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07/22/2019
07:33
At 9:30 AM in Wrocław, a press conference will be held by the Civic Platform leader Grzegorz Schetyna and Civic Platform deputy leader Borys Budka.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will be visiting the Silesian Voivodeship. At 9:40 AM, the head of the Polish government, along with the Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak, will participate in a ceremony signing an agreement for the overhaul and modification of T-72 tanks. At 11:20 AM, Morawiecki will visit the Stanisław Ligoń Primary School in Truskolasy.
At 12:00 PM, Minister Michał Woś, the Director of the Polish Medical Mission's humanitarian aid program Małgorzata Olasińska-Chart, and project coordinator Manosur Alatrash will participate in a conference regarding the implementation of the project "Medical aid for victims of the war in Syria" at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
At 1:00 PM, the Minister of the Interior and Administration Elżbieta Witek will take part in the Police Day celebrations at the Police Academy in Słupsk.
07:43
Szefernaker:
The Goal of All Three Divided Blocs is for Schetyna to be Prime Minister
- Every party has a goal when it enters elections. The goal of all three blocs, which have divided but share a common objective, is for Grzegorz Schetyna to be Prime Minister. They do not want Mateusz Morawiecki to be Prime Minister. They want Schetyna to be Prime Minister. The question is whether Poles want Schetyna to be Prime Minister – said Paweł Szefernaker in an interview with Michał Rachoń on the TVP Info program “Jedziemy”.
07:47
07:55
Neumann:
Today in Poland, you are either on the side of the beaten or on the side of those who beat. And unfortunately, I have the impression that the government's silence in the first hours is siding with those who beat.
- In the march, probably not [Civic Platform will not participate in the march in Białystok], because the march, I understand, is organized by our partners from the left. I know [they won't chase us away], but today the issue is not the quantity of marches that will take place through Poland, but rather the state's reaction, which has not been particularly intense over the last two days, and today we should expect and strongly demand firm reactions from the ruling party - stated Sławomir Neumann in an interview with Agata Adamek on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden".
- Today in Poland, you are either on the side of the beaten or on the side of those who beat. And unfortunately, I have the impression that the government's silence in the first hours, the silence of the Minister of the Interior and the Prime Minister, is siding with those who beat. And this, unfortunately, fits into 4 years of tolerance, of providing a protective umbrella to various extremist groups, to various thugs, who have not beaten people on the streets for the first time - added the head of the Civic Platform-Koalicja Obywatelska club.
08:00
Neumann:
What's happening on Polish streets today, the lack of security, stems from this government's actions
- What is happening today, what is happening on the streets of Poland, the lack of security that Poles feel, stems from the actions of this government. It's giving tacit approval to various kinds of groups, those who are fascist, nationalistic, homophobic, running around the streets with clenched fists full of hatred; it is this government that gives them approval by the fact that after situations like those that occurred in Radom, at the Independence March, where a woman was beaten, the police and prosecution are unable to find the perpetrators and punish them for months. This is the weakness of the state, it shows that under these rulers, it cannot cope with ordinary thugs – stated Sławomir Neumann in an interview with Agata Adamek on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden".
08:09
Neumann:
As Schetyna Announced, We Will Unveil Civic Coalition Lists on Friday
08:18
Neumann:
Voices from Sawicki, Pawlak, or Kłopotek Directly Suggest a Potential Coalition with PiS. The Question for WKK is Whether He Still Controls His Party
- I am surprised by this behavior [of the PSL], because they have made a very risky decision. I believe it's a bad one for Poland. Unfortunately, the voices we hear from Marek Sawicki, Waldemar Pawlak, or Eugeniusz Kłopotek speak directly about the possibility of a PSL-PiS coalition. This is the wrong direction. I will remind you how the satellites ended up. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the question for him is whether he truly still has control over his party, when he had to give in to the pressure of people who urged him to run independently, taking a colossal risk - stated Sławomir Neumann in an interview with Agata Adamek on "Jeden na jeden” TVN24.
08:41
Fogiel:
Tusk's Post Is Difficult to Comment on Any Other Way Than Scandalous
- This post by Donald Tusk is difficult to comment on any other way than scandalous, because, I'm sorry, if there were any crimes or violence when Donald Tusk was Prime Minister, does that mean he was the patron? – said Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Marek Pyza on TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".
