The Sejm will resume its proceedings at 10:00 AM. The agenda includes the second reading of several government bills, as well as a government report on the situation of the elderly in Poland in 2018. A voting block will begin at 4:00 PM, scheduled to last until 6:00 PM. Additionally, the Senate will also continue its deliberations from 10:00 AM.

At 2:00 PM in the Sejm, a press conference will be held by Robert Biedroń and representatives of The Left parliamentary club regarding benefits and pensions for medical personnel during the crisis and the ongoing Sejm session.

At 4:30 PM, another European Council summit will take place - in the form of a videoconference - with Western Balkan countries.

At 8:30 PM, TVP1 will air a pre-election debate for presidential candidates. It will be hosted by Michał Adamczyk, and the discussion will last a total of 60 minutes.

- We are in the midst of parliamentary work, we have had the Senate's decision and resolution, but we are still ahead of the vote in the Sejm. We know that in the Sejm, which ultimately decides on the legislative process, a resolution to reject the Senate's resolution can be adopted, so I will not preempt how this legislative process will conclude. I am fully convinced that elections should be held within the constitutional deadline, which stems from Article 128, paragraph 2 of the Constitution, meaning elections should take place between the 100th and 75th day before the end of President Duda's term. We know that this deadline will end no later than May 23rd, and I trust that it will be possible to hold the elections within this timeframe. This decision today is in the hands of the Polish parliament – stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- Such a scenario will not occur [President Duda's resignation]. I am convinced that a responsible decision will be made by the Sejm, by the parliamentary majority. I am convinced that the Senate's decision to reject the postal voting will be overturned, and I hope that based on the regulations concerning postal voting, we will then be able to conduct these elections - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- I also disagree that, this is an absolutely untrue thesis, the President contributed, here a quote from the editor, to any legal confusion. I agree that it was the Senate's dilatoriness that caused the situation we have - stated Paweł Mucha in a conversation with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- A fundamental matter. The President does not sign laws selectively. The President signs the law. This was one of the laws that was part of the anti-crisis package. It was not possible for the President to sign the law without Article 102 [suspending certain actions of the National Electoral Commission regarding elections] - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" program.

Adopting the law on postal voting means today's elections are safe and do not pose an epidemic threat. However, I will say this: for me, it's obvious. Elections must be held in a democracy. If we want to effectively fight the coronavirus, take on these economic challenges, and control the pandemic, we have a president, the highest office in the state, who is a guarantor of the continuity of state authority. The opposition today aims to prolong this state of legal uncertainty. This is not in the interest of the Republic of Poland or all of us. Elections must be held in May. If it turns out that it is not possible to hold these elections in May, then this is not good news for the continuity of authority - stated Paweł Mucha in an interview with Konrad Piasecki on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- I believe that such speculation must be approached cautiously, however, a scenario involving snap [parliamentary] elections cannot be ruled out. Or perhaps, for instance, because such voices are indeed appearing in the corridors, there is already some agreement thanks to which some MPs from Porozumienie count on finding themselves in a new majority that will attempt to form a government. I don't know that. However, one thing is undoubtedly certain. We will then have a very serious political crisis - said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Trójka radio's 'Political Salon'.

- I hope that despite the current tensions and various political turbulences, the pro-state attitude I spoke about will prevail and there will be a majority to support the bill that will allow for safe, postal elections to be held within the constitutional deadline - said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Radio Trójka's "Political Salon".

- It is absolutely normal that conversations are held in politics. It is precisely through dialogue that agreements can be reached, and it would be bad if such conversations were not conducted both within a community and between different political communities or parties. However, I am sure that, despite the colorful stories of some parliamentarians, politicians, or journalists, I am sure that no attempts to bribe anyone, so-called political corruption, have occurred or are occurring - said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Salon polityczny" on Polish Radio Trójka.

- I am convinced that this election program, which President Andrzej Duda is presenting today, will be implemented in the event of his re-election and good cooperation with the government - said Michał Dworczyk in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Polskie Radio Trójka's "Political Salon".

"I will vote as I did last Monday, I will vote for this law [on postal voting], although indeed a great deal has changed over these 30 days," stated Kamil Bortniczuk in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM. - "Porozumienie [the Agreement party] is still here and Porozumienie is united. It votes without discipline, and we have announced this many times. Many times, for many weeks, the leader of our party, Jarosław Gowin, spoke about voting against postal elections. I personally said that if the opposition does not decide to support our proposal for a constitutional amendment, I will vote for postal elections. There are several individuals who are clearly against, there are several individuals who are clearly for, and there are several individuals who are hesitating. Due to this difference of opinion, which has been constant within Porozumienie over these past few weeks, we decided from the very beginning that there would be no party discipline on this vote," he continued.

Magdalena Sroka, a member of the Polish parliament and a prominent figure in the Porozumienie party, has stated that she will vote in accordance with the recommendation of her party's leader. This statement was made via a post on her official Twitter account.

The tweet, dated May 6, 2020, reads: https://twitter.com/MagdalenaSroka/status/1257917690540363777.

While the specific vote or recommendation is not detailed in the provided text, Sroka's declaration signals her alignment with the party's leadership on a particular parliamentary matter. Porozumienie is a junior coalition partner in the current Polish government.

