At 10:00, the Sejm will resume its proceedings with a 30-minute voting block, during which a new judge for the Constitutional Tribunal will be elected. As reported by 300POLITYCE, PiS's candidate for this position is Bartłomiej Sochański. The election is necessary following the death of Judge Grzegorz Jędrejek in January.

Subsequently, at 10:30, the second reading of the government's draft bill on special solutions supporting the implementation of operational programs in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic will take place. At 11:15, a break will be announced, and a meeting of the Sejm Presidium and the Convention of Senior Deputies will be convened.

Currently, a project proposed by PiS concerning postal voting is not yet on the agenda, but this item may still be added. Furthermore, as per information from 300POLITYKA, the Sejm is also scheduled to convene again on Tuesday – either as a new session or a continuation of the current one.

Why is the President's support growing? There's a social phenomenon that shows that in situations of threat, people consolidate around power, but they consolidate when power meets their expectations, meaning it fights that threat. It doesn't matter what the threat is. In Poland, the government is fighting this threat, so one can say it's good government. If good government has social support, then that is entirely in accordance with the principles of democracy and no one should question it. This is essentially the only explanation, apart from shortcomings, but I don't want to talk about these shortcomings at the moment, there's no point. It is true that President Duda, even in a difficult situation, is simply proving himself. This is the source of his support – said Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with Jerzy Jachowicz on "Sygnały dnia" on Polish Radio Channel One.

- I am aware that [the opposition will unleash thunder and lightning for pushing the May 10th election date], although I cannot understand it at all, because people who, until recently and indeed to this day, have constantly invoked the Constitution, wear "Constitution" slogans, and often use the Constitution as a booklet to show to others, are simultaneously completely disrespecting the Constitution. According to the Constitution, these [presidential] elections should take place now, unless an extraordinary state were introduced. However, for such an extraordinary state to be introduced, certain conditions must be met, according to the Constitution. These conditions are not currently met, and therefore, constitutionally speaking, there is no possibility of postponing the presidential elections at all, and certainly no possibility of postponing them for a year, because I hear proposals that these elections are to be postponed for a year. How? Only in a way that legislation will be passed, because ultimately the government makes decisions here, but later, at least concerning a state of emergency, it must be approved by the Sejm. These states [of emergency] for the purpose of postponing the presidential elections. Well, there is no such premise in the Constitution. This will be - I repeat again - an obvious violation of the Constitution. We do not want to violate the Constitution, which means that we also want to adhere to the provision that speaks of ensuring the life and health of citizens, and the elections we are proposing now fully ensure the life and health of citizens. These are completely safe elections, both for those who participate in them and for those who organize them and work on conducting the election act itself - stated Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with Jerzy Jachowicz on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.

- We have, on the one hand, those who genuinely want to uphold the law, the Constitution, the democratic system, and the principles of the democratic system in Poland, and on the other hand, those who treat it entirely instrumentally and, in reality, want to subordinate it all to their particular interests. This is a completely clear situation. It's black and white. We must act in accordance with the Constitution, and I hope that Parliament will enable us to do so today - stated Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with Jerzy Jachowicz on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.

"With this method of holding elections, there is no threat to people's health, because this 'blood on their hands' is, as one might surmise, referring to an epidemic threat," said Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with Jerzy Jachowicz on 'Sygnały dnia' (Signals of the Day) on Jedynka radio.

- However, when it comes to fraud, the same procedure that is already in the Electoral Code and which currently concerns primarily disabled individuals is to be applied. As for the amendment to the code that has already been passed and signed, it concerns individuals over 60 years of age. Nothing changes here, and this can be considered a system significantly harder to falsify than the one used at polling stations, where things can indeed be very different and, in my conviction, have often been very different, although it is difficult to prove - said Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with Jerzy Jachowicz on Jedynka Radio's "Sygnały dnia" program.

"Indeed, [Jarosław Gowin] says he is opposed to elections at the moment. He has always justified this with various medical threats. The elections currently being discussed, i.e., postal elections, do not pose such risks. What decision he will make, it is difficult for me to say at this moment, but I hope it will be a rational decision consistent with the constitution, and at this moment the only rational and constitutionally compliant decision is the decision to hold the elections," stated PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński on Polskie Radio Jedynka.

“One more thing must be remembered. We face a fight against coronavirus, a health threat, but we also face, and this will likely last longer, a fight against an extremely severe economic crisis. The consolidation of power, the stabilization of power, which the presidential elections are intended to contribute to, among other things, is crucially important because a permanent election campaign, if we were to postpone these elections – I repeat, this would be illegal – for a year, would last all the time. This is an extremely hindering factor for the efficient functioning of the government, for an efficient fight against what truly concerns the interests of citizens, and not small groups interested in occupying the highest positions in the state. Hence my belief that Mr. Prime Minister Gowin will nonetheless make the decision to stay with the camp he belongs to and thanks to which he holds a very high state office today” – stated the PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński on Radio Jedynka.

