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09/25/2019

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Wednesday's Political Agenda: Senate Session, President's Final Day in the USA, PM in Silesia, Kidawa-Błońska in Warsaw, Schetyna in Podkarpacie, WKK in West Pomerania

The Senate session will commence at 11:00 AM. This three-day session is planned as the last of this term, though it is already known that the chamber will convene again after the elections. During the session, 18 bills will be considered, including legislation concerning the travel of high-ranking state officials and the so-called 'politicians' family asset declaration' bill. In mid-September, Stanisław Karczewski admitted that the session was likely to be shortened, followed by an adjournment. The Marshal of the Senate's briefing before the session will take place at 10:30 AM.

Wednesday marks the final day of President Andrzej Duda's visit to the USA. The Head of State is scheduled to participate in a meeting dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child at 2:30 PM Polish time, followed by a dialogue on intensifying efforts for the implementation of sustainable development goals at 4:05 PM. At 10:30 PM, the Presidential Couple will meet with representatives of Jewish organizations, and at 12:05 AM, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will be visiting the Silesian Voivodeship. The head of the Polish government will visit the "Bzie-Dębina" mine in Jastrzębie-Zdrój at 9:30 AM and at 11:00 AM will attend the ceremony for signing a cooperation agreement regarding district heating supply for the residents of Radlin. At 12:50 PM, he will lay flowers at the monument to fallen rescuers in Bytom, and at 1:00 PM, he will visit the Central Mining Rescue Station. At 2:00 PM, he will participate in the award ceremony for the winners of the Central Mining Rescue Competitions in Bytom, and at 3:30 PM, he will attend the opening of a nitrocellulose production line in Krupski Młyn.

The Civic Coalition candidate will be in Warsaw today. At 11:00 AM, the Deputy Marshal of the Sejm will unveil a plaque dedicated to Brigadier General Zbigniew Ścibor-Rylski, codenamed "Motyl" (Butterfly), and at 12:00 PM, she will visit the women's oncology ward at Centrum Attis. At 1:00 PM, her press conference will be held, and at 3:00 PM, she will meet with Warsaw residents as part of the "Tell Kidawa About It" campaign.

PO Chairman Grzegorz Schetyna will be visiting the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. At 10:00 AM, a press conference of the opposition leader will take place with the participation of Rzeszów Mayor Tadeusz Ferenc, and at 11:00 AM, he will visit the CIS company in Medynia Głogowska. At 1:00 PM, a press conference will be held with the participation of Krosno Mayor Piotr Przytocki, and at 5:00 PM, a press conference will be held in Tarnobrzeg.

At 9:30 AM, a press conference of the leaders of the Warsaw Left list on climate will take place. A press conference with the participation of Left leaders (including Andrzej Rozenek) will also be held at 9:30 AM in Rzeszów. Meanwhile, at 1:00 PM, MEP Patryk Jaki will hold a press conference in front of the Sejm.

PSL President Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will be visiting the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. At 9:25 AM in Stargard, a meeting of the agrarian leader with residents will take place, and at 10:45 AM, a press conference will be held in Szczecin with the participation of Paweł Kukiz. At 2:00 PM in Rymanie, a meeting with residents will be held, and at 3:30 PM, with candidates for the Sejm. At 4:00 PM in Koszalin, another press conference by Kosiniak-Kamysz will take place, and at 6:00 PM in Szczecinek, a meeting with residents.

08:25 AM - Meeting of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz with residents of Stargard
09:30 AM - Visit of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to the "Bzie-Dębina" mine in Jastrzębie-Zdrój
09:30 AM - Press conference of the leaders of the Warsaw Left list on climate
09:30 AM - Press conference with the participation of Left leaders in Rzeszów
10:00 AM - Press conference of Grzegorz Schetyna with the participation of Rzeszów Mayor Tadeusz Ferenc
10:30 AM - Press briefing of Stanisław Karczewski
10:45 AM - Press conference of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Paweł Kukiz in Szczecin
11:00 AM - Commencement of the Senate session
11:00 AM - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's participation in the ceremony for signing a cooperation agreement regarding district heating supply for the residents of Radlin
11:00 AM - Unveiling by Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska of a plaque dedicated to Brigadier General Zbigniew Ścibor-Rylski, codenamed "Motyl"
11:00 AM - Visit of Grzegorz Schetyna to the CIS company in Medynia Głogowska
12:00 PM - Visit of Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska to the women's oncology ward at Centrum Attis
12:50 PM - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki lays flowers at the monument to fallen rescuers in Bytom
01:00 PM - Press conference of Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in Warsaw
01:00 PM - Press conference of Patryk Jaki in Warsaw
01:00 PM - Visit of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to the Central Mining Rescue Station in Bytom
01:30 PM - Press conference of Grzegorz Schetyna with the participation of Krosno Mayor Piotr Przytocki
02:00 PM - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's participation in the award ceremony for the winners of the Central Mining Rescue Competitions in Bytom
02:00 PM - Meeting of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz with residents of Rymanie
02:30 PM - President Andrzej Duda's participation in a meeting dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
03:00 PM - Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska's meetings with Warsaw residents as part of the "Tell Kidawa About It" campaign
03:30 PM - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's participation in the opening of a nitrocellulose production line in Krupski Młyn
03:30 PM - Meeting of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz with candidates for the Sejm in Koszalin
04:00 PM - Press conference of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Koszalin
04:05 PM - President Andrzej Duda's participation in a dialogue on intensifying efforts for the implementation of sustainable development goals
05:00 PM - Press conference of Grzegorz Schetyna in Tarnobrzeg
06:00 PM - Meeting of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz with residents of Szczecinek
10:30 PM - Meeting of President Andrzej Duda and his wife with representatives of Jewish organizations
00:05 AM - Meeting of President Andrzej Duda with UN Secretary-General António Guterres


