No one will put pressure on the President regarding when to sign or not sign.
- Nawrocki on SAFE
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11/26/2019
00:00
The government session will commence at 10:00 AM. Ministers will address a bill that will transfer funds from the Open Pension Funds (OFE) to Individual Retirement Accounts (IKE), as well as, among other things, an amendment to the retail sales tax act (concerning the extension of its suspension).
The president-elect of the European Council is scheduled to visit Warsaw today. Charles Michel will meet with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at 2:00 PM. A press conference will follow at 3:15 PM. Michel will assume his position from Donald Tusk on December 1st and is currently visiting European capitals.
At noon, the Presidential Couple will participate in the Food Bank Gala, inaugurating the 23rd Christmas Food Collection.
At 11:30 AM, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm Piotr Zgorzelski from PSL-Koalicja Polska and Mazovian Marshal Adam Struzik have announced a press conference regarding the Constitutional Tribunal's ruling on hospital debt.
Patryk Jaki will comment on the planned reduction of funding for the Paluch animal shelter by the Mayor of Warsaw. He announced this on Facebook: "Trzaskowski, who posed with dogs during the campaign, is cutting 1.5 million PLN for an animal shelter! There was money for pallets, diversity trams, LGBT+, and now the already severely underfunded shelter 'na Paluchu' is facing closure. My strong statement on this matter to the City Council."
07:33
- I believe that early next year we will present the details of the negotiated agreement with the United States. For now, we are at the discussion stage - said Mariusz Błaszczak in an interview with Piotr Gocek on "Sygnały dnia" on Polskie Radio Program I.
07:36
Błaszczak:
The Armaments Agency Will Definitely Be Established; It's One of My Goals for a Second Term
- The Armaments Agency will definitely be established; it's one of my goals for a second term as Minister of National Defence. We are still discussing its exact form. We will present the details, of course, but the Armaments Agency will certainly be established to accelerate the process of equipping the Polish Army with materiel - said Mariusz Błaszczak in an interview with Piotr Goćka on Jedynka Polish Radio's "Sygnały dnia".
07:40
08:00
- There were no quarrels. Porozumienie [regarding the abolition of the 30-fold cap on ZUS contributions] had a clear stance, consistently presented for many months, and the larger coalition partner decided to agree to our arguments - stated Jadwiga Emilewicz in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
- This is just proof that we are truly democratic groups that hold discussions with each other, convince one another, and we convinced PiS and Solidarna Polska that it is not worth introducing this solution at this time of the year, that it will not bring the budgetary effect that was assumed, and that introducing solutions at the turn of November and December that have no bearing on companies' financial plans is not the best solution. We convinced them [PiS], it's a good coalition. We are truly a good coalition - she continued.
08:08
Emilewicz:
We won't be tearing each other's throats out. This is a truly well-functioning coalition
08:11
- I voted for the candidates nominated by our coalition partner because coalition requires loyalty. And as part of this loyalty, we supported the candidates nominated by PiS. I will not discuss or comment further on this event. We have it behind us - stated Jadwiga Emilewicz in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
08:16
- One can always judge everyone differently. I think that the assessment in this case, in the end, will be positive. However, there have been many positive changes in the police. Modernization of the uniformed services - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the "Gość Radia ZET" program.
08:19
- As far as I recall, the Prime Minister likely spoke of April, May of next year. This year, as I remember, these pensions were paid out in May. We want to adhere to this spring timeframe - said Jacek Sasin in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia ZE"
08:41
Müller:
Coalition agreement is virtually negotiated. The matter is now its drafting and presentation for signing.
“Indeed, the coalition agreement is virtually negotiated. The matter now is its drafting and presentation for signing. The understandings that have already been reached are of a gentleman’s agreement nature. Therefore, they are being implemented. The appointments of individual deputy ministers are slowly being realized. Let us remember that this is a natural process, which sometimes takes a month, sometimes more, from the appointment of a new Council of Ministers. Within two to three weeks, all new deputy ministers should be appointed” – said government spokesperson, Minister Piotr Müller, on Radio Jedynka.
08:43
"In this time [two to three weeks], the minister of sport will also be known. Decisions regarding the person herself could be made this week. I know they are being finalized. Such conversations took place yesterday, for instance. It is a very probable variant [that the minister of sport will be a woman]" - said government spokesperson Minister Piotr Müller on Jedynka radio.