„Generally in the fourth stage. These are mass events, large gatherings of people, so very dangerous. Drive-in cinemas and a few other cultural activities might be possible to open earlier. We want to launch small film sets sooner. We would rather open these institutions [cinemas and theaters] when it's possible to use them normally. If the owners of these institutions want to open under a sanitary regime, then perhaps we will go along with that, but that is rather a matter for the future” - said Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Gliński on Radio Jedynka.

"Platforms that primarily offer films are experiencing a huge boom. They are earning enormous amounts of money because the entire culture, the dissemination of films, has moved online. As a form of solidarity contribution, we want 1.5% of these companies' revenues to be allocated to support the Polish film market, the Polish film industry. This contribution would go to PISF" - said Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Gliński on Radio Jedynka.

„This is undoubtedly a very serious test of loyalty to certain ideas that parliamentarians should be guided by. Loyalty to citizens, principles of democracy. This Rubicon must not be crossed, it is a matter of conscience” – Paweł Kukiz from the Polish Coalition said in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

"Absolutely with Władysław, we are of one mind. Postal voting is a violation of the law, a farce, the apogee of a faltering system. My experience has taught me that I can speak for myself. I will certainly be at the vote and I will definitely vote against the mad ideas of the head of state," said Paweł Kukiz from the Polish Coalition in a conversation with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

“Sachajko was offered participation in the Ministry of Agriculture. A poultry company arranged the meeting with the Prime Minister. Pulling the MP to PiS's side,” Paweł Kukiz from the Polish Coalition said in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

- There have been no premises that would allow me to responsibly vote otherwise or make a different decision than the one I made a few weeks ago, so I will of course vote no. Unfortunately, I do not see the possibility today of conducting the elections safely and efficiently, regardless of their form, certainly not on May 10th and probably not in May either, so I don't really have a choice here. For me, the issue of citizen safety, but also the authority of the state, are absolutely paramount issues and do not allow me to behave any differently than to vote against these elections in May – said Michał Wypij in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's “Sedno Sprawy” (The Heart of the Matter).

The Senate will send its resolution regarding the universal correspondent voting act to the Sejm only after the conclusion of the current session – 300POLITYKA learns, meaning at the earliest in the late afternoon. 

Three items remain on the agenda, and it is not ruled out that the chamber will extend its deliberations by two more. This would result in extending the chamber's work by several hours. 

In practice – as the Senate Chancellery argues – documents are customarily sent to the Sejm as a package at the end of deliberations, and in the case of the correspondent voting act, the upper chamber will not make an exception.

I will not speculate on how many. I will only express the hope that all of us will be, because we are all in the Sejm. Our leader was determined that we should have a chance to be on the lists, of course in different positions. This also required a lot of work from us to manage to gain a mandate of public trust. Nevertheless, I believe that in such an important vote, on such a fundamental matter, we should all be loyal. We owe loyalty to our president, Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin – said Michał Wypij in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski in the program "Sedno sprawy" on Radio Plus.

- I don't believe that a single vote is capable of cancelling out five years of good cooperation, governmental, in leading Poland through a difficult time - said Michał Wypij in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus's "Sedno Sprawy" (The Heart of the Matter).

- I assume that our club will absolutely remain with the composition it currently has. Should there be any changes, it will only be an expansion of this club. Of course, I will support Mr. Mateusz Morawiecki's government, because firstly, we agreed on this, we have many projects to carry out together, United Right still has many very important things to do for Poland, and most importantly, we are at a moment where Poland and Poles expect a stable majority from us - he added. 

„I just spoke with Marshal Piotr Zgorzelski. There is no information yet about the votes, whether they will be today, tomorrow, or at what time. It is unknown. Unfortunately, it is already a standard in the Sejm that we are surprised by many things – laws, changes in the schedule. If the vote on postal voting were to be part of the votes scheduled for 8:30 PM, then of course I would withdraw from participating in the debate, because the most important thing is to stop bad law. I am prepared to sacrifice all other important matters” - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Polish Coalition's presidential candidate and leader of PSL, in an interview with Marek Kacprzak for Wirtualna Polska. 

The Ministry of Health (MZ) announced on Saturday that there were 218 new cases of coronavirus infection in Poland. Seven people have died.

The data comes from official reports published on the Ministry of Health's Twitter account. Links to these reports are provided below:

• https://twitter.com/MZ_GOV_PL/status/1257943321038729216
• https://twitter.com/MZ_GOV_PL/status/1257943323106586626

- The further we go into the woods, the more problems start to appear. And this is a derivative of the fact that currently various legal solutions are mutually blocking each other, and in this entire situation, it might turn out that the only rational solution, not necessarily the best, but a rational one, is to introduce a state of natural disaster and then, according to all the rules of the game, postpone these elections to August or a later date - stated Jan Maria Jackowski in an interview with TVN24.

„Everyone who possesses even elementary knowledge knows that the Constitutional Tribunal cannot grant the Sejm Marshal the power to postpone the elections. The only legally permissible option is introducing a state of natural disaster, which we have been requesting for nearly two months. Solely for political reasons, due to the sick obstinacy of one man, the state is not fulfilling this constitutional obligation, and today you are introducing immense chaos. Four days before the elections, Madam Marshal realizes that the elections cannot be held” - stated the Civic Platform (PO) leader Borys Budka in the Sejm. 

