At 10:00 AM, the Sejm will resume its proceedings with a short, 10-minute voting block, during which MPs will vote on changes to the composition of parliamentary committees. Subsequently, at 10:10 AM, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will deliver his so-called "expose," presenting the Council of Ministers' action program and seeking a vote of confidence. Following the Prime Minister's speech, there will be a press briefing by President Andrzej Duda.

At 12:00 PM, a break is scheduled. At 1:00 PM, the Sejm will reconvene, and the general debate on the expose will begin, planned to last until 8:00 PM. Shortly after 8:00 PM, a 15-minute voting block will commence, during which the aforementioned motion for a vote of confidence will be put to a vote, as well as the selection of the composition of the special services committee.

At 8:15 PM, the first readings of the draft acts submitted by PiS will begin. First, a draft concerning the Solidarity Support Fund for Disabled Persons (effectively financing the 13th pension), at 10:00 PM, a draft concerning the abolition of the so-called 30-fold cap on ZUS contributions, and at 11:30 PM, a government draft concerning an increase in excise duty on stimulants. Between 0:15 AM and 0:30 AM, any motions to reject the proposals will be voted on, so that they can be considered by parliamentary committees tomorrow.

At 9:00 AM, the Court of Justice of the European Union will issue a ruling, which, in short, will assess the status of the new National Council of the Judiciary and the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court in terms of their compliance with EU law. In June, the Advocate General of the CJEU issued an opinion stating that the newly established Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish Supreme Court does not meet the requirements of judicial independence established by European Union law.

Furthermore, today marks the deadline for submitting candidacies for the so-called presidential primary within Civic Platform. - The national board has adopted a resolution defining the procedure for nominating a candidate for President of Civic Platform. This nomination is to be made by the national convention, which will take place on December 14th, and the candidate will be selected through the election of national convention members. This involves approximately 1,000 delegates representing all members of Civic Platform. Regarding the deadline for candidate nominations, candidates can be submitted until November 19th - stated Jan Grabiec in a conversation with journalists.

- It's good that the Polish Prime Minister will speak about international policy, because Poland is not an isolated island. I think it needs to be emphasized, and I am convinced that the new Prime Minister will do so, that Poland is a very important, increasingly important, and integral part of the EU. We must dismantle these stereotypes, myths, and that Gombrowicz-esque mask they're forcing on us, portraying us as a formation that is against the EU - said Ryszard Czarnecki in an interview with Piotr Gocek on "Sygnały dnia" on Polskie Radio Jedynka.

- Of course, like other CJEU judgments, we will also treat this one, provided that it does not violate the EU treaty and provided that it is also in line with the Polish Constitution. Provided that it does not violate EU treaties and the Constitution. I would like to remind you that, for example, the German equivalent of the Constitutional Tribunal has already indicated on numerous occasions in its judgments that the CJEU exceeds the scope of its competences, and therefore some of these judgments will not be applied in Germany. In our country, the most important body assessing compliance with the Constitution is the Constitutional Tribunal. Therefore, it may happen that an assessment of this judgment by the Constitutional Tribunal will be necessary – stated Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- There will probably be no surprise here that we are not supporters of this government. We will vote against. We know perfectly well what to expect from this government - said Borys Budka in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the "Gość Radia ZET" program.

„Conservative politics doesn't have to be perceived very schematically, as something reluctant or outdated, but rather as a set of certain principles and values, which are not detached from reality. Such a topic is related to environmental protection and climate issues. We, as the right side of the political scene, cannot afford for the left to be the only political force that has something to say on these matters” – stated PiS Deputy Spokesperson Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Polskie Radio Program 1.

„The economic cycle dictates that a crisis follows years of prosperity. We must be ready. We are not waiting with our hands tied. We are preparing for it. The fact that we have influence over monetary policy because we maintained the zloty is of some help” – said PiS Deputy Spokesperson Radosław Fogiel on Jedynka radio.

„We know the stance of our colleagues from Porozumienie. We are talking to them all the time. We will see what the final fate of this project [regarding the 30-fold cap on ZUS contributions] will be” – said PiS Deputy Spokesperson Radosław Fogiel on Jedynka radio.

"All these laws serve one cause – how to find 10 billion to cover all the pledges made during the election campaign. That is how it should be assessed. I'm not assessing it maliciously, but rather in the sense that it has turned out that the budget is not actually balanced and that money needs to be found" – said Włodzimierz Czarzasty from Lewica, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm, in an interview with Krzysztof Ziemiec on TVP1's "Political Quarter of an Hour".