- It seems that this was quite clearly formulated by Mr. Schetyna. Mr. Schetyna clearly stated that this means everything from the beginning, hence candidates from the beginning. I have, of course, full respect for all [presidential] candidates, but those who are currently running, I'm talking about the opposition's candidates, do not seem – from the opposition's perspective – particularly successful. Furthermore, it is known that a severe economic crisis is now beginning in the world, and consequently also in Poland, and of a type that has not occurred before. In a year, we will probably be in a phase of a very possibly painful fight against this crisis, and this is also likely a consideration taken into account by the opposition. The point is that people then always have some complaints towards the government, and this government is doing everything it can to prevent the crisis and its consequences, including social consequences. In short, today our opponents likely assess their chances as very slim, and they believe that in a year it will be different. Whether they are right in their assessment is another matter. Perhaps they are wrong, but that's what they believe, and that's why they want to postpone the elections at all costs, even in a situation where there is a constitutional requirement and at the same time full safeguards against the effects of the ongoing epidemic in Poland - stated Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with Jerzy Jachowicz on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.

- If there is anything that can be discussed at all concerning the postponement of elections, but there are no reasons for such a postponement at the moment, if they are conducted safely from a health perspective, it would be an amendment to the Constitution extending the presidential term, but of course, not by a year, but by more - stated Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with Jerzy Jachowicz on PR1's "Sygnały dnia".

As Jarosław Gowin's Agreement, we will vote against this solution. Specifically against introducing these solutions for the May 10th election. We believe that it cannot be carried out efficiently and safely – said Kamil Bortniczuk in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM's "Morning Interview".

I agree that this is an important matter for PiS, although we are constantly talking with Law and Justice. I am convinced that we will reach an agreement on this today. Answering your question about the future of the government, for now I believe that nothing bad will happen - said Kamil Bortniczuk in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM's "Morning Interview". 

- Elections in Poland are always conducted by the National Electoral Commission (PKW), and the National Election Bureau (KBW) organizes them. So, in no way is any communication claiming that I would supposedly conduct elections true. This stems from the fact that a key role in such a solution [according to the PiS draft] would be played by Poczta Polska, which, as the state owner's representative, I oversee. In that sense, the technical side of the operation would indeed be carried out by the post office and supervised by me - stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Piasecki's Interview."

- It's almost 30 million voters, but the addresses where these voters live are significantly fewer, around 14 million. The time will come, if this project is adopted, because today we are talking about a draft, we still have parliamentary discussion and the legislative process ahead of us. Therefore, it is currently too early to say that this is already a fact or a law that is in effect - the Deputy Prime Minister continued.

- I am convinced that there will be no elections on May 10, because we should now focus on the fight for the health and lives of Poles, on the fight for the survival of Polish businesses and jobs. This is absolutely the most important thing. I also do not believe it is socially acceptable, or simply wise, to engage the state apparatus in organizing elections on May 10, rather than fighting for health and life, and for Polish businesses as effectively as possible - said Kamil Bortniczuk in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM's "Morning Interview".

- Today, it will be decided in parliament [the PiS bill on postal voting]. If it is decided, we will then also communicate the further steps. The Post [Poczta Polska] is prepared today to undertake such actions. I have no doubts about this. Since yesterday, we have been working intensely here with Poczta Polska at the Ministry of State Assets to create such a system, however, its creation requires significant organizational efforts and preparations. We have almost 40 days for these preparations, if the law is adopted. We are capable of organizing such a system - stated Jacek Sasin in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- If this law is adopted, then appropriate regulations will also be issued, which will describe this process in great detail, in such a way as to dispel all your doubts and any doubts that may arise. Please do not ask me to describe in detail a process that is not yet binding law today and it is unknown whether it will become law - stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

Yes, I have it all figured out. I'm having very intense discussions at the moment with the leadership of Polish Post. We are currently building a safe model, but it also requires some time to build it perfectly, not hastily - stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". We already know it's possible. I spoke with the post office management yesterday. It can be done in such a way that postmen do not have direct contact with voters. This is the assumption we are adopting. It's not about exposing anyone, including postmen. This system can indeed be organized in such a way, both for the delivery of these votes and for the voting itself and the handover of these votes to the appropriate commissions that will count them - the Deputy Prime Minister continued.

- We are constantly talking, there is a continuous exchange of arguments and views. Both we, who are proponents of such a solution, and Prime Minister Gowin, who seems to have a different opinion here - stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- It is not excluded that some new solutions, new proposals will emerge, because we are in an extraordinary situation that has not existed before. New ideas may appear. Once they are finalized, the public and journalists will of course learn about them, but at the moment we are working on a solution that will also ensure consensus within the United Right, because we want to get through this difficult period together and we want to focus primarily on effectively fighting the coronavirus today, because that is the most important thing - the Deputy Prime Minister continued.

- I will not be drawn into such speculations. Today, we are focused on finding a solution that will gain broad acceptance within the United Right. There are no such threats or framing of the issue in this way. These talks, as far as I know, and indeed these talks also took place late yesterday evening. They are precisely heading in the direction of finding a common solution. And there is a will to seek such a solution. We are, of course, formulating it in such a way that the project we proposed, postal voting, is a project that responds precisely to this need to ensure security, but – as I say – we are also ready to accept other solutions that will achieve this goal I spoke about – stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- Porozumienie, Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin, it seems, currently hold a different stance. We'll see how it goes in the final vote, because the bill [on postal voting] may, of course, undergo some modifications that might convince Porozumienie to vote 'yes'. But as I said, I wouldn't consider this one specific vote, in an important matter, at this moment, nor would I consider it in the context of the government coalition's collapse - stated Piotr Müller in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

"We've been hearing various ideas in recent days, but the people formulating them haven't taken into account the very precise provisions of the constitution regarding the election date or potential situations where this date could be postponed. There are three states of emergency that the constitution provides for, and only after their introduction can this date be shifted, but to introduce these states, specific preconditions must be met. Today, these preconditions are not present. The opposition's push to change the election date has nothing to do with a desire to respect the law or the constitution, but rather stems largely from political motives" - said the Head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Minister Michał Dworczyk, in an interview with Michał Rachoń on "Jedziemy" on TVP Info.