07:52

Kwiatkowski:

I consider any comparisons of myself to Banaś not only unjustified but absolutely misdirected. I've never been on 'first name terms' with a bald pimp bedecked in gold chains in my life.

https://twitter.com/Kwiatkowski2011/status/1176735491011555334


08:16

Jachira:

At Some Point, I Felt That What I've Been Doing Online for 4 Years Was a Good Moment to Test Myself in Pure Politics
At some point, I felt that what I've been doing online for 4 years was a very good moment to test myself also in pure politics, because I started from satire, from a heartfelt need. 4 years ago, I started commenting on public life – stated Klaudia Jachira in a conversation with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet. I started talking with opposition circles about whether they would advise me to run in the elections. I started with the Greens, then it turned out that we strongly supported each other with the Greens, and that we could help each other, the coalition and I, hence the decision for me to enter the Civic Coalition's lists as an independent candidate – the Civic Coalition candidate continued.

08:20

Jachira on Lubnauer's Opinion That She Should Withdraw Her Candidacy for the Sejm: 'She Has the Right to Say That, But I Am Absolutely Not Resigning. On the Contrary, My Campaign Is Gaining Momentum'

- No, I am absolutely not resigning [from running for the Sejm]. 4 years ago was my very first… I was always interested in politics, I always had two passions. Acting and politics - stated Klaudia Jachira in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

- Everyone can have their opinion. I am a very distinct person and people either like me or they don't. I respect that. She has the right to say that, but I am absolutely not resigning. On the contrary, my campaign is gaining momentum. Every day I stand on the streets of Warsaw, talking to Varsovians - she added.


08:22

Jachira:

I'm Simply Doing My Job. I Want to Help the Coalition Strive for Victory

- I'm simply doing my job. I want to help the coalition strive for victory - stated Klaudia Jachira in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.


08:26

Jachira:

The Photo Was Taken Out of Context

- I have issued a statement in which I apologize to everyone who was offended by this photo. The photo was taken out of context. The photo was taken last Friday during a climate strike. It wasn't my initiative. Two people, young girls, simply approached with this banner, and it was all about a play on words. I thought it was just a humorous play on words and that there was nothing objectionable about it. I never would have thought it would cause such controversy. If I had known it would cause this, I never would have posted the photo online. The photo was posted as part of a post, and it was the fourth photo in sequence. However, I have already apologized for it - stated Klaudia Jachira in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet. She added that, in her opinion, the slogan "God, Honor, Fatherland" is currently being appropriated by right-wing circles.


08:34

Jachira:

It Saddens Me Greatly That When Nationalists March with the "God, Honor, Fatherland" Banner and Spew Hatred Towards Other Religious Groups, No One Makes a Scandal of It
- It saddens me greatly that when nationalists march with that banner "God, Honor, Fatherland" through the streets of Warsaw, the streets of Poland, and spew hatred towards other religious groups, towards Jews, towards people of different sexual orientations, no one makes a scandal of it - stated Klaudia Jachira in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet. - Why do [veterans] not feel offended when nationalist individuals, calling for similar things for which our ancestors died, so greatly degrade this slogan by wanting Jews and homosexuals? That my fellow actors living in Warsaw are afraid to leave their homes every morning and want to leave Poland because they feel threatened as a homosexual couple - added the KO candidate.

08:36

Paruch:

A Structure Will Be Established in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. An Analysis Center That Already Exists. Its Head Will Hold Ministerial Rank

- This will be a structure within the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. An analysis center that simply exists. Its head will hold ministerial rank. Please do not look at this in a personal way. This is a structure I have been building for over a dozen months, one that is built, because it has been functioning since its very inception - said Waldemar Paruch in an interview with Marek Pyza on TVP1's "Political Quarter of an Hour".


08:39

Jachira:

I Realize That It's Thanks to People Like Me That Kaczyński Will Lose
I realize that it's thanks to people like me that Kaczyński will lose. I have to [be confident] because if I didn't believe it, I wouldn't be doing it. Everything I do, I do because I believe in it - stated Klaudia Jachira in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

I am conducting a very active campaign. I'm on the street every day. I'm constantly talking to people and I truly believe that we are capable of winning, and I think that only a strong message that exposes all the hypocrisy of the current authorities... I simply dream of freedom, of everyone in my, our country being able to live as they wish - she added.

08:41

Jachira:

Gombrowicz Would Also Be Hated Just Like I Am Now
I believe that I have never crossed the line in my videos, a line which the current government very often crosses. What's more, I think what I'm doing is strongly Gombrowicz-esque. I think Gombrowicz would also be hated just like I am now – stated Klaudia Jachira in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

08:44

Paruch:

During our predecessors' tenure, units existed in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister focused on shaping a positive image, most often of the Prime Minister

- We aimed to break a certain phenomenon used by our predecessors. There were units within the Chancellery of the Prime Minister that dealt with politics understood in terms of shaping a political image. Simply put, public relations. That's not what politics is about. Politics cannot be reduced to that. Internal units that focused on shaping a positive image, most often of the Prime Minister - said Waldemar Paruch in an interview with Marek Pyza on TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".


