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06/28/2019
04:50
At 9:45 AM, Sławomir Broniarz, the president of the Polish Teachers' Union, will hold his press briefing. The Japanese Imperial Couple will be visiting Warsaw. At 11:35 AM, they will be received by President Andrzej Duda at the Presidential Palace.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will be visiting the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. A meeting with the media is scheduled for 10:00 AM, followed by the signing of a letter of intent expressing the will to cooperate on developing a Feasibility Study for the Wrocław Railway Junction at 10:40 AM.
At 12:00 PM, the Polish Prime Minister will participate in the ceremony to launch the WTR furnace at the "Legnica" Copper Smelter, and at 1:30 PM, he will visit the "Lubin" Mining Plant.
07:24
Biedroń:
Wiosna is doing well, it's the third political force in Poland. It's a hope on the progressive, left-wing side. Speculations about our demise are premature, very premature.
„Wiosna is doing well, it's the third political force in Poland. Yesterday, in polls, we again achieved a quite good result of 9%. For a party that was founded in February and sent three MEPs to the European Parliament in May, we are doing quite well. Of course, it can always be better, especially in opposition. People are joining us. After the elections, 1,000 people joined our ranks. Next week, we will appoint an election staff, as well as regional staffs. Wiosna is preparing for elections. It is a hope on the progressive, left-wing side for Poland. [Speculations] about our demise are premature, very premature” - said Wiosna leader Robert Biedroń on Radio Jedynka.
07:25
Biedroń:
We Have Two Scenarios on the Table: Wiosna Alone or Wiosna with Left-Wing Forces
“Today, there are two most probable scenarios for Wiosna. One, which we are preparing for, is Wiosna running independently, as in the May elections. This support gives us the mandate to prepare independently. 9% are results that guarantee we will cross the electoral threshold, which is why we are forming an election committee, strengthening our structures, and I am travelling around the country, I have been to several cities this week” - said Wiosna leader Robert Biedroń on Radio Jedynka.
“The second scenario, for which I received a mandate to outline, is progressive forces together, the left, a common bloc that we would form with other groupings. Grzegorz Schetyna is rather preparing to run with Nowoczesna. This is evident from the composition of his committee. We have two scenarios on the table. Wiosna alone or Wiosna with left-wing forces” - he added.
08:04
Woś:
The Advocate General of the CJEU is Bulgarian. In Bulgaria, the Minister of Justice heads the disciplinary body for judges. We haven't gone that far.
- The Advocate General of the CJEU is Bulgarian. He stated here that the Disciplinary Chamber does not meet the criteria of independence. Just imagine, in Bulgaria, the Minister of Justice heads the disciplinary body for judges. Not like our judges. We haven't gone that far – said Michał Woś in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News's "Graffiti".
08:06
Woś:
We are ending pathology in Polish judiciary, and this opinion from the ECJ Advocate General reinforces that pathology
- Poland has the right to reform its judiciary. This reform is certainly what Poles expected and what is fixing the justice system. We are ending pathology in the Polish judiciary, and this opinion from the Advocate General actually reinforces that certain pathology, something unprecedented on a European scale - said Michał Woś in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News' "Graffiti".
08:32
Sawicki:
Little suggests a return to a 'grand coalition from Biedroń to Pasio,' who is a very conservative highlander from Sądecczyzna, recognizable as a farmer
08:38
- In Brussels, whispers suggest it's being considered, but it's also a highly improbable scenario. There's a certain stalemate, which might be broken on Sunday – said Leszek Miller in an interview with Marcin Wikło on the TVP1 program “Kwadrans polityczny”.
08:39
Sawicki:
European Coalition Achieved a Good Result, 38%. Perhaps in Parliamentary Elections it Would Even Gain 40%, but PiS Will Win Again by 5-7% More, So It Will Be Another Defeat. Since That Variant Didn't Work, We Need to Look for Another
08:43
Miller:
If the Civic Platform Pushed Away the Democratic Left Alliance, It Would Be Mainly Due to the PSL's Ambitions
- This is simply the election staff of the Civic Platform. If the Civic Platform pushed away the Democratic Left Alliance, it would be mainly due to the ambitions of the Polish People's Party. I am reading statements from PSL activists who say they would most gladly recreate the PO-PSL coalition - said Leszek Miller in a conversation with Marcin Wikło on the TVP1 program “Political Quarter of an Hour”.
