However, we are not poaching anyone at the moment - stated Jarosław Gowin in TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".

300POLITYKA was the first to learn the date of the fourth edition of Congress 590 – it will take place on October 7 and 8, 2019 (MON-TUE) at G2A Arena in Jasionka near Rzeszów. The date has been modified due to the President's obligations related to the V4 summit. Once again, President Andrzej Duda has granted his patronage to Congress 590 and will appear in Rzeszów alongside Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

- We are facing another, already the fourth, edition of Congress 590, one of the most important economic events in Poland. The growing number of participants each year proves that there is a significant demand among Polish entrepreneurs for a format of meetings and discussions that allows for breaking down barriers between the business and political worlds, and establishing a cordial understanding between entrepreneurs and the creators of regulations that define the framework for economic activity in Poland - Łukasz Oprawski, President of Congress 590, tells us.

This year's Congress 590 is expected to be record-breaking. Last year, over 6,000 participants took part in discussions at the G2A Arena in Rzeszów. According to the organizers, the Congress was covered by as many as 570 journalists, and half a thousand experts discussed issues in 104 panels.

The organizers announce the participation of numerous foreign guests, including representatives of the administration from most Visegrad Group countries.

The organizers foresee nine workshops, which are intended to be a practical complement to the discussions and debates held within the substantive blocks. During hour-long sessions, teams of 30-50 people will consider solutions to specific administrative and business problems (case studies). The developed solutions will be presented as proposals and postulates to the relevant public administration bodies.

Nine thematic blocks are also planned:

Block 1 – New Challenges
Block 2 – Industry, Energy, Infrastructure
Block 3 – Electromobility and Low-Emission Transport
Block 4 – I Choose 590
Block 5 – Modern Business – Modern Institutions
Block 6 – Poland – Europe – World
Block 7 – Intergenerational Social Solidarity
Block 8 – Science, Innovations, Revolutions
Block 9 – Sustainable Financial System

- Every politician can be prime minister, and surely everyone aims for it. But such speculations – first let's get through the campaign, let's win – which I believe – the elections. But I think the current government is working so well that there shouldn't be any reasons for concern - stated Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus, when asked if Jarosław Kaczyński could be prime minister.

- We are not discussing this topic. For now, we are focusing on the campaign, to convince Poles of our proposals, to entrust us with the responsibility for the country for the next 4 years - he continued.

Pressed on whether he would say that Kaczyński would not be prime minister, the deputy spokesperson for PiS replied: - In politics, we never say never, although the current [government] setup works very well and I don't think anything will change.

- I hope that this amendment [to the Teachers' Charter being debated today in the Senate] will bring about a calming of moods in the teaching community, and I have repeatedly said from this place, I have appealed for classes to begin on September 1st in schools, and I hope that will be the case - stated Stanisław Karczewski at a briefing in the Senate.

„This is the result of our work, many conversations that we have been having for over a year and a half, looking for the best idea to build the foundation of a good, civic coalition, with the participation of people who know how to win elections, who know how to talk to voters, with people, how to make good decisions, are symbols of success. This time after the European elections brings us new challenges. Building a broad, civic, local government, European, democratic coalition, in which we will have the conviction and certainty that all representatives of civic activities will fit, that they will find their place” - said PO chairman Grzegorz Schetyna at a press conference.

„We want to show and confirm. Yes, this is a new beginning. We want a new beginning, a new quality in Polish politics. We believe that only a united, well-constructed opposition, all those who want and look together at the threats to Polish democracy, to the rule of law, should and must be together” - he added.

Krzysztof Brejza became head of the election staff, Adam Szłapka – secretary. Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska will be responsible for NGOs, Barbara Nowacka for women's rights and environmental protection, and Bartosz Arłukowicz for voter mobilization. 

„A team of specialists in victories, people characterized by professionalism, determination and courage, but above all by deep humility. Hard work and listening to residents, citizens, drawing conclusions. This is what we guarantee” - explained Krzysztof Brejza.

„Cooperation is needed on the opposition's side. I'm talking about one large bloc that will win these elections in a good way. It's possible. It requires time. There is a little bit of time. We are starting by integrating people who are close to each other, have a similar program, and see threats similarly. I don't rule out any formula in the future, even a broad or very broad one, but it must be stable in terms of programmatic support. Support for the program adopted by the coalition must be absolutely unequivocal” - said PO chairman Grzegorz Schetyna at a press conference.

„If the Left decides to integrate between parties and left-wing circles, I'll keep my fingers crossed, but I know that project didn't end well in 2015, and over a million votes were wasted. I will warn everyone to very carefully consider and remember the D'Hondt system and the 8% coalition threshold” - he added.

„I assume good will from all opposition parties, I assume we will all meet, I hope in one good formula. If there are two, so be it. I will say it's important to beat PiS, to win these elections and give Poles hope that we can defend what is most important” - said PO chairman Grzegorz Schetyna at a press conference.

„We demand that the government secure a Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development for Poland. The Commissioner for Agriculture should come from Poland. There are experts. This should be a position of expert and political strength. We should fight for this post. The Polish government is obligated. As parliamentarians, we will ensure this at the next session: we will oblige the Polish government to secure a Commissioner for Agriculture. This is in Poland's national interest; it represents one-third of the budget. If PiS wins the elections, let them demonstrate that Poles gain something from these elections, not just satisfaction for the president and his inner circle. This must be a tangible outcome for the entire society” - said the leader of PSL, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, at a press conference in the Sejm.

