Saturday marks the second day of the PiS programme congress in Katowice. Our sources emphasize that this is the most crucial part of the entire event. At 11:30, speeches are scheduled from PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński, followed by Porozumienie leader Jarosław Gowin and Solidarna Polska leader Zbigniew Ziobro. Later, at 15:00, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and former Deputy Prime Minister Beata Szydło will address the attendees.

PO-KO continues its #YourHQ campaign. In the morning, discussions were held with residents of Białystok. At 9:00, a press conference was planned for PO leader Grzegorz Schetyna, Krzysztof Brejza, Barbara Nowacka, Bartosz Arłukowicz, and Robert Tyszkiewicz. Another press conference will take place at 15:20 in Suwałki, with other activities, including walks, also on the agenda.

At 11:00 in Warsaw, the PSL Main Council will convene, where a final decision regarding participation in the autumn parliamentary elections will be made. The opening of the council will be open to the media. A press conference following the council is scheduled for 15:00.

At 13:00 in Brańszczyk, Masovian Voivodeship, the Presidential Couple will participate in the "I Help with Joy" Family Picnic.

Sejm Marshal Marek Kuchciński, as part of the celebrations of the 450th anniversary of the Union of Lublin, will pay a visit to Lithuania. During his visit, he will, among other things, attend the opening of the exhibition "Lublin – City of the Lithuanian-Polish Union" at 18:10 Polish time. Earlier, at 17:00, he will participate in a ceremony dedicated to the anniversary of the Home Army operation "Ostra Brama".

- 38.5% of voters, Polish women and men, voted for the European Coalition, meaning for the political construct, the coalition we built. I said it then and I repeat it now: this is the foundation, this is the minimum. We want to improve this result, to make it better. I believe that only good cooperation among opposition parties, a uniting opposition, has a chance to win against PiS. And we are building such a coalition - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a briefing in Białystok.

- If the opposition goes divided, it will lose the election. It will lose it before October - the opposition leader emphasized.

- The answer to the radical right-wing revolution is not a culture war, it is not radical leftism, it is not a moral revolution. The answer to radicalism from the right and from the left is the moderate center, which we will build, which we are building - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz opening the Supreme Council of the Polish People's Party (PSL).

- One bloc will not defeat the ruling party today. We are saying this in their interest, not against the opposition. Only two blocs, programmatically and ideologically defined, have a chance to stop the independent rule of a single party. Because the rule of a single party has never served Poland - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, opening the Supreme Council of the Polish People's Party (PSL).

- After years of cooperation, after good experiences in the government coalition, in local government coalitions, the Civic Platform seems to be a natural partner. Besides, they themselves say that we are also their first choice. Only one needs to make a decision. Either you build a moderate center with PSL, or you build a coalition with the left. In my opinion, you can't combine these two – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, opening the Supreme Council of PSL.

- We are not going to defeat PiS voters. We are going to convince them that a different Poland is possible. We respect democratic outcomes, we appreciate the good things. We deny what bad has happened, especially social division. The rejection of a democratic rule of law state – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, opening the Supreme Council of the Polish People's Party (PSL).

“Back then [in 2015], we were not sure, we could not be sure that we would win the elections, especially that we would win them in such a way that we could govern independently and change the country according to our plans. This is a very important difference. We didn't know then if the program we were developing with some faith that we would be able to implement it, would actually be realized. From all sides, we heard that it was impossible and would remain so. Today, we know that it is possible to win and we know that it can be done. This is a big difference. Back then, we didn't know, because we had difficult experiences from 2005-2007, whether by implementing the program, we would maintain support, whether we would manage to gain credibility. We gained support and largely gained credibility. This is an excellent starting point for our work. We cannot do anything that would cause this great achievement to be wasted, that we would lose what we have gained” – said Jarosław Kaczyński at the United Right's program convention in Katowice.

- We can make our country, our homeland, better than it is today. The good change must be continued. Poland's good times and Poles' good times must last. And here, as well as in subsequent programmatic undertakings, we will have to answer the question: how to act, what to do to make this time as long as possible? So that this good time lasts, lasts, and lasts even longer - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at the programming convention of the United Right in Katowice.

- We also need to think in this longer-term perspective. You cannot think only in terms of 4 years. You must think many years ahead. Because only then can real successes be achieved. Not every problem can be solved in 4 years - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at the programmatic convention of the United Right in Katowice.

„Poland is a great value to us. It is worthwhile to be Polish. But Poland is also a value to Europe, and even more so – to the entire world, at least to that civilization most benevolent to humanity, which has been created thanks to Christianity” – said Jarosław Kaczyński at the programmatic convention of United Right in Katowice.