- Skeptical. [President Duda's assessment] of the bill is skeptical. We explicitly indicated here that the president would prefer such solutions not be adopted. The parliamentary works are underway, or are about to commence. We will see the outcome of these works. We are before all today's important events, including the work on this bill. But today in the Sejm, the president will appear primarily to listen to the expose - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that the Polish Supreme Court should examine the independence of its newly established Disciplinary Chamber. This examination is crucial to ascertain whether this body can legally handle cases concerning Supreme Court judges being placed on retirement. The ruling, stemming from a preliminary reference, highlights ongoing concerns about judicial independence and the rule of law in Poland.

- The provision of the Constitution states that the Sejm (Polish Parliament) elects Constitutional Tribunal judges for a 9-year, individual term. These are the competencies of the Sejm when it comes to the election, and those who are seeking comparisons with the historical situation forget that at that time, the Sejm of the new term adopted a resolution declaring the previous election invalid. That is, when we were dealing with an election of judges 'in reserve,' so to speak. There were serious constitutional doubts, and the Sejm, on the grounds of its regulatory autonomy, as well as Article 112 of the Constitution, decided, this Sejm of the new term, that the previous election was legally void, that the election was ineffective. Hence, these appeals or calls to return to the original candidacies nominated two parliamentary terms ago are moot because the only competent body here is the Sejm to indicate whom it elects, and when the Sejm questioned its own earlier election, there is no doubt that these candidacies have become moot and simply do not exist - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

- This is a normal, ordinary situation. The provision of the Constitution states that it is the Sejm's competency. Of course, there is always deliberation here, but this situation is a consequence of a parliamentary election - added the presidential minister, when asked about the reception of oaths from the Constitutional Tribunal judges who will be elected by the Sejm this week.

– As far as I know, the Prime Minister writes such speeches himself. Of course, he consulted with all ministries, with the ministers of those ministries, with his advisors, but as far as I'm aware, the Prime Minister himself is the author of his speeches, especially such important ones – said Łukasz Schreiber in a conversation with Łukasz Jankowski on "Poranek Wnet".

– Will it differ from the previous one? – the journalist inquired.

– It will certainly be different; there are certainly different challenges now, it's a new term.

– What are the challenges?

– You know, we'll discuss them in detail after the exposé. The challenges are probably evident to everyone today.

– Let's name them, then.

– We wouldn't have enough time. Economic policy; there are certainly challenges related to the crisis reaching Europe; we could talk about this for a long time. Foreign policy has its problems. Climate policy, hence the reaction is the establishment of a Ministry of Climate. There is still much to be done when it comes to roads.

- Our actions are certainly not limited to just a traditional, conservative base. The fact that we have won nearly half of the Polish votes in two consecutive elections also testifies to this. If we want to be a party, and we do want to be, a big tent party as they say, then we must also be a bit like Republicans, meaning we need the full spectrum of views, from people with national sentiments who are with us, to very moderate Christian Democrats. This is also how the government presents itself; it is, in some sense, an emanation of the parliamentary majority - said Łukasz Schreiber in an interview with Łukasz Jankowski on "Poranek Wnet".

- Poles have entrusted us with governance in extraordinary times. We live in an era of transition. The world is accelerating at a pace unprecedented in history. Old economic laws are becoming obsolete, new ones are still being created. What will be Poland's place in a world undergoing the Fourth Industrial Revolution? What position will our homeland occupy in a network of connections based on knowledge and innovation? Will "made in Poland" products and solutions reach every corner of the globe? How will our families find their way in this world - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his expose.

- Over these 30 years, much has been achieved. We have managed to overcome many ailments of the Polish People's Republic. Therefore, I thank all governments for their work, all ministers and prime ministers for their efforts, including those who are here in the Sejm today. But, of course, not everything has been successful in this 30-year period. For years, PiS has been loudly asking: were the decisions made at that time optimal, did we seize all opportunities in accordance with our best interests? Did we act in the interest of the entire society as much as possible, was Polish society the subject or object of the transformation. Poles, for the second time in a row, have chosen PiS also because we find better answers to these questions than those offered for 25 years, and thanks to this, we have been fixing Polish affairs like no one else since 1989 - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his expose.

"We need a brave Poland and a brave vision for Poland. We must continue to work towards our position in the global network of modern economies. The currency of such an economy is talent, knowledge, innovation, regulations, effectiveness, and agency. We must also beware of pitfalls. A free market, where fair rules of competition have not been established, quickly degenerates. The law of development then gives way to the law of force. It is the role of the state to restore normality in this unjust imbalance" - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé speech in the Sejm.

„Our main goal, the goal of goals, is to build Poland as the best place to live in Europe. A Poland of everyday normality, prosperity, and peace on our streets and borders. This is the dream of millions of Poles. If we consistently modernize our country, ensure fair access to the fruits of development, seek agreement beyond divisions, at least on matters like security, energy strategy, the pension system, or demographics, then the best times for Poland lie ahead” - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé speech in the Sejm.