„I am pleased with the words of Grzegorz Schetyna, who speaks of the need for programmatic community, because that was present in the European Coalition, of course due to the elections, there was a common program, but there was no opportunity to formulate a program for the Polish parliamentary elections. We now have a program for Poland, for children, for workers, for seniors, hence a programmatic and ideological community. Not just a community of goals” - said the leader of PSL, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, at a press conference in the Sejm.

„Two blocs have a chance for a good result. Today, creating a single bloc in opposition means a 100% victory for the ruling PiS. The European elections showed this. They seemed the easiest to win for the opposition, yet PiS's lead was over 7 percentage points” - he added.  

The Sejm Presidium, after consulting the Convention of Seniors, has amended the Sejm session schedule by cancelling the last day (July 5th - Friday) of the upcoming Sejm session planned for July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2019 (Wednesday-Friday), which is next week.

According to the preliminary schedule seen by 300POLITYKA, the session will conclude on Thursday evening. The last scheduled item is voting between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM, followed by potential parliamentary statements until 11:00 PM.

The following day, on Friday, July 5th, the programmatic congress of PiS is scheduled to begin in Katowice.

- By the decision of the Head of the Chancellery of the Sejm, Agnieszka Kaczmarska, Inspector Wojciech Leśnik, previously acting Commander of the Marshal's Guard, will serve as Commander of the Marshal's Guard - informed the Chancellery of the Sejm.

- This deadline [for making a decision] expires on July 5th. We are in the process of analysis, the President is conducting this analysis, and of course, the President can sign the bill, exercise the right of veto, i.e., send the matter for reconsideration, or he can also apply preventive control by sending it to the Constitutional Tribunal - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Puls Trójki" PR3, when asked if President Duda shares the reservations regarding the procedure for changes to the Criminal Code, in the context of Andrzej Dera's words.

- I am discussing this matter with the President. I have also presented him with my view. The President is holding meetings on this matter - emphasized the presidential minister.

- The President decides, having all opinions and analyses. There are the voices of advisors, ministers. There are, of course, analyses that we conduct, expert ones. However, the President's decision is the definitive decision, and it would be completely unjustified for a presidential aide to comment on how the President will decide. The President decides - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Puls Trójki" on PR3.

- The first possible election date, according to my memory, is October 13th. However, the last possible date is, I believe, November 10th. Formally, according to my memory, the President would have to decide on this matter by mid-August at the latest, and this analysis is currently being conducted - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Puls Trójki” PR3.

According to the preliminary schedule of the Sejm session, which 300POLITYKA has seen, next Wednesday, July 3rd, at 1:15 PM, the second reading will take place of the bill submitted by PiS regarding investments in the construction of the Westerplatte Museum and the War of 1939 – a branch of the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk, commonly known as the special bill concerning the Westerplatte Museum. Theoretically, therefore, it is possible that the bill could be adopted as early as the Thursday evening voting block.

- But it's such a beautiful profession that I can practice it at any moment and would gladly do so. The political profession is also beautiful. Everyone fights for the best possible result, not poor results, so I will do everything to enter the Sejm with the largest possible number of MPs - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program "Wydarzenia i opinie" on Polsat News, when asked if he wasn't afraid that he would have to return to his profession as a doctor in the autumn.

- I will do it with the best candidates from PSL, members and sympathizers, and all those who want to sign our ideological declaration, meaning no ideological shifts, neither excessively right nor left. A state that respects tradition, Christian roots, but is also open to friends in Europe. Seeking friends, not pointing out enemies, and a programmatically clean Poland, clean energy, cheaper electricity, tax-free pensions. It always comes down to whether they can sign our ideological and programmatic declaration. It would probably be difficult [with SLD], which is why we are talking about creating a new center, Koalicja Polska was announced for this purpose and is being built to gather all those who share a common programmatic and ideological community. We did not manage to achieve the goal of winning the elections with only a common objective. There was a lack of ideological community, and conclusions must be drawn from this - added the leader of PSL.

- The opposition should enter [the autumn parliamentary elections] in two blocs. This has a chance of attracting many voters programmatically and ideologically. A left-wing, left-liberal, and centrist, center-Christian Democratic bloc - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program "Wydarzenia i opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

“Frankly, the composition is secondary. I believe that the larger [the coalition] is, the better it will be. I understand the hesitations, I understand the discussions. I am convinced that, for instance, Razem Party will choose its own path, and let it do so. It also represents a certain electorate on the left that needs a strong identity. It's clear this is not a wild group, but it makes sense” - said Barbara Nowacka in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on “Fakty po Faktach” on TVN24.

“On Saturday [Wiosna] is to decide internally on its vision for the future. Robert Biedroń announced grand talks on the left about two weeks ago. And from what I hear from various sources, these talks are not really happening. I met with several people I've known for years, from Wiosna, and they will see what decision they make. This is a great weakness of a formation where the entire party waits to see if the leader decides to take one step or another” – said Barbara Nowacka in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on “Fakty po Faktach” on TVN24.