Indeed, the government is working on this [raising unemployment benefits] and is considering it. We have several variants prepared. The President has just presented a variant related to raising unemployment benefits, but also introducing a new support mechanism like a solidarity benefit, meaning for those individuals – depending on what criteria are added – a benefit that would provide additional support to people who, for example, are unemployed and do not have the right to benefits – stated Marlena Maląg in “Sygnały dnia” on PR1. - We are working with the President on a solution that will be the best for those Poles who truly haven't managed to protect their jobs at the moment, but we care about this protection, which is why we want to propose such an additional instrument – the suspension of employment. We are working on this. For 3 months. During this time, the person could receive a solidarity benefit, while in the long term they would return to their workplace, their place of employment, but we are working on this. We will likely be able to present concrete details very soon – the Minister of Family continued.

https://twitter.com/pomaska/status/1257933187424149505

Of course, I am afraid, because that is my main concern in unfreezing all things, in this new normal. Unfortunately, it seems to me that such fear, such apprehension about the virus, has somewhat evaporated with the sun and good weather, yet this virus is here, it infects, and unfortunately, we see it collecting its toll. We see that there may be further infections. For now, we are really not in a downward phase, so we should maintain a very far-reaching distancing and be mindful of these rules, because it could be a problem with unfreezing further elements of the economy - stated Łukasz Szumowski in Onet Rano.

- Restaurateurs are also waiting and waiting to be able to open, and we are also waiting to sit in a beer garden, have a coffee somewhere, eat something good in a more festive atmosphere, not at home, but it depends on how we behave two weeks beforehand. So, if we behave irresponsibly, then unfortunately, if the number of infections increases, the stages we are all waiting for, and which employees, owners, and the aforementioned beauticians or hairdressers are waiting for, may be postponed – stated Łukasz Szumowski on Onet Rano.

„The Left Club has called for full mobilization. Today, all MPs are arriving at the Sejm so that here, in the Sejm, even if not all of us are in the plenary hall, we can together stand against this bad law, so that as one man and one woman we can bring about a situation where democracy is defended. The constitutional order in Poland has not been at such a crossroads for many years as it is today. It is unprecedented in Poland and Europe that, four days before the elections, Polish citizens, 30 million citizens, do not know whether they will go to the polls, whether they will be able to vote, how they will be able to vote, and whether these elections will even take place” - said the head of the Left club, Krzysztof Gawkowski, at a press conference in the Sejm. 

- Today, mines are a ticking time bomb. Today, it must be said clearly and unambiguously: where is the person responsible for mining? Where is the government's plenipotentiary, the Deputy Prime Minister Sasin, who is responsible for mining? Today, it can be said that in three mines, over 300 people have already been infected. Among these three, there are already several thousand people infected and in quarantine. The Deputy Prime Minister is busy with elections today, instead of dealing with state treasury companies - said Krzysztof Gadowski during a press conference in the Sejm. 

A communication published on the Sejm's website indicates that Sejm Marshal Elżbieta Witek has requested the Constitutional Tribunal to clarify and examine the compliance of the Electoral Code's provisions regarding the determination of presidential election dates with the fundamental law.

"In her motion, the Sejm Marshal pointed out that Article 289 § 1 of the Electoral Code contains provisions not present in Article 128 (2) of the Constitution. According to Article 128 (2) of the Constitution: 'The President of the Republic shall be elected by the Marshal of the Sejm on a day falling no earlier than 100 days and no later than 75 days before the expiry of the term of office of the incumbent President of the Republic, and in the event of a vacancy in the office of the President of the Republic – no later than the fourteenth day after the vacancy, setting the election date for a non-working day falling within 60 days of the election decree.' In turn, Article 289 § 1 of the Electoral Code states that: 'The elections shall be decreed by the Marshal of the Sejm no earlier than 7 months and no later than 6 months before the expiry of the term of office of the incumbent President of the Republic and shall set their date for a non-working day falling no earlier than 100 days and no later than 75 days before the expiry of the term of office of the incumbent President of the Republic."

Furthermore, Witek also cited a ruling by the Constitutional Tribunal from November 2006, in which the judges stated that "There is no doubt that, for example, in circumstances of a threat to state security or social order of the Republic, the priority of certain values over others may be justified, especially when it comes to procedural and protective values".
The Constitutional Tribunal has not yet announced when it will consider the case. The motion has not yet been assigned a case number or a panel of judges.

Myrcha: Na jutro rano Witek zwołuje ponoć posiedzenie komisji ustawodawczej. Ponoć, bo na chwilę obecną nie mam żadnej informacji jako przewodniczący komisji

https://twitter.com/ArkadiuszMyrcha/status/1258007946874806272

- In this letter [from the President of the Constitutional Tribunal regarding the Sejm Marshal's motion], a deadline was set for the participation of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the proceedings before the Constitutional Tribunal and for the submission of a written statement of position. The Commissioner has until tomorrow, i.e., May 7, 2020, by 10:00 AM. According to the regulations, the Commissioner for Human Rights has a 30-day period for response. Nevertheless – guided in this case by the principle of state organ cooperation – the Commissioner will join the proceedings and present their position within the specified timeframe. The Commissioner will also request that a hearing be held and that the case not be decided in a closed session – it was stated in a press release from the Ombudsman's office regarding the Constitutional Tribunal's proceedings concerning the presidential elections.