08:48

Paruch:

Our opponents, when they won elections in 2007 and 2011, presented a program solely to win the election

- Our opponents, when they won elections in 2007 and 2011, presented a program solely to win the election. This program was not at all implemented afterwards - said Waldemar Paruch in a conversation with Marek Pyza on TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".


09:29

Budka on Advocate General's Opinion at CJEU: This Case Concerns Procedural Matters

The same Advocate General [at the CJEU], in a case currently pending before the Court, clearly states in his opinion that the disciplinary system in Poland, established for judges, and the appointment of the National Council of the Judiciary almost entirely by politicians, is contrary to the fundamental principles of the Treaties. This case [of preliminary questions] concerns procedural matters” – said the Vice-Chairman of Civic Platform, Borys Budka, in an interview with Paweł Lisicki on Polish Radio Three.


09:35

Apel:

Once, Law and Justice reminded me of a party that wouldn't spare its own. That's no longer the case. PiS politicians are untouchable

Once, Law and Justice reminded me of a party that wouldn't spare its own, who would go and prosecute. That's no longer the case. PiS politicians are untouchable. We see what's happening at KNF, at NBP. No cases are proceeding. Nothing will happen with Minister Banaś” - said Piotr Apel from the Polish Coalition in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.


09:47

Appeal:

Banaś Should Fade into Political Oblivion

"[Marian Banaś] should fade into political oblivion. This is a whole series of different sins that he has committed. Is the market price 5,000 zloty for two apartments and a tenement house? No. This means that some crime must have occurred" - said Piotr Apel from the Polish Coalition in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.


10:14

Fogiel:

We will pressure the current head of NIK, if it is indeed confirmed that something is wrong, to resign

- We will pressure the current head of NIK, if it is indeed confirmed that something is wrong, to resign - stated Radosław Fogiel in a conversation with Jacek Gądek on Gazeta.pl.

- If the situation matures to the point where it really looks like the head of NIK cannot fulfill his duties, we will also strive to reach an agreement with the opposition on creating a legal loophole for his dismissal in the future term. The law can be amended to, for example, allow for some actions in extraordinary cases - the deputy spokesperson for PiS continued.

- We will do everything to ensure that a person who should not hold the position of head of NIK does not hold that position - he emphasized, stressing that "we will not allow a Krzysztof Kwiatkowski case to happen."


10:20

Schetyna:

Senate Elections Could Be the Key, Offering a Chance to Build Political Balance That Will Signal a New Era for Poland in the Presidential Election

- We are counting on the Senate pact, on cooperation or an agreement that involves not competing, not challenging opposition candidates, to bring us victory in the Senate. We believe that these Senate elections could be the key and will give us a chance to build a good political balance, which in the presidential elections next spring will show that a new era is coming for Poland - said Grzegorz Schetyna during a press conference in Rzeszów.


10:42

Sasin on Haidar's Statement: "Thank you for having the courage to publicly reveal the plan, the true intentions for the post-election period."

- We began by recalling the statement [by Riads Haidar], made two days ago. We waited for the leading politicians of Civic Platform to respond to this statement by one of the leaders of their grouping. Two days have passed. Neither Ms. Kidawa-Błońska nor Mr. Schetyna have uttered a word on this matter, so we have the right to believe that what we heard just now, and what was said two days ago in the studio of one of the radio stations, is simply the official stance of the European Coalition, Civic Platform, the stance of Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and Grzegorz Schetyna. Riad Haidar is not some rank-and-file member of the party or an activist of the European Coalition; he is one of the leaders of this party, a leader of the European Coalition in the electoral district of Chełm, Zamość, Biała Podlaska, one of the 40 electoral districts. Therefore, we can clearly say that he is one of the 40 most important politicians of the European Coalition in Poland, and he is formulating views that – as we understand now, after the silence of the European Coalition's leadership – are authoritative views and a plan for governing by Platform, Schetyna's and Kidawa-Błońska's party – stated Jacek Sasin at a press conference. He added:

"We are probably grateful to Riad Haidar, and we should thank him. I thank him from this place for having the courage to publicly reveal the plan, the true intentions of the European Coalition for the post-election period, for the period when the European Coalition would take power in Poland and either Kidawa-Błońska or Schetyna would become prime minister. This plan is based on two pillars, two fundamental postulates. The first postulate is to limit the 500+ program to such an extent that it would practically cease to function. The introduction of an income threshold of, we don't know, 2000 or 2500 PLN, because we have two versions, but regardless of that, even if it were 2500 PLN, in light of the decision already made by the government that from January 1st next year the minimum wage will be 2600 PLN, this means that the average Polish family, parents with two children, who would earn the minimum wage, or slightly more, would already have difficulty obtaining this benefit. This is indeed a very serious declaration that completely invalidates all the announcements from PO politicians who said that the program would be retained. We understand that it is to be retained only for a very small group of people, while those Poles, those families who actually have slightly higher incomes, but not that high, because we hear about 2000 PLN per person in a family, will be deprived of this right."