„Poland must remain an island of freedom. Because we are an island of freedom today. Though some wish to change and disrupt it. We are an island of freedom, and that is why we are so valuable to the modern world. We must – I repeat – we must do everything to ensure this endures, but this can only endure based on successes in other areas” – said Jarosław Kaczyński at the program convention of the United Right in Katowice.

- I repeat: only a strong Poland, truly kind to its citizens, can achieve such victories. A Poland that continuously solves existing social problems. This is the kind of Poland we want to build, and this is the kind of Poland we will build. And one path leads through our continued victories. We must deeply believe that we will win, but also work very hard for that victory - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at the programmatic convention of the United Right in Katowice.

„The alternative [to PiS rule] is the past, a time when nothing could be done, everything was impossible, but the past, in its own way, enriched by this great offensive – I will use this term, though I know it will be attacked – this great offensive of evil. We must reject this offensive. We must win” – said Jarosław Kaczyński at the programmatic convention of United Right in Katowice.

- We also want to fight for the trust and support of the big city electorate. We are fully aware that today a large part of the so-called middle class, the social establishment, specifically the big city electorate, that they are against us, that they do not understand and do not share our goals. These are rarely people of ill will. These people can be convinced by a good program, by a program like the one the United Right has - stated Jarosław Gowin at the United Right congress in Katowice.

„We need another great task. A review of the law. President Kaczyński said that Poland is an oasis of freedom. Good law stands guard over freedom. The question is whether Polish law is always good, whether there aren't too many regulations, whether they are not often internally contradictory, whether they are not too difficult to interpret. It seems to me that such a well-understood diagnosis of the legal system, the removal of regulations that are obstacles, that complicate the daily lives of Poles, is the next major challenge for the next term” - said Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin during the programmatic convention of United Right in Katowice.

- We have many measurable facts demonstrating that the Good Change is not just a Good Change in name, but a Good Change in reality, a measurable Good Change. This can be proven with hard numbers – said Zbigniew Ziobro during the programming convention of United Right in Katowice.

The electoral program of the Law and Justice party (PiS) will be presented at the beginning of the election campaign, stated Ryszard Terlecki, the Sejm Marshal and a prominent PiS politician, in response to a question about the party's plans. He added that the party is currently working on developing its platform, which will be revealed to the public at the appropriate time. This announcement comes as Poland prepares for upcoming parliamentary elections, with political parties gearing up to present their visions for the country's future. The PiS, currently in power, is expected to highlight its achievements and propose new initiatives to secure another term. The specifics of their program are yet to be disclosed, but it is anticipated to address key socio-economic issues and national security concerns.

Donald Tusk took to Twitter to comment on Jarosław Kaczyński's speech today.

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- Evil must be called by its name. What we consider bad for Poland, for Polish families, the Polish economy, the economic system, for the value system around which Poland has survived the most difficult events in its history, we call that evil by its name, and today we are dealing with a diabolical, Satanic attempt to distort words, concepts, to twist and turn things around in situations where evil is defined as good, and good as evil – stated Joachim Brudziński in a conversation with journalists in Katowice. He added:

"If someone tries to impose a value system in Poland which, in our opinion and the opinion of the vast majority of Poles, is devastating for Polish families, for the psyche of a young child, if someone tries to convince parents responsible for raising children that various kinds of so-called "enlighteners" will know better how to shape the sensitivity of a 4-year-old child than their mother and father, if someone tries to convince us that it doesn't matter whether we say 'mother' or 'father,' but rather 'parent one,' 'parent two,' if someone tries to commercialize and privatize the healthcare system, if the word 'patient' disappears from the lexicon altogether and the word 'service provider' appears, if the concept of 'doctor' disappears and the word 'service provider' appears, if someone tries to convince us that Poland should be a reservoir of cheap labor and that the transfer of social funds, which in our opinion and the opinion of the PiS government is the biggest and best possible investment, is called handouts and support for pathology, if programs like 500+, school kits, support for pensioners and annuitants, restoring the choice to pensioners and annuitants whether they want to retire at the age of 60 for women and 65 for men, rather than obligatorily forcing them to work until 67, then we call that evil, and those who try to introduce these kinds of ideas here in Poland. If someone believes that the transfer of untaxed, multi-billion-dollar profits for multinational corporations outside our country is something beneficial from the perspective of the Polish economy, we call that evil and a diabolical attempt to reverse concepts. If someone believes that multinational corporations can with impunity dismiss Polish employees solely because the management of these corporations has today decided to force employees to promote attitudes or ideologies with which the employees do not agree, we call that evil, and that's the extent of our commentary."

- We will definitely not enter a coalition with left-wing parties. I have received full approval from the Supreme Council for such decisions - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz after the PSL Supreme Council meeting.

