Sejm Marshal Elżbieta Witek is on an official visit to Hungary, where she will participate in the IX Summit of Speakers of Parliaments of Southeast European Countries. The topic of the meeting will be the expansion of the European Union. The opening of the summit is scheduled to feature an address by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Speakers of the parliaments of the Visegrád Group countries will also have their say during the meeting.

At 10:30, a press conference and the launch of the #SaveTheHeroes campaign will take place, with the participation of MEP Patryk Jaki and new MPs: Janusz Kowalski, Sebastian Kaleta, Mariusz Kałużny, and Jacek Ozdoba. As announced by the organizers, "the politicians' initiative is related to the scandalous decisions of councilors in Białystok and Żyrardów – the renaming of streets named after Major Zygmunt Szendzielarz 'Łupaszko' and August Emil Fieldorf, nom de guerre 'Nil'."

“The candidate for the United Right, as soon as he announces his intention to run for a second term, will be supported by PiS, the United Right, the current President Andrzej Duda. As for the opposition, I hope they have enough time to register a candidate, to nominate one in accordance with the Electoral Code. All that remains for me is to stand aside and cheer for it to last” – said Krzysztof Sobolewski, the Chairman of PiS's Executive Committee and newly elected MP, on Radio Jedynka.

„I believe [Donald Tusk's presidential run] is not out of the question, it's probable. There have already been theories that some saw Donald Tusk returning to Civic Platform, as its leader, but I don't see him as someone who would replace Grzegorz Schetyna in the famous cave” – said Krzysztof Sobolewski, chairman of the PiS Executive Committee and a newly elected Member of Parliament, on Radio Jedynka.

“Decisions [regarding the club leader] are ahead of us, but I don't expect any changes to the current functioning of the parliamentary club. I believe that for 4 years [Ryszard Terlecki] led the parliamentary club well, very well. These were not easy 4 years, and during this time, out of several thousand votes, only 3 or 4 were lost by PiS, which means it is possible to lead a club effectively even in difficult times without stumbles” - said Krzysztof Sobolewski, the Chairman of the PiS Executive Committee and an elected MP, on Jedynka radio.

- We are already preparing for the upcoming presidential campaign, which will certainly not be an easy one. We can only promise blood, sweat, and tears in this campaign - said Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Katarzyna Gójska on "Sygnały dnia" on Polish Radio Channel One.

- The decisions we will make, and we will make them together, within the left-wing bloc, will aim to make the left-wing bloc as strong as possible in these elections, but what those decisions will be, I simply won't answer that today – stated Adrian Zandberg in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego," when asked if he sees himself in the role of a presidential candidate.

- Adrian Zandberg is thinking about the left in Poland regaining its natural role on the political scene, which is to be one of the two main parties, formations that function on the Polish political stage. What helps us is, of course, diversity, and this diversity of the left is, in my opinion, its strength, because thanks to it, the left can appeal to different voters – he continued.

- On the opposition's side, there is indeed perhaps some slight confusion regarding the presidential elections and their format. I also understand the quick, perhaps even slightly too quick, announcement of the candidacy of Chairman Kosiniak-Kamysz. I understand it was about jumping on that bandwagon before it left and nobody would count on the PSL anymore – said Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Katarzyna Gójska on "Sygnały dnia" on Polish Radio Channel One.

- We have Donald Tusk, who has decided to be perhaps the eternal waverer of Polish politics, because he has been behaving that way all along – Fogiel added.

– Both of these solutions [Razem joining the Lewica club or forming a parliamentary circle] have their pros and cons. We have meetings of our national authorities on Tuesday, which will decide on this matter. At this moment, we are still talking with our partners, allies, and with the Spring and SLD communities about how we can organize our cooperation in parliament – stated Adrian Zandberg in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- Everything points to the ministry being established. Perhaps not with the name you mentioned, already known in our country's history, and with slightly different tasks - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Marcin Wikło on TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".

- Minister Emilewicz presented a report summarizing the effects of introducing this ban [on Sunday trading], and from this report, it was very clear that the negative consequences we heard so much about are not a fact, they are a myth - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Marcin Wikło on TVP1's "Political Quarter of an Hour".

- I don't believe a single candidate for the entire opposition will emerge. I think it's completely impossible - Jacek Sasin said in an interview with Marcin Wikło on TVP1's "Political Quarter Hour".

- I would like it not to happen, for Andrzej Duda to win these elections in the first round, but there will probably be a second round, and then there will be some opposition candidate - Sasin added.