"I hope that this draft law [on postal voting] will find support today. It is undoubtedly a safer solution when it comes to epidemic issues, and it is used in many places around the world. Recently in Bavaria" - said the Head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Minister Michał Dworczyk, in a conversation with Michał Rachoń on TVP Info's 'Jedziemy' program.

"A decision was made overnight to postpone the visit, which was scheduled for April 10, 2020, to Smolensk. The Prime Minister, along with a government delegation and parliamentary representatives, was to pay tribute to the murdered officers in Katyn and the victims of the plane crash in Smolensk. We have been in dialogue with our partners from the Russian Federation on this matter since the beginning of February. By midnight today, despite declared consent for such a visit, representatives of the Russian Federation had not provided a clear, written response to the logistical assumptions presented for this government delegation's visit. These actions would de facto make it impossible to carry out this visit in accordance with the prevailing security procedures and the procedures applied by Polish services" – said the Head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Minister Michał Dworczyk, in an interview with Michał Rachoń on "Jedziemy" on TVP Info.

In short, this can be interpreted precisely in this way: if electoral voting can be secured in a manner that ensures the safety of Poles, then elections should take place. Moreover, this stems from the provisions of the Constitution and statutory regulations. Security is the priority. If this security can be ensured, then there are no obstacles to holding such elections, because as I understand it, the main concern is that it would somehow expose citizens to illness. Therefore, the idea of postal voting, used all over the world. Although it must be admitted that in other countries, traditional voting is currently taking place. For example, in Korea, which has many actual cases of illness, such traditional elections will be held. However, this does not change the fact that the health of Poles is the priority, and this is how we are considering it - stated Piotr Müller in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

"Nobody in Poland is prepared for this. Nobody can say how it would look. We have just over 30 days until the elections. I don't know who will develop the scenario, the procedure for postal voting. Let me remind you that nationwide, this involves just under 30 million voters. Likely, this means 20 million addresses to which correspondence should be sent, and then returned. I can declare one thing. Just as I have prioritized the health and lives of Toruń residents until now, I will do nothing else but take care of that" - said the Mayor of Toruń, Michał Zaleski, in an interview with Beata Tadla on Onet Rano. "I understand that these are very strong emotions, emotions for all of us, so please stay strong. I wish you much strength, that you also remain emotionally strong" - replied Beata Tadla after the Mayor of Toruń's voice broke. "I love these people, this city" - said Zaleski.

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- Today [the project of the second anti-crisis shield will not be presented today], this project is currently being developed. All ministries have been tasked with preparing further packages of changes, both in organizational and administrative regulations, as well as financial ones. Therefore, decisions regarding the scope of the legislative act or legal act have not yet been made, but I think it will be presented next week - stated Piotr Müller in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

„We'll see if [the United Right] remains united. We'll see what Prime Minister Gowin does, how he votes, whether he realizes his expectation and does not allow elections, especially postal elections, to be held under conditions of a pandemic, a catastrophe. This will be the first test in this vote” - said Grzegorz Schetyna of Civic Coalition in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Radio Trójka.

- I hope that within the United Right camp we will continue to cooperate. So far, many reforms beneficial from the perspective of all Poles have been implemented. I hope this cooperation will be continued - said Michał Dworczyk during a press conference in the Sejm.

- The delegation planned for April 10th to Katyn and Smolensk will not take place - said Michał Dworczyk during a press conference in the Sejm.

- We will likely present the plan for these commemorations soon. Today, in one sentence, I think it can be described as modest, but worthy commemorations. This is because we must pay tribute to the victims of the Smolensk disaster, and we also have a round anniversary of the murder committed by the Soviets against Polish officers in Katyn - added the Head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery.

The resumption of the Sejm's proceedings will take place at 1:00 PM, although it was initially scheduled for 10:00 AM, then 11:00 AM, and subsequently 12:00 PM. The election of a Constitutional Tribunal judge has simultaneously been removed from the schedule. The current agenda includes procedural matters, the second reading of the government's draft law on special solutions supporting the implementation of operational programs in connection with the occurrence of COVID-19 in 2020, and... a break.

Donald Tusk, a prominent Polish politician and former Prime Minister, has sharply criticized the current government, accusing them of prioritizing their grip on power over the well-being of citizens. In a strong statement, Tusk asserted that the ruling party is indifferent to the plight of those suffering from illness, joblessness, and financial ruin.

He argued that their obsession with power has rendered them increasingly ineffective. "The more power they have, the more helpless they become," Tusk stated, suggesting a paradox where increased authority leads to diminished capacity to govern effectively. He concluded by declaring that the government itself, in its perceived inaction and self-serving focus, constitutes a "natural disaster."