08:45
- I wouldn't put such a sticker on, but we're dealing with a press title here. It absolutely has the right to any add-ons it wants. Some give a set of knives, some give stickers - said Radosław Fogiel in a conversation with Marek Pyza on TVP1's "Political Quarter of an Hour".
08:49
Fogiel:
Before We Talk About a Debate, We'd Like to Set Some Rules, Conditions. Is Schetyna Appearing as the Opposition's Prime Ministerial Candidate, or is Civic Coalition Already a Done Deal?
– That proposal came from Grzegorz Schetyna. Before we talk about a debate, we'd like to set some rules, conditions: Is Grzegorz Schetyna appearing there as the opposition's candidate for prime minister, or is Civic Coalition already a closed matter? – said Radosław Fogiel in a conversation with Marek Pyza on TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".
08:52
“First and foremost, the state we agreed would ensure security is responsible. The state apparatus has failed here. The main responsibility lies with the state. I would like [the perpetrators of the aggression] to be punished with the same severity as artists who added a rainbow to the image of the Mother of God were treated. Practice shows that this has not been the case in recent years. I would like the law to be consistent” – said Robert Biedroń, leader of Wiosna, in an interview with Dominika Wielowieyska on Radio TOK FM’s morning program.
08:54
Biedroń:
The Coalition List is the Most Friendly, Open, and Hopeful for Partnership
"[Starting under the banner of a single grouping] is difficult for several reasons. The Together party passed a resolution that it would not enter other parties' lists, that only a coalition is possible. It would also be difficult for Spring due to our identity and attachment to our movement. The coalition list is the most friendly, open, and hopeful for partnership" - said the leader of Spring, Robert Biedroń, in an interview with Dominika Wielowieyska on Radio TOK FM's morning program.
09:05
09:13
Czarzasty:
Social Issues, the Constitution, Upholding the Rule of Law, the EU, a Secular State, and Liberties Will Form the Basis of the Leftist Bloc
- We are creating a leftist bloc. The foundation of this leftist bloc will be social issues; social democracy has always been about social issues, which is normal. The Constitution, upholding the rule of law, that is normal. The EU, into which we brought Poland. No one will take that away from us. Defending the Constitution, which we gave Poland, no one will take that away from us. Matters related to a secular state, matters of freedom, and an important issue for us are the state's obligations towards its citizens. That is, healthcare, which is in a dire state - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in an interview with Michał Rachoń on the TVP Info program #JedziemyDalej.
- There are very significant programmatic differences [between the left and Civic Coalition]. Take, for instance, the tax system. We believe that the tax system should be structured such that the wealthy, the very wealthiest, should pay higher taxes, and the poorest either no taxes or lower ones - added the leader of the SLD.
09:47
“Chairman Tusk has accustomed us to this type of insinuation, insinuating statements on social media. It should be noted that this is completely inconsistent with the role he took upon himself five years ago. This is absolutely unprecedented. I haven't heard of such provocations being used against any government other than the Polish one. I understand the frustration associated with the fact that Tusk’s party colleagues have not been governing Poland for a long time, but if someone decides on an international role, they should refrain from such remarks” – Deputy Minister Konrad Szymański in an interview with Paweł Lisicki on Polskie Radio Trójka.
https://twitter.com/donaldtusk/status/1152964259749466116
09:57
Schetyna:
We Will Fight for the Security of Polish Families, Children, Women, and Men, Because Today This Security is Threatened
10:00
Schetyna:
We Will Add a Point on Broadly Understood Security for All Citizens, Without Exception, to Our Six Points
- We are a group, a milieu that will always say: we will do everything to protect normality in Poland, so that Poland is safe, can debate and discuss the election program, which is the most important for Poland. We have presented six program points. Today we say: the six must have its addition, and we will add a point to these six concerning broadly understood security for all citizens, all without exception – Grzegorz Schetyna stated at a briefing in Wrocław.
- Today our response is the march on October 13th to the ballot boxes. A march that is to lead us to electoral victory, to the victory of all forces for whom democracy, the rule of law, Poland's place in Europe, and the security of Polish women and men are most important, and we will do that today – the Civic Platform leader continued.