- In 20 years, we can be a significantly larger nation. A demographic strategy and a grand return. The return of Poles to their homeland. All of them. Those dramatically affected in previous generations, and those from the East and those from the West. They will enrich Poland. We stand at the threshold of great changes and many unfavorable trends. Despite this, the goal of my government in the next 4 years is to maintain a high GDP growth dynamic. At least 2-3 percentage points higher than in the Eurozone – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé.

„Around 100,000 people have returned to Poland. Poles are finally unpacking their suitcases at home, not packing them. I would like a grand demographic strategy to be created and begin operating in the upcoming term” – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki while delivering his exposé in the Sejm.

- The past few years have been an era of economic achievements. A good time for Poland. The World Bank appreciates the new Polish development model, new structural policy, and new industrial policy. The German press highlights the Polish economic miracle, and global agencies maintain a high rating for Poland, praising its macroeconomic stability. The OECD forecasts that Poland will be the fastest-growing economy among its 36 member countries in 2019-2020 - stated Mateusz Morawiecki in his exposé.

“Recently, thanks to the effective foreign policy of President Duda and the Polish government, we have gained the opportunity to travel to the USA without visas. This is a symbolic moment for our entire society, confirming that we are a full member of Western civilization, operating on shared values. This is normalcy that has finally returned to us” – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé in the Sejm.

"Poles are a great nation, with a great past. It's time for a great future. A promise made to Poles is sacred to us. We have proven this over the last 4 years, which is why we fulfill all our ironclad commitments. Our roadmap is already drawn up. Development is the first step. We will start with changes supporting entrepreneurs. Lower social security contributions by an average of PLN 500 for small businesses, a lump-sum tax for turnover between PLN 1-2 million, lower corporate tax up to PLN 2 million turnover, or over a billion for additional strategic investments for companies. This amounts to several billion more for small and medium-sized Polish companies" - said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé speech in the Sejm.

- We have not forgotten about pensioners, seniors, the vulnerable, and the disabled. We will continue to pay the 13th pension, and in 2021, the 14th pension will be paid. We also want to care for seniors' activity and alleviate the loneliness of life's autumn years, which is why we are significantly expanding senior homes and encouraging local governments to use government funds for this purpose. The family is and must remain the foundation of society - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his expose.

- Diverse family support and protection programs will be the cornerstone of my government, not only in the name of tradition and identity, but also in the name of future, freedom, and normalcy. Where someone attempts to pit freedom against tradition, we will stand for the reconciliation of these two values. We will not agree to social experiments and ideological revolutions. Our children's future is at stake, and the future should rest in the hands of parents, because that is normalcy - said Mateusz Morawiecki in his exposé.

„The louder we speak of new family models, the more certain it is that we are talking about minority experiments and minority, experimental solutions. We do not agree that exceptions should define what is the norm. We believe that the future of our children should be built on the stable foundation of the family. The family is not just a bastion for every Pole. The family – as Cardinal Wyszyński said – is the bastion of all of Poland” – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé speech in the Sejm.

- However, if someone wants to diminish this freedom, limit it in the name of political correctness, freedom of speech, art, freedom of expression, freedom of scientific research, freedom at universities, then I say a firm "no" here. We will introduce solutions that guarantee such freedom, without epithets, without insulting each other, but also without stifling political correctness - said Mateusz Morawiecki in his exposé.

„It can no longer be the case that a pedestrian crossing is the most dangerous element on our roads. Studies show that pedestrians generally behave prudently at crossings, which is why we will introduce pedestrian priority even before they enter the crossing. It cannot be that courts hold an elderly, almost 80-year-old woman responsible for an accident because she stepped onto the crosswalk. This cannot be. Today, we all pay a heavy price for road hogs. In the worst cases – with our health or our lives. We will implement solutions that will ensure road hogs bear the financial consequences of breaking the law. We will involve citizens through the internet and mechanisms of direct democracy in creating regulations that strengthen the safety of road users” - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said during his exposé in the Sejm.

„We will introduce the possibility of using bus lanes when there are at least 4 people in the car” - he added. 

- We were told that capital has no nationality, but that's nonsense. The first term was focused on sealing the tax system. We will not cease these efforts, but at the same time, we will decidedly, point-by-point, and systematically simplify tax law and introduce further solutions to support Polish companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises - said Mateusz Morawiecki in his exposé.

- We will introduce the announced health check package for every Pole over 40 and allocate nearly a billion zlotys for a super-modern Oncology Centre - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his expose.

- We will establish a hospital modernization fund. This will improve the comfort of patients, whose physical and mental well-being should be doubly important to us. Renewed, modernized hospitals will also be a symbolic farewell to the PRL-era greyness and shabbiness in such a crucial area as health - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his expose.