- The second pillar of this program is a rapid, drastic moral revolution. Same-sex marriages and the right for these marriages to adopt children. This statement is all the more credible because it fits into the context of many other statements by European Coalition politicians, such as Michał Szczerba, who not so long ago, during a broadcast on Polish Radio 24, in response to the host journalist's remark that the Constitution in Poland defines marriage as a union of a woman and a man, and thus excludes same-sex marriages, said: that's a debatable issue, it's about the interpretation of the Constitution. So I understand that such a plan exists within Platform, regardless of these constitutional provisions – Sasin continued.


10:46

Sasin on Haidar's Statement: I Call on PO Politicians to Declare if They Support Limiting, or Effectively Abolishing, the 500+ Program and Same-Sex Marriage with Adoption Rights
Today, from this very place, I address and implore the leadership of Civic Platform (Platforma Obywatelska), primarily Grzegorz Schetyna and Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, to finally tell Poles the truth. Let them stand in truth and inform us what their plan is for governing, for Poland. Enough of this situation where serious politicians lie, deceive Poles before elections. Civic Platform is a party that has repeatedly lied to Poles. Today, it tries again to don the mask of a party that is conservative, cares about citizens, does not want to impose anything on Poles, but thanks to individuals like Riad Haidar, courageous PO politicians, we know what the true plan of this party is. It is time to stand in truth and speak. Let Civic Platform say that it supports limiting the 500+ program, introducing an income criterion, and introducing same-sex marriages in Poland with the right to adopt children. Poles have the right to know this – stated Jacek Sasin at a press conference. Poles want to make choices in the elections on October 13th based on real programs, on genuine announcements and declarations, not on lies and attempts to twist the facts. I once again call on PO politicians: come out and tell Poles whether you support limiting, or effectively abolishing, the 500+ program and same-sex marriages with the right to adopt children. Let these courageous voices within parts of PO finally find confirmation in your statements, because Poles simply deserve it. Poles must choose based on real programs and true electoral announcements – added the Deputy Prime Minister.

10:54

Sasin:

Neither We Nor Banaś Are Evading Responsibility, Unlike His Predecessor Who Remained in Office Despite Charges
- I can say this much about this matter. The President is on unpaid leave. The services are taking action in this regard. I do not have knowledge of the special services' findings, nor should I, as this is how services operate. We are waiting for this matter to be clarified - stated Jacek Sasin at a press conference. He added that "the matter awaits clarification and will be thoroughly investigated." - The President [Banaś] has not been charged with anything. We are dealing with media reports. This information must be verified. The President denies the truthfulness of these reports, and the relevant services simply need to check them - he continued. - We are not evading responsibility, nor is President Banaś evading responsibility, unlike his predecessor who, despite facing charges, remained in his position, and his political backing accepted this state of affairs. We want this matter clarified, and it will be clarified - the Deputy Prime Minister added.

11:06

Karczewski:

Tomorrow the Senate will announce an adjournment and resume sessions on October 17th and 18th

We have planned to vote on all the laws that we will debate by tomorrow. We will announce an adjournment and resume sessions on October 17th and 18th, so that the Senate can consider and address the laws that are to be passed at the end of the Sejm's interrupted session” - said the Marshal of the Senate, Stanisław Karczewski, at a press conference.

We did not have a consensus. PO senators were against it” - he added.


11:11

Karczewski on Banas: A Patriot, Contributed to Eliminating the VAT Mafia. He Has Great Achievements. He Acted Correctly by Requesting Leave

The public activity of the NIK President so far, and previously Minister of Finance, Marian Banas, allows me to formulate a very high assessment of his work. A patriot, he did a great deal regarding the National Revenue Administration (KAS), contributing to the elimination of the VAT mafia. He certainly has great achievements. I believe the President acted correctly by requesting leave until the CBA investigation concludes. Let's all wait for the results” – said the Marshal of the Senate, Stanisław Karczewski, at a press conference.


11:14

Kierwiński:

Either Banaś concealed information, or the ABW conducted its checks unreliably. It's hard to imagine the services acting so unprofessionally. Unless there's a special protective umbrella.

- Marian Banaś must have been vetted by the ABW. Today, we are asking what the results of that vetting were. Did Mr. Marian Banaś conceal information about whom he rents the tenement house to? Did he include information about this tenement house? There are two possibilities. Either he concealed this information, or the ABW conducted its check unreliably. In a way that is an affront to decency. It's hard to imagine the services acting so unprofessionally. Unless the point is that there is a special protective umbrella of the services over Mr. Banaś - said Marcin Kierwiński during a press conference in front of the Internal Security Agency.


11:15

Karczewski on Fogiel's Statement Regarding Banaś' Resignation: It's Unambiguous. I Hope CBA's Audit Results Won't Negate the NIK President's Merits and Achievements

"I hope that the results of the CBA's audit will not negate the merits and achievements of the president thus far" - said Senate Marshal Stanisław Karczewski at a press conference.

"Let's wait for the results of the actions, the audits. Then we will make decisions. This is a statement from Mr. Spokesperson [Fogiel]. I will not comment on it. It is unambiguous" - he added. 

Radosław Fogiel, in an interview with gazeta.pl, stated: "We will pressure the current head of NIK, if it were indeed to be confirmed that something is wrong, to resign."