When millions of Polish women and men are fighting for their lives, Jarosław Kaczyński is fighting for his political life. When millions of Polish women and men are worried about their fate, their health and financial security, Jarosław Kaczyński is playing a cynical game with Jarosław Gowin. When millions of Polish women and men expect political maturity from this government, from the PiS government, from Jarosław Kaczyński, Jarosław Kaczyński and Jarosław Gowin are striking political deals that are a smokescreen, intended to divert our attention, society's attention, from the government's real problems. From their incompetence, their weak anti-crisis shield, all the mistakes this government has made every single day since the very beginning of the fight against the coronavirus. We cannot be fooled by these political deals. We cannot be made to believe that today the fate of Jarosław Kaczyński's government is more important than the fate of millions of Polish women and men. Today, the most important thing is to save the lives, health, and financial security of millions of families in Poland. This should be the goal of every responsible politician. Jarosław Kaczyński is, of course, incapable of delivering this, because this government, a government that is completely subservient to Jarosław Kaczyński, dedicates all its strength, all its energy to something entirely different. Primarily to accumulating party and political capital, the goal of which is singular. This ship must reach one port. This port will open on May 10th, and there is only one passenger on this ship. Andrzej Duda. He must be delivered to that port. And this is the government's objective. Not saving Polish women and men. Not our financial and health security, but solely a cynical game played on the coffins of Polish women and men – stated Robert Biedroń at a briefing in the Sejm. - Jarosław Kaczyński alone holds the key to this box, which will of course be activated. Jarosław Kaczyński, fighting for his life, will sacrifice our lives to achieve his goal, because he knows this is a one, unique, unrepeatable chance, but we will all pay the price for it – he continued.

- I wanted to state clearly and unequivocally that we will vote against any changes to the Electoral Code. Secondly, we will not allow the Constitution to be tampered with, the Constitution that was signed by Aleksander Kwaśniewski, and we on the Left will defend it as if it were our independence. Because the Constitution is sacred. If Jarosław Kaczyński believes the lives of Poles are sacred, if Jarosław Kaczyński can cynically sacrifice the lives of Poles, we will do everything to prevent these May 10 elections, because there are more important things - stated Robert Biedroń at a briefing in the Sejm.

- We on the Left have prepared a bill, which we will submit to the Speaker of the Sejm shortly, concerning salaries. We want this bill to regulate the situation of all those who are at risk of losing their jobs - he continued. - 75% of salary must be guaranteed by the state, and this is what our bill will propose - emphasized the Left candidate for president.

- The May 10th elections cannot take place; this is obvious from the perspective of medical data. At the same time, we have these constitutional realities. A change in the election date can only occur in accordance with the constitution. There is a question about a possible date. There is no certainty whether the elections could take place in the summer due to epidemiological reasons, or if they could take place in the autumn. However, all scientific data indicates that a safe term is to postpone the presidential elections by two years. Such a change is possible through amending the constitution, and today, we, the MPs of Porozumienie, are presenting such a bill - said Jarosław Gowin in the Sejm.

- This is a bill providing for a systemic change, involving the introduction of a single, seven-year presidential term in Poland, with a simultaneous special resolution extending President Andrzej Duda's term by two years, assuming that the current President will not run again in two years - Gowin added.

- I have prepared a letter to President Duda requesting an urgent meeting of the National Security Council. I do not understand why President Duda has not yet convened the NSC to discuss the current employment situation, the financial and health fate of millions of Polish women and men. I demand such a meeting within the framework of the NSC so that we can talk about the situation on the labour market, mass layoffs of Polish women and men, the situation in healthcare, what the real picture of healthcare looks like today, not the propagandistic image of healthcare that TVP and Prime Minister Morawiecki's government present to us – stated Robert Biedroń during a briefing in the Sejm.

- On behalf of our entire group of MPs, I would like to appeal to all politicians. First and foremost, to our allies in the United Right. This coalition serves Poland well and should continue to function, especially at such a dramatic moment as Poland finds itself in. This government and the United Right are very much needed by Poland. However, changing the constitution requires broad agreement from all political forces. Therefore, we appeal to the MPs of Civic Coalition, The Left, Polish Coalition, PSL, Kukiz'15 movement, Confederation, to gather the necessary signatures today, tomorrow, and on Monday, so that the bill can be processed in 30 days. If these signatures are collected by Monday, the Sejm can begin work on this bill on May 7th, the Senate can adopt it on May 8th, and the President can sign it on May 9th, and this, ladies and gentlemen, is the only constitutionally certain way to postpone the election date - said Jarosław Gowin in the Sejm.

- There are moments when you stand before your conscience, before the nation, before history. This is the moment when we, all politicians, must make such a choice - added the Deputy Prime Minister.

“I agree with Jarosław Gowin’s thesis that the elections cannot and should not be held on May 10. It would simply be immoral, indecent, and illegal. I don’t know why we should extend the president’s term by two years. The Deputy Prime Minister used the phrasing that it should be safe by then. How does he know? Does he know with absolute certainty that there will be no epidemic then, that we won’t face other problems? Or perhaps there will be a flood? Or maybe another natural disaster? There’s no point in tinkering with the constitution. It’s enough to rely on the existing one, which outlines how to introduce an emergency state” – said presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia at a press conference.

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- Do not expand this circus stage in the Sejm building, let's extend the break, so that you can reach an agreement among yourselves, whether Mr. Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Smolensk liar Gowin is starting his presidential campaign, or perhaps ending it - said Grzegorz Braun in the Sejm.

"The elections on May 10th cannot take place. It is the government that has all the constitutional tools to ensure that, in the interest of Poles, caring for their safety and health, the elections are held at a reasonable time guaranteeing the participation of all. There is no possibility to extend President Andrzej Duda's term simply because someone so desperately wants to remain in power" - said PO chairman Borys Budka at a press conference.