09:05
Spychalski:
The Sejm Elects Constitutional Tribunal Judges. The President's Role is Solely to Swear Them In
- Please remember how the situation stands. The Sejm elects the judges of the Constitutional Tribunal. The president's role consists solely of receiving the oath from legally and correctly elected judges. If these judges were elected legally and correctly, then the president, in accordance with the Constitution, is obligated to receive the oath from such candidates. It is the exclusive decision of the Sejm as to who will be a judge of the Constitutional Tribunal. This is how it was, is, and will likely continue to be for many years to come - stated Błażej Spychalski in an interview with Piotr Gociek on PR1's "Sygnały dnia".
09:21
09:30
Jaśkowiak:
I Haven't Noticed Any Accusation Against the Prime Minister for Not Running the State During an Election Campaign
"I haven't noticed any accusation against Prime Minister Morawiecki that he's not running the state [during an election campaign], which is a larger organism [than Poznań]. We know that the president of the country has many duties. It's clear to me that the president is primarily dedicating himself to the campaign" - said the Mayor of Poznań, Jacek Jaśkowiak, in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News.
09:35
Jaśkowiak:
In the Long Run, on a 4-5 or 8-Year Horizon, the Same Changes Await Us as in Ireland, Spain, and Western European Countries
“I think there are many more important topics right now [than same-sex marriage] that are key for Poland - international security. In this parliamentary term, this is a purely hypothetical topic, but I have no doubt that in the longer term, on a 4-5 or 8-year horizon, the same changes await us as in Ireland, Spain, and the countries of Western Europe. I assume that Poland's place on the international stage is with Western Europe” – said the Mayor of Poznań, Jacek Jaśkowiak, in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News.
09:36
Napieralski:
Biedroń Loses to Zandberg by One Thing – Location
- Biedroń loses to Zandberg by one thing: he is in Brussels, and Zandberg is in Warsaw, so Biedroń has more opportunities to promote himself – stated Grzegorz Napieralski in a conversation with Michał Rachoń on the TVP Info program "Jedziemy," when asked about the Left candidate for president.
09:36
„These are difficult topics [euthanasia] that require discussion and social consensus. To introduce such solutions, one needs a majority in parliament. I am not retracting my declaration. I always believe that everyone should have the right to choose. I would like to decide for myself, rather than have others decide for me” - said the Mayor of Poznań, Jacek Jaśkowiak, in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News.
09:44
"Since this committee fell to the Left, this space should be left for the Left. If the Left nominated such a candidate, it should be respected. We either respect democratic rules, or we make them up. In the public sphere, nor during the committee's work, did her [Magdalena Biejat's] views influence the legislative process" - said Deputy Speaker of the Sejm Piotr Zgorzelski from PSL-Koalicja Polska in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.
09:45
Zgorzelski:
Latest information indicated that if nothing extraordinary occurred, the next Sejm session was planned for mid-December
„Today I will ask for a meeting with Marshal Witek. The latest information indicated that if nothing extraordinary occurred, the next Sejm session was planned for mid-December. More after the presidium” - said Sejm Deputy Marshal Piotr Zgorzelski of PSL-Polish Coalition in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.
11:13
Grodzki:
We want to ask Banaś about several details. Mainly about a certain lack of knowledge during the elections, because I have the impression it could have influenced the final voting results.
- Tomorrow, a session of the Committee on Local Government and State Administration will take place, which, after carefully obtaining three legal opinions, has been designated as the competent committee. As far as I know, the Sejm has also made some moves regarding the invitation of Marian Banaś. Due to what I have already mentioned, that we in the Senate are subject to the election process for the head of NIK, we simply want to ask him about a few details. Mainly about a certain lack of knowledge during the elections, because I have the impression it could have influenced the final voting results. I want to assure you simultaneously that in the Senate, we will strive to promote a high political culture, so the discussion may perhaps be sharp, but certainly substantive, and as a high state official, I hope we will welcome Marian Banaś - stated Tomasz Grodzki in a conversation with journalists in the Senate.
- The invitation will not be sent the very next day, of course [it will be sent]. The Code of Administrative Procedure imposes an obligation of about two weeks on us. I think it will state a maximum of two weeks or at a date convenient for the President - the Marshal of the Senate continued.
11:17
- Frankly speaking, if I were in Marian Banas’s place, I would hold off on these nominations [for NIK vice-presidents]. That is my opinion on the matter – stated Tomasz Grodzki in a conversation with journalists in the Senate.