"We are facing a plethora of candidates in the first round. Yesterday, one candidate announced that they might be a candidate for candidate. The campaign is already starting. Talks are underway within the Coalition. Why should we rush? A presidential campaign is primarily conducted wisely, with a good program and a good candidate," stated Barbara Nowacka, head of Inicjatywa Polska, in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News.

„From the Civic Coalition's side, the most serious candidates are Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, and the topic of Donald Tusk is also emerging. Rafał Trzaskowski also appears among those mentioned as potential individuals. These are well-known people with high recognition. The issue today isn't whether we announce our candidate on November 8th, 20th, or December 20th. We know we must announce it by early next year at the latest. This kind of speculation about who it will be serves to demonstrate the chaos within the opposition” - stated Barbara Nowacka, head of Inicjatywa Polska, in a conversation with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News.

„I believe that the person who will win against Andrzej Duda will be someone very different from him, that is, open, liberal, and unifying. For me, that person today is Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. There are plenty of these princes on white horses. There are many willing candidates, but waiting to see if, for example, Donald Tusk appears… I'm moderately waiting for Donald Tusk. I believe he should cut short this game of stoking tensions, because we know how it ends” - said Barbara Nowacka, the head of Inicjatywa Polska, in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News.

In accordance with the Sejm's regulations, proposals regarding candidates are submitted to the Marshal within 30 days before the expiry of the term of office. The term of office for 3 judges of the Constitutional Tribunal expires on December 3rd.

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As of today, a new deputy director has joined the Government Information Centre (CIR) at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM). Oliwia Skóra will be responsible for the promotion and management of the Prime Minister's Chancellery social media channels.

- This is the first change at CIR following the parliamentary elections. The unit responsible for government communications is expanding its agenda, which is why it was decided to hire someone strictly responsible for promotion - a source tells 300POLITYKA. As our interlocutors emphasize, the current management of CIR - led by Tomasz Matynia - will continue their work.

Since 2018, she has collaborated with the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, where until now she managed the work of the Internet Communication Department within the Government Information Centre. She was responsible for building the government's online information and communication strategy, social media communication, and implementing informational, social, and promotional projects at KPRM. Among other things, she prepared and implemented the promotion strategy for the "New Five" program, announced in early 2019 by Law and Justice. During her tenure at CIR, significant changes occurred in the KPRM's social media presence.

Oliwia Skóra is a graduate of Public Relations and Media Marketing, and Journalism from the University of Warsaw. Previously, she worked at the Ministry of Health, where she was responsible for preparing media strategy projects and conducting information campaigns promoting health policy, with a particular focus on the National Cancer Control Programme. Before that, she was associated with the Parliament of Polish Students, where she managed the Press Office and was responsible for the communication of the official representation of all students in Poland.

- The candidacies are, of course, for highly competent individuals with vast experience, deserving of the justice reform. We see with some surprise that the opposition did not nominate candidates, but I understand they don't have suitable people for these positions - stated Ryszard Terlecki at a briefing in the Sejm, confirming the nominations of Stanisław Piotrowicz, Krystyna Pawłowicz, and Elżbieta Chojna-Duch for the positions of Constitutional Tribunal judges.

Warsaw, Poland – November 4, 2019 – Patryk Jaki, a prominent Polish politician, has announced the commencement of a signature collection drive. The initiative aims to gather support for resolutions that would re-designate two streets in Warsaw, restoring them to honor "Nil" and "Łupaszka." This move signifies a push to reinstate figures of historical importance, particularly those associated with Polish national struggles and military history.

The specific streets in question are likely those previously named after individuals or events deemed controversial by certain political factions, prompting the initial renaming. Jaki's campaign seeks to reverse these decisions and bring back the original patrons, symbolizing a reclamation of historical narratives that resonate with a significant portion of the Polish population.

"Nil" refers to Lieutenant Colonel Henryk Dobrzański, a Polish military officer who led one of the first partisan units in occupied Poland during World War II. He is revered by many as a national hero for his unwavering resistance against Nazi Germany. "Łupaszka" likely refers to Captain Zygmunt Szendzielarz, another Polish soldier and commander of the 5th Vilna Brigade of the Home Army, known for his fight against both Nazi and Soviet occupation. Both figures are considered by many Poles to be symbols of courage and patriotism.