11:46

Ziobro:

TVN is an obvious player in Polish politics, taking sides and not reporting impartially.
Mr. Kwiatkowski didn't even manage to take a vacation. So let's wait for the results of the audit. We haven't seen the questions, I haven't met with you [journalists] asking whether President Kwiatkowski should resign. Indeed, I have met with you so many times, and TVN never asked me about this, even though the case was gaining momentum. There was a time when charges were filed, an indictment. TVN never asked if Kwiatkowski should resign, never did such a question come to me, whether Kwiatkowski should resign. Just as the question of whether the law should be changed so that people suspected of committing criminal offenses could hold the position of President of NIK was not asked. This shows the double standards of TVN television. I'm not deciding this, but TVN television is an obvious player on the Polish political scene. It gets involved on one side. It is not a television station that reports impartially on matters, but rather a television station that is involved, or it demonstrates a double standard in its relationship with Mr. Banaś and Mr. Kwiatkowski. It's very good that doubts about Mr. Banaś are being shown, I am not criticizing that here, but it is very bad that the same standard was not maintained in the case of Mr. Kwiatkowski, and that today this activity is visible, while back then matters were swept under the rug, including in the media sphere. We are all power, you [media] are the fourth estate. If something does not appear in the media, it is usually intentional, even though former president Kwiatkowski is running for the Senate, I also haven't heard questions about whether it is ethical and appropriate for Schetyna and the Civic Platform to support a former party colleague, even though there is an indictment in court - stated Zbigniew Ziobro at a press conference at the Ministry of Justice.

12:36

City Mayors Launch Turnout Campaign. Trzaskowski: Our Commitment Stems from Duty, But We Must Clearly State That the Bill for the Ruling Party's Promises Will Be Presented to City Residents

"We, local government officials, are engaging in the election campaign because it will also concern the future of our cities. Unfortunately, today it looks like PiS is trying to fulfill its promises using the money of city residents. The costs for local governments are enormous, and we must clearly state that the bill for what the ruling party promises will be presented to the residents of the cities where we are mayors. Our involvement stems from civic duty. We are launching a turnout campaign. We want to encourage as many Poles as possible to participate in the vote," said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, at a press conference.

"Our small homelands may not survive the next 4 years. We showed in the local government elections that our voice counts. We appeal to all local government officials to stir up the energy they were able to mobilize in the local government elections," added the Mayor of Łódź, Hanna Zdanowska.


13:11

Klich:

Convening Sejm and Senate Sessions Raises Suspicion and is Extremely Dangerous

The Senate has followed the same path as the Sejm. The senatorial majority, under the leadership of the Marshal, decided to introduce a very dangerous precedent into Polish political life – to adjourn the Senate session and resume it after the elections. This composition of the Senate, after the elections, will not have a political mandate to deliberate, and even less so to adopt any laws. Convening a Sejm session, and immediately after it, a Senate session after the elections, not only raises suspicion but is extremely dangerous. In this way, tax laws could be quickly enacted, for example, introducing new tax burdens for citizens while assuring them before the elections that there would be none. This way, legal protection could also be introduced for those who broke the law while PiS was in power” - said Senator Bogdan Klich of Civic Platform (PO) at a press conference.


13:23

Parliamentary Committee to Review Motions for Dismissal of 3 NIK Vice-Presidents and Appointment of One New One Tomorrow

The updated agenda for the State Control Committee has appeared on the Sejm's website. Tomorrow, MPs will review the President of the Supreme Audit Office's (NIK) motions for the dismissal of three NIK Vice-Presidents and the appointment of one new one.

https://twitter.com/michalolech/status/1176817708903669760?s=21


13:31

What About 'Beetroot Juice'?: The Media Group Trying to Silence It Today. Regarding Emi, they were all over it, demanding Ziobro's resignation daily. Today? They pretend it's not happening. I won't let them.

- This is something unbelievable. Of course, there's a media group trying to silence it today. Regarding Emi, they were all over it, demanding Ziobro's resignation daily, and so on. And today? Today they're pretending the matter doesn't exist. I won't allow that, even if I have to hold a press conference every day – said Patryk Jaki during a press conference.


13:39

Jaki:

If PO Hasn't Already Kicked Jachira Out on Her Ear for What She Did, Then I Understand They Agree. PO is an Unpatriotic Party

- Ms. Jachira's behavior. If Civic Platform hasn't already kicked her out on her ear for what she did in front of that monument [Monument to the Home Army and the Polish Underground State], it means, as I understand it, that they agree. She continues to perform under the Civic Platform banner. This means Civic Platform is, as I understand it, an unpatriotic party - said Patryk Jaki during a press conference.


14:29

Fogiel:

PiS shows no leniency towards those who break the law or have issues with it. We won't allow another Krzysztof Kwiatkowski.

President Banaś has gone on unpaid leave at this moment and is now awaiting a resolution to the situation. We believe this is the right approach. As for what steps will be taken later, it is too early to say. We emphasize one thing. Certainly, from PiS's side, there is no leniency towards someone who breaks the law or has issues with it. We will not allow ourselves another Krzysztof Kwiatkowski - stated Radosław Fogiel in a conversation with journalists before the PiS headquarters.

We do not assume anyone is guilty. We are awaiting clarification of the matter – added the Deputy Spokesperson for PiS.


14:42

Fogiel:

No Reason Yet to Remove Head of NIK

- Before any such decisions could be made, we would need to know that something is wrong. At this moment, we only have the word of a journalist, the author of a report, against the word of Minister Banaś, who has announced legal action. It is too early to judge anything - stated Radosław Fogiel in a conversation with journalists in front of the PiS headquarters, when asked about the idea of a law that would enable the dismissal of the head of NIK.

