No one will put pressure on the President regarding when to sign or not sign.
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01/14/2020
07:14
At 12:00 PM, in the Presidential Palace, President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda will participate in a New Year's meeting with representatives of churches and religious unions, as well as national and ethnic minorities present in Poland.
At 4:00 PM, the Senate Legislative Committee and the Committee on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Petitions will resume deliberations on the so-called judge discipline bill. The Senate session begins tomorrow, with this bill being the first item on the agenda. If the upper house rejects the PiS proposal or introduces amendments, the Sejm will address them during its session next week, on January 22-23.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will be in Mazovia. The PSL leader will meet with volunteers in Warsaw at 12:00 PM and with residents of Celestynów at 3:30 PM.
At 10:00 AM, a press conference will be held in Warsaw by MPs and activists from the Together Party (Partia Razem) and social activists concerning the fare increases for Koleje Mazowieckie (Mazovian Railways). - The conference will precede the submission of a letter to Marshal Struzik, in which we demand answers to the questions: how high will the fare increases be, which will affect thousands of Mazovia residents commuting to work daily? Why is the introduction of the increases being done in a non-transparent manner? When will residents find out about these changes? - the organizers announce.
07:52
- The best one was chosen. I believe Robert Biedroń is an excellent candidate for the Left today. Several [candidates] were in play. I think, in reality, three were in play. There was Gabriela Morawska-Stanecka, Adrian Zandberg, and Robert Biedroń. We considered these names, there were some studies confirming our position, and I believe we chose the candidate with the greatest potential to expand his support - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
07:58
Gawkowski:
Biedroń Has the Charisma and Determination to Fight for the Second Round
- On the Left, we jointly chose one candidate from three parties. No one is offended, no one is angry. No one is questioning [the choice], and Biedroń has the charisma and determination to fight for the second round - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Piasecki's Conversation".
08:02
- We should be solidary, we are solidary. Kosiniak-Kamysz proposes that we break solidarity. If we break the principle of solidarity, then we should not expect our allies to react in a situation where we are attacked - said Mariusz Błaszczak in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' "Graffiti".
08:04
Gawkowski:
No Candidate in Poland, Besides Duda and Biedroń, Has Such European Capabilities. The Ability to Meet and Advocate for Polish Interests.
- There is no candidate in Poland, apart from President Duda and Biedroń, who has such European capabilities. The ability to meet, to talk, but also to advocate for Polish interests. I am glad that he is in the European Parliament, because today there is a chance that a presidential candidate will genuinely understand what the presidency of Poland entails, which is discussing Poland and representing it well - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
08:07
Gawkowski:
I am convinced today that the left in Poland can fight for the second round, that the cards are not yet dealt
- I am truly convinced today that the left in Poland can fight for the second round, that the cards are not yet dealt, that Duda does not necessarily have to become the Polish president in the second round, and that there is nothing to indicate that the results in the first round will not be close. In my opinion, they will be close, and Robert Biedroń, with his commitment to this campaign, will truly fight - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
08:11
08:19
Karczewski:
Maintaining Grodzki Certainly Costs Two to Three Times More Than My Villa
- Maintaining Senator Grodzki certainly costs the state two to three times more than my villa - said Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia ZET".
- The Marshal lives in Szczecin, there the Government Protection Bureau [SOP] travels, and the Government Protection Bureau [SOP] has to rent rooms there. One journalist also wrote today that the Marshal does not have protection. He has had protection from the very beginning - Karczewski added.
08:28
- A very unpleasant [matter], I regret it. It shows that everyone in Poland should be treated equally, subject to the same laws. As soon as we found out, Senator Stanisław K. was expelled from the party. He himself then made the decision to resign his parliamentary immunity - said Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia ZET", commenting on the detention of Stanisław K. by the CBA.
08:37
Kierwiński:
Only Kidawa-Błońska Has a Chance to Win Against PAD and Truly Change Polish Politics
– The number one challenge for this year is, of course, the presidential election. Yesterday, the Warsaw district council convened, which I have the honor of chairing. We adopted a resolution, an appeal to all democratic circles to fully support Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, because only Kidawa-Błońska has a chance to win against Andrzej Duda and truly change Polish politics – stated Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Piotr Goćek on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.
– I believe that the politician with the greatest chance in a contest against Andrzej Duda is, in this case, the Marshal, who is represented by the broadest spectrum of opposition parties, and Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska is precisely such a politician. She has the greatest chance of reaching the second round, and she has the greatest chance in the second round to encourage all opposition voters, the entire opposition, to cast their vote for her. This is a very cold calculation, really, on whom to bet in the second round – the PO politician continued.
