Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and Civic Coalition (KO) are launching the "Prawdziwe wybory" (True Elections) information campaign concerning what opposition politicians describe as "envelope elections" prepared by the government. The instructional spot, which 300POLITYKA is the first to publish, is intended to be an element of a massive television and internet campaign, we are told. The first in the series of spots simply explains the main threats associated with "envelope elections."

"Please prepare for the following dangers" - says the narrator in the film, which is maintained in the style of well-known instructional materials. The spot highlights all the risks associated with holding elections during a pandemic, ranging from the possibility of PESEL (national identification number) being obtained by unauthorized individuals, disenfranchisement of people not residing at their registered address, vote counting "by politicians," and the transmission of the virus through distributed paper.

- The spot will be promoted through paid advertising formats on television and online in a massive way. We want to force PiS to provide a clear answer on how elections conducted in this manner can be fair and safe. The spot is intended to prepare public opinion for the debate in the Senate and the crucial vote in the Sejm - a Civic Platform politician associated with Kidawa's campaign team tells us. - I will do everything to build a majority in the Sejm on May 7th to reject unfair and dangerous elections - says Borys Budka in another spot, describing Platforma's strategy. As we hear from leading Civic Platform politicians, its strategists have adopted a strategy designed to force PiS into further explanations, or even to get entangled in explaining the further weaknesses of their plan. As we wrote on 300, in the coming days Civic Coalition "is to launch a new media offensive that will support the opposition's message and put PiS in a more difficult position. It is the only one that has the strength and means in the form of both budget subsidies and well-known local government officials and leading politicians." – We are opposing "Sasin's elections" to normal elections. There are two real plans on the table: May 10th with an unknown how they would be conducted, and Budka's proposal. And every day the cost of holding these elections is greater – a politician from Budka's inner circle, involved in talks with Jarosław Gowin and other opposition factions, tells 300POLITYCE.

The upcoming week in Polish politics will primarily feature the continuation of the presidential campaign, the Senate committees' consideration of the so-called postal voting bill, and the end of Małgorzata Gersdorf's term as First President of the Supreme Court. Additionally, the government is expected to announce a specific date for the second phase of de-freezing measures, possibly an expanded one.

Gowin Meets PAD and PO. As we hear, another meeting between the leaders of Civic Platform and the leader of Porozumienie, Jarosław Gowin, is scheduled for Monday. Furthermore, according to 300POLITYKA's information, a meeting between Gowin and President Andrzej Duda is planned for Monday afternoon. This will undoubtedly be one of the decisive weeks in Polish politics.

WKK's Online Tour. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will continue the #TrasaKosiniaka project. Instead of a traditional tour across Poland, this will be a virtual tour through his presence in local media. Last week, the PSL candidate for President of Poland reached 18 regional media outlets in Wielkopolska, Western Pomerania, Pomerania, Warmia and Masuria, Łódzkie, Silesia, and Lublin.

Platforma's Campaign Launch. As we wrote on 300POLITYCE, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and Civic Coalition are launching the "Real Elections" information campaign concerning the elections being prepared by the government, which opposition politicians describe as "envelope elections." An instructional video is to be part of a massive television and online campaign, we hear. The first in the series of spots simply explains the main threats associated with "envelope elections."

Government on Phase Two of De-freezing. - The decision regarding the specific date for launching this [second] phase will be presented after receiving data on the number of infections that have occurred in connection with the launch of Phase I. We must approach this responsibly, which is why it will be at the beginning of next week - Piotr Müller said on TVN24 a few days ago. As we hear, a conference is currently planned for Tuesday or Wednesday. Additionally, further video conferences are planned between Prime Minister Morawiecki and the business community, and the Prime Minister - as one of his associates states - has ordered the situation in Biebrza National Park to be monitored and has requested the Ministry of Interior and Administration to present proposals regarding border workers.

Senate Committees on Postal Voting. On Monday at 11:00 AM, consultations will be held in the Senate in connection with the work on the postal voting bill. On Tuesday at 11:00 AM, the Human Rights, Rule of Law and Petitions Committee, the Local Government and State Administration Committee, and the Legislative Committee will consider the bill. The upper house will address the PiS proposal at its session on May 5-6.

Sejm Committee on NIK Collegium Appointments. On Tuesday at 2:00 PM, the Sejm Committee on State Control will provide an opinion to the Marshal of the Sejm regarding the Supreme Audit Office President's request to appoint Maria Smereczyńska and Prof. Izabela Zawiślińska as members of the Supreme Audit Office Collegium.

Gersdorf's Term Ends. With the end of April, Małgorzata Gersdorf's term as First President of the Supreme Court concludes. Due to the ongoing pandemic, candidates for her successor have not been elected by the General Assembly of the Supreme Court. However, as we wrote on 300POLITYCE, the President will promptly entrust the duties of First President of the Supreme Court to a Supreme Court judge designated by him, who will then convene the aforementioned General Assembly.

May 1st and 3rd Celebrations. According to 300POLITYKA's sources, President Duda will celebrate Flag Day on May 2nd in Silesia. Details of the May 1st and 3rd celebrations are not yet known.

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