Warsaw will host Independence Day commemorations attended by the country's top officials. In the morning, President Andrzej Duda will lay wreaths before the monuments of the Fathers of Independence, at the grave of the last President in exile, the late Ryszard Kaczorowski, and floral tributes at the plaque commemorating the victims of the Smolensk air disaster. At 9:00 AM, he will participate in Holy Mass. At 10:30 AM, a ceremony for the awarding of state decorations on the occasion of the National Independence Day will take place, followed at 12:00 PM by a ceremonial changing of the guard before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

At 1:10 PM, President Duda will lay a wreath before the monument of Marshal Józef Piłsudski, and at 5:00 PM, he will attend the "Gramy dla Niepodległej" (We Play for the Independent) concert in front of the Presidential Palace. In the evening, President Duda will travel to Rypin for Independence Day celebrations. Additionally, in Warsaw, after the ceremonies, between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, soldiers will march through the streets: Królewska, Krakowskie Przedmieście, Nowy Świat, and Al. Jerozolimskie towards the Polish Army Museum.

At 11:00 AM, Sejm Deputy Speaker Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and PO Vice-Chairman Tomasz Siemoniak will lay flowers before the monument of Józef Piłsudski in Warsaw. A press briefing will be held immediately after the laying of flowers.

The Independence March will proceed through the streets of Warsaw. This year, it is organized under the slogan "Have mercy on the entire Nation!" originating from the Marian hymn "Since long ago, You are the Queen of Poland." According to the plan, the march will begin at 2:00 PM from Dmowskiego Roundabout, proceed along Aleje Jerozolimskie and over the Poniatowski Bridge to the grounds near the National Stadium.

- These are, first and foremost, candidacies [for the Constitutional Tribunal] that must gain the Sejm's acceptance. Please remember that it is the Sejm that elects Constitutional Tribunal judges, and it is the Sejm that makes this choice. The President, in accordance with the Constitution, is solely responsible for taking the oath from the judges in this regard. In accordance with the Constitution, the President takes the oath from judges elected by the Sejm. Practice, and above all, the Constitution, are very clear: the Sejm makes the choice, and the President takes the oath from Constitutional Tribunal judges who have been legally and correctly elected – stated Błażej Spychalski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News's "Polityczne Graffiti".

- I have no knowledge in this regard [whether the President pressured the Sejm authorities to withdraw the restrictions for journalists on November 12], however, it was certainly good that the Sejm made such a decision, that the senior marshal made such a decision, and this certainly speaks well for better cooperation with journalistic circles. Sometimes, things have indeed happened differently - stated Błażej Spychalski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Polityczne Graffiti".

- I think that's what debate is for, that's what discussions are for, to solve problems that arise, and in my opinion, that's exactly what happened in this case. There was a decision, there were discussions. As you can see, it was changed, and that's good - the President's spokesperson emphasized.

- Yes, the [interest of the Republic] is absolutely paramount. I believe that independence is precisely such an emanation of the interest of the Republic. And that is why I always call for, and care so deeply, that we celebrate the Day of Regaining Independence together, that it be a great celebration of Polish unity, a great celebration of the Polish community, because I am convinced that this value, the independent, sovereign homeland, is one and the same for all of us, the most important, common, absolutely common - stated President Andrzej Duda in "Sygnały dnia" on PR1.

- And I am happy when we all participate together in these events, just as we will soon meet at the monuments of the fathers of independence - there are now six of them - on Aleje Ujazdowskie. One can stop at each of these monuments, and I will stop at each one today, I will lay flowers at each. We also have with us... Ignacy Paderewski was here earlier, but since last year we also have Ignacy Daszyński, and since this year, the monument of Wojciech Korfanty, which we recently unveiled, a beautiful monument. And I am enormously pleased that Wojciech Korfanty will also be honored today on Aleje Ujazdowskie by, I hope, many, many Poles, especially Polish politicians regardless of their political affiliations, because this moment, this day, and this symbol are important - added PAD.

- We must remember that it was precisely when there was no unity that Poland was weakened by this lack of unity, and its strength lay in politicians standing together above all divisions on matters important to Poland. And I always call for this, and I always hope that when we speak of community and unity, it is primarily by looking reasonably, by speaking of unity and community in these most important Polish matters. There should be one, one Poland, one common homeland above all divisions. And I always appeal to all Polish politicians to remember this. Of course, we have many political disputes, we have different ideologies, we have different beliefs, we have democracy, after all, and it is permissible to have them, that's precisely its value, that one can have different views and one can proclaim these views, but one must remember that there is this limit to political dispute, and this limit to political dispute is the interest of the Republic, and thus also the interest of all of us - stated President Andrzej Duda on "Sygnały dnia" of PR1.

“Decidedly, continuity. The core of the government remains unchanged. Indeed, there are some adjustments regarding the challenges that await us, particularly I have in mind everything related to the EU's climate policy. Hence the decision to create two entities within the Ministry of Environment,” said Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Radio Trójka.