- It is currently being forged. This also differentiates us from our opponents, who today have dispersed across Poland and contemptuously mock the residents of smaller towns solely because they vote for PiS. What's more, they even boast about it on social media, considering it extremely witty and sophisticated. In reality, this contemptuous cackle, which can be observed in videos posted by our political competitors, is what sets us apart. Today, as part of this brainstorming session, even as we speak, we are receiving input from the main panel. We will subject the program we wrote four years ago to evaluation and verification. And to answer the question directly, I believe we will present the final program to the public before September - stated Joachim Brudziński in an interview with journalists in Katowice.

- We will build [the campaign] primarily on a great offensive of goodness, which we want to present and propose, among other things, through the program that is being forged here. We do not want, because one might get the impression from your questions that we are conforming to what the opposition expects of us, that we will wage this dispute in the realm of bad emotions, invective, mutual attacks, and contempt. Well, no - stated Joachim Brudziński in a conversation with journalists in Katowice.

• The National Council, at my request, approves the appointment of the election campaign staff, the programme council, and the coordinator preparing the candidate lists. We are ready with our lists and our candidates to run and to engage in discussions. I will mention three individuals, and even more, as they are also crucial for our campaign staff. Firstly, the head of the campaign staff will be Krzysztof Hetman, a victorious MEP from the Lublin region. The head of the Programme Council will be Adam Jarubas, also a winner of the recent elections. In the campaign staff, we will have Urszula Pasławska, Filip Libicki, and Miłosz Motyka, a very important coordinator for matters related to the internet. We will also have, I hope, our partners from UED, the MPs who have also joined the Polish Coalition. I would also like to introduce the person who will coordinate the candidate lists. This will be Piotr Zgorzelski, the Secretary of the Supreme Executive Committee of the PSL. These are very important people, and we are ready for these elections – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz after the PSL National Council meeting.

„We approach our political competitors with respect, but as Law and Justice, we have plenty to do, and we shouldn't be occupied with the dilemmas and such emotional turmoil of the leaders of the Polish People's Party, whether to go this way or that. Let them go wherever they please” - stated MEP Joachim Brudziński at a press conference in Katowice.

„I believe that the sooner [the electoral lists are finalized], the better. Last week there was a meeting of the Executive Committee. Secretary General Krzysztof Sobolewski, on the instruction of President Kaczyński, obligated the district leaders to present proposals for the lists. These lists are already on the President’s desk. I hope that in the near future, the statutory authorities will finally approve these lists so that our candidates can focus on the election campaign” – said MEP Joachim Brudziński at a press conference in Katowice.

- We have shown that we can win, that we can be victorious. Just as President Lech Kaczyński showed in 2002 that it's possible to win difficult elections, and in 2005 as well. Similarly, we have now shown in the European Parliament elections that we know how to win, but to win in the autumn and have a mandate from the voters for positive changes, we must remain humble, not fall into any triumphalism, because it's not as good as it might seem. Of course, it's not bad, and it's better than it seemed two months ago. But we must be very vigilant and work hard. That I can promise you. The government is not going on vacation - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the United Right convention in Katowice.

- From early morning till night we work until the 13th, 12th, let it be October 11th, because of the election silence. We can rest on Saturday - said Mateusz Morawiecki during the programmatic convention of United Right in Katowice. 

"This operation [to block Timmermans' candidacy] succeeded because we can build alliances, we can talk to others, we can build alliances that allow us to pursue our interests. Four years ago, when our predecessors betrayed the Visegrad Group by adopting the migration agenda, we had to rebuild trust within V4 and with other countries. We do not give up. We fight to the end," said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during the PiS program convention in Katowice.

Grzegorz Schetyna, the leader of the Civic Platform (PO), has reiterated his commitment to forming a broader coalition, specifically extending an invitation to the Polish People's Party (PSL).

In a statement, Schetyna declared, "On behalf of the Civic Coalition and Local Government Representatives, I re-declare our willingness to discuss a broader coalition, primarily with the PSL." This statement suggests an ongoing effort to unite various political forces under a common banner, likely in response to recent political developments or upcoming electoral challenges.

The Civic Coalition is a political alliance in Poland, with the Civic Platform as its largest constituent party. The inclusion of "Samorządowców" (Local Government Representatives) indicates an openness to collaborate with politicians and groups focused on local governance, potentially seeking to strengthen their appeal at the grassroots level.

The Polish People's Party (PSL) is a centrist agrarian political party. Historically, the PO and PSL have often found common ground and have sometimes formed electoral or governmental alliances. Schetyna's explicit mention of the PSL suggests that they are seen as a key potential partner in this envisioned broader coalition.