08:45
Sawicki:
We Clearly Tell Our Partners: A PSL Electoral Committee, Open to Outside Partners. After the Elections, If Successful, We Are Also Open to Discussing Broadening the PSL Formula
- We clearly tell our partners: a PSL electoral committee, open to outside partners. After the elections, if successful, we are also open to discussing broadening the PSL formula beyond the peasant movement to center, Christian democratic, and conservative circles - stated Marek Sawicki in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.
08:47
Miller:
The First Ten Days of July Will Provide Answers on How and in What Form Opposition Groups Will Go to the Elections
- I think the first ten days of July will provide answers to all these questions, on how and in what form opposition groups will go to the elections. Undoubtedly, time is running, it's good from time to time to look at the clock and check the calendar - said Leszek Miller in an interview with Marcin Wikło on the TVP1 program "Political Quarter Hour".
09:07
Sawicki:
If PO Continues Close Cooperation with Left-Wing Circles, Zdrojewski and Biernacki are Ready to Talk with Us. Will They Be on Our Lists? There's Still Time, But Such Talks Are Underway
- We've been talking with these politicians [Bogdan Zdrojewski and Marek Biernacki] for at least two years. These politicians with a leftward lean in the Civic Platform are not happy. Consequently, if this agreement and close cooperation between the Civic Platform and left-wing circles are maintained, then naturally they are ready to talk with us about cooperation. Will they be on our lists? There's still time for that, let's wait. But such talks, I'll also say honestly, are being conducted - stated Marek Sawicki in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.
09:30
09:45
Gowin:
Szczerski is Qualified to be EU Commissioner. His Candidacy is Naturally Considered
09:50
Biedroń:
If the scenario of uniting the left fails, I am open to new scenarios
„This weekend, we have a meeting of the national council, the board, and all coordinators. I do not have a mandate from the Spring representatives for talks [with Civic Platform]. A good atmosphere is being created for a broad coalition. This is also a scenario, but one we are not considering because we don't have such a mandate, and a scenario where the left would unite and run in the elections yields about 15% in polls. That's a good start. If this scenario fails, I am open to new scenarios” - stated the leader of Spring, Robert Biedroń, on Polskie Radio Jedynka.
10:09
Bodnar:
The President is in a Major Quandary. He Rarely Vetoed Legislation. I Hope the Criminal Code Amendment Doesn't Come into Effect
„I think the president is in a major quandary. It's rare for the president to have vetoed legislation. Whenever he made those important vetoes, it was during holidays. I hope that's what happens, that this amendment [to the Criminal Code] doesn't come into effect. I also pointed out that perhaps this is a moment for the president to consider establishing a criminal law codification commission, given that this is an issue that interests so many citizens” – said the Commissioner for Human Rights, Adam Bodnar, in an interview with Jacek Żakowski on TOK FM Radio's Poranek.
10:18
Sasin:
It's untrue that PiS is raising ZUS contributions. This mechanism, in place for previous years, surprised no one and drew no criticism. Those attacking us today accepted it then.
- A mechanism that has been functioning for 20 years. It absolutely hasn't changed. It is untrue that PiS is raising any ZUS rates. This mechanism, in place in previous years, surprised no one and drew no criticism. Those who are trying to attack us today accepted it then. When they were in power, I'm talking about the opposition, it didn't bother them. These are mechanisms that have been in place for many years, linked to wage growth – stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.
10:27
- This is a very controversial issue, because then comes the period when there are consequences to whether one pays ZUS or not. This period arrives when the entrepreneur, every employee, cannot work, and what then, when there is no benefit? And so the issue of their support falls on the state, meaning on other taxpayers. In my opinion, this is not fair – stated Jacek Sasin in a conversation with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.
- There is always room for discussion. The willingness to discuss is always there, on our part, in every matter. Personally, at this moment, I can express my opinion on this topic. I believe that there should be no changes here – he continued, when asked if a change regarding the ZUS contribution calculation mechanism is possible.