- At the same time, the Commissioner reiterates their positions indicating that due to the epidemic situation, a state of emergency in the form of a state of natural disaster, as provided for in Article 228 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland (and in fact already occurring), should be declared, and consequently, the presidential elections should not take place earlier than 90 days after the end of the state of emergency, and that the presidential elections cannot take place on May 10, or on any other dates in May, due to a gross violation of citizens' rights – it was noted.

https://twitter.com/MZ_GOV_PL/status/1258057979305365506

https://twitter.com/MZ_GOV_PL/status/1258057982933426176

- It might happen, but I am an optimist that this is a scenario we won't have to face [the collapse of United Right]. I remind you that the MPs of Porozumienie are fulfilling this mandate by the will of the voters, who, according to some polls, even have greater trust in our coalition today than before. Therefore, this type of action is anti-state, calculated, moreover, to cause a crisis of state institutions, which is entirely different from what they promised in elections. That is why I am glad that today many MPs of Porozumienie have already faced this and are convinced that they will vote for postal elections, which correspond exactly to what, for example, the WHO says – stated Patryk Jaki in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" Polsat News.

- Everything Jarosław Gowin is trying to do today, in my assessment, is exceptionally irresponsible from the perspective of the state, and there is also the purely political layer. Even if we were to consider scenarios where Jarosław Gowin, in the future, wanted to run with a group of his MPs, I don't know, on the PSL's electoral lists, as some journalists are reporting today, we need to think about it. In this government, he had a mediocre contribution to victory, was Deputy Prime Minister, and had a huge impact on reality. The question is whether in any future government, even hypothetically assuming a coalition with the PSL, he would be able to achieve exactly the same influence on the Polish state as he did in the United Right government. In my opinion, no. Therefore, all of this is irrational even from a purely political point of view. I'm not even mentioning the situation the Polish state has found itself in – stated Patryk Jaki in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

- Right now, even if Jarosław Gowin were to lose on this matter, as it happens in politics that various parties or politicians lose, he could still win very much for Poland alongside us for the next 3 years. And that is exactly what I would tell him, which is why I believe that what he is doing now is completely irrational - stated Patryk Jaki in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

- This is an option [snap parliamentary elections] which I would not completely rule out, although I hope it does not happen. This is because, in my assessment, Jarosław Gowin and the group of MPs associated with him invested in a certain political scenario which simply did not pan out. It was a political scenario where, at the very moment we are speaking today, the situation in Poland would be tragic and elections would be impossible to conduct. Meanwhile, it turns out that even the European Commission today indicates that, according to its forecasts, Poland will emerge best from this entire economic crisis. Additionally, when it comes to managing the pandemic, Poland is doing the best in Europe, and simply the scenario in which he invested has simply not materialized – stated Patryk Jaki in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Guest of Events' on Polsat News.

MP Jaki, a young man, with rather less experience, I think he will surely notice that the most important thing is to serve people. This is the most important thing with deep conviction. Not much has changed here in the last month that would make me change my conviction regarding security - said Wojciech Maksymowicz in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.

- Early elections cannot be completely ruled out, because if the government were to lose its majority, which I still consider a less likely scenario, but if the government were to lose its majority, the possibility of reforming the Polish state, then there would be no other option but to hold parliamentary elections together with presidential elections - stated Patryk Jaki in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

- We are facing very difficult times, and the president should be absolutely accepted, and no one should be able to question that. No one questioned the mandate of President Andrzej Duda, who won, not for everyone in an obvious way, yet he governed decisively and well for five years. I want President Andrzej Duda to win without a shadow of a doubt – said Wojciech Maksymowicz in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Events and Opinions" on Polsat News.

- I know that certainly I, and many people I communicate with, will act loyally towards the leader of Porozumienie - stated Wojciech Maksymowicz in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

- Many, how many is that? - the journalist pressed.

- Enough - Maksymowicz replied.

- I am deeply convinced that this United Right coalition will endure, and we still have these hours to finalize it. Perhaps later we will further define conditions for future cooperation, because the goal is common and singular - said Wojciech Maksymowicz in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Events and Opinions" on Polsat News.

- The divided right wing became so divided solely because Jarosław Kaczyński, in my opinion, irrationally from the perspective of his own camp's interests, pushed for such undemocratic and radical solutions that he brought his own group to the brink of a parliamentary majority - said Michał Kamiński in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Events and Opinions" on Polsat News.

"It's a liberalized communism. The party has identical power tools and methods to the PZPR. This farce of questions by Marshal Witek to the Constitutional Tribunal makes it hard to stop laughing, especially since they previously banned the National Electoral Commission (PKW) from printing ballot papers, and now they're asking if the elections will be constitutional," said Paweł Kukiz on the show "Kropka nad I."