„I thank Prime Minister Gowin for clearly and plainly stating what Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and other candidates have said before, namely that elections cannot take place on May 10th, and that all Poles are entirely convinced of this. A simple tool is the introduction of a state of natural disaster, which is introduced by the Council of Ministers at the request of the Prime Minister. I expect that Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin, in accordance with his declaration, will recommend such a motion” – said the Civic Platform (PO) leader Borys Budka at a press conference.

A draft bill lies in the Sejm that guarantees weekly testing for all doctors, nurses, and individuals fighting the coronavirus. More hospitals are being shut down solely because you are unable to grasp that health security is paramount. Mr. Prime Minister, I appeal to you once again: please, sit down at last and talk about how to help Polish employees, how to help Polish employers. People are losing their jobs, left without benefits, without help, and you're still playing elections. We lost several hours today just because you're trying to strategize amongst yourselves about what's currently happening. Forget about the May 10th elections. Let's focus on working together, let's do something good for Poland and Poles together, and later, when the epidemic passes, it will be time for electoral resolutions. The sooner you understand this, as Prime Minister Gowin has, the better for you, but the better for Poland - said Borys Budka in the Sejm. 

• For several weeks I have been speaking, appealing, everyone is talking about it, there is a shortage of tests, a shortage of safety measures, protection for doctors, for healthcare workers. In Poland, one in six infected is a healthcare worker, in Italy, one in ten. This means that there is not enough equipment, and the assurances you keep presenting to us that everything is fine are untrue. I hope that from these funds, these resources, appropriate quantities of tests and masks will finally be purchased, so that healthcare workers can indeed be tested cyclically. This is terribly important, and one cannot say that we are doing a lot of tests, because we are not. The Ministry of Health provides the number of tests daily. I want to know that every healthcare worker is tested cyclically to have a sense of security. This is very important, [so that] protection is not only in infectious, single-profile hospitals, but in all others, because district hospitals, where patients are admitted, are equally important. Protection must also be there. And one more thing. We have submitted amendments, and one of these amendments guarantees that we will be able to check how these funds are being spent – stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in the Sejm.

- Let's utilize European funds, rather than speculating on matters that completely don't interest Poles. The election date is not what is crucial for Poles today. What is most crucial is their health and life, their place of work, whether safety will be ensured in the family, both health and social safety. People worry about these things, they discuss them at home. If we solely discuss political topics and don't engage in daily assistance, because it must be daily, not festive, then we won't defend our country not only against a biological disease, but also won't defend it against economic consequences - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in the Sejm.

„Poland faces great challenges, and what you're doing cries out to heaven. The economy is collapsing, we are entering a crisis. Dozens of Polish companies are currently losing financial liquidity. Thousands of entrepreneurs have suspended their operations. Hundreds of thousands of people have already been laid off, or are facing layoffs, or are having their salaries reduced” - said Krzysztof Bosak from Konfederacja in the Sejm.

„You are only concerned with elections. You are concerned with yourselves. The infighting in the ruling camp, the president is pressuring the minister, the chairman is pressuring the deputy premier, the deputy premier is negotiating with the premier. You are all endlessly negotiating amongst yourselves on how to hold elections on May 10th, and that’s not what Poles expect. Poles are afraid, they are dying because they are ill, because healthcare is not coping, and you are endlessly concerned with yourselves. You are blinded by your partisan interests. This cannot go on any longer” - said Krzysztof Bosak of Konfederacja in the Sejm.

“The Senate will do everything to alleviate the difficult plight of Poles during these times of plague, and that is what we will focus on. Everything else, which does not serve the fight against the economic, medical, social, and societal consequences of the pandemic, should be postponed” – said Senate Marshal Tomasz Grodzki at a press conference.

„Elections should not and cannot be held on May 10th. I remind you that there is a simpler way [than changing the constitution]. There is a simple provision that elections cannot be held for 90 days after the state of natural disaster is lifted. There is no defined limit for this. This is a topic for negotiation between political forces to reach an agreement, and even to sign a pact. There is no need to change the constitution to postpone elections” - stated the Marshal of the Senate, Tomasz Grodzki, at a press conference.

The Church fully supports the safety principles introduced during the pandemic by the Government in recent weeks, as well as the encouragement to limit all contact and stay at home. The time of fighting the coronavirus also requires the suspension of political battles. In the difficult situation related to the danger to human life and health, the primary concern should be human well-being, which the Church has always emphasized – wrote the Chairman of the Polish Episcopal Conference, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki. Therefore – in accordance with the position of the Council for Social Affairs of the Polish Episcopal Conference – I appeal to all electoral groups and committees to "limit and temporarily suspend all political rivalry” concerning the presidential election. I encourage agreement beyond divisions on this matter, to which Poles have always been capable in difficult moments for the Fatherland. Let our Homeland once again demonstrate its ability to rise above political divisions in the name of the common good during these days of Holy Week, when we celebrate the Lord's Passover – he noted.

We will not allow the Constitution to be touched. This is the unwavering stance of the Civic Platform.

The Polish Development Agency (ARP) has announced the purchase of 300,000 coronavirus tests for a total of 6 million euros. The tests are being transported to Poland from South Korea. Today, 150,000 of them have already arrived at Warsaw Chopin Airport (Okęcie).

This significant procurement is part of Poland's ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and increase testing capacity. The tests are expected to play a crucial role in identifying and isolating cases, thereby helping to slow the spread of the virus.