- We will know everything... we will learn about everything tomorrow, tomorrow is the vote and subsequent votes later, so we will see what the outcome will be. I would be dishonest if I said we aren't holding talks. Of course, politics is always an extremely vibrant, very dynamic matter, the situation changes... Building coalitions in a democracy is something absolutely normal, there isn't even a democracy where no one builds coalitions - stated Stanisław Karczewski on PR1's "Sygnały dnia".

- But we'll see about that tomorrow. I think we should have at least two representatives, after all, we have the largest club, 48 senators, almost half, so we absolutely should be in the Senate Presidium. And what the result of these votes will be, we'll see tomorrow. The journalist is asking if this majority is stable. Certainly not, because it's close to a draw, so anything is possible, what will happen in the future, I don't know either. We will certainly strive for it. If Law and Justice doesn't manage to gather a majority by tomorrow, we will certainly strive to obtain this majority during the term - stated Stanisław Karczewski in "Sygnały dnia" on PR1.

- Such a situation can also occur, because as I said, in such a very close... a draw situation, anything is possible, and a stalemate, a draw situation can also occur. It then requires further votes, and further votes may also not bring a resolution - added the Marshal of the Senate.

- Poland is truly unique. Let's love and respect our home. Patriotism is love for Poland every day, but on November 11th, Independence Day, we want to give this love a special expression. Let's hang national flags in our homes and celebrate together - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in a clip published by the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. 

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„Historians say that today's Poland is the freest, richest, and safest Poland since the 17th century. It's hard to believe. I don't know if they are entirely right or not, but looking superficially at our history, it seems highly probable. Generations have not had such luck as we do, especially the young people born after 1989, who do not remember a time when Poland was not fully independent, free, sovereign, when you couldn't say what you wanted in Poland, meet with whomever you wanted and wherever you wanted” – said President Andrzej Duda on Marshal Józef Piłsudski Square in the capital, during the celebrations of the 101st anniversary of regaining independence.

„I am Polish and I have Polish duties. Yes, we are Poles and we have Polish duties. From right to left. Let this be the most important message for us for the decades and centuries of our further history, that we are Poles, because we have grown from these over 1050 years of roots, from our great tradition. We are Poles because we have grown from this land, regardless of the details of our nationality. We are Poles when Poland lives within us and when Polishness, this very tradition, sometimes of different religions, lives within us, but all entwined on this one trunk, growing from this one historical root” - said President Andrzej Duda on Marshal Józef Piłsudski Square in the capital, during the celebration of the 101st anniversary of regaining independence.

"I demand that the number of our compatriots who elect authorities in Poland, who elect authorities in the EU, grows from election to election, so that we can say with our heads held high: 'Yes, we vote consciously. Yes, our authorities, whether delegated to the EU or working in Poland, have strong legitimacy, are elected by the nation, are elected by a decisive majority. Poland needs this, and Poland is becoming this. I am enormously happy about so many of our successes over the last 30 years. The economic situation we have today is a success, despite all the problems and stumbles that have occurred,'" said President Andrzej Duda on Marshal Józef Piłsudski Square in the capital, during the celebrations of the 101st anniversary of regaining independence.

- The first sitting of the new term Sejm is always a special and very solemn occasion for Parliament. It will be no different on November 12, when the 9th term of the Chamber begins. Hundreds of guests are expected on Wiejska Street on Tuesday, including MPs' families, representatives of the clergy, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the Polish Army, as well as heads of the most important central government offices. It is also likely that a record number of journalists will cover the event in the Sejm - says the Director of CIS, Andrzej Grzegrzółka, in an interview with 300POLITYKA.

At 11:00, the Senior Marshal will arrive at the Sejm, who will lay flowers before the memorial plaques of the late President Lech Kaczyński, Holy Father John Paul II, the late Sejm Marshal Maciej Płażyński, Parliamentarians - victims of World War II, and Parliamentarians who died in the plane crash near Smolensk. At 11:45, the President of the Republic of Poland will arrive at the Sejm, who will also lay flowers at the previously indicated locations.

At 12:00, in the Plenary Hall, the Senior Marshal will open the 1st sitting of the 9th term Sejm. The national anthem will be played (four verses). Then, the Senior Marshal will ask the President of the Republic of Poland to deliver an address.

After listening to the head of state, the MPs will take the oath according to the formula established by the Constitution. Then, the first decision of the 9th term MPs will take place, namely the election of the Sejm Marshal. Later, Deputy Marshals will also be elected. Also on Tuesday, in accordance with the Constitution, the Prime Minister will submit the resignation of the Council of Ministers.

- In the 9th term Sejm, 176 out of 460 MPs will debut in the parliamentary benches or return to them after a break. Voters decided that 132 women and 328 men will sit in the parliamentary benches. Women will constitute nearly 29% of the Chamber's composition. Their number in the parliamentary benches is growing from election to election - emphasizes Grzegrzółka.