The statement, originating from Schetyna's official Twitter account, implies a strategic move to consolidate opposition forces and present a more unified front. The specific context of this declaration might be related to the aftermath of recent elections, ongoing political negotiations, or preparations for future political contests in Poland.

“We will not agree to different ideologies entering schools. Schools must be free from ideology” - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during the PiS program convention in Katowice.

- What we promise, we strive to deliver with great effort. Of course, not everything succeeds. Not everything we touch turns to gold. Besides, Midas didn't end well either, so not everything simply works out. Sometimes we stumble, sometimes we make mistakes. It's worth beating our own chests, I do it - said Mateusz Morawiecki during the programmatic convention of the United Right in Katowice.

This is a placeholder for the article content. The provided link points to a tweet by Stanisław Karczewski, likely a politician, stating his priorities. A full article would typically elaborate on each of these points, outlining specific policies, proposals, and justifications.

Key Priority Areas Mentioned:

• Health: This would likely involve discussions about the healthcare system, access to medical services, funding for hospitals and treatments, and public health initiatives.
• Education: This might cover reforms in the education system, curriculum development, teacher training, school infrastructure, and accessibility to quality education for all.
• Environmental Protection: This area would probably address issues like air and water quality, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, and waste management.
• Energy: Discussions here could focus on energy security, the transition to renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and the future of Poland's energy sector.
• Investments: This broad category could encompass economic development, attracting foreign investment, supporting domestic businesses, infrastructure projects, and job creation.

Without the full article content, it is impossible to provide a detailed translation. However, the title clearly indicates a strategic agenda focused on fundamental areas crucial for national development and public well-being.

"We will implement provisions so that these concrete jungles do not appear in smaller and larger cities. We will create appropriate regulations so that developers must take care of greenery and trees in appropriate proportions, so that on hot days people can find shelter and use green spaces. We will fight for this in Brussels to have our great efforts in climate protection recognized," said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during the PiS program convention in Katowice.

- The world belongs to the bold. Fortune also favors the bold. As soon as we started digging the Vistula Spit, we immediately found amber. I'm afraid what we'll find when we start digging the foundations for the Central Communication Port (CPK) - said Mateusz Morawiecki during the programmatic convention of the United Right in Katowice. 

- In conclusion, with humility, with faith that we are doing something very important for Poland, for Poles. Let us now move forward with our program, which is emerging in its general outline here, but I believe that this very ship, which in the times of our predecessors behaved on these ocean waters as if a helmsman had frozen, drifting, tossed by the waves, that we are trying to be a good helmsman. Of this economic, social ship under the flag of Poland, and I deeply believe that the coming years will lead to vast numbers of Poles being satisfied with living in Poland, that emigration will not be a way to choose one's life path. We are also showing this in numbers: more and more Poles are returning from England, Ireland, Western Europe, seeing that they have prospects for life today. Bearing this in mind and with full humility, awareness that we must fight for all Poles, full steam ahead. I believe in victory, in the fact that Poland in October or November, when the President decides, will have good helmsmen. Full steam ahead - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the United Right convention in Katowice.

- The Law and Justice party will never agree to disdain another human being. As happened yesterday in Węgrów. The Platforma team, or whatever they call themselves now, the European Coalition, went to Węgrów to meet with Poles. And what? We all saw it. That disdain. That cackle that filled the street. And I have a short message for this group. Mr. Arłukowicz, take your colleagues and hurry back to Węgrów to apologize to that man - said Beata Szydło during the program convention of the United Right in Katowice.

„We can say with absolute certainty and telling the truth: [the program] has been implemented. Beata Szydło and Mateusz Morawiecki's contribution to this is huge, decisive. I also wanted to congratulate the Prime Minister on this unprecedented result in these elections. Truly a rare occurrence. A Polish record” - said Law and Justice chairman Jarosław Kaczyński in Katowice.

- We cannot afford to ease up on this campaign at this moment. We cannot think that because the polls are good, we are in a strong position, and the European Parliament elections were a success, it gives us hope that we will win in the autumn. We will win, but only when we stand together and when we work hard - said Beata Szydło during the programmatic convention of United Right in Katowice.

„[I wanted] to congratulate the Prime Minister, which he has already mentioned, but modestly. What he did in Brussels is like – I like athletics – like jumping 9 meters in the long jump with a backpack full of stones on his back. He did something that seemed truly impossible, but turned out to be possible” – said Law and Justice party leader Jarosław Kaczyński in Katowice.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has interrupted his participation in the Law and Justice (PiS) Policy Convention and is en route to the scene of the tragedy in Bytom.

This information was confirmed by the Government Spokesperson, Piotr Müller, via Twitter.

The Prime Minister's immediate departure underscores the seriousness of the situation in Bytom and the government's priority in responding to the tragedy.

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