11:21
Grodzki:
I have never, under any circumstances, demanded money from anyone for performing any operation
12:48
„We unequivocally assess these actions [court resolutions] as a manifestation of respect for the law. These are also very important decisions that align with the ECJ's ruling. Of course, we now need to await the Supreme Court's ruling. It will be the first step towards rebuilding the independence of the judiciary, but the resolutions of individual courts are a step that protects citizens from the legal chaos that could be caused by further appointments or promotions of judges by a politicized National Judicial Council” - said Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz from the Civic Coalition at a press conference in the Sejm.
„The resolutions adopted by individual appellate courts express concern for the well-being of citizens and the observance of the constitution in the Republic of Poland. Those judges who have the courage to say, 'we are halting proceedings,' have the courage to care for the well-being of citizens. They are going against the line of the ruling party, they are not afraid of Minister Ziobro, because they believe that the good of the Republic is more important than their personal interests” - added Robert Kropiwnicki from the Civic Coalition.
12:50
13:23
Rosati:
Alongside the Smoleńsk Lie and the Lie of Poland in Ruins, the Pension Lie is the Government's Biggest Deception
„For 3 years we have been saying that the lowering of the retirement age by PiS, carried out irresponsibly and deceitfully, without informing Poles about the effects and consequences of these decisions, would result in starvation pensions for millions of retirees in the future. ZUS [Social Insurance Institution] has also been reporting this for several years, publishing relevant reports. According to these reports, pensions in the future will be at a dramatically low level. A woman who works for 35 years, retires at 60, and earns the median wage in Poland throughout her working life will receive a pension of around 1250 PLN, which is not much more than the minimum pension. The consequences of this situation, brought about by the PiS government, are as follows. We are creating colossal areas of poverty in the form of 3-4 million pensioners who will receive benefits at or below the minimum level. A huge deficit is emerging in the Pension Fund. ZUS estimates the financial shortfall for the next 4 years at 50 billion PLN. Alongside the Smoleńsk lie and the lie of Poland in ruins, the pension lie is the biggest lie that this government is perpetrating” – stated Dariusz Rosati from Civic Coalition at a press conference in the Sejm.
13:31
PMM:
I Invite Representatives of the 'Na Paluchu' Animal Shelter for a Meeting - We Want to Extend a Helping Hand to Those Who Dedicate Their Lives to Helping Homeless Animals
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Twitter that he is inviting representatives from the "Na Paluchu" animal shelter in Warsaw for a meeting.
"I invite representatives of the "Na Paluchu" animal shelter for a meeting. We want to extend a helping hand to those who dedicate their lives to helping homeless animals," wrote the head of government on Twitter.
The tweet also included a link to the shelter's website.
The "Na Paluchu" animal shelter is one of the largest shelters in Poland, caring for thousands of abandoned and homeless animals each year. The shelter relies heavily on donations and the work of volunteers to provide care and find new homes for the animals.
The Prime Minister's invitation comes at a time when animal welfare organizations are facing increasing challenges, including limited funding and growing numbers of stray animals. The meeting is expected to address potential government support for the shelter and other animal welfare initiatives.
13:40
13:50
Glusman:
I Assure You Once Again - The Shelter's Budget Will Not Be Lower in 2020 Than in 2019
https://twitter.com/justynaglusman/status/1199292161939902464?s=21
14:24
14:24
„It begins with words and ends with deeds. We have had proof of this many times. At the beginning of this year, when political death warrants were issued for local government officials, the prosecutor's office did nothing. No decision was made, and two weeks later, the President of Gdańsk was murdered. The prosecutor's office and PiS politicians are not drawing conclusions because they do not want to draw conclusions. This is further proof that the Polish state, which should stand with the weaker, with the victims, not only fails to do so, but actively sides with criminals, with those who perpetrate these kinds of scandalous acts and events, and does not stand with those who are the victims in the matter” – Agnieszka Pomaska from Civic Coalition said at a press conference in the Sejm.
14:39
The Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, held a meeting at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM) with the President-Elect of the European Council, Charles Michel.
The meeting, announced via a tweet from the official Twitter account of the Prime Minister of Poland (https://twitter.com/PremierRP/status/1199317833978720257), focused on key issues relevant to Poland's role and position within the European Union.
While the specific details of the discussions were not fully elaborated in the announcement, such meetings are typically aimed at exchanging views on current European challenges, future EU policies, and bilateral relations between Poland and the EU institutions. It is expected that the conversation touched upon Poland's priorities and expectations regarding the European agenda under the new leadership of the European Council.