- In the next four to six years, in line with the Responsible Development Plan, we will invest tens of billions of zlotys in Poland's largest projects, which will strengthen our community internally and our position externally. These include, among others, the Vistula Spit canal, the tunnel to Świnoujście, the construction of the Central Communication Port, Via Baltica, Via Carpatia, the construction of over a hundred bypasses, the renovation of hundreds of railway stations, hospitals, and schools. This is a huge program for the modernization and expansion of railway connections. Massive investments in renewable and conventional energy, and finally, the construction of the Baltic Pipe – said Mateusz Morawiecki in his exposé.

- Just as in our first term, we will re-Polonize on market terms. Because the more Polish companies there are, the more freedom and prosperity, the more normality there will be - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé.

- We understand the distrust of Poles towards the system; it did not appear out of nowhere. Therefore, I have a proposal for everyone sitting here in this chamber. Let's fix it together, let's amend the Constitution of the Republic of Poland. Let's amend the Constitution of the Republic of Poland to guarantee PPK and individual retirement account funds. To guarantee their privacy and protection. This is how we can regain the trust of citizens. Restore their faith in a dignified existence - said Mateusz Morawiecki in his exposé.

- We will appoint a government plenipotentiary for renewable energy sources - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé.

- We will continue to intensively develop the 'Clean Air' program. This is not a right-wing or left-wing issue - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his expose.

- We have implemented new regulations in housing construction. On average, between 2011-2014, 143,000 apartments were commissioned. Between 2017-2020, this will exceed 200,000 apartments. Our national housing program, of which Mieszkanie plus is a part, creates new perspectives - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé.

- A constant loss of blood, migratory waves, one after another, is Poland's tragedy. Today Poles are returning home again. Finally, today Poland can be a hope and a future for generations of emigrants, a place to return to - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his expose.

- We have our plan for the EU. A plan that can be expressed in a few simple points. Firstly, solidarity and subsidiarity. We want to reduce centralization and Brussels bureaucracy. We want to restore solidarity and subsidiarity. This is in line with Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union, as well as with the preamble and Article 2 of our constitution. Secondly, fair taxation. We will strive for a fair and effective tax system. Large international corporations have for years avoided paying taxes, siphoning off profits through various accounting tricks. This is not normal. The world's largest and wealthiest companies must pay taxes where they generate profits. We have partially changed this in Poland. We will change it in Europe. Several years ago, we started loudly advocating for the need to combat tax havens and VAT mafias. Today, all of Europe repeats this, drawing on our experience – said Mateusz Morawiecki in his exposé.

- It is not normal that the Union, our European Union, loses €150 billion annually in corporate income tax. This is the size of the annual budget, and it fails to see this elephant in the room. And another elephant in the form of €155 billion in VAT shortfalls. It seems that the Union could use a bit more law and justice – the Prime Minister added.

- Poland is a beautiful, interesting country, rich in culture, of which we can be proud. We want to attract our compatriots from around the world as well. For this purpose, Polish diaspora summer schools for children and youth will be established, so that future generations of Poles born abroad, when asked where Poland is located, will not only be able to point to a place on the map, but Poland will also reside in their hearts and plans - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his exposé.

- We can be the strongest generation Poland has ever had. We can be the generation that sees Poland great and free, as in the dreams of our fathers. Happy and wise, as in the prayers of our mothers and grandmothers. This ambition is older than our divisions. It is greater than them. It is an ambition carried within all Poles. We must have perseverance and, above all, faith in ourselves. It is precisely through perseverance and faith in ourselves that we are where we are. We all carry a spiritual heritage called Poland. Let us follow the advice of Andrzej Trzebiński, our wartime poet. Let us not pretend that Poland is somewhere else, that it is something different. It is in the place where our ancestors left it for us, and it will go as far as our efforts will take it. What kind of Poland will we pass on to our successors? The moment of decision has arrived. Greatness is a matter of choice. We are moving towards something new, and may God watch over our path – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during his expose.

“I think it was delivered [the exposure speech] in a coherent manner and with an interesting approach to what Polish politics should look like in the near future, during the 4-year term of the parliament that is just beginning. I am glad that the Prime Minister presented the foundations of his policy in such a coherent way, and I am glad that this policy so strongly relates to what we have already experienced over the last 4 years,” said President Andrzej Duda during a statement in the Sejm.

“I am glad that the Prime Minister emphasized those things that, from my point of view as President of the Republic of Poland, are so very important, that we want Poland to finally become a normal state. The Prime Minister repeated the concept of ‘normalcy’ several times. In my opinion, this is raising the concept of ‘normalcy’ to a completely different level of functioning and life. It’s not just hot water from the tap. It’s hot water from the tap in an apartment that we can comfortably afford to pay rent for, because we earn enough to make it happen and not worry about where the jobs are, where the good wages are, where internal and external security is ensured, where stable economic policy is implemented, and pro-ecological policy, climate protection, and air protection are aligned with modern trends,” he added.

