President Andrzej Duda at 9:00 AM will participate in the Inaugural Session of the IV Polish Congress of Mechanics and the XXIII International Conference on Computational Methods in Mechanics in Krakow.

At 1:00 PM, the leaders of The Left will hold a press conference in front of the Home Army monument. The topic will be "the timeline for restoring the rule of law after the PiS government and holding PiS politicians accountable for violating the Constitution".

At 12:00 PM in Katowice, the Civic Coalition will organize a presentation of candidates from the Silesian Voivodeship. The President of PSL, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, will be in Rzeszów, where at 2:00 PM he will hold a press conference before the Peasant Party's convention for the Podkarpacie region, which will begin at 5:00 PM.

At 2:30 PM in Łódź, a press conference will be held with the participation of the Civic Platform chairman, Grzegorz Schetyna, and Civic Coalition candidates for the Sejm and Senate.

- I regret that the European Coalition no longer exists, because it was a chance for this formation to fight an equal, and perhaps victorious, battle against PiS. [Today], judging by various polls, it is not an equal fight, but if you sum up all the opposition's results, then the opposition has either more than PiS or is at the same level. These studies, these poll results, do not take into account the influence of the d'Hondt method, and the influence of d'Hondt will be very significant - stated Leszek Miller in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Piasecki's Interview". - It's a shame that [the opposition] is going divided [to the parliamentary elections] - he added.

- Yes, it positively surprised me [the nomination of Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska as a candidate for Prime Minister] – stated Leszek Miller in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- This is a positive surprise, and the former Marshal of the Sejm practices a different style of politics, which can be captivating. It's not so much a proposal for the leaders of other opposition political parties, but a proposal for the electorates of those parties, because there are constant flows, and who knows if Kidawa-Błońska won't be attractive to electorates outside of Civic Platform – added the former Prime Minister.

- The Civic Platform organized a convention in a Warsaw restaurant for several dozen or hundreds of people. They have a certain problem with restaurants, because first they recorded themselves in a restaurant while they were in power, and today they organized a convention in a restaurant that boasts on its website that you can buy caviar or champagne there for 1200 zloty. This shows a certain disconnect when it comes to campaign preparation - said Paweł Szefernaker in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

- Kaczyński isn't talking about his own money. This is because the main burden of covering these obligations would fall on entrepreneurs. If he says he will equalize farmer subsidies, these are not decisions made in Poland; they must be made in Brussels, and Poland has had the weakest position there since 2004. I believe there is [no chance of equalizing subsidies] - stated Leszek Miller in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- We are certainly not backing down; our goal is to strengthen these regions and ultimately, in the future, to establish a voivodeship there - said Paweł Szefernaker in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Graffiti" program.

- We want to talk about programs, that's for sure. The question is who with whom, but we will definitely debate on programs - said Paweł Szefernaker in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

“In the coming days, we will also discuss in detail proposals aimed at supporting Polish entrepreneurship. We are a responsible party, not a party of irresponsible handouts,” said MEP Joachim Brudziński from PiS on Radio Jedynka.

- We will now organize thematic conventions. The next one will concern family and will be organized in Łódź, but there will be subsequent ones which will analyze and present in detail, above all, all aspects of our program - stated Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Paweł Lisicki on "Trójka's Political Salon".

"Today the pipeline will reach 60% capacity and in the following days - by Tuesday, Wednesday at the latest - 100% capacity. But sewage is already being pumped to the other side of the Vistula. Everything was built at an express pace in 10 days. Work continued for the last 24 hours [without a break]" - said Minister Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

„A series of thematic conventions will begin. The next one is on Saturday in Łódź, where we will present further thematic blocks and discuss funding methods. Just as it was said that the first, second, and fifth promises of PiS were impossible to implement, that if these concepts were realized, Poland would have debt at the level of PLN 100 billion and we would be in a situation similar to Greece. Today, we see that we have a balanced budget” - said Minister Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

- I wouldn't say something like that. Firstly, there are other Christian denominations, and secondly, there are other religions with very beautiful messages, such as Buddhism. Christianity originates from Judaism, and Christianity shares many elements with the third monotheistic religion, namely Islam. And you, the editor, and I, and every listener, we all know many wonderful people who are simply non-believers. Despite this, they are guided by very strong and wise moral principles. I understand President Kaczyński's words to mean that Christianity, in the specific form represented by the Catholic Church, is the linchpin of Polish tradition. I agree with that view, but of course, it should not be understood literally, that if someone is not a Catholic, they are a nihilist. President Kaczyński certainly did not have such intentions - stated Jarosław Gowin in Radio Kraków, when asked how he received Jarosław Kaczyński's words that outside the Church lies nihilism.

