No one will put pressure on the President regarding when to sign or not sign.
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00:00
The government session will commence at 10:00 AM. Ministers will address two draft resolutions concerning the adoption of two programs: the Development of Seaports until 2030 and the National Regional Development Strategy 2030.
At 9:00 AM, in front of the Palace of Culture and Science, the leaders of Lewica (The Left) will hold a press conference on urban policy. A second press conference by Lewica – on the Pact for Women – is scheduled for noon. An hour later, at 10:00 AM, PiS city councilors will speak at Bankowy Square, discussing the circumstances of the failure at Warsaw's "Czajka" wastewater treatment plant. Also today, starting at 10:00 AM, the restitution committee is scheduled to convene. During the session, the adoption of the final report is planned. A press conference will follow around 10:45 AM.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will be on a visit to the Republic of Lithuania. At 8:35 AM Polish time, he will meet with Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis in Vilnius, and at 8:50 AM, delegation talks will begin. A joint press conference is planned for 9:30 AM. At 11:15 AM, the leaders of both countries will participate in a working breakfast. At 12:15 PM, Prime Minister Morawiecki will lay flowers at the Rasos Cemetery.
Civic Platform Chairman Grzegorz Schetyna will visit the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship. At 3:00 PM, he will lay flowers at the Monument in Commemoration of the Victims of Stalinism in Toruń, and a press conference is scheduled for 3:30 PM. Another meeting with journalists will take place at 5:00 PM in Włocławek. Meanwhile, the leader of the Polish People's Party (PSL) will be in Podlaskie: at 11:30 AM in Łomża, and at 1:00 PM in Białystok.
At 11:15 AM in Warsaw, President Andrzej Duda will lay a wreath before the plaque commemorating the Unnamed Soldiers of the Polish Underground State murdered by the NKVD in the years 1944-1945. Later, at 3:00 PM, PAD will participate in the 20th Anniversary Jubilee of the Polish Institute of International Affairs.
At 12:00 PM, in front of the Sejm (Polish Parliament), a press conference will be held by the leaders of Lewica: regarding the Pact for Women – a package of legal solutions proposed by Lewica, to which all democratic opposition entities have been invited to sign – and concerning the "drug mafia," whose operations are ruining the Polish pharmaceutical market, and which the PiS government does not even pretend to fight. Press conferences with the participation of Lewica leaders will take place at 1:15 PM in Kielce and at 5:15 PM in Krakow.
07:54
- I wasn't conducting an investigation, but I talked to many MPs, and it's also true, I'll say, that some are fighting and every day counts for them. I'll take off my glasses and tell you to your face: I was against convening this Sejm session at all. The one that happened. Because if there are no laws that must be passed, but the issue of Ziobro was there. We didn't want to do it, so they wouldn't say we were avoiding it. Here you go. And it even turned out quite well, because Zbychu took a clear stand - stated Tadeusz Cymański in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
08:03
Cymański:
Primarily a Response to People's Expectations. People Believe Immunity Should Only Protect Public Service
‑ Primarily, it's a response to people's expectations. Vox populi vox dei. It's not just about MPs. It's about judges, prosecutors. Simply put, people believe that immunity should only protect us in the scope of our public duties. If I drink, hit my wife, steal – like anyone else, people want this immunity; this topic, by the way, is not new, because Kaczyński stated it very precisely… There are no sacred cows – stated Tadeusz Cymański in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
08:11
Cymański:
I was always annoyed by the right being 'suckers,' not smart or intelligent. I believe in life and politics, one must be perceptive and learn.
- I was always annoyed by the right being 'suckers,' not smart or intelligent. I believe that in life and politics, one must also be perceptive and learn. And we are learning. I'm expressing a general thought, and voters want it, our voters: be cunning and clever too, don't be so primitive - stated Tadeusz Cymański in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego."
08:16
Cymański:
For the first time, Mr. MP, they said it and they did it. That's people's opinion. It might be mistaken, but that's what people think.
08:16
Müller:
We want EU rule of law principles to be enforced equally against every state, defined in the same way.
"We are not afraid of the issue of the rule of law, the observance of the principles of the rule of law. We want these principles to be enforced against everyone in the same way, to be defined in the same way, so that there is no difference between states. If such principles are enforced in this way, then Poland has no concerns in this regard, that we would be treated the same as France, Germany" - said government spokesperson, Minister Piotr Müller, on Radio Jedynka.
