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01/14/2020

07:14

Political Tuesday Agenda: Senate Committees on Judge Discipline Bill, Kosiniak-Kamysz in Mazovia

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

Gawkowski on the Left's Presidential Candidate: Three Were in Play. Morawska-Stanecka, Zandberg, and Biedroń. We Chose the Candidate with the Greatest Potential to Expand Support

- 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

Błaszczak on Troop Withdrawal from Iraq: We Should Be Solidary, We Are Solidary. Kosiniak-Kamysz Proposes We Break Solidarity

- 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

Gawkowski on motion to bring Baniaś before the State Tribunal: We're missing signatures from PO and PiS
We don't have enough [signatures for the motion to bring Marian Banaś before the State Tribunal]. Today we have over 60, but that's definitely not enough. We're missing a little over 50. You need 115 signatures. PSL politicians have started signing, unfortunately, we are still missing signatures from Civic Platform and PiS. Marshal Terlecki informed me that unfortunately they will not be signing this. I was at a meeting with Ryszard Terlecki. I submitted the motion and presented the information. He said he needed to consult with the party leadership, so the situation is that these expectations ended when Marshal Terlecki announced that there would be no such signatures - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Piasecki's Interview". - This is unfair, because Civic Platform, which promised that it would want to hold PiS accountable, which once said it made a mistake with Ziobro, that he should be brought before the State Tribunal, today, when it has a real chance to bring Marian Banaś before the State Tribunal, for what? For fulfilling the premises regarding being a constitutional minister, a minister of finance, because we are applying for the State Tribunal in connection with him submitting a false financial declaration when he was a constitutional minister - continued the head of The Left parliamentary club. - Civic Platform, if it wanted to be honest, to truly hold Banaś accountable and show that we are ending his mission at the NIK [Supreme Audit Office], should sign this motion. PiS would have no choice. We could close this matter. But this is about political games, nothing more. This is unfair action - added Gawkowski.

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

Karczewski on Stanisław K.: A Very Unpleasant Matter, I Regret It. It Shows That Everyone in Poland Should Be Treated Equally

- 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

Grodzki Ahead of Senate Consultations on Discipline: I Hope This Meeting, the Venice Commission's Opinion, and Perhaps a Meeting with the President Will Bring Us Closer to a Final Solution

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.
This law amending the act on the Supreme Court, I am referring mostly to the SC, is connected with the amendment that was submitted, i.e., parliamentary print [number] 69, it is a law that 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. And we cannot get this simple thesis across to the citizens. There is no understanding that if a judge is dependent on any authority, whatever it may be, at a lower level, at a high level, then their judgments will be rendered to please that authority. There is no fair state without a parliamentary debate on these solutions. In Poland, it is not the judges who are anarchizing the state, but the authorities who establish laws in this way. The reform of the judiciary concerning the SC has been undertaken twice. It did not succeed. Thanks to this, I can still appear before you, but it required great determination from all judges, the SC, a bit from me, as well as from the EU judges, who all supported us – stated Małgorzata Gersdorf in the Senate, during the sitting of the team for the rule of law.

12:05

Grodzki during disciplinary bill consultations: 'We are trying to proceed as cautiously as possible and have prepared a plenary discussion for tomorrow'

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
The honorable title of judge has been tarnished by the words of a former prosecutor and PZPR member regarding the subservient mentality desired by the authorities from judges. This stuck with me deeply because this prosecutor, a member of the authorities, is currently a judge of the Constitutional Tribunal. This doesn't bode well, as perhaps he also possesses this subservient mentality. We are currently in a situation where nothing is what it seems anymore. The Constitutional Tribunal is not the Constitutional Tribunal in Poland. The National Council of the Judiciary is not the one the Constitution speaks of and it does not stand guard over the impartiality and independence of judges, which is its reason for being. In a short while, courts will not be courts, and the Supreme Court will not be the Supreme Court. This law, looking at it from a bird's-eye view, shuts our mouths, and the Supreme Court will at best be able to rule on divorces, because nothing else will remain for it. Neither the offering of opinions on acts, nor questioning appointments, nor questioning the National Council of the Judiciary, because for everything, a penalty could be imposed on judges, a disciplinary penalty, meaning the end of the independent judiciary - stated Małgorzata Gersdorf in the Senate, during a meeting of the Rule of Law team.