The ARP emphasized that the tests are being sourced from a reliable supplier in South Korea, a country that has been recognized for its successful approach to managing the pandemic.

The arrival of these tests is a welcome development for Poland, as it aims to ramp up its diagnostic capabilities. Increased testing is considered a cornerstone of effective public health strategies during an epidemic, allowing for better tracking of the disease and more targeted interventions.

Further details regarding the distribution and implementation of these tests are expected to be announced by the relevant authorities in the coming days.

We have a solution to this situation. On behalf of the Polish Coalition PSL-Kukiz’15, I propose adopting a resolution of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, obliging the Council of Ministers to introduce a state of natural disaster - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during a press conference in the Sejm. There is a chance that this resolution will gain a majority in the Sejm. For the first time in five years, such an opportunity arises for this type of resolution, proposed by an opposition club, to have a majority, thanks to the stance of Jarosław Gowin and Porozumienie. The position of the opposition clubs and circles regarding the introduction of a state of natural disaster was also presented today, it was presented in earlier statements. If the MPs of Porozumienie and the entire opposition vote for this solution, the government will be obliged to introduce a state of natural disaster - added the leader of PSL. https://twitter.com/KosiniakKamysz/status/1246068646394228736

- Poland is in a de facto state of emergency. Eight days ago, I demanded that Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki fulfill his constitutional duty and introduce a state of natural disaster - Borys Budka wrote on Twitter.

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A submitted amendment to the Sejm assumes that this year's presidential elections will be conducted exclusively through postal voting. At present, it is not known whether the MPs will address the bill today – the Sejm is scheduled to resume its proceedings at 6:00 PM. – The establishment of the postal voting procedure as the sole form of participation in elections is based on the Bavarian model for municipal and district elections. Such a change to local electoral law was also carried out by the Bavarian parliament in 2020. This means that the proposed model is not an innovative solution, and widespread postal voting is effectively used worldwide – it was written in the justification. The bill's proponent has foreseen that each eligible voter will receive an election package to cast their vote and will not be obliged to physically go to a polling station. The operator will be responsible for delivering the package, and will also ensure the collection of packages from mailboxes and their transport to district election commissions for vote counting. The proposed regulations will apply only once, i.e., exclusively to this year's elections. Similarly, solely in relation to these elections, the minimum number of election commission members in the draft is set at three people. According to the proponents, thanks to this solution, for safety reasons, a smaller number of people will be able to be engaged in stationary work at the commissions.

– The senior leaders' convention has just concluded. We have a Sejm session tomorrow, which will include the information requested by the Civic Coalition. The Prime Minister will speak and inform about the situation in the fight against coronavirus, and how the situation is developing. We will be able to ask him questions, and there will even be, in accordance with parity, significantly more questions than last time. So I hope the Prime Minister will answer our questions, and this is very good news. However, new bills may also appear tomorrow, which we will then work on on Monday – stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska at a briefing in the Sejm.

- We have submitted an objection, which will be voted on tomorrow. We objected to discussing the Electoral Code at today's session, to passing amendments to electoral law. Our strong objection in this regard has been maintained. It cannot be the case that Poles are waiting for help, for anti-crisis solutions, while PiS is dealing with changes to the Electoral Code. Moreover, an amendment has just been submitted that is intended to guarantee postal voting in the presidential elections. There has been, is not, and will not be agreement on this, which is why our objection in this matter will be voted on tomorrow, and I believe that all decent parliamentarians will vote in favour of not dealing with electoral matters - stated Borys Budka at a briefing in the Sejm.

- Tomorrow it will become clear whose voice is genuine. Whether it is the voice of those who do not want to discuss electoral law, like the opposition parliamentarians, or those who, against the wishes of Poles, want to focus on themselves rather than the most important matters. I hope and deeply believe that tomorrow we will end all speculation regarding electoral law, and what was declared today by Prime Minister Gowin, that the elections cannot take place on May 1st, will be upheld tomorrow, and the Sejm will not agree to introduce changes to the Electoral Code - he continued.

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- Currently, the situation is such that much indicates the May 10th elections may not take place, because at this moment we are awaiting official positions regarding Prime Minister Gowin's proposals. As I understand it, these positions are currently being refined and crystallized, and that's the situation. Secondly, perhaps, I'm speaking hypothetically, given the impossibility of constitutional changes, which would inherently be difficult due to time pressure, the level of emotions, and the legal doubts that would also arise regarding this mechanism, then it might turn out that the only solution is to introduce a state of natural disaster. The problem is that, if I remember correctly, it's also not possible for a state of natural disaster to last indefinitely - stated Jan Maria Jackowski in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Tak jest".

- The opposition talks about introducing a state of extraordinary disaster, but this is not within the opposition's decision-making capabilities. Meanwhile, PiS does not want to introduce a state of natural disaster or a state of emergency. Therefore, the only way to postpone the election date, a way that the opposition can influence, is to change the constitution - said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.

- I appeal to the opposition leaders to reconsider this proposal. I am starting consultations with opposition leaders this evening with a meeting with Marshal Tomasz Grodzki. We will see what the outcome will be - said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" (Guest of Events) on Polsat News.

- We are guided by the recommendations of Mr. Minister Szumowski, who is a great authority for all of us. In these matters, Mr. Minister Szumowski does not recommend introducing a state of natural disaster. Please remember that these are regulations that involve numerous additional difficulties in the daily lives of Poles - said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” Polsat News.