- Our credibility is the best proof that we will deliver on what we say. Not only will this not cause negative consequences, but on the contrary, it will provide a very strong pro-development impulse. In these times we are entering, as Europe, as the world, in times of economic slowdown. This slowdown doesn't affect us, and it doesn't affect us also because we have managed to increase Poles' incomes and stimulate consumption in recent years. This is a very strong impulse to prevent us from falling into recession - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy".

- We are absolutely convinced that it is very realistic. Firstly, because we have improved the state of public finances to such an extent that we can afford it, and in the non-public employer sphere, we have taken steps and actions that have resulted in much lower burdens for employers. For instance, we have reduced the CIT tax from 19% to 9% - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski in the Radio Plus program "Sedno Sprawy".

- There is a clear announcement from Prime Minister Morawiecki, also made at the convention, that we will be moving towards Social Security contributions being deducted from income - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Core of the Matter).

- It was also clearly stated that we will now be precisely specifying all these announcements in the coming weeks. It is difficult to speak in detail during a convention, even one as large as this - added the Deputy Prime Minister.

- As the government, we will not accept such wide salary disparities depending on where people live. People living in smaller urban centers have the same right to earn a lot or more as those in big cities. We want to invest heavily in these less developed areas - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Core of the Matter).

- The failure to provide us with documents from our parliamentary inspection is, of course, a clear signal that this government fears this information. In these documents, we could uncover even more shocking facts and have even more arguments for Zbigniew Ziobro to leave his post. The motion for a vote of no confidence against Ziobro will be considered on Wednesday, and the absolutely obstructive actions by the ministry are aimed at protecting Zbigniew Ziobro - said Mariusz Witczak during a press conference in the Sejm.

- In accordance with the procedure, as the 14-day deadlines I previously mentioned have been exceeded, we are submitting a request for these documents to be provided promptly. This is a so-called request for reiteration, and we are doing so according to the proceedings. If we do not receive these documents within the next few days, we will, of course, take legal action - he added. 

- Grzegorz Schetyna has realized that it's high time to share responsibility for a potential electoral defeat, as nothing is decided yet. So, the idea with Marshal Kidawa-Błońska, and I'll return to this, presents a danger that, for us campaign managers – here I agree with Prime Minister Gliński – shatters our sleep, how to prevent this from demobilizing our supporters, how not to fall into the trap of believing that since they have such problems, everything is already settled. We are aware that the fragmentation of the opposition, consolidated in the May elections, also does not serve us. This, in turn, resulted from the d'Hondt method – said the head of PiS's election staff, Joachim Brudziński, during a press breakfast with journalists.

- There are many factors that can be decisive here. The results of Konfederacja, SLD, whether it will be at the expense of Civic Platform, whether they will drain votes from Civic Platform, or gain them from the side that did not turn out to vote in the May elections, all of this is being analyzed and calculated by us. But on the other hand, as we sometimes say, another gear must be engaged to carry these emotions and this result through to October 13th – he continued.

- We never truly withdrew from these ideas of a democratic pact [in the Sejm] that we spoke about, and I believe that's what President Kaczyński was referring to, and at some point, we will have to return to them, because that is what parliamentarism entails - said PiS election campaign manager Joachim Brudziński during a press breakfast with journalists.

- Our partner today in this pursuit of voter support is not dancing to a tune from some den, be it in Warsaw or Wrocław, but rather debating with Poles. We had a debate in Lublin, and we will have one in Łódź. I do not foresee, in the foreseeable future, myself as campaign manager urging the Prime Minister or the President to engage in a debate with Grzegorz Schetyna, because in my assessment, it would serve to build up our opponent, and would in no way provide an electoral advantage or political gain – stated the head of PiS’s election campaign, Joachim Brudziński, during a press breakfast with journalists.

- Obviously, there will be debates organized by various media centers; they are already happening. Our representatives are participating in these debates. There will be a debate between campaign headquarters, and a candidate will also be present – he continued.

„After ten days of very hard work, the pipeline [on the pontoon bridge] has started. More than half a thousand people worked on this project. Besides the army, besides the fire brigade, other services, there were representatives of companies, but above all, thanks to the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation, the Ministry of National Defence, and the Polish Army. It would not have been possible without the coordination of all work by Wody Polskie (Polish Waters)” – said Minister Michał Dworczyk at a press conference.

- Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, at the request of Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro, today appointed Anna Dalkowska as Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Justice. The new Deputy Minister of Justice is a doctor of legal sciences, a judge, and an academic teacher. In the ministry's leadership, she will be responsible for, among other things, administrative oversight of the judiciary, legislation concerning civil and administrative law, and international cooperation – the Ministry of Justice informed.

Borys Budka, a prominent figure in the opposition, has questioned how a senator from the Law and Justice (PiS) party could already be aware of the list number for their parliamentary candidates. This rhetorical question, posed on Twitter, suggests an accusation of premature knowledge or potential manipulation regarding the upcoming elections to the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament). Budka's tweet implies that such early access to information about election lists is unusual and potentially indicative of irregularities, raising concerns about the fairness of the electoral process. The link provided points to a specific tweet by Budka, which likely elaborates on his concerns or provides context for this statement.

- It is worth remembering that Mr. Kaczyński lacks credibility, because at one time information circulated in the German and Polish press that as Prime Minister of the then-government, he suggested in the German Chancellor's cabinet that agricultural subsidies should be abandoned in favor of a common army - said Bronisław Komorowski in an interview with Karolina Lewicka on TOK FM's "Political Interview".

- Indirectly, PiS admits that it made a mistake by reversing this reform [concerning the retirement age]. By promising 13th and 14th pensions in the coming years, it acknowledges that Polish pensioners, as a result of their unwise actions, are facing an impending decline in the real value of their pensions - said Bronisław Komorowski in an interview with Karolina Lewicka on TOK FM's "Political Interview."

- When I recall my own election campaigns, especially the last one I lost, I remember that in right-wing or church circles, the fact of this kind of family model [man and woman] didn't exactly garner much praise. And now I see a bachelor being applauded in these circles, lecturing the rest of society on how to live. I'd advise Mr. Kaczyński to stay silent on this matter, because he's unbelievable. Let him live his own life and let others live theirs - said Bronisław Komorowski in an interview with Karolina Lewicka on TOK FM's "Political Interview."

- She is an absolutely perfect candidate [Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska]. The decision was also made at the right time, as evidenced by the complete panic within PiS, who are utterly clueless on how to react. Let's wait and see, there will certainly be an effect [in the polls]. I see [the panic] in their statements because PiS politicians simply don't know what to say. They probably haven't received their talking points for the day, while Kidawa-Błońska is precisely the answer to what Poles want. They want calm, balance, and to talk primarily about policy, and it will be very difficult for PiS to discredit her because everyone simply has immense respect for her - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program „Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

- The party leader [will be Grzegorz Schetyna, if Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska becomes Prime Minister]. We shall see. Being the party leader is a really big deal, and moreover, depending on how the government is formed, if Civic Coalition wins, if an opposition coalition government is constructed, then perhaps there will also be a place for Grzegorz Schetyna - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Gość Wydarzeń' on Polsat News.

- Indeed, tomorrow can be better because the Law and Justice party talks about a welfare state. Our government is a good time for Poland. We are the guarantor that the current reforms that have been implemented give us a strong foundation to, in the next term, should Poles trust us, raise the minimum wage first to PLN 3,000, and in 2023 to PLN 4,000 - said Jadwiga Wiśniewska in an interview with Danuta Holecka on the TVP Info program "Gość Wiadomości".

-- LIVEBLOG 300POLITYKI:
Trzaskowski: If a coalition opposition government is formed, there might be a place for Schetyna in it.
Trzaskowski, asked if he would thank PMM: As soon as the pipeline is functioning 100%, then certainly. The government is helping in such situations, it's completely normal.
Komorowski on Kaczyński: A bachelor lecturing the rest of society on how to live.
"Every time I look at this photo from Saturday's PiS convention, a smile appears on my face" - PMM comments on the photo of "cat lovers with Jarosław".
https://300polityka.pl/live/2019/09/09/

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WYDARZENIA POLSATU

-- ONE MONTH AND FOUR DAYS TO THE ELECTION - announcement.

-- THE LATEST POLL SHOWS NO EFFECT FROM MAŁGORZATA KIDAWY-BŁOŃSKA FOR NOW - Bogdan Rymanowski.

-- THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THE LEFT HAS SHARPLY DEMANDED ACCOUNTABILITY - Dariusz Ociepa.

-- FOR NOW, THE SEJM HAS A MOTION NOT FOR A TRIBUNAL, BUT TO REMOVE MINISTER ZIOBRO - Ociepa continues.