12:13

Gersdorf:

Lies Repeated by the Authorities That Judges Are a Caste, Communists, Thieves, Do Not Become Truth and Cannot Become Truth
Lies repeated by the authorities many times, that judges are a caste, communists, thieves, do not become truth and cannot become truth. As free citizens, we do not want to live in such an authoritarian state, and we must oppose this, and above all, explain to society that this leads to nothing. This is not an anarchization of law by judges, but rather a desperate attempt to explain to citizens that their rights, their civic rights, will be violated or will disappear altogether, and that is why we oppose this law in general. As for the details, I refer you to the Supreme Court's opinion - stated Małgorzata Gersdorf in the Senate, during a meeting of the rule of law team.

12:51

Kosiniak's 'Team' Kicks Off: WKK Announces the Largest Volunteer Network in History
- My candidacy will be overlooked and ignored, polls will inflate the two candidates from the largest parties, which is why we must work ten times harder than they do. It was Andrzej Duda who proved how those who dismissed the beginnings of his campaign and called it a waste of time ended up - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a meeting with volunteers at the PSL headquarters on Piękna Street. - Voters have a real choice in these elections, there is no longer a need to vote for the lesser of two evils - said WKK. Today marks the start of Kosiniak's tour as part of the 'Team' campaign. The candidate will visit Celestynów, and in the coming days, among other places, Kraków, Dębica, and Ropczyce. - We have the ambition to have the largest volunteer operation in Polish politics to date in these elections - said Emil Sawicki, who will be leading the 'Kosiniak Team'.

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
- The Marshal of the Sejm should call elections as soon as possible; she can do it as early as January 6th. We all want to start the discussion between candidates as quickly as possible – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a meeting with residents of Celestynów.

15:59

Kosiniak:

The President Should Be a Guarantor of Normal Interpersonal Relations. For 15 Years, We've Had Presidents from Two Political Camps
- The President should be a guarantor of normal interpersonal relations. We can have differences, but we must have someone who unites environments, and for 15 years, we've had presidents from two political camps - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a meeting with residents of Celestynów.

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
- This is thanks, first and foremost, to the hard work and resourcefulness of Poles, and it's our shared success. My government will do everything to make 2020 even better, and for Polish companies, through creativity, hard work, and a lack of complexes, to conquer foreign markets. As I've mentioned many times - capital has a nationality. Let's try to make it a Polish nationality! - wrote Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Facebook.

16:47

European Commission Requests Interim Measures from CJEU Regarding the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court

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

Müller on the Disciplinary Action and EC's Request: It Concerns a Complaint from October 2019. The Government Upholds Arguments Confirming the Solutions' Compliance with EU Law

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

Szynkowski vel Sęk on the Yad Vashem Conference: The Ambassador Should Be There to Report in Real-Time, But No High-Ranking Official Can Listen to History Being Distorted
- The ambassador's participation is at the level of relatively low-ranking diplomatic protocol, although Ambassador Magierowski is an experienced diplomat and we value him highly. He will participate in this ceremony so that we have a live report of what is happening there. The ambassador should be there to provide an account in real-time, but no high-ranking official can be present to listen to history being distorted. Given the nature of the ceremony, this could have happened, hence the President's good decision to refuse participation in this event - said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk in an interview with Lidia Lemaniak for niezależna.pl.

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
The essence of the matter is that on days when Poland's international situation, facing escalating and very strong, currently symbolic, Russian aggression against Poland, requires us to primarily seek allies. The Polish government is pursuing a policy that does not stem from any immediate needs of the Polish nation, but rather fulfills a certain ideological whim of the PiS party leaders, who are introducing this fight against independent courts – said Michał Kamiński in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Wydarzenia i Opinie' (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

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"
"This is playing into President Duda's hands, so that he has the greatest possible opportunities to travel as president and meet people. And then it's already campaign mode, campaign financing, whereas this is performing the presidential mandate and also hindering other electoral committees: less time for presentation, less time for collecting signatures. That's how it was in the parliamentary elections, to have as few committees registered as possible. Now, this deadline will also be shortened, and I think the Marshal will announce it at the last possible moment, which is at the beginning of February, and not now" – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Kropka nad I.

20:53

Kosiniak-Kamysz Criticizes Civic Platform's Campaign Approach: 'No Time for Meetings?'
- I travel, I meet people, I have a slightly different approach here than my colleagues from Civic Platform. They have this approach that since there's no campaign now, we can't hold meetings or carry out pre-campaign activities. Well then, let them go to Nowogrodzka Street and ask President Kaczyński to allow them to hold election meetings. This is also one of the reasons why I am running: once, in Civic Platform, the slogan was 'Tusk, you must,' but today it's 'it's impossible, I can't, I'm too busy' - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Kropka nad I.