- I have highly detailed research from leading Polish scientists, epidemiologists, biologists, and virologists. Unfortunately, everything indicates that the epidemic will grow in April. I am, of course, awaiting Minister Szumowski's position with great attention - said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" (Guest of Events) on Polsat News.

You don't need to be a brilliant scientist or doctor like Minister Szumowski to know that postal voting is safer. The question is when this vote should take place. Disagreements exist between PiS and Porozumienie on this matter - said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

- Our cooperation has lasted many years. We differ on many issues. We both certainly want to continue cooperating. Of course, we are also aware of the differences that divide us – said Jarosław Gowin in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.

- This is a matter of real choices and responsibility, in the sense of an alternative. I am very saddened by the opposition's stance, which, without truly engaging with the analysis of our proposal [constitutional changes], without waiting for the authorities' opinions, and without bothering to contact us to hear our justification for this proposal, has criticized it on principle, politically. In this context, I wonder if my morning declaration that we would vote against this solution, tested in Bavaria, was premature, given that in such a situation, the real alternatives, the tools available to the Council of Ministers, are the May 10 elections, which will take place either based on the existing electoral law or on an electoral law that is significantly more secure. Above all, I appeal to the opposition for responsibility. Esteemed opposition, you have the tools. We have put tools on the table for you. Our bill, coupled with PiS's declaration that they will support this bill, leaves the decision-making power with the opposition. Opposition, you have the tools, use them, otherwise you will condemn Poles to the necessity of elections in May - stated Kamil Bortniczuk in an interview with Piotr Marciniak on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