08:47
Kierwiński:
I am a strong proponent of a debate before the second round of elections, because then two candidates, or a female candidate and a male candidate, collide, which I deeply believe, who have two completely different visions of Poland.
- The debate will definitely take place. I don't know what the format will be. I am a strong proponent of a debate before the second round of elections, because then two candidates, or a female candidate and a male candidate, collide, which I deeply believe, who have two completely different visions of Poland, and it is from the choice between these two visions of Poland, from comparing these visions, that voters truly make their choices - stated Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Piotr Goćka in "Sygnały dnia" on PR1.
08:51
Kierwiński:
Many campaign activities, strictly campaign-related, that we are accustomed to, cannot be financed until the election campaign begins, until elections are called
- I read the article in the weekly "Wprost", of course, and I don't know where the weekly's informants come from, but they are certainly not well-informed individuals, and they are certainly not people who know how the situation looks. It is obvious that many campaign activities, strictly campaign-related, to which we are accustomed, cannot be financed until the election campaign begins, until elections are called. So it is not unusual that there are no billboards, banners, or leaflets yet. All of this will only be able to start, to be prepared, after the elections have been called - stated Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Piotr Goćek on "Sygnały dnia" (Signals of the Day) on PR1.
08:55
Kierwiński:
I Will Vote for Budka
- I can say that I am closest to Borys Budka, and I will vote for Borys Budka and I will encourage others to vote for Budka - stated Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Piotr Gociek on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.
09:05
Sobolewski:
PiS's Most Important Task is the Presidential Election and Andrzej Duda's Victory
„The most important task facing Law and Justice and the challenge for this year are the presidential elections and the victory of Andrzej Duda. As for which round, I am not such a hurrah-optimist. I would not want to predict the first or second round. I don't want to speculate. We would like it to be possible to say after the voting concludes and the election results are announced that President Andrzej Duda is continuing the work of good change” - said the head of PiS's Executive Committee, Krzysztof Sobolewski, on Polskie Radio Jedynka.
09:11
Sobolewski:
This is how the situation with the third person in the state looks right now – his ego is probably bigger than the Marshal himself
"The question is whether it was the Marshal or his ego that sent [the invitation to the Venice Commission]. This is how the situation with the third person in the state looks right now – his ego is probably bigger than the Marshal himself. As for the invitation to the Venice Commission – he had no such right" - said the head of PiS's Executive Committee, Krzysztof Sobolewski, on Radio Jedynka.
10:18
Szczerski:
The Palace Doors Are Open. Marshal Grodzki Has Been Invited to Various Meetings Many Times, But Has Not Yet Accepted.
„The Palace doors are open. The Marshal has been invited to various meetings many times already, but he has not yet taken advantage of these invitations. He is also invited for tomorrow, to the New Year's meeting with the diplomatic corps. Of course, Marshal Karczewski has visited the President on numerous occasions for various matters. If Marshal Grodzki wishes to meet with the President, then it is known how one can arrange a meeting with the President” – said presidential minister Krzysztof Szczerski in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Polish Radio Trójka.
10:47
Bielan:
Grodzki's Actions are a Continuation of Schetyna's Doctrine of Fighting the Authorities with Street Demonstrations and External Pressure
- The Venice Commission is an advisory body. If it were otherwise, it would have dealt with the situation in Russia, where there is not an ounce of media freedom and the justice system is completely subordinate to politicians - stated Adam Bielan in an interview with Michał Rachoń on TVP Info's program "Jedziemy".
- I think Grodzki's actions are a continuation of Schetyna's doctrine, who announced he would fight the authorities using street demonstrations and external pressure. The famous "street and abroad" - he continued.
- Many Western partners, associated with PO or the left-wing part of the political spectrum, are already tired of being used for internal domestic struggles, and the level of tension in Strasbourg and Brussels is lower than 3 years ago - noted the Member of the European Parliament of the United Right.
11:29
„This is an important meeting, broad consultations with the participation of experts from home and abroad as part of the careful preparation for the Senate debate. I hope that this meeting, the Venice Commission's opinion, and perhaps a meeting with the President will allow us to get closer to a final solution. I am waiting for a signal from the Presidential Chancellery. Yesterday I spoke with the minister. If we are invited, I am ready to send a letter requesting a meeting as soon as I receive a signal from the Presidential Chancellery” - said Marshal Tomasz Grodzki in an interview with journalists in the Senate.