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
- I would convene a meeting of the National Security Council and, with representatives from PiS, Civic Platform, The Left, and Confederation, I would stand at the head as the President of the Republic and say with one, common voice: this is our stance, Poland is united in defense of its good name, on foreign policy, on history, but also, in fact, on the future – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on TVN24.

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HEADLINE IMAGE: Ociepa: Presidential Veto of the Disciplinary Chamber Act is Out of the Question; Skórzyński: The Senate Organized a Debate PiS Did Not Want; TVP: Kidawa Only Posts Videos
-- 300POLITYKA LIVEBLOG: KOSINIAK ON THE CIVIC PLATFORM - THEY HAVE AN ATTITUDE NOW OF 'IT CAN'T BE DONE', I'M EARNED. KAMIŃSKI ON KOSINIAK REACHING THE SECOND ROUND. KARCZEWSKI ON THE SENATE CHANCELLERY NOW BEING A PROPAGANDA TRUMPET FOR THE CIVIC PLATFORM. https://300polityka.pl/live/2020/01/14/ ***** POLSAT NEWS -- MEETING OF SENATORS, SEJM DEPUTIES, AND EXPERTS IN THE SENATE ON THE JUDICIAL ACT - Announcement. -- IF THERE WAS NO DEBATE IN THE SEJM, THERE WILL BE ONE IN THE SENATE - Dariusz Ociepa. -- NO ONE FROM THE RULING PARTY ATTENDED THE TEAM SESSION - Ociepa. -- THE OPPOSITION WILL NOT SUBMIT AMENDMENTS TO THE ACT. EVERYTHING INDICATES THAT IT WILL BE REJECTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - Ociepa. -- THE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S AIDES INDICATE THAT A VETO IS OUT OF THE QUESTION - Ociepa. -- THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION WANTS THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO SUSPEND THE OPERATION OF THE SUPREME COURT'S DISCIPLINARY CHAMBER. LAST YEAR, THE COMMISSION CHALLENGED THE SYSTEM OF JUDICIAL DISCIPLINARY LIABILITY - Announcement. -- FORMER LAW AND JUSTICE SENATOR DETAINED ON SUSPICION OF CORRUPTION. STANISŁAW KOGUT, HIS SON, AND THE HEAD OF THE FUND FOR THE REHABILITATION OF DISABLED PERSONS ALLEGEDLY ACCEPTED BRIBES - Announcement. ***** TVN FACHTS -- THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION WILL APPLY TO THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO SUSPEND THE SUPREME COURT'S DISCIPLINARY CHAMBER - Announcement: The decision was made during discussions on the rule of law in Poland. This is a defeat for the Law and Justice government, regardless of what politicians of this party say and do. -- THE MARCH OF A THOUSAND TÓGAS, APPEALS FROM VĚRA JOUROVÁ, THE VISIT OF THE VENICE COMMISSION DID NOT IMPRESS LAW AND JUSTICE. CHANGES WILL PROCEED - WE HEARD, AND THE DISCIPLINARY CHAMBER IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF THE CHANGES - Maciej Knapik. -- THE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE IS TO BE TEMPORARY, BUT FINAL - Knapik: This could fundamentally change the character of the debate in the country. -- WILL POLAND COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE? - Knapik. -- THE POLISH GOVERNMENT IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF THE APPLICATION - Piotr Mueller. -- EARLIER, SUCH A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE HAS WORKED TWICE - IN THE CASE OF LOGGING IN THE BIAŁOWIEŻA FOREST AND ATTEMPTS TO FORCE SUPREME COURT JUDGES INTO EARLY RETIREMENT - Knapik. -- THE SUPREME COURT HAS PREVIOUSLY RULED THAT THE DISCIPLINARY CHAMBER IS NOT A COURT, BUT THE PEOPLE SERVING IN IT DID NOT CEASE THEIR ACTIONS - Knapik. -- THIS WAS NOT A MARATHON OF ENDLESS SPEECHES - Krzysztof Skórzyński on the Senate consultations regarding the disciplinary chamber: Senators needed only 3.5 hours to listen to everyone on the list. -- THE SENATE ORGANIZED CONSULTATIONS THAT LAW AND JUSTICE DID NOT WANT TO ORGANIZE IN THE SEJM - Skórzyński. -- THE SCENARIO OF THE SENATE REJECTING THE ACT IN ITS ENTIRETY