- Jarosław Gowin, on one hand, and it must be said honestly, wants to save the Polish right. If tomorrow, the Polish right, embodied today by Jarosław Kaczyński and his acolytes, leads to such a blatant and drastic violation of democratic principles in Poland as the so-called envelope voting, it will tarnish the image of the Polish right for many years to come. Jarosław Gowin is aware of this and is in fact trying to save both PiS and his own and PiS ideals, because as for the fact that these ideals are still shared, unfortunately, I have no doubts, he is trying to save them - said Michał Kamiński in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.

"What can you, Madam, do against them, since I, as an MP, cannot? What can citizens do? They can do nothing while shameful deeds are being committed. The State Tribunal is not functioning; no one has ever been punished there. And their actions should be condemned, if not punished," Paweł Kukiz said on Kropka nad I.

- If it turns out tomorrow that the divided right-wing camp, due to being quarrelled by Jarosław Kaczyński, lacks a majority in the Sejm, it will have tremendous consequences, and clearly, one of the first will be a discussion about the Sejm Presidium, which should reflect the majority in this Sejm – Michał Kamiński said in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.

I envision a government of calm reconstruction, security, prosperity, and democracy. The reconstruction of security, prosperity, and the reconstruction of democracy should be the pillars of this government, which should not be a party government, but a government of reconstruction. Above all, in addition to these three things I've mentioned, the rebuilding of trust among Poles and in their own state - Michał Kamiński said in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program „Wydarzenia i Opinie” on Polsat News. - Certainly, no active party politician should lead this government, should it come into being. As of today, it seems to me that it would be a Herculean task - he added.

- I hope Gowin survives because he deserves it. He's the first person from that camp to oppose this rush towards authoritarianism. Something must have happened with Bortniczuk, some kind of blackmail, that he suddenly changed his mind. I appeal to the MPs of Porozumienie: Be steadfast, you are Catholics, so do not fear, God will judge you - Paweł Kukiz said on Kropka nad I.

- My candidate is WKK, as they champion reforms for a pro-democratic system from post-communism - Paweł Kukiz said on Kropka nad I. - Hołownia has strengths similar to mine in 2015, as they are an outsider to the political system, a naive romantic just like I was. They will not be able to win, and without an organized movement, they will end up like the Kukiz'15 movement, plundered, and their tears over the Constitution will be of no help. Kosiniak has the best chance of victory against Duda, as they demonstrate concrete instruments for dismantling partyocracy - Paweł Kukiz stated.

"The choice between pudding and crying is no choice at all. Only the PSL and Kosiniak are bringing forward demands that would change the nature of political parties," said Paweł Kukiz on Kropka nad I.

I would like to initially thank all of you for behaving so bravely and reasonably during this difficult time. It's a shame that the government has unfortunately let us down on this matter - stated Robert Biedroń during the TVP presidential debate.

„Poland needs a policy of national interest, defense of raison d'état, and pro-Polish policies. There is one country in Europe that proudly defends its conservative values, as well as its interests, and pursues the kind of policy I advocate for. That country is Hungary. I would choose Budapest for my first visit. The advantage of such a visit is also that it doesn't point towards any major power, thus avoiding gestures made in exchange for being welcomed somewhere. It is not worth conducting politics in this way, it is not worth seeking pats on the back in European, American, or Israeli circles. One must proudly defend the national interests of our state. This is very difficult, which is why, upon commencing my term, I would not give unambiguous signals as to which country is closest to me” - stated Krzysztof Bosak during the TVP presidential debate.

- In matters of foreign policy, we must primarily build bridges, not walls. Especially with the East, where the current rulers have also unfortunately sown a lot of discord. Today Poland is isolated, we see this in foreign policy. Of course, we have relations with President Trump, who is unpredictable, or with the non-existent San Escobar. However, it is impossible to conduct rational policy in such isolation. Our partners should be Germany and France. It is with them that we should build a tripartite alliance, and it is precisely these capitals that I will visit as president. We should strengthen our presence in NATO and the EU. We should ensure that Poland finally stands tall, as PiS promised - stated Robert Biedroń during the TVP presidential debate.

- Kyiv will certainly be on this list, because an independent Ukraine is in our national interest, and the President of the Republic must have the best possible relations with the President of Ukraine. But also Berlin and Paris, because as President, I must rebuild relations within the Weimar Triangle, relations that have been forgotten but are extremely necessary for us. Poland's foreign policy should regain its ability to build multilateral alliances. Relations with the US are very important, but relations within the EU are equally crucial. The PiS policy accustomed us to Poles being treated as loud, when we should be seen as effective partners at the table - said independent presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia in a TVP debate.

- This year, I believe my first visit would ideally be to Rome. This is because it would signify that the coronavirus epidemic has passed, that we have overcome it, and that Italy, which has suffered so greatly, is being supported by its ally within the EU. This is also why, among other reasons, I recently wrote a letter to my colleagues, the presidents and heads of state of European countries. Cooperation within the EU is very important. Today, we have very important transatlantic cooperation, we have excellent relations with the USA, and I have met with President Trump numerous times. We can travel to the USA without visas today, which shows that relations here are very good. I would like us to also help the EU emerge from this crisis, for us to be active here, and to continue building EU cooperation within the framework of the Three Seas Initiative, which we started 5 years ago - stated President Andrzej Duda during a presidential debate on TVP.