15:09
- According to the prosecution, it turns out that these types of behaviours, which are very clear and understandable to the public, bearing the hallmarks of criminal threats or announcements of certain actions that fall outside public debate, are considered a happening by the Katowice prosecutor's office. What is more outrageous and can indeed be described as laughing in citizens' faces is the reliance by the District Prosecutor's Office in Katowice on the human rights protection standards developed by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The Katowice prosecutor's office claims it used, nothing more and nothing less, the standards of freedom of speech protection developed by the Strasbourg court. One needs a truly great deal of audacity to use such arguments – stated Krzysztof Śmiszek at a briefing in the Sejm.
- From this place today, we are asking the Minister of Interior and Administration: what has been happening over the last 2-3 months, has he seriously considered the UN recommendations, which once again call on the Polish government to delegalize extremist organizations that use such happenings, and are – as it appears – protected by the Polish prosecution – he continued.
15:25
Szydło:
Voices Questioning the Justification of Lowering the Retirement Age Are Appearing in Public Debate. I Am Surprised by Suggestions from Some Former Members of My Government Who Participated in Implementing This Change
https://twitter.com/BeataSzydlo/status/1199333157469749251
15:53
- We will not leave this matter. Encouraging lynching, such things, is truly dangerous, and here in the [European] Parliament, we will provide full legal assistance to appeal this decision - stated Andrzej Halicki at a press conference in the EP.
- At this moment, we will file a complaint with the prosecutor's office, but also an appeal to the competent court. Lawyers are preparing this, and we will also do it with the support of law firms, but the parties involved are present here - said the PO politician.
16:28
„This is a very good sign that we will strive to acquire as much information as possible to work out a compromise. Very important areas of negotiation, difficult talks, are ahead of us. There is nothing better than building trust and a kind of new opening, a new approach in new times, as Mr. Michel presented. For 1.5 hours, we discussed all the most important matters. Among them, primarily the topics of the future budget for the years 2020-2027. Here, we discussed in detail, for example, the area of potential new own resources for the EU, which Poland fully supports” – said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference after meeting with the President-elect of the European Council.
19:53
Lubnauer:
Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska is a very good presidential candidate
- I have been supporting Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska for so long that it was before it became fashionable. Therefore, it is probably quite obvious that I still consider her a very good presidential candidate - said Katarzyna Lubnauer in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Wydarzenia i Opinie” (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.
19:56
Lubnauer:
Jaśkowiak Seems to Have Confused the Primaries. I Have the Impression the President Wants to Become Lewica's Candidate
- I have a strange impression that Mayor Jacek Jaśkowiak has perhaps confused the primaries. That is, I know that Lewica is also having problems choosing a presidential candidate, and I increasingly have the impression that the mayor wants to become Lewica's candidate - said Katarzyna Lubnauer in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Wydarzenia i Opinie' on Polsat News.
20:00
– A shield for brown forces. I doubt anyone has any doubts that PiS has made it to the elections. The prosecution is fully political, under Zbigniew Ziobro's control. I see that PiS is afraid of the fact that Confederation has grown on their right flank, that these national sentiments are quite strong – said Katarzyna Lubnauer in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.
20:04
"As per the declaration made in July this year, I have returned to business. In the post below, I present the range of services we offer to Polish entrepreneurs and individuals. The offer of these services is based on the experience of the team I collaborate with, gained in banking, consulting firms, and real economy" - writes Ryszard Petru on his LinkedIn profile. Ryszard Petru writes on his LinkedIn profile.
"A common problem for Polish entrepreneurs is a lack of capital for further development. Therefore, if a company needs capital for development – we will help find it. Depending on the company's needs, its level of debt, and the scale of its investment plans, financing and its sources must take these factors into account. Sometimes obtaining a bank loan will be optimal, other times issuing bonds, and for many companies, finding a minority or majority investor can be a way to expand." - this is how Petru explains what his new company, Petru Finanse, operating at www.petru.pl, does.
- I have been meeting with many companies lately where the issue of succession has become urgent. In Poland, due to 40 years of communism, a model of family succession has not developed. The lack of such solutions in the event of random occurrences can lead to serious complications, not to mention the risk of forced sale of the company. A succession program is a legal, business, and relational challenge. It is essential to understand the needs of individual family members and adapt them to an optimal business model. Therefore, as part of our services, we help choose the optimal succession model, prepare the succession process from both a legal and managerial perspective, and assist in its execution - says Petru.
- If a company is experiencing difficulties, has liquidity problems, requires restructuring, we can help in renegotiating contracts with banks, redesigning financial flows, and finding bridging finance for the crisis period. It often turns out that there is an opportunity to find savings by renegotiating contracts with contractors and financial institutions - he adds.