10:00
Szymański:
Poland Debates Family, But Violence is Universally Condemned; Law Enforcement Shows PiS's Resolve
„The truth is that we do have a debate about family in Poland. Sometimes this debate is very radical, but on one matter, there is agreement in Poland. There is no tolerance for extreme behavior, for violence in public life, regardless of the motivation. Yesterday, the police, and by extension the government and the Ministry of Interior and Administration, demonstrated PiS's determination to eliminate violent behavior from public life. We have 25 arrests of individuals who violated the law” - stated Deputy Minister Konrad Szymański in an interview with Paweł Lisicki on Polish Radio Trójka.
10:01
„The government, regardless of what Donald Tusk thinks of it, rose to the occasion and decided on decisive actions against those who commit violence. This is the most important thing in all of this” – said Deputy Minister Konrad Szymański in an interview with Paweł Lisicki on Radio Trójka.
10:08
Budka:
We Demand the Immediate Dismissal of the National Prosecutor from Ziobro
- From this place today, we demand the immediate dismissal of the National Prosecutor by Zbigniew Ziobro. It is the National Prosecutor who is responsible for issuing appropriate guidelines to Polish prosecutors, to push for swift proceedings and for those guilty to be brought before justice. Instead, we see absolute permissiveness, which is becoming an encouragement. The safety of Poles is paramount. Today, it affects the weaker, minorities, but tomorrow these manifestations of aggression may be directed at people with disabilities, children, because the symbol of Białystok will become the attack by this group of football hooligans on a 14-year-old, an innocent girl who was just passing by. Today it is a girl from Białystok, tomorrow it could be the child of any of you, and that is why we say: stop, we demand the dismissal of the National Prosecutor - stated Borys Budka at a briefing in Wrocław.
10:16
Schetyna:
We Will Not Play the Game and Scenario Prepared on Nowogrodzka. Today, PiS Wants to Make Demonstrations and Minority Issues the Main Campaign Theme
- The most important march will take place in October. Today, we must protest daily on the streets against such behavior. We will not play the game and scenario prepared on Nowogrodzka. Today, PiS wants to make these demonstrations and minority issues the main theme of the election campaign. That is not the case. We want to talk about how to improve the lives of Poles, how to fight inflation, for better, safer hospitals, how to eliminate smog. PiS does not want to talk about this. PiS wants to debate other matters, wants to talk on the street. This is not the way to defeat PiS. That is why we are protesting, we stand in solidarity with the victims. We are with them, we support them, but we will not implement the scenario written on Nowogrodzka - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a briefing in Wrocław, when asked why PO would not participate in Saturday's march in Białystok.
10:22
- It is his decision, of course [Bogdan Zdrojewski's not running on the Civic Coalition's list for the Sejm]. I regret it because I believed he would be the best leader for the Civic Coalition's Sejm list. It will be a worthy person, just like Janina Ochojska, who achieved nearly twice as good a result as Bogdan Zdrojewski in the European Parliament elections. I hope that this person who will lead this list will also achieve a respectable result and will lead the Civic Coalition's representation in the elections to both the Sejm and the Senate - stated Grzegorz Schetyna at a briefing in Wrocław.
10:43
PMM:
Operational Capabilities for T-72 Tank Repairs and Modernization Will Ensure Jobs and Develop Defense Competencies
14:04
Morawiecki:
We Need to Think About Implementing Our Own Creative Solutions for Youth Football Training
16:36
Czarzasty:
For now, there's an agreement of three parties, but PPS has already joined. We'd like to see as many party and non-party structures, associations, and city organizations as possible.
- For now, there's an agreement of three parties, but PPS has already joined this agreement. We'd like to create it so that there are as many party and non-party structures, associations, and city organizations as possible - said Włodzimierz Czarzasty in an interview with Adrian Klarenbach on Polskie Radio 24.
19:15
19:23
Morawiecki:
Credibility, Effectiveness, Hard Work. Poland Was Able to Set Its Terms on a Just Energy Transition at the European Council Meeting
- Our credibility strongly supports us. Credibility, effectiveness, hard work. These values are particularly close to me. Politics must be based on credibility. Secondly: effectiveness, which means we must be able to pursue our interests in various world capitals, and especially in Brussels, and I think people have seen how, a month ago at the European Council meeting, Poland was able to set its terms regarding a just energy transition. Thirdly: hard work - a value that is highly appreciated in Silesia. Honest, hard work is something people value - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on TVP Katowice.