08:17
08:29
Sawicki:
For Four Years, Poland Has Been Among the Last Countries in Spending Rural Development Funds. In My Time, We Were Leaders
- For four years, Poland has been among the last countries when it comes to spending funds from the Rural Development Programme. In my time, we were leaders. In my assessment, everything indicates that PiS will now abandon the second pillar in favour of direct payments - said Marek Sawicki in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News's "Graffiti".
08:34
- Among PiS politicians, Janusz Wojciechowski is undoubtedly the best expert when it comes to legal and agricultural matters, due to his good background and thorough preparation. He is a former member of ZSL, a prosecutor from the 1990s, and later a judge. He also served as the chairman of PSL. He is well-prepared. The fact that he strayed politically doesn't mean his views on economic or legal issues have completely changed – Marek Sawicki stated in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Graffiti" program.
08:37
- Jakub Stefaniak wrote stupidity and I apologize for it. He has also apologized for it and explained. He wanted to make a joke, and it was a stupid joke. Colleague Stefaniak received a reprimand for this - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia ZET".
08:43
WKK:
I Urge You to Vote for the Rational Center of the PSL. But If You Have Liberal Views, There's Also Someone to Choose From
- To be honest. I urge you to vote for the rational center of the PSL, for our joint list, list number 1. But if someone has liberal views, there's also someone to choose from. There's a liberal grouping, there's the Left. Really, let's go and vote according to how we feel - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia ZET".
08:48
WKK:
Wagons of Shame with Russian Coal Enter Poland Daily. This is PiS's Strategy
- I have a completely different energy strategy for Poland. Wagons of shame with Russian coal enter Poland daily. Millions of tons of coal from the East are entering Poland. 15, 17, or perhaps even 20 million tons shortly. And coal from Mozambique is arriving in Poland. A quarter of the coal burned in Poland comes from imports. This is PiS's strategy - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia ZET".
08:53
Gowin:
Social Security Contributions for the Vast Majority of Businesses Will Be Calculated as Before. We're Preparing Favorable Solutions for Small Businesses to Neutralize Rapid Minimum Wage Increases by Lowering Social Security Contributions
09:05
Gowin:
The Rabiej Plan Has Existed for Many Years, and We Were Very Close to Its Implementation in 2013
- What the editor, alongside Jarosław Kaczyński, called the Rabiej plan has existed for many years, and we were very close to its implementation at one point. This was when I was the Minister of Justice. Three draft laws were voted on in the Sejm, which would have led to the establishment of so-called registered partnerships, and in the next step, this would have naturally led to adoption, the right for homosexual couples to adopt children. As the Minister of Justice, I addressed the Sejm from the podium. It was a memorable moment because I stated that, in the assessment of the Minister of Justice, all three projects were contrary to the Constitution. Following me, Donald Tusk took the podium, emphasizing that my position was not the government's stance. Subsequently, a vote took place where, influenced by my speech, a portion of the Civic Platform MPs voted in accordance with my request to reject all three proposals. We won that vote. Then, Donald Tusk summoned me to his office, located behind the Sejm hall, and said: there is no room for the two of us in the same party. Shortly thereafter, I was dismissed. However, if we had not won that vote, the adoption of children by homosexual couples would be legal in Poland today. Everything must be done to prevent this scenario - stated Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Piotr Goćek on "Sygnały dnia" on PR1.
09:31
Gowin:
Chaos in the Civic Coalition's Campaign Should Not Lull Law and Justice Politicians and Supporters
- I am somewhat shocked, and somewhat amused, because on the one hand, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska is calling for, and even creating, a slogan appealing for unity, understanding, and the de-escalation of overly sharp disputes, while on the other hand, behind her back, her election campaign team refers to this scandalous slogan, and above all, to the scandalous practices of a group of haters. This shows complete chaos in the Civic Coalition's campaign, but this chaos should not lull us, the politicians and supporters of the United Right, to sleep. The elections are open until the very last day of the campaign - stated Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Piotr Goćek on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.
09:34
Brudziński:
In PiS HQ, We'd Have to Be as 'Put Together' as Brejza and Szłapka's Campaign Staff to Go to War with the Media Mid-Election
Joachim Brudziński, a prominent figure in the Law and Justice (PiS) party, commented on the current political situation regarding media relations. He stated that for PiS's campaign headquarters to engage in a conflict with the media during an election campaign, they would need to be as "put together" or "organized" as their political rivals, specifically mentioning the campaign teams of Krzysztof Brejza and Ryszard Szłapka.