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JACKOWSKI DOUBTS MAY 10 ELECTIONS THE PRIME MINISTER WILL SPEAK IN THE SEJM ON MONDAY https://300polityka.pl/live/2020/04/03/ ***** POLSAT EVENTS -- END OF THE WEEK, BUT NOT THE END OF THE AFFLICTION RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS. -- TODAY, A STORM AFTER THE PROPOSAL BY JAROSŁAW GOWIN, WHO DOES NOT WANT ELECTIONS ON MAY 10, CONTRARY TO THE POSITION OF THE PIS LEADER. -- THE SEJM SESSION BEGAN WITH ALMOST A 4-HOUR DELAY, IN A SITUATION OF THE MOST SERIOUS CRISIS IN THE UNITED RIGHT COALITION - Grzegorz Kępka. -- AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES 2/3 OF THE VOTES OF THE DEPUTIES, WHICH MEANS SUPPORT FROM THE OPPOSITION - Kępka continues. -- HOWEVER, THE OPPOSITION IS SAYING A HARD NO TO AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION - Kępka. -- THE SHARPEST DISPUTE CONCERNS THE PROJECT OF MAIL-IN VOTING FOR ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS; PIS IS PUSHING FOR IT, POROZUMIENIE IS AGAINST IT - Kępka continues. -- THE NUMBER OF INFECTIONS IS DRAMATICALLY INCREASING, TODAY THERE ARE AS MANY AS 320 NEW CASES AND MORE DEATHS. ***** TVN FACTS -- A VERY LARGE NUMBER OF INFECTIONS STILL OCCUR IN HOSPITALS; IF DOCTORS ARE STILL TO TREAT US, THIS HAS TO CHANGE - in the preview. -- 115 STAFF MEMBERS OF THE GRYFICE HOSPITAL ARE IN QUARANTINE - Katarzyna Górniak. -- THE GOVERNMENT CONSISTENTLY REJECTS REQUESTS FOR TESTING STAFF - Górniak. -- THE RAPID TESTING LINE MENTIONED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH SPOKESPERSON IN THE CASE OF A DOCTOR FROM LEGNICA, WHO HAD CONTACT WITH AN INFECTED PERSON, MEANT TWO DAYS, AND THAT WAS AFTER HE HAD REQUESTED A TEST A WEEK EARLIER - Górniak. -- AFTER 9, LIMOUSINES CARRYING OFFICIALS PULL UP IN FRONT OF THE SEJM; THE SESSION IS TO BEGIN AFTER 10, BUT THERE ARE MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS. DISCUSSIONS IN TIMES OF PLAGUE ARE NOT ABOUT THE PLAGUE; THE AUTHORITIES ARE ONLY DISCUSSING HOW TO CONDUCT THE ELECTIONS - KKZ. -- JK WANTS ELECTIONS ON MAY 10 BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT ANDRZEJ DUDA HAS THE GREATEST CHANCE FOR RE-ELECTION THEN; THE PIS GOVERNMENT WILL BE EXTENDED AND MAINTAINED DESPITE THE ECONOMIC CRISIS - KKZ. -- THE PIS CHAIRMAN WANTS ELECTIONS SO MUCH THAT THEY WERE TO BE HELD THROUGH UNIVERSAL MAIL-IN VOTING; THAT'S WHY THE SEJM GATHERED TODAY - KKZ. -- IN THE MORNING, THE BILL WAS NOT PRESENT BECAUSE JAROSŁAW GOWIN OPPOSED IT - KKZ. -- IN THE EVENING, AT NOWOGRODZKA STREET, AND TODAY IN THE SEJM, GOWIN DID NOT CHANGE HIS MIND, DESPITE THE ULTIMATUM HE RECEIVED - KKZ. -- THE OPINION OF MAKSYMOWICZ HAD AN INFLUENCE ON THIS DECISION - KKZ. -- THE GOVERNMENT WAS HANGING BY A THREAD; WITHOUT THE DEPUTIES OF POROZUMIENIE, IT WOULD LOSE ITS MAJORITY - KKZ. -- GOWIN WAS UNYIELDING ON THE MATTER OF ELECTIONS; HE WANTED TO POSTPONE THEM FOR A YEAR, JK HAD TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING - KKZ. -- THE OPPOSITION HAS NOT A BIT OF TRUST FOR THE AUTHORITIES - KKZ. -- THE CHURCH WAS ALSO IMPATIENT - KKZ on the stance of Archbishop Gądecki. -- THE OPPOSITION SPEAKS WITH ONE VOICE THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY OUT – A STATE OF NATURAL DISASTER - KKZ. -- PAD HAS NOT SPOKEN SINCE APPEARING ON TIK TOK - KKZ. -- IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION, BUT THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT FORMALLY INTRODUCING IT - in the preview. ***** TVP NEWS -- 3266 CASES OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTION. 65 PEOPLE HAVE DIED. ONLY TODAY, THE VIRUS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED IN 320 PEOPLE. -- 90 PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY RECOVERED FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE INFECTION IN POLAND. -- ANOTHER PLANE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NECESSARY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HAS LANDED IN WARSAW. -- DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER GOWIN PROPOSED AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION TO EXTEND THE PRESIDENT'S TERM BY 2 YEARS, WITHOUT GIVING HIM THE RIGHT TO RE-ELECTION. PIS ANNOUNCED ITS SUPPORT FOR THE IDEA - preview: The only catch is that such a change requires votes from the opposition in the Sejm as well, and they immediately - like everything else recently, including the mail-in voting, have criticized this project too. -- WHO CARES ABOUT CHAOS DURING THE EPIDEMIC? - banner. -- Marcin Tulicki reminds us, day after day, of the elections in Bavaria, arguing that changes were made at the last minute and turnout was good. -- DEMOCRACY WAS SAVED IN TIMES OF PLAGUE - Tulicki on the Bavarian elections. -- PIS WANTED THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN POLAND TO BE HELD IN A SIMILAR FORM - Tulicki. -- A SOLUTION THAT WORKED IN GERMANY HAS MANY CRITICS IN POLAND - Tulicki. -- A HUNDRED FROM GOWIN THAT ELECTIONS ON MAY 10 CANNOT TAKE PLACE. -- JAROSŁAW GOWIN PREVIOUSLY VOTED FOR MAIL-IN ELECTIONS - Tulicki on vote no. 68 from 10.06.2014. -- NOW HE DOES NOT WANT TO AGREE TO THEM - Tulicki continues. -- INTRODUCING A STATE OF EMERGENCY, AS THE OPPOSITION DEMANDS, WOULD CAUSE BRUSSELS' WRATH - Tulicki. -- TO PROTECT DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS DURING THE 2008 CRISIS, REGULATIONS INTRODUCING A STATE OF EPIDEMIC WERE ADOPTED. THE PO-PSL COALITION WAS IN POWER THEN, AND SCHETYNA WAS THE MINISTER OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS - Tulicki. -- IT IS DIFFICULT TO AVOID THE IMPRESSION THAT THE OPPOSITION ONLY CARES ABOUT POSTPONING THE ELECTIONS BECAUSE THE POLLS GIVE THEIR CANDIDATES NO CHANCE OF VICTORY - Tulicki. -- EXCERPTS FROM JAROSŁAW KACZYŃSKI'S INTERVIEW FOR POLISH RADIO. -- TODAY, OPPOSITION POLITICIANS WANTED TO BLOCK AID OF PLN 30 MILLION FOR ARTISTS - Tulicki on the work in the finance committee. -- SŁAWOMIR NITRAS HAS RECENTLY CROSSED NEW BOUNDARIES, WHO DURING THE SEJM SESSION WAS EXCEPTIONALLY RUDELY REFERRING TO MARSHAL WITEK - Tulicki. -- INSTEAD OF DEALING WITH THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS, THE SEJM WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE ELECTION DATE - Tulicki.

The requirement is 92 signatures. I know a decision was made for PiS MPs to also sign this bill. It wasn't a simple decision. It took the party leadership some time to make it. They likely had to consider all the arguments for and against. I am glad that they eventually concluded that this is a project that serves Poland well – Jarosław Gowin said in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on TVN24's "Kropka nad i".

- If you say A, you must say B. If there are principles, there are principles, and then one acts according to those principles. Since you are announcing today: no to elections, I do not agree to the May 10th elections, and yet these elections can still take place, then I ask what will you do? - Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska asked Jarosław Gowin in TVN24's "Kropka nad i".

- You rightly said that one must be consistent, especially in situations as dramatic as the present one, one must be guided by their conscience. And one must answer this question. At the right moment and in the right form. Certainly not in a conversation, a television interview - Gowin replied.

- I have been observing you for two days, and this crisis that has been triggered within the ruling camp, these games that you oppose but which we observe all the time, you have triggered them because you told Jarosław Kaczyński that you do not want elections, and everything was agreed upon in the ruling camp. Universal postal elections, Mr. Sasin will organize them and they will happen.

- Do you consider my position to be a game?

- No, I consider it serious, because you speak of conscience, that you are a man of principles and you say it very decisively. Therefore, I would like to know how strongly you are attached to your words. If there are no elections, will you leave the government?

- You will find out during the vote.

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