10:28
„According to the arrangements, ZNP representatives will meet with Minister Piontkowski. It is a shame that the minister is continuing the bad tradition of his predecessor, because it was the minister who used to choose which unions to talk to, creating a hierarchy of 'better' and 'worse' unions. We believe it would be much better, for the benefit of both sides, if we met together, rather than cherry-picking those who are deemed more worthy of discussion” – said ZNP head Sławomir Broniarz at a press conference.
„I hope that Minister Piontkowski will break his predecessor's bad tradition and that this will be a more substantive meeting, addressing the real problems of our sector, rather than just empty talk, which was dominated by Minister Zalewska” – he added.
10:33
- Yes, we believe so. Besides, we have already made such an attempt before. We currently have a regulation on this matter adopted concerning next year. We believe that it is not a proper mechanism that those who earn a lot, very much, are de facto treated better than those who earn less. There should be absolute equality here. You earn, you pay the same burdens. Currently, someone who earns more relatively has lower burdens related to these contributions - stated Jacek Sasin in a conversation with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.
10:40
- I do not share this opinion, and the government does not share this opinion [of the CJEU Advocate General], which has been issued. It's just an opinion, let's remember. It is not a verdict. It's not that we have to immediately react to an opinion expressed by someone, even a CJEU Advocate General, by preparing legislative changes. We are in a dispute here, and we will likely continue to be in this dispute - stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.
- Let's not get ahead of ourselves at this moment. Let's not say what will happen, if something happens. We are calmly awaiting this verdict - emphasized the Deputy Prime Minister.
10:53
11:03
NSA:
Chancellery of the Sejm Should Make Public the List of Judges Supporting Candidates for the National Council of the Judiciary
The Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) has ruled that the Chancellery of the Sejm should make public the list of judges who supported candidates for the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS). This decision was announced by Deputy Speaker Małgorzata Gąsiewska and relates to the information published on Twitter by Kamila Gąsior-Pihowicz, a Member of Parliament.
The link provided leads to a tweet by Kamila Gąsior-Pihowicz with the status update: "The Supreme Administrative Court ruled that the Chancellery of the Sejm should make public the list of judges who supported the candidates for the KRS. This is another victory for openness and the rule of law. I am glad that the court upheld our efforts to ensure transparency in the judicial appointments process."
This ruling is significant in the ongoing debate surrounding the judicial reforms in Poland and the composition of the KRS, which plays a crucial role in appointing judges. The demand for transparency in this process has been a key point for many opposition politicians and civil society organizations.
11:26
„This ruling is clear. These lists should be made public as soon as possible. This is an obvious conclusion stemming from this ruling. The end of a secret state. It cannot be the case that citizens do not know whether candidates for the new, politicized National Council of the Judiciary were supported by 25 law professors or 25 judges delegated to the Ministry of Justice, whether what distinguished these individuals was special legal knowledge, or perhaps, rather, particular connections with the Ministry of Justice. It is worth noting that there are still doubts as to whether a sufficient number of signatures was submitted for all candidacies” - said Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz from Civic Coalition (PO-KO) in a conversation with journalists at the Supreme Administrative Court.
11:55
- The PiS government has admitted for the first time that it will not achieve the minimum 15% share of renewable energy in electricity production. What are the consequences? We will lose at least PLN 8 billion. That's how much we will have to pay for virtual renewable energy - said Gabriela Lenartowicz in the Sejm.
- There is no greater civilizational task today than fighting for the environment. For Prime Minister Morawiecki, there is one offer. Let him meet with Inga and those young people who are currently at the Sejm. He will learn a bit about how important this undertaking is - added Andrzej Halicki.
12:06
Piontkowski:
We Are Not Preparing Any Changes Regarding Teachers' Workload at the Moment
- Regarding the workload, I have clearly stated that this is a long-term solution, if at all, for the next term. We are not preparing any changes concerning teachers' workload at the moment - stated Dariusz Piontkowski after a meeting with ZNP.
12:10
Piontkowski:
I Declare My Willingness for Additional Funds for Salary Increases Next Year. I Am Discussing This with the Prime Minister
13:26
President Andrzej Duda and the First Lady hosted the Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and his wife, Princess Kiko, at the Palace. The Imperial Couple's visit to Poland is taking place on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries.