The sentiment suggests that Brudziński believes PiS's current media strategy or internal organization is not at a level where initiating a confrontation with the media would be beneficial or strategically sound. He implies that their opponents are more effectively managed or coordinated in their media interactions.
The reference to the Twitter post, https://twitter.com/jbrudzinski/status/1173845915418923015, likely contains the original statement and context for this remark.
09:38
"We have the President's trip to the United States of America for the United Nations General Assembly in our calendar. Usually, it is highly probable that President Andrzej Duda meets with Donald Trump. The announcement that such a visit [by Trump to Poland] might take place in autumn is still relevant. Autumn has not yet begun" - said presidential minister Paweł Mucha in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Core of the Matter).
When asked if Trump's visit would occur before the elections on October 13th, he replied: "I think it is unlikely".
09:43
„I would not expect any changes in the law [during the Sejm session after the elections] that would not reflect a certain understanding. I cannot imagine a situation where we have controversial or unsettling decisions, because Poles have decided one thing, and something else is happening” – said presidential minister Paweł Mucha in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's “The Heart of the Matter.”
10:29
PMM:
When Someone Tries to Drive a Wedge Between Poland and Lithuania, It Always Signifies a Threat to Our Countries
10:31
- Poland will also advocate for this [digital] tax, for example, to be part of the European Union's own resources, which would compensate for the loss of revenue related to the United Kingdom's exit from the EU. We still have long, over a year-long negotiations ahead of us, which I believe will end with a good, healthy compromise for Lithuania and Poland - said Mateusz Morawiecki during a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Saulius Skvernelis.
11:26
“The PiS program, in relation to civilized principles, is something absolutely drastic. I do not hesitate to say that we are dealing with the construction of a closed state, with an attempt to militarize journalists, inconvenient officials, prosecutors, judges, and to exert pressure on the ordinary citizen so that they better stay quiet and do not utter words critical of the authorities. The abolition of judicial immunity, which is a standard in Polish and European legal tradition, is something I call the militarization of judges and prosecutors. The idea of compulsory self-governance for journalists is a form unknown in Polish legal tradition. It is also an attempt to subject to control that world which is a guarantee of political freedom” - said Kazimierz Michał Ujazdowski at a press conference in front of the Sejm.
“The latest PiS ideas stink of dictatorship. For 4 years, PiS has been demolishing the independence of Polish courts and the judiciary. Step by step, Polish courts are being made similar to courts in Russia, in Belarus, where judges and prosecutors are the footstools of the politicians who currently rule. PiS’s proposals aimed at eliminating immunities fit into this very dangerous trend. Also a dangerous trend is the idea of creating journalistic self-governance by Jarosław Kaczyński. For anyone who observes political life, it is clear that this will be a tool to intimidate journalists” - added Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz from PO-KO.
11:36
"The stakes of these elections are very high. It is a choice between a free state and a closed state, a state of citizens and a state of a frightened society. We will do everything to ensure the former vision wins, consistent with Polish and European tradition. Such a number of barriers [before the Sejm] has not been seen since 1989. This is a symbol of trampled parliamentarism and the closure of the Sejm to citizens. We declare that after an election victory, the Sejm will be open. We will not only restore normal parliamentary practices appropriate to Polish legal tradition but also implement changes that will express citizen oversight over the Sejm. There will be a democratic public hearing at the request of 1/3 of the members of each committee. Every important legislative project will be able to be agreed upon with non-governmental organizations in an open debate. We prohibit the rejection of citizen initiatives in the first reading. Every citizen initiative should go through a normal procedure. This does not mean that every initiative will be adopted, but work cannot be blocked at the outset. We will eliminate express legislation in the field of taxes and the position of local government. All laws concerning the position of local government, taxpayers' rights, and civil liberties will follow the procedure of code regulations" - said Kazimierz Michał Ujazdowski at a press conference in front of the Sejm.
12:04
Duda:
I believe what happened in September 1939 will never happen again in our history. That we will build a safe, strong state capable of properly caring for its citizens.
- This tragic event completed the process that began on September 1, 1939. Eighty years ago, the so-called Fourth Partition of Poland took place. Nazi Germany, based on the secret protocol to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, along with Soviet Russia, attacked Poland, and Poland was torn apart by these two totalitarian powers. Hundreds of thousands, millions of Poles suffered, were murdered, and were taken by the Soviets deep into Russia, to Siberia. They suffered, were persecuted, murdered - stated President Andrzej Duda, after laying a wreath before the plaque commemorating the Nameless Soldiers of the Polish Underground State murdered by the NKVD in 1944-1945. He added:
"One of the consequences of September 17, 1939, was the Katyń massacre of over 20,000 Polish officers. These are tragic dates in our history, but they are also dates that we not only remember, but above all, should remember for all future generations. And also draw lessons from them, by seeking allies."