- If we look at the passage where the ECJ states that the Supreme Court should itself examine the issues on which it posed preliminary questions, then in my opinion, one can infer a somewhat hidden stance of the Supreme Court, that simply put, these matters about which the Supreme Court, or some Supreme Court judges, have asked questions, are in fact political issues that should be resolved in our country - said President Andrzej Duda after the Prime Minister's exposé.

- Proceedings are underway. What we have had the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with so far has been facts reported by the media. I am waiting for facts that will be presented by the proper, responsible state authorities in this regard. Then I will draw conclusions - said President Andrzej Duda after the Prime Minister's exposé, when asked by Roch Kowalski.

- Until this is verified, it is also a matter of his [Banasia's] conscience, because that is how NIK is structured, that the President of NIK is to a large extent independent, and it is also a matter of the decision and responsibility of the President of NIK - the President added.

"The speech has the character of a convincing plan. It essentially addresses how to achieve this, how to reach the desired point. It contains a diagnosis. Of course, due to its brevity, it's a very general diagnosis. This is a diagnosis, on the one hand, of the disorder that prevails in the world, the crumbling of certain structures that have functioned until now, and a certain uncertainty about the future. It's also a diagnosis of the rapidly occurring changes in the global economy, which are undermining old economic laws, and new ones haven't emerged, or at least haven't been described. This is a situation that is difficult in many respects, but at the same time, it is a situation that opens up opportunities for actions that will lead precisely to what has always been, is, and will be discussed" – said the Law and Justice (PiS) party leader Jarosław Kaczyński during the parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

"Trust stems from fulfilled promises. PiS has fulfilled its promises and thus gained trust. One could say that they have revitalized Polish democracy. This is also a condition for the success of this grand plan" - stated PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński during the parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

„The value, the central value, and the basis for organizing our society, the foundation upon which all of this must rest, is the Polish family. The family understood traditionally. The family, which takes the form of a union between a man and a woman. In no case can it be accepted, as the Prime Minister said, that marginal phenomena should constitute the norm. This is the foundation” – said PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński during the parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's expose.

„I look at this issue skeptically” – said President Andrzej Duda during a press conference in the Sejm, when asked by Roch Kowalski about the draft law regarding the 30-fold limit on contributions to the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS).

“We are not hiding at all that in this sphere [of healthcare] there is still much to be done, that even these 106-107 billion zlotys are not enough, but we will strive for 160 billion in a relatively short time. Much will still need to change here. Much will need to change. Various programs must be expanded. In this area, we will move even further forward” - said the leader of PiS, Jarosław Kaczyński, during the Sejm debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

- I agree with that [that the new government will be a government of continuation]. It will continue your PiS-era incompetence, lawbreaking, undermining of democracy, brutal propaganda, and lies. We have heard this, and this is its announcement. We have seen this for the last 4 years, and I understand that we will see these attempts for the next 4, or perhaps fewer - said Grzegorz Schetyna during the debate on the expose.

"The fact that we are in the EU does not mean we should pursue a policy of passivity there, meaning pursuing individual interests that hold no significance for Poland. The goal is to strive for necessary change within the Union – both in immediate matters, such as the budget and agricultural subsidies today, and in general affairs – because the Union, and this is also part of a great global destabilization, is currently in crisis. One can cover up this crisis with words, one can illustrate it in various ways" - said PiS Chairman Jarosław Kaczyński during a parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

„There is a question. Is this the program of one party, one formation, or is it a program for the entire society, for the entire nation? Is it worth perhaps referring to good examples at this moment? For example, Ireland. There, for a development program that brought fantastic results, forces, political parties, which once shot and executed each other mutually, reached an agreement. Everything is possible, only patriotism and community are needed, not particular interests” - said the PiS leader, Jarosław Kaczyński, during the parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

„You have already governed, Mr. Prime Minister, and you governed for several years. First from the back seat, then, when you managed to get rid of Prime Minister Szydło, already as Prime Minister. You cannot distance yourself from these governments, say that you are starting anew. More than your promises today, I'm interested in who you were as Prime Minister until now. And the balance of these governments is, unfortunately, somewhat different from what you've read” - said Adrian Zandberg from The Left during a parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

„After 4 years of your government, Poland is not a welfare state. You pay pennies to public sector employees. Young teachers earn so little that it's impossible to live on it. For years, you haven't raised the salaries of rank-and-file civil servants. People are leaving the public sector because under your government, Mr. Prime Minister, the state is becoming the worst employer. After 4 years, precarious employment contracts are still flourishing, and labor law is being violated on a massive scale. We had 4 years to change this, to give the labor inspectorate more tools. It wasn't costly, yet you couldn't bring yourselves to do it” - said Adrian Zandberg of The Left during the parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

- You must address these matters we discussed last term, during the election campaign. You should be the one concerned about clarifying these issues. It concerns the purchase of plots of land and the circumstances that led to it. You should be concerned about this. You should speak about your asset declaration. You should be the one concerned about disclosing your full assets, including those you have transferred to your wife - stated Grzegorz Schetyna during the debate on the expose.