12:00
Gersdorf:
In Poland, We Have Three Readings of These Laws, But They Are Simply Ridiculed
- PiS promised that there would be calmer in the new term and that there wouldn't be such rapid changes. Unfortunately, we still observe an abnormal way of passing laws. It is not normal for laws to be presented by MPs. It has become the ordinary procedure for the ruling party that the party itself does not present its projects, but individual MPs do. We all know in Poland that this shortens the legislative path to a minimum. I would like to question this way of operating as a rule, a principle, because that's how it looks in our country at the moment, that it is the rule. There are no laws presented by the ruling majority that could be subject to discussion - stated Małgorzata Gersdorf in the Senate, during a meeting of the rule of law team.
- In Poland, we have three readings of these laws, but they are simply ridiculed. A law is processed in committee, let's say for 12 hours into the night. Afterwards, the second and third readings take place immediately. The legislator did not decree that there should be three readings for these readings to happen one after another, without discussion, because that contradicts the idea of parliamentary discussion - the First President of the Supreme Court continued.
12:04
Gersdorf:
This Law is Dangerous for All of Us Citizens, Regardless of Worldview and Beliefs. Because We Must Constantly Remind That There Are No Free Citizens Without Independent Courts and Impartial Judges.
12:05
“We are trying to proceed as cautiously as possible at the moment and have prepared a plenary discussion that will take place tomorrow. That is why we went to a meeting with President Jourová. We have also invited the Venice Commission and are awaiting their opinion. We have sought many written opinions from both Polish and international experts, and we organized today's consultations. We want to be well prepared for the final discussions,” said the Marshal of the Senate, Tomasz Grodzki, during consultations on the disciplinary bill.
12:09
Gersdorf:
The Situation Now Is That Nothing Is What It Seems. The Constitutional Tribunal Isn't the Constitutional Tribunal in Poland. The National Council of the Judiciary Isn't the One the Constitution Speaks Of. Soon, Courts Won't Be Courts, and the Sup
12:13
Gersdorf:
Lies Repeated by the Authorities That Judges Are a Caste, Communists, Thieves, Do Not Become Truth and Cannot Become Truth
12:51
13:28
Kubów:
NIK is an independent institution. PO did not want to solve the Banaś problem with PiS
„The Supreme Audit Office (NIK) is an independent institution. Regarding President Banaś, in reality, the largest opposition party – Civic Platform (PO) – did not want to solve this problem together with Law and Justice (PiS), and there was such a possibility, because we presented various concepts for changing the legal environment, for changing constitutional regulations. The opposition immediately rejected such a proposal. Prosecution activities are underway. The situation is being analyzed from a legal standpoint” – said Krzysztof Kubów, head of the Prime Minister's political cabinet, on Radio Wrocław.
13:35
Kubów:
Grodzki Should Resign Until Patient Allegations Are Clarified
"For the sake of clarity, in my assessment, [Marshal Grodzki] should resign from his position until these allegations from patients are clarified, as they are increasingly coming forward and reporting that such practices took place. I don't want to judge him. That is the role of the prosecution, the Central Anticorruption Bureau, which are conducting the investigation. Mr. Grodzki should consider the important position he holds. Upon taking this office, he should have been aware that the Marshal of the Senate must be a person of impeccable character" - said Krzysztof Kubów, head of the Prime Minister's Political Cabinet, in an interview with Radio Wrocław.
15:58
Kosiniak-Kamysz:
The Marshal of the Sejm should call elections as soon as possible, she can do it as early as January 6th
15:59
Kosiniak:
The President Should Be a Guarantor of Normal Interpersonal Relations. For 15 Years, We've Had Presidents from Two Political Camps
15:59
WKK:
I Proved in the Parliamentary Elections That I Can Unite Communities and Garner Support in Cities. I Fought for My Presidential Candidacy, I Didn't Get It Handed to Me by Some Chairman.
- I proved in the parliamentary elections that I can unite communities, that I can seek support in cities. I fought for my presidential candidacy myself, I didn't receive it on a silver platter from some chairman - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a meeting with residents of Celestynów.