- For now, there is no reason to dismiss the head of NIK - emphasized the deputy spokesperson for PiS.


16:01

Kidawa-Błońska in a Clip: "The World Will Be As You've Dreamed It, But You Can't Be Idle"

- My dear friends, it is you who are changing the world, and the world will be as you've dreamed it, but you cannot be idle. You can take matters into your own hands and do it yourselves. Organize yourselves, make decisions, demand from politicians, demand from yourselves. Because tomorrow can be better – says Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in a clip published on social media.

https://twitter.com/Platforma_org/status/1176853943105839104


17:55

PM:

It's Important to Rise Above Divides for Key National Issues

- Despite a certain temperature of dispute, which perhaps surprises some of us at times, I would very much like for such a compromise, a deeper agreement, to be reached in our dear homeland. And regardless of the fact that politics and democracy are very often associated with dispute, actually always. The salt of democracy is a certain dispute over the vision of the state; one must have it, present that program, but once it exists, one can dispute it. We have presented such a program. There is a certain vision of development, but also on the other hand, on the most important issues that determine the quality of political and economic life, and the economy. It is important to be able to rise above divisions and our political competitors at times. I invite you to such a rise, because I believe it is very important that we can also communicate on issues that are key to Poland, such as energy and climate matters, or the defense of our country, the security of our country. Here, we should all be on the same wavelength, as they say - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a meeting in Piekary Śląskie.


18:04

Spychalski:

If President Macron wants to lecture anyone, perhaps he should start with himself and his own country. We know what we're doing.

- If President Macron wants to lecture anyone on how politics should be conducted, then perhaps he should first start with himself, his own country, and his own administration. We know how to conduct politics, we know what we are doing. We are conducting this policy responsibly and rationally – said Błażej Spychalski in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Polish Radio Three's "Puls".


18:06

PMM:

These are absolutely crucial elections, the most important in 30 years

- Do not let October 13th be a day when only the trees change into increasingly colorful hues. Our future must also present itself in various, but colorful, shades. And therefore, I very warmly encourage all of you to talk to your friends, neighbors, who are still hesitating, wondering who to vote for. Because these are absolutely crucial elections, the most important elections in 30 years - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a meeting in Piekary Śląskie.


18:10

Morawiecki:

Let's Mobilize and "Cash Out" PiS on October 13th – Poland's Future Depends on It

- I invite everyone to mobilize and get involved in the coming weeks, and at this stop, which will be crucial on October 13th, let's "cash out" a ticket with the name PiS. Because the future of Poland depends on it - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a meeting in Piekary Śląskie.


19:31

Dworczyk:

Chairman Banaś Made the Right Decision by Taking Leave

- We know that the financial disclosure of the President of the Supreme Audit Office, Marian Banaś, is being audited, and it seems to me that Chairman Banaś made the right decision by taking leave until these proceedings are concluded - said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Gość Wydarzeń' on Polsat News.


19:34

Dworczyk on Suski's Statement Regarding Services: I Disagree with This Opinion. I Trust the Services

- No, I do not agree with that opinion. If you ask me about trust, I trust the services. However, agreeing or disagreeing with the opinion of my colleague from the government is a difference of opinion that is absolutely natural in a democratic state - said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.


19:40

Dworczyk:

Kwiatkowski Faced Charges. His PO Colleagues Saw No Issue. It's Hypocrisy When the Same People Cry Foul

President Kwiatkowski was presented with charges by the prosecution. He believed it would not hinder him from fulfilling his duties as President of the Supreme Audit Office. His colleagues from Civic Platform, because it's no secret that President Kwiatkowski was previously an active politician in Civic Platform, so his PO colleagues also didn't see a major problem with it. Today, I believe it's hypocrisy when the same individuals tear their garments and claim that the current President of the NIK, Mr. Marian Banaś, who faces no charges and is taking a leave of absence until the matter is clarified, is in an unworthy situation – said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.


20:08

Duda:

We Practically Have No Topics on Which We Don't Share a Position with Trump

- We practically have no topics on which we don't share a position. I very much enjoy listening to President Donald Trump's opinions on various issues related to global politics - said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Michał Adamczyk on the TVP Info program "Gość Wiadomości," when asked if there were moments of disagreement or a lack of common ground during their one-on-one meeting.


20:13

Bugaj on the Banaś Case: The Least the Services Could Have Said Was: Wait, We Need to Check
- The least the services could have said was: wait, we need to check. The Marshal of the Sejm said there was no signal, and the Marshal of the Senate too - said Ryszard Bugaj in Kropka nad I.

20:14

President Duda: I Told Trump We Hope for His Visit This Year

- I told the President that we hope for a visit from him and his wife later this year. We would very much like this visit and we are waiting. The President said, as he later roughly stated to the media, that he would very much like to come to Poland, that he hopes he will manage to do so - said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Michał Adamczyk on the program "Gość Wiadomości" on TVP Info.


20:20

Kidawa-Błońska:

This is paranoia. The Prime Minister doesn't trust the services he appointed and works with.

Minister Suski said he doesn't trust the services. How are they functioning if the Prime Minister and ministers don't trust the services they themselves appointed? This is an absurdity. This is paranoia. The Prime Minister doesn't trust the services he appointed and works with. This means they are waging some kind of war against each other, that the services possess knowledge against other PiS politicians, and that they are allowing such actions” - said Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, candidate for Prime Minister of the Civic Coalition and Deputy Marshal, in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24’s „Fakty po Faktach”.