- The opposition's victory in the Senate creates a new quality, and you must realize this. It creates two key and critical, the most important things. The 'freezer' in the Chancellery of the Sejm will no longer function. You will not be able to freeze draft laws submitted by the opposition. You won't do that. Nor will there be what you have always done, namely, strong procedural work in the Senate. The Senate will not be at your service. It will not be receiving a flawed, error-ridden bill from the Sejm in the evening to process, amend, and send back to the Sejm overnight. That will no longer happen. It will be normal - stated Grzegorz Schetyna during the debate on the exposé.

„Tonight we are voting on a bill that will rob the fund for people with disabilities. Why? Because you want to forcibly balance the budget. This is something that doesn't need to be done, but you, Mr. Prime Minister, decided to curry favor with financial markets, and for this accounting trick, you're making disabled children pay. This is meanness, and this is what PiS prosperity looks like in practice” - said Adrian Zandberg of The Left during the parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

- Let's not look for rivals. President A. Duda is our rival and political opponent. We must win the election against him! Wise, quick, and bold decisions are needed. I don't plan to participate in primaries. And we're kicking off the campaign - Bartosz Arłukowicz wrote on Facebook.

The Left parliamentary club has submitted a bill to the Sejm concerning the abolition of the annual limit on the contribution base in the form of thirty times the forecast average wage.

The proposal also envisages raising the lowest pension and disability pension to PLN 1600, and the lowest disability pension for individuals partially incapable of work to PLN 1200, and also introduces the concept of a maximum pension equal to six times the minimum wage in the year preceding the year of retirement.

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- You know me. When I fight, I fight with all my might. I have come to the conclusion that this time, in a situation of total politicization of public media by the ruling party, competition within the democratic camp would not serve the cause. Every polemic of ours would be ruthlessly exploited. Therefore, in a sense of responsibility for the hopes of millions of Poles for a democratic and European homeland, I have decided not to run. I will support our candidate with heart and deed, but should the time come when a tough competitor is needed, you know I will not fail - informed Radosław Sikorski in a recording posted on Facebook.

- The Prime Minister, in his own style, presented a 'wishlist' – best wishes to everyone. Without specifics, without answers to the toughest questions, without proposed solutions to issues that directly concern security. Health and life, energy security, economic security, job security. Perhaps there is goodwill in all of this, but there are no specifics, no precisely identified areas that need fixing here and now, through cooperation, and on that we can agree. But can we believe it? We have heard invitations to cooperation, open doors to offices, and the possibility of submitting bills from this podium many times over the last 4 years. It only ever ended the same way: the freezer or the shredder – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the debate on the exposé.

- Thank you for the fact that the Left, returning to the Sejm, is also taking up this topic [of healthcare security]. We may differ, we may argue with the Left, but I will never say you are worthless. Your voice is also needed, and we greatly respect it – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the debate on the expose.

- We demand and insist on the immediate implementation of the health pact. Not stories about billions that were actually paid by Polish employees and entrepreneurs, because these 100 billion for the National Health Fund's budget do not result from transfers and a good decision. They only result from Poles working, paying contributions and taxes. Polish entrepreneurs and Polish employees finance Polish healthcare. Unfortunately, in recent years you have done nothing to make it function better - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the debate on the expose.

- A very simple question arises. Can you honestly tell us all about one, just one, investment that you can boast of, that you have accomplished in these 4 years? One. One investment, not one that you opened thanks to the fact that the Civic Platform and PSL government left behind a series of initiated, good investments, but one investment that you started and finished - stated Borys Budka during the debate on the expose.

- At this Sejm session, we will submit concrete resolutions and legislative proposals that will show where your government truly stands. First and foremost, we have submitted a draft resolution on the state of the climate crisis - stated Borys Budka during the debate on the exposé.


- We are submitting a bill on priority for pedestrians. Your government blocked good solutions for many years, solutions that the Prime Minister deigns to speak about today, as if they suddenly appeared in his mind and were not in this Sejm for 4 years. And finally, we are submitting a project that concerns the dignity of every human being, a project that will show whether you are able to rise above ideological divisions and treat Polish families with dignity and equality, namely a project for co-financing of in vitro fertilization. This is a test of your credibility - he continued.

Information about the withdrawal of the bill - dated today - appeared on the Sejm website.