In the morning, an official welcoming ceremony for the Imperial Couple was held in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace. Earlier, His Imperial Highness Prince Fumihito and Her Imperial Highness Princess Kiko laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
15:19
The National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) - during its ongoing session - has adopted a resolution commenting on and evaluating the opinion issued yesterday by the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The National Council of the Judiciary considers that the opinion of the ECJ's Advocate General fails to meet the standards of a legal opinion. It contains internal contradictions, is unilateral, and also formulates legal principles without indicating sources of law, or unfamiliar principles constructed solely for the purpose of the ongoing proceedings.
The full text of the resolution is available on the website of the National Council of the Judiciary.
17:32
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with employees of Zakłady Górnicze Lubin (Lubin Mining Works).
The Prime Minister shared a link to a tweet from the official Twitter account of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, @premierrp, with the following content:
https://twitter.com/premierrp/status/1144595766771617793?s=21
18:41
19:41
Wójcik:
The Key is the President's Focus on Procedural Issues, Not the Subject of Expert Attacks; The Issue is the Overly Harsh Criminal Law
- For us, the most important thing is that the element the President drew attention to were procedural issues, meaning the procedure for enacting the law, and not what was the subject of very strong attacks from various experts. Expert opinions, various institutes. The issue was that criminal law is becoming too harsh – said Michał Wójcik in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program “Events and Opinions” on Polsat News.
19:45
Wójcik:
We have full confidence in the Marshal's actions, after all, he has the appropriate services that decide on the procedure for passing a bill.
20:00
"We receive with satisfaction the fact that the President had no objections to the content of the draft penal code, which toughens penalties for the most serious crimes, including those against life and health, or pedophilic offenses. The decision relates solely to procedural matters. I remind you that the process of legislative procedure in parliament is the sole responsibility of the Speakers of the Sejm and Senate and the legal services of their Chancellories, not the government or the Ministry of Justice. Therefore, we approach their decision on the adopted procedure for processing the Penal Code bill with confidence, as they have the greatest experience and competence in this area. We will calmly await the ruling of the Constitutional Tribunal."
20:12
- We will find out how things were when we see the Constitutional Tribunal's ruling - stated Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Piotr Marciniak on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts), commenting on President Duda's decision to refer the amendment to the Penal Code to the Constitutional Tribunal.
- It's an absolutely obvious prerogative of the president, so it's difficult to comment on it. The upside of this entire situation is that the president is indeed focusing on procedural matters. He is not negating the substance of this amendment in principle - added the Deputy Spokesperson for PiS.
20:23
Kamiński:
I have no illusions about the Constitutional Tribunal's verdict. I wouldn't want anyone to think the president has done anything in the citizens' interest.
- This is, so to speak, a seemingly clever escape by the president from political responsibility. We must be aware of the consequences of this step in terms of constitutional procedures - said Michał Kamiński in an interview with Piotr Marciniak on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".
- I fear I have no illusions about what the Constitutional Tribunal's verdict will be. I would not want any of our viewers to have any impression that the president has done anything in the citizens' interest - Kamiński added.
20:28
HEADLINE:
Prime Minister's Campaign Mode Engagements, Facts: PiS's Excuses for KRS End, TVP on IKEA Firing for Anti-LGBT Stance and Opposition Aiming to Liquidate Everything
20:29
Kamiński:
Brejza's Impressive Result, Not Starting First, Shows His 'Social Ear,' Says Politician
- MP Brejza has shown he has a social ear, because he achieved an impressive result without running from the top spot in a constituency where he had a very strong candidate on his list, namely Radek Sikorski. This proves that this man has the social ear he talks about - said Michał Kamiński in a conversation with Piotr Marciniak on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".
20:33
Kamiński:
Voters Must Not Be Insulted for Voting for PiS. We Must Understand Why They Do It
20:34
Fogiel:
Poland Always Adheres to ECJ Rulings
23:03
Marcin Anaszewicz, the former head of Wiosna's campaign staff and a long-time close associate of Biedroń, confirmed in a conversation with 300POLITYKA that he submitted his resignation a few days ago.
As 300POLITYKA has established, Anaszewicz's decision may be related to tomorrow's Wiosna national council meeting, where Biedroń is expected to announce a decision regarding broader coalition talks.
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