20:25

Duda Asked if He'd Prefer Tusk as an Election Rival: 'There Will Be Different Candidates. Just As There Always Are. I Respect Every Competitor and Assume They Are All Running to Implement Their Vision for the Development of Our Country and the Presidency.'

- There will certainly be different candidates. Just as there are always candidates in presidential elections, and I respect every competitor and assume that everyone is running to implement their vision for the development of our country. Their vision for the presidency as well. I approach this with great respect – said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Michał Adamczyk on the TVP Info program “Gość Wiadomości,” when asked if he would prefer Donald Tusk to be his rival in the presidential elections.


20:31

President Duda: "Our economic development is highly appreciated. I hear this practically every time: 'Wow, Poland is doing very well.'"

- Certainly, we are stronger than we were. Our economic development is also highly appreciated. I hear this practically every time: 'Wow, Poland is doing very well' - said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Michał Adamczyk on the TVP Info program “Gość Wiadomości”.


20:38

President Duda: I Don't So Much Think the CJEU Took the Polish Government's Side; Rather, I See It as Showing the Judges Who Brought the Case That It Has Political Undertones and Isn't Appropriate

“I don't so much think that [the CJEU] sided with the Polish government, although its position was aligned with the Polish government’s. I rather perceive it as showing the judges who brought the case that it has political undertones and that it is not appropriate,” said President Andrzej Duda on “Gość Wiadomości” on TVP Info.

“Good disciplinary judiciary is needed. This is very important for the purity of the justice system, its proper functioning, so that judges are ethical people,” he added. 


20:38

President Duda: 50 Billion Zloty Vanished Throughout PO-PSL Governance. Once the United Right Government Took Over, and I Became President, it Became Clear That VAT Theft Could Be Rapidly Reduced.

- Strangely enough, 50 billion zloty from VAT vanished throughout the entire period [of PO-PSL governance]. For some reason, they couldn't stop it. The United Right government came into power, I became president, and it turned out that the amount of stolen VAT could be rapidly reduced - said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Michał Adamczyk on the TVP Info program "Gość Wiadomości".