SEEMS MORE PROBABLE TODAY - Skórzyński. -- LAW AND JUSTICE MOST DISLIKES VOICES FROM FOREIGN JUDGES AND LAWYERS. THESE, AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH PRESENTATION, EMPHASIZED THAT THEY WERE ACTING AS EXPERTS - Skórzyński: And the law created in Poland is subject to evaluation, even very harsh evaluation. -- THE GOVERNMENT REGULARLY CLAIMS THAT THE ACT REPEATS SOLUTIONS FROM OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES - Skórzyński cites the response of a German judge. -- NO REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND JUSTICE APPEARED AT THE CONSULTATIONS TO DEFEND THE ACT - Skórzyński. -- TOMORROW, PRESIDENT AND THE MARSHAL WILL MEET - Skórzyński. -- IN A WEEK, JUDGE PAWEŁ JUSZCZYSZYN WILL COME TO WARSAW AND WILL BE ABLE TO REVIEW THE LISTS OF CANDIDATE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL JUDICIAL COUNCIL IN THE SEJM CHANCELLERY - no material. ***** TVP NEWS -- WHO SHOULD WRITE JUDICIAL ACTS, THE SENATE PREFERS NOT TO INVITE THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE PREFERS GUESTS FROM ABROAD. -- SENATE - STRATEGY: ABROAD. -- BRUSSELS' DOUBLE STANDARDS. -- SENATE DICTATED BY ABROAD - banner. -- POLITICAL DEMONSTRATION - in announcement. -- ALTHOUGH THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY CONSISTED OF POLES, THE MARSHAL DECIDED TO FOREGO THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE AND ADDRESS PRIMARILY GUESTS FROM ABROAD - Jan Korab. -- THIS ACT, IN SOME PROVISIONS, REMINDS ME OF FRENCH ACTS - Korab on the words of a French judge at the Senate committee session. -- WAWRYKIEWICZ, REPRESENTING AN NGO, RAN ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S LIST - Korab. -- GUESTS FROM ABROAD WERE WELCOME AT THE MEETING, NOT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE - Korab. -- STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KOCHAN THAT SHE IS A PIANIST. -- ANNOUNCEMENT OF "THE CASTE". -- IT IS ALREADY CAUSING MUCH EMOTION AMONG THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT JUDICIAL REFORM - in announcement. -- BRUSSELS IS LENIENT TOWARDS MACRON - banner. -- THERE WILL BE NO DEBATE ON THE SITUATION IN FRANCE. THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION DEALT WITH POLAND, BUT NOT WITH THE RIOTS AND POLICE BRUTALITY IN FRANCE - in announcement. -- THE MATERIAL FEATURES BRUTAL INTERVENTION BY THE GENDARME. -- I DID NOT WATCH TELEVISION, ESPECIALLY TVP INFO - M. Gersdorf. -- POLAND IS UNDERGOING PROCEEDINGS, WHILE EVERYTHING IS FINE IN FRANCE - Patryk Jaki. -- THE SLOWDOWN IN EUROPE IS BYPASSING POLISH FORMS, A POSITIVE TRADE BALANCE IS A SIGN OF STRENGTH - in announcement. -- POLAND WAS A LAND OF MILK AND HONEY - ACCORDING TO DATA FROM THE DAIRY CHAMBER - Dominik Cierpioł. -- THE FIRST COUPLE WITH MINORITIES. -- SCHETYNA BLOCKS FUNDS FOR KIDAWY-BŁOŃSKA'S CAMPAIGN - in announcements. -- ANOTHER PROOF THAT THE CLAIMS THAT THE CBA ONLY LOOKS FOR IRREGULARITIES ON ONE SIDE ARE SIMPLY FALSE - in the announcement of a segment about former Senator Kogut. -- THE CAMPAIGN BY THE CIVIC PLATFORM IS, TO PUT IT MILDLY, UNINSPIRING - in announcement. -- INSTEAD OF AN EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGN, KIDAWY HAS NOTHING ELSE TO DO BUT POST VIDEOS - Magdalena Wierzchowska. -- DOUBTS SURROUNDING THE STATE OF LAW FOUNDATION, WHICH CIVIC PLATFORM POLITICIANS WERE UNAWARE OF, BUT THIS PROBLEM WILL HAVE TO BE CLARIFIED BY THE NEW -- MARSHAL GRODZKI IS AFRAID OF DIFFICULT QUESTIONS - banner. -- SUCH SITUATIONS IN THE SEJM AND SENATE ARE NOT UNCOMMON - Krzysztof Nowina-Konopka. -- AFTER THE INCIDENT, SHE DID NOT APPEAR TO REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION BUT CONTINUED TO THREATEN THE OPERATOR - Nowina-Konopka. -- THE CHANCELLERY WANTS TO USE THE INCIDENT TO REMOVE TVP JOURNALISTS FROM THE SENATE - Nowina-Konopka.