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"Someone who shows a lack of elementary respect for unborn life, for families, destroys the foundation on which our state is built. We cannot agree to ideologies and social engineering experiments undermining the foundations of our civilization, traditions, and identity. We cannot allow individuals who disrespect human life and mock our values to stand guard over these natural rights and obvious truths. Therefore, we cannot allow MP Magdalena Biejat – a person who is destroying Polish families, wants to kill unborn children, and threatens our future – to continue to hold the esteemed position of head of the social policy and family committee in the Polish Sejm. Solidarna Polska will persuade the Law and Justice Parliamentary Club and coalition partners to dismiss MP Magdalena Biejat. Her holding this position is a mockery of our State and Polish citizens.”

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You, unfortunately, are the first Polish Prime Minister after the PRL who hides your income from the Polish public. Because these are not your wife’s earnings. You came into possession of this wealth, you earned it, you conducted these operations with the Church, the Wrocław Diocese, you came into possession of these plots. You, not your wife. Before taking office as Prime Minister, you transferred all this wealth to your spouse, and to meet a certain standard, to speak of trust, you must disclose this wealth. You promised this. You said it would only take you a moment” – said Sławomir Nitras from Civic Coalition during the parliamentary debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

“I am ashamed that after 30 years, when we anchored Poland in Europe, in the values of the Western world, we have returned to where we were torn from, that the Prime Minister of Poland is biting the West, saying that we have some different value system than the Western world. We are from the Western world and please, Mr. Prime Minister, do not take us away from this world” - said Sławomir Nitras from Civic Coalition during a Sejm debate on the Prime Minister's exposé.

- Prime Minister Morawiecki spoke of normalcy in his expose, and we say: we'll see. Today, this is a demonstration of normalcy. If PiS wants to level the playing field, so that Polish families live better, then this project, signed by politicians of Lewica and represented by Magda [Biejat], is a responsibility for Poland and for the Polish pension system - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski at a briefing in the Sejm.

- Yesterday, we decided to vote against PiS's project, and for the first time, you will admit, this information did not come out because not only are we sensible, but also disciplined. This bodes well for us. Unless something goes wrong, but that's another matter - said Włodzimierz Czarzasty.

"Given that this issue [the 30-fold limit on ZUS contributions] has sparked such a significant and broad discussion, we have decided that broad consultations on this matter are needed. We will be discussing this topic. Among others, 'Solidarity' has submitted comments. We want to consult this widely," PiS spokesperson Anita Czerwińska told Paweł Łukasik in an interview with TVN24.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, in his expose, resorts to a familiar political and rhetorical tactic, repeating the concept of "normalcy" an excessive 43 times to convey his political message. Just as Donald Tusk similarly built his message around the word "trust". Those with a political memory stretching back over a decade will recall the moment when Donald Tusk's Civic Platform made Tomasz Lipiński's song "It Will Still Be Beautiful, It Will Still Be Normal" their victorious election anthem. The lyrics of the song, which dominated the airwaves of Polish Radio Three's Chart in the pivotal year of 1989, capture one of society's greatest longings – for normalcy.

Morawiecki speaks of normalcy as an arbiter, selecting social slogans concerning justice, pedestrian safety, combating the easy availability of alcohol, limiting plastic pollution (a topic first raised in Polish politics by PO MP Agnieszka Pomaska), environmental protection, and the right-wing's catalogue of conservative values from the programs of urban movements, the left, and the Greens.

Morawiecki attempts to position himself above other politicians, emphasizing economic paternalism, reminiscent of PiS's first term, while also acknowledging that over half the votes in the recent elections fell to various shades of conservative politics. Despite the entry of the progressive left into the political arena, the endorsement of traditional values still holds a central position in Polish politics.

Morawiecki's clever maneuver causes the Civic Platform to somewhat fade from the Sejm debate. In a similar fashion, Bill Clinton neutralized moderate Republicans in the 1990s, ensuring the dominance of his "blue Democrats".

Among the speeches, we recall the minimum wage for public sector employees proposed by Zandberg, the allocation of funds from higher excise taxes to healthcare, advocated by Kosiniak, and Poland as a zone of the lowest taxes in Europe, a point made in the shortest speech by Korwin. Essentially, there was nothing particularly memorable from the leaders of PO.

By inviting former prime ministers, Morawiecki is, in a way, guiding PiS back to the Third Polish Republic. While on one hand, he signals state continuity, he also leverages a court ruling, incomprehensible to public opinion, concerning a disabled elderly woman who "trespassed on the crossing". This is used to emphasize that there will be no significant rollback of justice system reforms beyond the minimum required by the rulings of the EU Court of Justice.

Interestingly, the Prime Minister speaks of "our Union", a notable reminiscence of how, within 12 months, he managed to break the cumulative wave of Polexit discussions that were building during the municipal elections the previous year, posing a threat to the ruling camp. After that, there is now no trace of it in today's politics.