21:24

Daily Snapshot: Five Reports on PiS Troubles in Fakty, Nothing on Banasi in Wiadomości, Nothing on PAD with Trump in TVN, Wydarzenia Covers PMM's Busy Campaign in Silesia
-- 300POLITYKA LIVEBLOG: PAD ON FREQUENTLY HEARING "WOW" ABOUT POLAND KIDAWA ON THE PRIME MINISTER'S LACK OF TRUST IN SERVICES THE PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESPERSON RESPONDS TO MACRON'S WORDS https://300polityka.pl/live/2019/09/25/ ***** POLSAT NEWS -- JAROSŁAW KACZYŃSKI'S SHARP CLASH WITH GRZEGORZ SCHETYNA - preview. -- THE PLATFORM'S LEADER ADVOCATED FOR LINKING EU FUND PAYMENTS TO RULE OF LAW COMPLIANCE - Bogdan Rymanowski. -- THIS IS NO LONGER ONE OR TWO MEETINGS A DAY, IT'S A WHOLE SERIES OF MEETINGS, FROM MORNING TO LATE AFTERNOON - Dariusz Ociepa: Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is once again in Silesia. -- MAŁGORZATA KIDAWA-BŁOŃSKA IN WARSAW, AT A MEETING WITH VOTERS IN THE CITY CENTER AND AT THE WOMEN'S ONCOLOGY WARD - Ociepa continues: The fight against cancer program is a flagship initiative of the Civic Coalition. -- FUNDS FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER ARE TO COME, AMONG OTHERS, FROM THE EU BUDGET - Ociepa. -- AND IT IS PRECISELY EU FUNDS THAT HAVE BECOME THE SPARK FOR POLITICAL DISPUTE - Ociepa continues. -- GRZEGORZ SCHETYNA SPOKE YESTERDAY IN BRUSSELS ABOUT LINKING THE ISSUE OF THE RULE OF LAW TO THE PAYMENT OF EU FUNDS - Ociepa: PiS Chairman Jarosław Kaczyński reacted instantly to this statement. -- A LARGE PART OF THE CAMPAIGN IS FOCUSED ON THE CASE OF NIK PRESIDENT MARIAN BANAS - Ociepa continues: PiS politicians are also asking about the circumstances of his acquisition of a tenement house in Krakow from a deceased AK soldier. -- UNTIL THE CASE IS CLARIFIED BY THE CBA, THE NIK PRESIDENT WILL BE ON LEAVE - Ociepa: However, he will only start it on Friday. -- THE AIM IS TO MANAGE TO DISMISS THREE DEPUTY PRESIDENTS OF NIK, APPOINTED BY HIS PREDECESSORS - Ociepa. -- A NEW DEPUTY PRESIDENT WILL BE APPOINTED IN THEIR PLACE; SHE WILL TEMPORARILY MANAGE NIK - Ociepa continues. -- THE SEJM'S STATE CONTROL COMMITTEE WILL DEAL WITH THIS REARRANGEMENT TOMORROW - Ociepa. ***** TVN FAKTY -- BANAS IS NO LONGER IMPECCABLE, PIS STARTS TALKING ABOUT CHANGES IN NIK, THE IMPERVIOUS PRESIDENT POSTPONES HIS LEAVE AND REPLACES DEPUTIES, IS THIS A CLOSED CIRCLE? - in the preview. -- HE IS FULFILLING KACZYŃSKI'S REQUEST FOR A QUICK REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL BEFORE HE BACKS DOWN - Rafał Grupiński. -- A report on Banasi's properties and rental income. -- Recording by Superwizjer. -- CONNECTIONS WITH SUCH A PERSON SHOULD ALERT ALL SERVICES AND HAVE DONE SO WHEN HE STARTED HIS CAREER AS AN OFFICIAL. PIS GAVE HIM ACCESS TO THE GREATEST SECRETS OF POLAND, THE EU, AND NATO - Jakub Sobieniowski. -- WIRTEK SAYS SHE DIDN'T KNOW, BUT SHE COULD HAVE LEARNED ABOUT IT FROM THE PO DEPUTY ASKING THE QUESTION, WHOM SHE INTERRUPTED - Sobieniowski. -- IT WAS IN THEIR INTEREST TO HAVE LEVERAGE OVER THEM - Robert Kropiwnicki. -- BANAS'S TALENTED SON: The name of the former finance minister, and now president of the Supreme Audit Office, also appears in state-owned companies. But it's not about Marian Banas, but about his son - Jakub. PO politicians talk about nepotism and want the matter investigated. PiS politicians are downplaying the issue. -- ARLETA ZALEWSKA ON THE COURSE OF JAKUB BANAS'S CAREER: In the case of Jakub Banas, son of the current head of NIK, two questions are key. Firstly, the date of employment, and secondly, the place, i.e., state-owned companies. The son of Marian Banas, then deputy finance minister, entered state companies in the middle of the PiS government. Politicians of the ruling party either avoid the topic or believe that these facts should not be linked. -- TOMASZ SIEMONIAK: I believe we are dealing with nepotism where a high-ranking father arranges a job for his son, and this son has no qualifications whatsoever to immediately start a career by managing a company. -- IZABELA LESZCZYNA: Did he go to work there to sign some lucrative contract with his wife's company and make money from it? That would be reprehensible and essentially worthy of prosecution. That's why I think this matter needs to be investigated. -- THE LAW ON THE TRAVELS OF POLITICIANS' FAMILIES FOLLOWING MARSHAL KUCHCIŃSKI'S AIRLINE MADNESS AND THE FAMILY'S ASSETS FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PRIME MINISTER'S WIFE'S ASSETS - in the preview. -- THE DISABLED ARE PROTESTING AND ASKING WHERE THE PRIME MINISTER IS - in the preview. -- IT IS DIFFICULT TO SAY WHICH TIME THE DISABLED ARE PROTESTING UNDER THE PRIME MINISTER'S CHANCELLERY - Paweł Płuska. -- REVENGE AND POLITICS ENTER THE POLIN MUSEUM - in the preview. ***** TVP WIADOMOŚCI -- PAD'S STRONG SPEECHES AT THE UN FORUM - preview: He spoke about aggressors, forceful border changes, and genocide. He assured that Poland would be an advocate for the territorial integrity of Ukraine and Georgia. -- A LOT WAS ACHIEVED DURING THE VISIT - Karol Jałtuszewski reporting from New York: In addition to the main goal, which was to summarize Poland's term on the UN Security Council, President Duda reached an agreement with Donald Trump on security and visa-free travel. -- THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE IS IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO MODERNIZE THE POLISH ARMY - Michał Adamczyk from New York: From today, Polish soldiers have access to additional self-propelled anti-aircraft missile systems. -- THE GOVERNMENT HAS AMENDED THE REGULATION ON THE NETWORK OF MOTORWAYS AND EXPRESS ROADS - preview: At the same time, funds for the development of local roads are already being transferred to local governments. This year, it's PLN 6 billion. -- THE PRIME MINISTER SPOKE EXTENSIVELY IN SILESIA ABOUT INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE, INDUSTRY, AND ENERGY - Jakub Wojtanowski. -- SCHETYNA WILL SEEK A STRICT LINK BETWEEN THE AWARDING OF EU FUNDS AND THE ISSUE OF THE RULE OF LAW - preview: Poland opposes such a solution. -- SCHETYNA'S WORDS ARE, ACCORDING TO PIS, ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF THE OPPOSITION'S FIGHT AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT USING EU INSTITUTIONS - Maksymilian Maszenda. -- OPPOSITION POLITICIANS HAVE ATTACKED THE GOVERNMENT IN BRUSSELS MANY TIMES SINCE THE LOST ELECTIONS - Maszenda. -- THE OPPOSITION'S ACTIONS CAN HARM POLAND - Maszenda. -- IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COOPERATION, INSTEAD THERE IS CONTEMPT - banner. -- POLES DID NOT BELIEVE IN THE SINCERITY OF KIDAWA-BŁOŃSKA'S APPEALS TO AVOID AGGRESSION IN THE CAMPAIGN - commentators assess - preview. -- JACHIRA MOCKS CATHOLICS - Jan Korab. -- 57% BELIEVE PIS IS CONDUCTING THE BEST CAMPAIGN, ONLY 5% THINK SO ABOUT THE CIVIC COALITION - Korab. -- THERE IS NO PROBLEM OF RISING PRICES - ECONOMISTS AGREE ON THIS ISSUE - preview: Annual price growth does not exceed 3%, which is significantly less than opposition politicians and some journalists are trying to convince us.