12:07
Kluzik-Rostkowska:
PiS Simply Fears Showing Poles Their Post-Election Plan
- If it were solely about PiS having more time for their electoral deceptions, the Sejm session would last one day. PiS has done such things many times before - stated Joanna Kluzik-Rostkowska in an interview with Łukasz Kijek on Gazeta.pl.
- It must be about something important after the elections. In my opinion, it concerns at least the need to carry out various difficult matters by the end of the year. PiS simply fears showing Poles their post-election plan - emphasized the Civic Platform MP.
12:08
Kluzik-Rostkowska:
Saying in 2019 what the minimum wage will be in 2023 is irresponsible
12:22
- I have very unpleasant news to share. Both the Civic Coalition and the Polish People's Party (PSL) have refused to sign the "Pact for Women". They refused to sign a pact that includes access to a gynecologist, in vitro fertilization reimbursement, protection against violence, and European standards for abortion. This is a very unpleasant situation because we were counting on our colleagues from the opposition to support us - said Marcelina Zawisza during a press conference in front of the Sejm.
13:39
Zandberg:
PFN Likely Wasted Millions of Zlotys on US Promotional Campaign. We Will Liquidate the Polish National Foundation Because There is No Room for Such Waste.
- The media have revealed that the Polish National Foundation has most likely wasted millions of zlotys on a promotional campaign in the United States. It is questionable whether this money was simply wasted due to incompetence, or if someone pocketed it. The Left states very clearly and unequivocally: We will liquidate the Polish National Foundation because there is no room for such waste - said Adrian Zandberg during a press conference in Kielce.
13:41
Zandberg:
The Left Will Increase Public Healthcare Spending to 7.2% of GDP by 2023
- The Left will increase public healthcare spending to 7.2% of GDP by 2023. This way, we will shorten waiting times for specialists, and this way, we will also change the drug reimbursement system - said Adrian Zandberg during a press conference in Kielce.
14:17
Kosiniak-Kamysz:
I Call on All Committees to Debate Healthcare. Let Those Who Already Present Themselves as Prime Minister and Minister Candidates Not Hide. Let Them Engage in a Serious Discussion.
15:27
Kidawa-Błońska:
I expect to hear the word "sorry" for the alteration of my billboard
- They say they fight against hate and lies, yet they themselves, at press conferences, take what is not theirs, alter it, and give Poles an untrue response. I expect to hear the word "sorry" for this alteration of my billboard, because this is not how one should behave. If someone says they want a normal, substantive discussion, then let them discuss, but let them not create false facts. I am waiting for an apology - stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in an interview with TVN24.
15:48
16:14
Schetyna:
We Will Do Everything to Win These Elections. We Have a Very Good Team, a Good List. We Are Mobilized and Believe There's a Huge Chance
16:18
Schetyna:
These Elections Are Truly About Everything
16:37
Czarzasty:
Poles Are No Longer Wondering if the Left Will Cross the 8% Threshold; It's Generally Accepted the Left is Returning to Parliament
- Right now, Polish women and men are no longer wondering whether the Left at the 8% level will cross the threshold or not. It has generally been accepted that the Left is returning to the Sejm. At this moment, we are fighting for it to return in the greatest possible capacity - said Włodzimierz Czarzasty in a conversation with Adrian Klarenbach on Polskie Radio 24.
16:40
Czarzasty:
There is the Left, and there are politicians who, in my opinion, should be on the Left. If they are not, then Nowacka probably often has to bite her tongue.
- There is the Left, and there are politicians who, in my opinion, should be on the Left. If they are not, then Barbara Nowacka probably often has to bite her tongue. Besides, I sympathize with Barbara, because a bitten tongue is an uncomfortable story - said Włodzimierz Czarzasty in an interview with Adrian Klarenbach on Polish Radio 24.
16:41
Schetyna:
Cancer is Today's Biggest Killer. We Must Leverage Europe's Commitment to This Issue; it Will Be a Priority for the European Commission. I am Meeting with von der Leyen on Tuesday to Discuss This.
16:48
Schetyna:
'Stronger Together' is more than a hashtag; it's a sense of solidarity, not just within Civic Coalition but among other opposition groups.