20:05
- I believe that aggression in public life is most certainly condemnable, but it's also worth delving into the prosecutor's statement here. The prosecutor's office stated that from an ethical and moral standpoint, this action is unacceptable. The prosecutor handling the case only stated that a crime could not be found - said Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.
20:05
- Platforma believes that the coalition's candidate will win. We have primaries. We have actually begun this selection of candidates. We are traveling around Poland. There will be a debate on December 7th, and an electoral convention on the 14th, where our delegates will choose the person who most convinces them they have a chance to win these elections - stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in a conversation with Dorota Gawryluk on the "Wydarzenia i opinie" program on Polsat News.
20:17
Tulajew:
My Mission at the Ministry of Interior and Administration Has Concluded
Maksymilian Tułajew, a prominent figure in Polish politics, has announced the end of his tenure at the Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA). The announcement, made via his official Twitter account, marks a significant shift for the politician and the ministry.
While the exact reasons for Tułajew's departure are not explicitly detailed in the tweet, the statement "Moja misja w MSWiA dobiegła końca" (My mission at the MSWiA has concluded) suggests a sense of accomplishment and completion of his objectives within the department.
Tułajew's time at MSWiA has been marked by various initiatives and policies aimed at enhancing national security, public order, and administrative efficiency. His contributions have often been a subject of public and political discourse, reflecting the dynamic nature of Polish governance.
The conclusion of his mission invites speculation about his future political endeavors and the potential impact on the Ministry of Interior and Administration. As a seasoned politician, Tułajew's next steps are likely to be closely watched by both his supporters and political opponents.
The tweet itself, shared from the handle @Tulajew, serves as the primary source of this announcement, underscoring the increasing reliance on digital platforms for political communication in Poland.
20:23
- If this were not such a serious matter, I would consider the prosecutor's decision a joke. This is yet another example of how the current government tolerates violence in the public sphere. It allows for the use of such hangmen, which actually encourage further steps - said Borys Budka in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".
20:23
„I approach it with modesty and distance. We will decide on the solution that makes the most sense from the perspective of the left-wing coalition. Please excuse me from answering questions about our candidate for president. We will discuss this in December” - said Adrian Zandberg from Razem in an interview with Monika Olejnik on „Kropka nad i” on TVN24.
20:24
Zandberg:
It seems like there are special primaries in the Civic Coalition, because these aren't quite primaries, but rather elections within one of the parties
"It seems like there are special primaries in the Civic Coalition, because these aren't quite primaries, but rather elections within one of the parties belonging to the Civic Coalition, meaning in Civic Platform. It's better to proceed openly and with heads held high," said Adrian Zandberg from Razem in an interview with Monika Olejnik on "Kropka nad i" on TVN24.
20:24
Zandberg:
It's good that Judge Juszczyszyn is trying to dispel doubts regarding the mandate of judges appointed by the KRS. This is in the interest of the Polish legal system.
20:29
Kidawa-Błońska:
I'm Truly Angry and Outraged by What's Happening in Our Country. Poland is a Wonderful Nation, and I Want the President of Poland to be the President of All Poles
20:30
20:30
Woś:
Even in its media justification, the prosecution cites the situation in Germany, where a portrait with Merkel on a gallows also appeared, and there was no prosecutorial reaction then
- The prosecution clearly states that this is something reprehensible, something that should not happen. Even in some media justification, it refers to the situation in Germany, where a portrait of Angela Merkel also hung on a gallows, and at that time there was no reaction from the prosecution. The prosecution refused to proceed because it stated that it was within the bounds of some form of freedom - said Michał Woś in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".
20:38
Zandberg:
Lech Kaczyński, whose legacy President Andrzej Duda often invokes, would have served in office more nobly in my opinion. Duda simply hasn't risen to the framework set by our constitution.
„Lech Kaczyński, whose legacy President Andrzej Duda often invokes, would have served in office more nobly in my opinion, because the President’s conduct often lacked dignity, a certain stability, and steadfastness in his convictions” – said Adrian Zandberg from Razem in an interview with Monika Olejnik on the show „Kropka nad i” on TVN24.
„Andrzej Duda simply hasn't risen to the framework set by our constitution” – he added.
20:39
Zandberg:
Perhaps it would be more sensible to look at how the presidency functions in Germany. Perhaps it would be good if the president were elected by a qualified majority in the National Assembly.
20:50
Woś:
This is a PO march in 2006. A portrait of Lech Kaczyński on a gallows. That is also scandalous. Kajdanowicz: But wait, wasn't Ziobro the prosecutor general then?
21:10
21:32
No one will put pressure on the President regarding when to sign or not sign.
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