19:35
PMM:
These Elections Will Decide If Poland Develops Inclusively or Selectively for Interest Groups
19:46
PMM:
Silesia Must Lead Changes Towards Western European Earnings for Poles
19:55
- I am not a patron. I feel personally offended by the post. I do not patronize, I will never patronize, and this government does not patronize hooliganism, terrible behavior in public life, and the humiliation of another person - Jadwiga Emilewicz said in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.
19:55
PMM:
We Linked Family with Economic Growth, and Clean Air Can Be Reconciled with Industrial Development Just the Same. Today, on Silesia, Industrial Sales Exceed Coal Mining Sales by More Than 10-Fold
19:57
Sasin:
The narrative that PiS is responsible for the events in Białystok is false. There are circles in Poland interested in framing such events within political struggle and election campaigns.
19:57
- The minister perhaps said half a sentence more, or he wasn't understood. We have rules for organizing, and there is freedom of assembly - Jadwiga Emilewicz said in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.
19:57
Sasin:
I Get the Impression That Those Lamenting the Lack of Tolerance in Poland Only Want It for Their Own Circle
"I get the impression that those who lament so much about the lack of tolerance in Poland would only want this tolerance for their own circle. In Poland, we have the right to present different views. A huge part of society, including President Jarosław Kaczyński, has the right to believe that forcefully imposing a certain way of thinking on the rest of society is not something that should happen. For example, the attempt to enter schools to impose certain behaviors on our children, the affirmation of a certain type of behavior" – said Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on "Fakty po Faktach" on TVN24.
19:58
Sasin:
As Rulers, We Will Not Dictate to Free Press and Free Media What to Write or What Stickers to Attach
"As rulers, we will not dictate to free press and free media what to write or what stickers to attach. How would you perceive it if I came to a studio and condemned a program on your television or said that you are spreading hatred. Personally, I might not like these stickers, but there is freedom of the press" - said Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on TVN24's "Fakty po Faktach".
20:00
Lubnauer:
Piontkowski's statement is reminiscent of a situation where a woman is raped and told she might be complicit because her skirt was too short
- The statement by Mr. Piontkowski reminds me a bit of a situation where a woman is raped and told she might have been partially to blame because her skirt was too short - said Katarzyna Lubnauer in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Wydarzenia i Opinie' on Polsat News.
20:02
Sasin:
Where there is violence, the Polish state must always react, regardless of who commits it or against whom – whether it's left-wing radicals against the Independence March or football hooligans against the Equality Parade.
„In Poland, there is a very sharp ideological dispute taking place between those who want to preserve the traditional model of family and society, who believe that same-sex unions are not something we should introduce and support, that adoption of children by these unions is not a good solution, and that children should not be raised in gender or LGBT ideology. This is what some believe. Others believe differently. This is a normal dispute. This does not mean that this dispute should take place on the street using fists or bricks, or using violence. Where there is violence, the Polish state must always react, regardless of who commits this violence and against whom – whether it is left-wing radicals against the Independence March, or football hooligans against the Equality Parade” – said Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on „Fakty po Faktach” on TVN24.
20:05
Sasin:
Minister Piontkowski Expressed His Opinion, and No One Should Be Outraged. We All Agree Health and Life Are Paramount.
20:06
20:14
Bodnar:
We are preparing challenges to local anti-LGBT resolutions in administrative courts. Courts should check if these resolutions contradict the Constitution and the ban on discrimination
„They are not just purely political declarations. They can have a normative value, they affect the situation of people residing within the territory of a given local government unit, and administrative courts should deal with these resolutions, verify whether local government units can adopt resolutions which, in my opinion, contradict the Constitution and the ban on discrimination. We will be preparing such challenges” - said the Commissioner for Human Rights, Adam Bodnar, in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on TVN24’s “Fakty po Faktach”.
20:14
Misiewicz:
Without the Ombudsman, Without the Media, It's Strange That Right-Wing Media Slept, My Lawyers, I'd Probably Still Be in Custody
- My father paid 100,000 PLN, and the prosecutor's office still applied for custody and refused even to release me in writing. If it weren't for the Commissioner for Human Rights, if it weren't for the media, for which I also thank you all very much, it's strange that right-wing media slept, and my lawyers, I would probably still be in custody – said Bartłomiej Misiewicz in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.
20:15
PMM:
Korfanty was one of the greatest Poles. A symbol of Polishness and homeland devotion.
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