16:03
Pęk:
Today, the 'TK bis' Convened. Regardless of How Many Guests the Marshal Invites to the Senate, or How Many Hours They Criticize the Law, the Outcome Will Be That the Political Decision Has Long Been Made
- We would like the Senate to finally address this law [disciplining judges] substantively, for the Senate to be the Senate. We know that the 'Constitutional Tribunal bis', appointed by Marshal Grodzki, convened today. We consider it a kind of theater, a political game, and another aspect of Marshal of the Senate pursuing an alternative domestic and foreign policy. I think stirring tea doesn't make it sweeter. Regardless of how many guests the Marshal invites to the Senate, or how many hours they criticize this law, the outcome will be that the political decision has long been made. The Senate majority has decided to reject this law, they will not amend it, whereas we, as the 48-member PiS parliamentary club in the Senate, will do everything to demonstrate that this is a good, necessary, and needed law that the Polish justice system and Polish society are waiting for. If there is a need, we will submit a minority motion and defend it at the plenary session - stated Marek Pęk at a briefing in the Senate.
16:06
PMM:
We have a record-breaking, largest foreign trade surplus in history
16:47
The European Commission has initiated proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) seeking interim measures concerning the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court of Poland. This action stems from ongoing concerns regarding the rule of law and judicial independence in Poland.
Details of the Commission's request and the specific interim measures sought are expected to be made public following their submission to the Court. The Disciplinary Chamber has been a focal point of criticism from the European Union and various international bodies due to its perceived lack of independence and its role in disciplinary proceedings against Polish judges.
This move by the European Commission underscores the continued tension between Poland and the EU over judicial reforms, with the Commission seeking to enforce EU law and uphold fundamental European values. The CJEU's decision on the interim measures will be a significant development in this ongoing dispute.
18:05
The spokesperson for the Polish government, Piotr Müller, commented on the European Commission's disciplinary action and request regarding the Polish judicial system. He stated that the procedure concerns a complaint filed in October 2019.
Müller emphasized that the Polish government consistently maintains its position that the implemented judicial reforms are fully compliant with European Union law. He assured that the government continues to present arguments to this effect.
The tweet links to a Twitter post by Piotr Müller:
https://twitter.com/piotrmuller/status/1217122559617118209?s=12
18:44
19:59
Karczewski:
A Judge Appointed to the Disciplinary Chamber is Independent
- A judge who is appointed to the Disciplinary Chamber is independent - said Stanisław Karczewski in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program „Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.
- I will rephrase that, I will now speak about senators. Of course, you or someone else may have reservations about this, but the election of a senator. A senator is independent, even though they are in a political party, they also make their own decisions, and it is similar in the justice system. Judges make decisions according to their own conscience, knowledge, and experience - Karczewski added.
20:03
Karczewski:
Grodzki Has Made Senate Chancellery Employees Dependent. A Propaganda Mouthpiece for the Marshal and Civic Platform.
- Marshal Grodzki has currently created, made dependent, the employees of the [Senate] Chancellery. A propaganda mouthpiece for Marshal Grodzki, but also for Civic Platform. It's sad because politicians have become civil servants, and yet they won't change their views overnight – Stanisław Karczewski said in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.
20:09
Kamiński:
The Government Pursues a Policy Driven Not by the Nation's Immediate Needs, but by the Ideological Whims of PiS Leaders
20:13
Kamiński:
I Can Perfectly Imagine Kosiniak-Kamysz Reaching the Second Round. Polish Politics Has Seen Stranger Things
- I can perfectly imagine [Kosiniak-Kamysz reaching the second round], because Polish politics has seen stranger things. If we stick to analogies again, I also had to talk with many people in this studio before the elections about whether the PSL would even cross the threshold. They almost got 10% of the vote - said Michał Kamiński in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.
20:19
Kownacki:
It's hard to believe Kosiniak-Kamysz would reach the second round against Duda, as he would be a much tougher opponent than Kidawa-Błońska
- I think that Mr. Chairman Kosiniak-Kamysz would certainly be a much tougher opponent. Five years ago at this time, I myself admit, I didn't believe Andrzej Duda would become president. I had serious doubts, but it turned out otherwise. This must be remembered. But it also must be remembered that the PSL presidential candidate has always achieved much worse results than the political party. Thanks to this, I can sleep more peacefully, but it's hard to believe that Kosiniak-Kamysz would reach the second round and face Andrzej Duda, because indeed, he would then be a difficult opponent. Much more difficult, without underestimating anyone, than Ms. Kidawa-Błońska - said Bartosz Kownacki in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Wydarzenia i Opinie” on Polsat News.
20:38
Kosiniak:
"The Marshal Will Likely Call Elections in Early February to Benefit President Duda"
20:53
21:07
Kosiniak-Kamysz:
I would convene a meeting of the National Security Council and, with representatives from all major parties, present a united Polish front as President
21:22
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