The call for signatures underscores a broader political debate in Poland concerning historical memory and the commemoration of national heroes. The renaming of streets and public spaces is often a focal point in these discussions, reflecting differing interpretations of Poland's past and its wartime experiences.

Jaki's initiative, widely shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) via a link to his official account (https://twitter.com/PatrykJaki/status/1191309924556513280), is expected to mobilize supporters who believe in preserving and honoring these particular historical figures. The success of the signature collection will be a key indicator of public sentiment regarding the proposed reinstatements and the ongoing discourse surrounding Poland's historical legacy.

- Stanisław Piotrowicz has been associated with our milieu for years, chairman of the justice committee, he performed excellently in that role. Regarding past matters, they have been thoroughly explained. So we see no obstacles here - stated Ryszard Terlecki at a briefing in the Sejm.

- There is no mockery here. On the contrary. We take these candidacies and the functioning of the Constitutional Tribunal very seriously - added the head of the PiS club. - This is not politicization. Judges with some experience, including political experience, have always ended up there, so this is nothing new - he emphasized.

- We are not politicizing [the Constitutional Tribunal]. We are appointing individuals with appropriate competences, appropriate experience - stated Ryszard Terlecki at a briefing in the Sejm.

“When we think that PiS has dragged the Constitutional Tribunal to the bottom, it quickly turns out that it can get even worse. This is a mockery and derision of this institution, a mockery and derision of the rights of all citizens of the Republic of Poland, whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution. This is symbolic in a way. Mr. Piotrowicz received a decoration, a medal, for serving the communist authorities during martial law. Today, Mr. Piotrowicz is to receive a position in the Constitutional Tribunal for serving PiS, for destroying the judiciary” – said Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz from Civic Platform-Civic Coalition (PO-KO) at a press conference in the Sejm.



“The current authorities are dragging Polish democracy to the bottom” – she added.



“Another level of disgrace has been reached. Nominating Prosecutor Piotrowicz is an open mockery, laughing in the face, including the PiS voters. It was the PiS voters who said that this symbol of destroying the rule of law should no longer sit in the Polish parliament, that his mission in public life has ended. Meanwhile, PiS is doing everything to nullify and reverse the voters' verdicts” – said Marcin Kierwiński from PO.

Grzegorz Schetyna stated that Jarosław Kaczyński, by proposing candidates for the Constitutional Tribunal, is demonstrating his desire to humiliate the Polish state. He pointed to the nominations of a prosecutor from the martial law period, a former Member of Parliament who referred to the EU as an "EU rag," and a witness for the Law and Justice (PiS) party before the VAT committee. Schetyna believes that the chances for democracy lie in a Senate and a President who are not affiliated with PiS.

„These are candidates nominated by the PiS parliamentary club. The club's authorities decided who would be nominated, and MPs signed off. I cannot say who first put forward these names. I was not present at the club meeting where these decisions were made. First, there was a decision by the club's presidium, which was then accepted by the whole club. President Kaczyński, like the entire PiS, believes that these are individuals who meet the criteria to serve on the Constitutional Tribunal. They possess the relevant experience” – stated Radosław Fogiel, Deputy Spokesperson and elected MP for PiS, in an interview with Anita Werner on „Fakty po Faktach” on TVN24.

“The Constitutional Tribunal has been incapacitated, and subsequent individuals appointed there are to receive political rewards. For Piotrowicz, this is a reward for not getting into the Sejm. It had to be compensated somehow. Money will come in handy, it will be nice. And for Ms. Pawłowicz, it is a reward for not getting into the Sejm; it will give her a position that will allow her to appear in the media” - said MP-elect Krzysztof Gawkowski of The Left in an interview with Anita Werner on TVN24's "Fakty po Faktach."

- On what grounds would he not accept them? If they are elected correctly, in accordance with the constitution, in accordance with the regulations that define the procedure for electing judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, I don't believe there would be grounds to take such action - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Gość Wydarzeń' (Guest of the Events) on Polsat News.

- First and foremost, an immense knowledge of legal issues [Pawłowicz will bring to the Tribunal]. Madam Professor is indeed a professor of law. An exceptionally well-prepared individual. She was also a member of the Tribunal of State and has been active in public life for many years. She presents her views uncompromisingly, and I believe these are precisely the kind of people needed in the Constitutional Tribunal, who will often not be afraid to go against the grain and present views that may not be accepted by the mainstream, political elites - Jacek Sasin said in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Guest of the Events' on Polsat News.