From the debate over PiS's expose, he emerges with a new message about what constitutes normalcy in the state, likely counting on the fact that in most of the cases the Prime Minister discussed while developing his "theory of normalcy," he is tapping into the sentiments of the majority. Perhaps one could find echoes of the Prime Minister's expose in the presidential address that opened this parliamentary term – a state built on traditional values, but with a diverse society and firmly rooted in European politics and alliances with the USA.

This is good because the left is starting interestingly. It must be noted today that Adrian Zandberg will certainly be one of the most closely watched politicians of this term.

Jarosław Gowin, leader of the Agreement party and Deputy Prime Minister, in an interview for Polsat News, emphasized that the United Right coalition is united and its strength lies in its shared program. He also commented on the upcoming elections and the role of his party.

"Contrary to those who predicted the decomposition of United Right, we have proven that our agreement has strong programmatic foundations. We are playing for the same goal," Gowin stated. He stressed that the coalition partners, despite their differences, have managed to find common ground on key issues, which allows them to effectively govern the country.

Gowin also addressed the upcoming parliamentary elections, expressing confidence in the United Right's ability to win. He highlighted the Agreement's role in shaping the coalition's program, particularly in areas such as social policy, innovation, and the rule of law. "We are a party that brings a modern, liberal-conservative vision to the United Right. We believe in a strong, but not overbearing, state, in entrepreneurship, and in the importance of individual freedoms," he said.

When asked about the potential challenges facing the coalition, Gowin acknowledged that political alliances are often tested. However, he expressed optimism, stating that the shared commitment to serving Poland and the Polish people would overcome any internal disagreements. "We are united by a common vision for Poland's future. This is what binds us and what will allow us to continue to implement our program," he concluded.

- My first impression was that it was a bit like the PRL. We are the world's 10th economic power, and shelves were often empty. I was very concerned that there was little about healthcare, which is particularly close to my heart. I was worried that the right side of the Sejm chamber reacted with the most stormy applause to ideological matters – said Tomasz Grodzki in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.

- For Polish children, the LGBT ideology isn't important, but good schooling, good pediatrics, and good opportunities for starting a career, for continuing education. These are the things that worry Polish women and men - said Tomasz Grodzki in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Gość Wydarzeń' on Polsat News.

- I wasn't a particular fan of the idea, it must be said. But on the other hand, I would like to reassure the citizens of our country that the Civic Coalition has an excellent candidate in the form of Marshal Kidawa-Błońska – said Tomasz Grodzki in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the "Gość Wydarzeń" program on Polsat News.

- Prime Minister, in your exposé you speak of your concern for the Polish family. What will you do to ensure that an anti-violence resolution is finally adopted in Zakopane? It is the only city in Poland that has not adopted this resolution. You speak of the health of Poles, so why, under your government, has junk food returned to school canteens? Why do we hear almost daily about hospital departments closing? One such department was the maternity ward in Zakopane. Thanks to my intervention, Marshal Kidawa-Błońska, Marshal Grodzki, we reopened this department. But will this department continue to operate, or will it be closed again after the New Year, as rumors suggest? You also say you care about environmental protection. Please explain to me, and also to the many people who have signed the petition on this matter, why this year's TVPiS New Year's Eve party is being moved to the vicinity of the Wielka Krokiew in Zakopane, in the immediate neighborhood of the Tatra National Park, where bears hibernate in their dens? - said Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak in the Sejm, addressing Mateusz Morawiecki.

„On Thursday, the Council of Ministers will discuss the "small ZUS", meaning a reduction in ZUS contributions for those whose income does not exceed PLN 6,000 and revenue does not exceed PLN 10,000” – announced Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in the Sejm.

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- I personally believe that the 30-fold limit creates a situation where we have one of the most regressive tax systems in Europe, which is unfair. That is why we tried to bring this to the attention of the high chamber for the second time and we advocate for the elimination of this regressivity. However, these works are suspended at this stage, they will be further consulted. Both NSZZ "Solidarność" and employers, as well as part of the United Right, truly want to discuss this project, so I refer to this from two perspectives, which were often mentioned from the podium today: the axiological and, on the other hand, the practical - said Mateusz Morawiecki in the Sejm.


- We will strive to maintain our balanced budget proposal despite this. It will, of course, be much more difficult - added the Prime Minister.

- It was a very good thing that the European Court of Justice understood that, to put it generally, judicial reform is a competence of the Member States. And so it shall remain - said Mateusz Morawiecki in the Sejm.

Members of Parliament, during the evening voting session – after hearing the exposé – granted a vote of confidence to the United Right government led by Mateusz Morawiecki. "For" was voted by 237 MPs, "against" by 214, and 3 MPs abstained. Two MPs from PO-KO: Marek Hoc and Gabriela Lenartowicz voted for the government, while Jacek Protas from PO-KO, Stanisław Żuk from PSL-Kukiz'15, and Ryszard Galla abstained from voting.