-- ACCORDING TO MARSZAŁEK WITEK, THE MOTION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED DURING THIS WEEK'S SESSION - Ociepa: But it's not on the Sejm's schedule.

-- GRZEGORZ SCHETYNA: I see that there are efforts in the Prime Minister's Chancellery to prevent a debate on this matter. We won't let this slide either. This is a violation of the Sejm's rules, it's a crime.

-- THE OPPOSITION CAN ONLY THINK ABOUT ACCOUNTABILITY IF IT SUCCEEDS IN REMOVING PIS FROM POWER - Ociepa.

-- THE LATEST POLL INDICATES, HOWEVER, THAT PIS IS HOLDING STRONG - Ociepa continues.

-- THE POLL WAS CONDUCTED AFTER THE COALITION CHANGED ITS PRIME MINISTERIAL CANDIDATE - Ociepa.

-- FOR NOW, THE KIDAWY EFFECT IS NOT VISIBLE - Ociepa continues.

-- THERE IS NO END IN SIGHT FOR THE AMBER GOLD CASE; THERE IS NO CHANCE OF SPEEDING UP THE VERDICT IN THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT SCANDAL OF THE DECADE.

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FAKTY TVN

-- ON THE FRONT PAGE OF FAKTY, THE EMILIA AND THE HATERS CASE DESCRIBED BY GW: Nine names and nine leads. Emilia lists in "Gazeta Wyborcza" who formed the "Kasta" group, and these are people from Zbigniew Ziobro's ministry and the new National Council of the Judiciary (KRS). Regarding the hate speech allegedly originating from the ministry, there is still no investigation, although there is a long list of questions. Civic Platform MPs cannot obtain the documents, so they are announcing they will go to court.

-- 30 THOUSAND PEOPLE DIE DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS FOR HEALTHCARE - in the preview: Poland is a sick country, doctors alarm, because it is not healthy if 30,000 people die annually due to lack of funds in healthcare. There are strong numbers and a powerful TV spot intended to open politicians' eyes and serve as shock therapy before the elections.

-- MAREK NOWICKI ON CONCERN: According to doctors, politicians are playing with the health of Poles. They have produced a spot calling for a manifesto to be signed and aiming to put pressure on those who wish to govern.

-- BUKIEL'S APPEAL FOR CROSS-PARTY COOPERATION: This is a real problem and it affects everyone. It affects Civic Platform voters, PiS voters, and the Left voters alike. Therefore, addressing this problem, as my colleagues mention here, should be cross-party. Stop arguing, ladies and gentlemen, because people, as the All-Polish Trade Union once wrote on billboards, are truly dying in queues.

-- A JUDGE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCING THE VERDICT IN THE AMBER GOLD CASE FOR MONTHS.

-- KIDAWY IS NOT IN THE FOREFRONT BECAUSE SHE ENTERED THE CAMPAIGN LATE - IN THE PREVIEW: The candidate is here. The question is - what next? After winning the election, she is to be number one in the government, but within the party, she is not in the forefront. Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in a new role enters the midst of the campaign and is supposed to act like a magnet for voters.

-- ONE ABSENCE AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE ŁÓDŹ LIST WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTICEABLE - THE ABSENCE OF MKB - Krzysztof Skórzyński.

-- MKB'S CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY IS NOT IMPRESSIVE SO FAR - Skórzyński.

-- FOLLOWING FRIDAY'S APPEARANCE, IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE ANY ACCELERATION, AND THERE ARE ONLY 34 DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE ELECTION - Skórzyński.

-- THE EFFECT OF FRESHNESS WILL GIVE US DYNAMISM FOR THE FINAL MONTH OF THE CAMPAIGN - Sławomir Nitras.

-- THE OFFICIAL OPTIMISM OF CIVIC PLATFORM ACTIVISTS COLLIDES WITH WHAT MANY PEOPLE SAY UNOFFICIALLY, WHICH IS ABOUT PIIS'S ACCELERATED CAMPAIGN AND THE OPPOSITION'S CAMPAIGN JUST GAINING MOMENTUM - Skórzyński.

-- IT IS AN OPEN SECRET THAT THE IDEA WAS BORN AT THE LAST MOMENT. WHEN PIIS WAS RELYING ON SZYDŁO, THEY DID IT 4 MONTHS BEFORE THE ELECTION AND TURNED A SECOND-TIER POLITICIAN INTO A FIRST-TIER FIGURE - Skórzyński.