Before I go to Berlin, Paris, London, Brussels, Kyiv, or Washington, elections must first take place in Poland, and we still don't know when those elections will be. Perhaps President Andrzej Duda will tell us when the elections will be, because Poles expect this knowledge. I know that for some it doesn't matter whether the National Electoral Commission (PKW), or Poczta Polska, or the first postman Jacek Sasin organizes it, but for me and for the majority of citizens, it is not indifferent. We must restore democratic standards, we must return to a dignified place in the EU, to the main table, not be the black sheep on the bench of the dunces, as has been the case for the last few years. I will never allow myself to stoop at any president's desk, but I will always sit as an equal at the same table. Poland needs a return of dignity in foreign policy – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the TVP presidential debate.

"For the first time in 4 years, I am on TVP, and I am doing this solely because I want Poles to see what I think and what this debate looks like. It's a very difficult debate because we don't have presidential elections, and it's unknown when they will be or under what conditions. We need foreign policy, which has not been looking its best in recent years. In reality, we are not on the best terms with all countries, and the President's assurances will not convince us. We need to talk as partners, as allies, which is why the EU, the USA, and Eastern European countries are important. I want to show that we are a partner who listens, offers good proposals, and is a credible partner. I would like to invite representatives of the Weimar Triangle to Poland for their first visit, so that Poland can once again return to that important place of deciding Europe's fate, because then it will be easier for us to talk with all countries" - stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during the TVP presidential debate.

The last few years have been a period of very dynamic development. It was a period in which many good things happened in Poland, and very many people benefited from this economic development that we have had over the last 5 years. What was the secret to this? It was very simple. It was the effect of good cooperation between the President, the government, and the parliamentary majority. If we are facing a crisis today, we are showing that through good cooperation, we are also able to cope with this crisis. The evidence for this is the successive anti-crisis shields being adopted, adopted in consultation with trade unions, and thus with social partners, and also in consultation with entrepreneurs. This is because they are an important element and a very important voice. They provide jobs, and our goal is to save Polish entrepreneurship, and secondly, to ensure that as many jobs as possible in Poland do not disappear. So that people can get rich. I am an optimist. I believe that it is precisely our cooperation that will allow us to survive, get back on track, and climb higher - stated President Andrzej Duda during the TVP presidential debate.

- The first country I would visit would be Hungary. This is solely because I remember how they stood as one for us when the entire EU was shouting at us and stripping us of our reputation as decent Christians. I want to say that Berlin, Paris, Madrid, or Washington are not leaving President Jakubiak's sights. Of course, these countries are also within the scope of my interest. There is one place I would particularly like to go, and that is Brussels. There, I would meet with our Members of the European Parliament and tell them that no eagle harms its own nest - Marek Jakubiak said during the TVP presidential debate.

„We are facing a very serious health, economic, and financial crisis. Unfortunately, our government, during times of economic prosperity, failed to prepare for the situation we are currently in. Just a few months ago, we were told we had a balanced budget, only it turned out that budget was empty. Now, without strong assistance for Polish entrepreneurs, individuals who maintain jobs, those forced to suspend their businesses, and those who, through no fault of their own, cannot return to work – without state aid for them, we will fall into an even deeper crisis. Unfortunately, these so-called ‘shields’ of aid have not delivered. People need exemptions from social security contributions (ZUS), they need quick loans to maintain continuity and have working capital, they need rent relief. Most importantly, they need trust, and this trust can only be built when these solutions are consulted” – stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during the TVP presidential debate.

- Unfortunately, PiS has left many people without help. They are saving banks today, not people. Already, 2 million Poles are unemployed. And the work they have was low-paying until now. 3 million people have been pushed into self-employment, precarious contracts, contracts that were low-paid. I recently spoke with Mr. Michał from Podlasie. Mr. Michał is a medical rescuer. He earns less than 2,000 Polish zlotys per month. Unfortunately, he is in quarantine because he was helping others. Pushed into self-employment, he is wondering if he will receive his salary because he is not employed under a standard employment contract. There are millions of people like this in Poland. That is why, if I become President, within 100 days I will abolish precarious contracts so that people can finally work under decent conditions and receive good wages - stated Robert Biedroń during the TVP presidential debate.

- I have the impression that the Polish state is behaving towards entrepreneurs, well, I would say, a bit sluggishly. Coronavirus will leave our orbit of interest, and only then will aid arrive. We entrepreneurs need help now, because we are dying before your eyes. If entrepreneurs do not pay taxes, the state will not have the means to maintain its basic functions - Marek Jakubiak said during the TVP presidential debate.

„It is not true that the Polish economy was developing particularly rapidly before the epidemic, before the crisis. An economic development rate of 3% of GDP is, at best, an average rate. Romania and Hungary were developing faster. A high economic growth rate is 10% of GDP or more. Less propaganda, more facts. The second issue is Andrzej Duda's broken promises. There was supposed to be a law on the tax-free amount. It was not implemented. There was supposed to be help for 'Frankowcy' (people with Swiss franc mortgages). It was not implemented. There was supposed to be support for entrepreneurs, and economic law is being written on the fly. The anti-crisis shield turned out to be a concrete life preserver thrown to those drowning. We are drowning in a sea of regulations. 24 new administrative procedures introduced as part of the shield, constant amendments. Nothing good will come of this. We have draft laws ready for implementation: on the tax-free amount and on voluntary social security contributions for entrepreneurs” - stated Krzysztof Bosak during the TVP presidential debate.