16:56
Schetyna:
Not a Conspiracy Theorist, But Expect Undemocratic Actions Before New Sejm Convenes
- This is an unprecedented situation. Convening the old Sejm after the elections, that doesn't happen. This is not democracy, not something that can be understood. I am not a proponent of conspiracy theories, but I know that during these 30 days between October 13th and the convening of the new Sejm, things will happen that have nothing to do with democracy and the rule of law. And I know that if PiS does not secure an absolute majority, they will do the worst possible things. I can imagine it. And that is why we are saying very clearly: we will not allow it and we will show that democracy and the rule of law cannot be violated in this way. We will also very firmly monitor the election results, the vote counting process, and the accessibility of polling stations, because these are signals that are more reminiscent of standards in the Far East or Latin America. And we simply will not agree to that - said Grzegorz Schetyna at a conference in Toruń.
17:59
Schetyna:
I listen with concern to the statements of PiS politicians and Kaczyński, who question the integrity and position of local government. We will support local government, invest in it, and maintain its autonomy.
18:30
In a dynamic, one of the best-produced, and among the few notable individual campaign spots, Adam Szłapka, running from third position on the KO's Poznań list, appeals to the symbolism of the future – including Poland's future – as the candidate emphasizes, "growing from European roots". 300POLITYKA publishes the spot first.
"To safely grow and develop, a good climate is important. A place where freedom, democracy, and diversity are nurtured. Where one can breathe and gather energy for action," says Szłapka, as a child featured in the film plants a tree in a Wielkopolska park. The spot also includes drone shots of Poznań's market square.
"Just like this young tree, it is our future, we too grow every day," concludes the secretary of the Civic Coalition's national campaign staff with his Poznań spot.
18:40
Müller Releases Election Spot:
I am Proud to be from Pomerania.
- Every day is hard and intensive work by Poles to make our country better. For four years, we have been changing Poland for the better. We support the young. We help Polish families. We remember our seniors and our history - says Piotr Müller in an election spot published on social media.
- When I think about my work, I boldly say - I am proud to be from Pomerania - emphasizes the government spokesperson.
https://twitter.com/PiotrMuller/status/1173933198054739969
19:32
Gowin:
There was no plan to raise ZUS contributions
19:35
19:48
Gowin:
Limiting Immunity Requires Constitutional Amendment. We Should Seek a Rational Agreement with the Opposition
- Limiting immunity, not abolishing it, requires a constitutional amendment, meaning that, for example, Kazimierz Michał Ujazdowski, if he becomes a senator, would have voted for such a solution. Therefore, we should seek a rational agreement with the opposition, and nothing will be imposed here by the votes of the United Right, if we even have a majority in the Sejm - stated Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.
19:56
Paruch:
It's Clearly Visible That the Left is Gaining at the Expense of Civic Platform. Today, This Difference is Around 8-9 Percentage Points
19:59
Paruch:
Kaczyński Perfectly Reads Social Processes in Poland. Naturally, He Is Consistent in His Diagnoses
- President Jarosław Kaczyński perfectly reads social processes in Poland. Naturally, he is consistent in his diagnoses. Mr. Attorney [Kalisz] knows very well what diagnoses he made in the early 1990s, at the beginning of the 21st century. These diagnoses have been fully confirmed – stated Waldemar Paruch in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.
20:25
Sasin:
PO and the Left Have Made Attacks on the Church, Faith, and Catholics Their Election Slogan. Unfortunately, This is Now Escalating into Physical Aggression, and a Dam Must Be Built.
20:28
Szłapka:
We Remember the Photos of Mr. Ziobro with Mr. Rybak, Also a Known Antisemite
20:31
Sasin:
We Are Certainly Not a Party That Wants to Make Life Difficult for Entrepreneurs in Any Way; Quite the Opposite. We Will Support Honest Polish Entrepreneurs
“We are not forgetting about entrepreneurs. We know they are very important, that our Polish entrepreneurs contribute immensely to Poland’s rapid development. We are certainly not a party that wants to make life difficult for entrepreneurs in any way; quite the opposite. We will support honest Polish entrepreneurs” – said Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin in a conversation with Edyta Lewandowska on “Gość Wiadomości” on TVP Info.
20:35
Kaleta:
Strong Together, the Inowrocław Operation, and Then Minister Piebiak and Little Emi – That's the Scale, and Your Station is the Opposite
20:57
No one will put pressure on the President regarding when to sign or not sign.
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