-- IF WE HAD REGISTERED EARLIER, THERE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THIS ELEMENT OF SURPRISE AND VOTER MOBILIZATION - Nitras.

-- SCHETYNA, DEPENDING ON THE ELECTION RESULTS, IS CONSIDERING PUTTING MKB FORWARD IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS - Skórzyński.

-- THE LEFT WANTS TO RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW - IN THE PREVIEW: The Left wants to restore the rule of law and already knows what it will do if it has a majority in the Sejm. A vote of no confidence for Zbigniew Ziobro, Mateusz Morawiecki, Beata Szydło, and Beata Kempa. That's for starters. And then, the return of law and independence in the courts and the Constitutional Tribunal.

-- WE ARE PRESENTING A FEASIBLE PLAN TO RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW BY 2021 - Robert Biedroń.

-- REFORM MUST BE CONTINUED BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT ACHIEVED THE MOST IMPORTANT GOAL THIS TERM - SHORTENING THE TIME OF RULING - Jarosław Gowin.

-- AND THIS WAS MEANT TO BE KEY - Arleta Zalewska.

-- THE BEATING OF TOURISTS FROM ISRAEL.

-- THE PIPELINE ON THE VISTULA IS ALREADY WORKING: Sewage is now flowing in the right direction. The emergency pipeline is operational, although not yet at 100 percent. The Vistula can breathe, but when will "Czajka" be able to work normally?

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WIADOMOŚCI TVP

-- THE FIGHT AGAINST TRANSPORT EXCLUSION CONTINUES - announcement.

-- ANOTHER INDICTMENT IN THE WARSAW PROPERTY RECLAMATION SCAM CASE - announcement: This time, 13 people have been charged.

-- WORKS BY MARCIN ZALESKI RETURN TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM - Marcin Szypszak.

-- THE GOVERNMENT IS FOCUSING ON INCREASING POLES' PROSPERITY - Danuta Holecka.

-- CIVIC PLATFORM POLITICIANS ANNOUNCE THEY WILL SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE REGARDING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SO-CALLED HATER SCANDAL - announcement.

-- A TROLL FARM OPERATED IN INOWROCŁAW. CIVIC PLATFORM POLITICIANS STAND BEHIND BREJZA, WHILE NEW, SHOCKING INFORMATION EMERGES - Magdalena Wierzchowska.

-- THE BREJZA FAMILY WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN TROLLING ACTIVITIES - Wierzchowska.

-- INSTEAD OF DRAWING CONSEQUENCES FOR THE BREJZAS, CIVIC PLATFORM POLITICIANS ARE DEMANDING ZIOBRO'S RESIGNATION - Wierzchowska.

-- THE TEMPORARY PIPELINE ON THE PONTOON BRIDGE IN WARSAW IS WORKING - announcement.

-- RESIDENTS OF TOWNS ALONG THE VISTULA NORTH OF WARSAW CAN BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF - Jakub Krzyżak.

-- TRZASKOWSKI WANTED TO INFECT THE RIVER WITH TOXIC SLUDGE - Krzyżak.

-- LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WANT TO BREAK UP THE DISTRICT-LEVEL POLAND - announcement.

-- CIVIC PLATFORM IS STILL ESTIMATING THE COST OF ITS PROGRAM. CIVIC PLATFORM POLITICIANS HAVE TROUBLE REMEMBERING THEIR SLOGAN - announcement.

-- THE PRESENTATION OF THE ŁÓDŹ CIVIC PLATFORM TEAM RESEMBLED A CABARET - Dominik Cierpioł.

-- CIVIC PLATFORM POLITICIANS DO NOT KNOW THE NAMES OF THEIR COLLEAGUES, AND THE CAMPAIGN SLOGAN IS NOT SIMPLE ENOUGH FOR THEM - Cierpioł.

-- IN THE CASE OF CIVIC PLATFORM, THE PROGRAM WAS SECONDARY; THE GOAL IS TO REMOVE PIS FROM POWER - Cierpioł.

-- THE PRIME MINISTER'S CHANCELLERY ESTIMATES THE COST OF CIVIC PLATFORM'S IDEAS AT 100 BILLION ZLOTY - Cierpioł.

-- THE PSL-KUKIZ ALLIANCE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A CHANCE TO GET INTO THE SEJM, BUT WITH ONE MONTH LEFT UNTIL THE ELECTION, POLLS DO NOT GUARANTEE THIS - announcement.

- I am and always have been in favour of quickly regulating partnerships. Citizens deserve equal rights and no one can be outside legal security - said MKB on Monika Olejnik's programme.