- Mateusz Morawiecki's government continues to build a cardboard state and peddles nonsense about the unlimited amounts of money it has seen. Entrepreneurs are asking where that money is; we receive 200-300 emails on this matter daily. People cannot be fed with stories about more leaky shields. As president, within the first month, I will submit 5 draft laws outlining my anti-crisis minimum: raising benefits to 2,000 [PLN], financial support for local governments, a six-month exemption from public levies, simple working capital loans, and the state taking over employee salaries. This must start happening now. But there is also a long-term perspective: the economy after this crisis, because it will be a different world. We must, as soon as possible, outline a program for Polish economy 3.0 - said independent presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia during a TVP debate.

- I will be an active president, unlike Andrzej Duda, who hasn't submitted a single bill to the Sejm since last June. He promised his activity but didn't deliver. I will be a president who will ensure that foolish ideas from those in power, such as dismissing employees via email, never come into effect. This is unacceptable, humiliating. Today, cooperation and agreement are needed - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the TVP presidential debate.

- I have submitted 31 bills to the Polish Sejm. Only President Lech Kaczyński submitted more during his term than any president since 1989. Therefore, this achievement is truly very good. Among them was, above all, a bill lowering the retirement age. Yes, yes, Mr. Candidate Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The retirement age, which you raised, among other things, with your signatures. I have documents here that confirm your signatures, because you were the minister responsible for that at the time. Together with Donald Tusk. But Poland's security is strengthening before our eyes. These are also my actions. This is the Baltic Pipe, the pipeline through which gas will flow to Poland, the construction of which will begin shortly, because all approvals are in place and a contract has been signed with the company that will carry out this pipeline. In the meantime, the gas terminal in Świnoujście was built. We are becoming stronger and stronger. We will soon be fully energy sovereign - stated President Andrzej Duda during the TVP presidential debate.

- The army must be an army, and there's no point beating around the bush. 2.5% of GDP directed towards rearming the Republic, from 40,000 soldiers under PO, today we have 140,000 soldiers. If this is the wrong direction, I ask what is the right direction - said Marek Jakubiak during the TVP presidential debate.

„There will be no military or economic security if Poles do not feel safe in our country and do not talk to each other and act together. We should take national defense matters seriously, and I would like to remind you that previous governments consistently built and implemented the modernization of the army. We haven't resolved the issue of the missile shield, we still don't have helicopters. Airplanes are still not at our airports. We have not invested, we have not joined the production of defense equipment at PGZ. We constantly hear slogans, but in reality, there is no developed model. We must restore dignity to officers and soldiers, because in truth, the last few years have been like this image of Mr. Misiewicz, with a soldier holding an umbrella over him. We cannot allow this” – stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during the TVP presidential debate.

- National security today is not just about airplanes, tanks, or submarines, which are sorely lacking in our armed forces due to what PiS has done over the last 5 years. It is also security understood as it should be in the 21st century. This is the security of our bank accounts, our emails, our social media accounts. As president, I will change the competence of the National Security Bureau (BBN) and make it a modern center for security management. I will convene the National Security Council quarterly, expanding it to include former presidents, inviting, for instance, President Andrzej Duda. We need to think about security in a new way, because energy security is also developing before our eyes. Energy security is not just diversification but also renewable and distributed energy sources, supporting local governments to take greater responsibility for this - said independent presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia during a TVP debate.

- There's the first success of this debate. Andrzej Duda referred to the other candidates. You would be a good archivist, you should look in the archive. Yes, the pension age change was intended to increase the level of benefits, but it was negated, and there is no return to that. Although during your term, the pension age for farmers increased by five years overnight - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the TVP presidential debate.

„The foundation of good military doctrine is to primarily build our own security on our own defense capabilities, and therefore the first matter is, of course, the modernization of our own army. Various programs are being implemented here. The government and the President have put all their eggs in one basket, the Americans. What needs to be said in this debate is that the Americans are dictating to us, and at a very high price. Among other things, the F-35 aircraft, which the government decided to purchase, and which the government considers its success. They are overpriced by approximately $10 million, where we will pay a brokerage fee to the American government. F-16s – a significant portion of them are inoperable. Two Patriot batteries are not enough. We have become clients, not pursuing a sovereign, multi-vector foreign and defense policy. We must oppose the EU on the Green Deal, which is deadly for our energy sector” – stated Krzysztof Bosak during the TVP presidential debate.

The President and Mr. Macierewicz are playing with toy soldiers, building an army, while people say the real danger is drought, the pandemic, the economic crisis. These are the real problems facing Poles today. Today, instead of F-35s, which we've discussed here, we don't need F-35s. Because these F-35s won't extinguish the fires in Biebrza, nor will they help us shoot down the coronavirus. Today, instead of Macierewicz's pseudo-army, we need an army of nurses who are well-paid. Today, we also need energy security, not fairy tales about having enough coal for 200 years, as the President says. We need investments in renewable energy sources, participation in the grandest, largest European project of the new European Green Deal. There is no Planet B, so either we take care of it, or we all lose

- The Constitution needs to be changed. A constituent assembly must be convened. Primarily, we need to introduce a citizen veto, a citizen initiative, and single-member districts into this constitution - said Marek Jakubiak during the TVP presidential debate.

"The European Union is a forum for the foreign policy of European states. President Andrzej Duda spoke beautifully about defending the sovereignty of nation-states, but you, Mr. President, were in the camp that transferred the Polish government's competencies to the EU forum, including actively supporting the Lisbon Treaty and all subsequent treaties centralizing the EU. It is precisely on the basis of these treaties that various things are now being imposed on us or the judicial reform, which you yourself supported, is being blocked. Only now have you collided with the consequences of decisions you made in the past. I have presented 27 constitutional theses: halving the Sejm, changing the electoral law, electoral districts for Poles abroad, guaranteeing economic freedom, the principles of subsidiarity and personal responsibility of officials for abuses, and citizenship, which must be granted very reasonably" - stated Krzysztof Bosak during the TVP presidential debate.

The coronavirus pandemic has truly shown who is managing well in Europe today. National states have coped and are coping with this pandemic in Europe, and I believe they will cope excellently. It was they who stood up to the fight, and it is they who are managing well, just as our country is managing well. The EU, the EC, and other European institutions overslept on this matter. But this doesn't mean we shouldn't build a united Europe, because it is a very important project. That is precisely why I wrote a letter to my colleagues, European leaders. But above all, in Europe, we should focus on cooperation. It is precisely for this reason that, as part of cooperation and support, we sent a group of our doctors to Italy to support the Italians in their fight against the coronavirus at a time when they were in a very difficult situation. We supported them because Europe should be based on solidarity. It should not be based on competition, on a struggle of interests, or on the dictation of the strong, but it should be based on solidarity, mutual understanding, and cooperation – stated President Andrzej Duda during the presidential debate on TVP.

- We need to restore the state to the citizens, not treat them like subjects, as the current authorities do, but make them masters. Once, a pen was a symbol of fighting the system and victory over an unjust regime. Today, the pen has become a symbol of Andrzej Duda's subservient policy towards Jarosław Kaczyński, and these systemic frameworks have allowed it. This must end - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the TVP presidential debate.

„There are huge funds designated for aid to our country, and these funds must be utilized. The government should apply for this money, fill out the forms, and yet it is being said, especially on TVP, that Europe has abandoned us. The President speaks of solidarity. Yes, solidarity is needed, but there should also be solidarity with Poles, because the Polish government has overslept and for at least a month has not implemented what it should have, and to this day, tests are not being conducted at the level they should be. Poland is being led out of the EU. We have cases before the CJEU, lost lawsuits. Article 7 proceedings have been initiated against us because the rule of law in our country is being violated. We don't have a Constitutional Tribunal, a Supreme Court. We have a politicized prosecutor's office, a lack of public media in which we could learn the truth. There is a centralization of the state” - stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during the presidential debate on TVP.

I am the only candidate here today who is not preserving this system, which is currently slowly making Poland closer to Belarus and Russia than to Western European countries. Poland today is part of Europe. We are and can be the beating, vibrant heart of this Europe, and as a Member of the European Parliament, and previously of the Council of Europe, I will always strive for our economy to integrate with the EU economy, but also for us to integrate our rights, so that Polish women have the same rights as French or German women, and today this is not the case. Because the hell for women, also maintained by all these conservatives, unfortunately, still functions. So that Poland also becomes a secular country, and today it is not, because they are the guardians of this arrangement. I will also strive for what progressive presidents and prime ministers are fighting for today, for a grand, new Marshall Plan for Europe - stated Robert Biedroń during the TVP presidential debate.

- Procreation is the future. Only by having children can we sustain the state. Adopted children alone are not an idea for the state's development - said Marek Jakubiak during the TVP presidential debate.

- When it comes to social policy, we are talking about pensioners being exempt from tax. I am wholeheartedly in favour, but surely the tax-free allowance, twelve times the minimum wage, would restore dignity to pensioners and low-earners. In thousands of zlotys, not some levies of 800 PLN, for reasons unknown - he added.

"One can have both Europe and Poland. Poland joined the Union, Europe entered Poland, and this is a good deal for Poles, because, as for instance now in the situation of a global crisis, but there are also other crises: climate, military, it is easier to defend ourselves together. When we are together, it is easier to meet various challenges, and the example of the EU, which will allocate billions to support our entrepreneurs, shows this very well. It's nonsense, Mr. President, that Europe slept, our government slept, and Prime Minister Morawiecki's latest rhetoric at conferences won't feed entrepreneurs. A Europe of nations means the Constitution, it means Polish law, which is being violated by the president. Let's not change the constitution, let's start applying it, let's remove politicians from the courts, local governments, and public media" – said independent presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia during a debate on TVP.

I will absolutely never sign laws introducing same-sex marriage in Poland. Likewise, I will never agree, God forbid, to same-sex couples adopting children. This is absolutely out of the question. Besides, the Polish Constitution does not allow for it today. However, when it comes to social issues over the last 5 years, I remember that campaign from 2015. People begged for the retirement age, raised by PO and PSL, to be lowered. People begged for families, especially those with many children, to be able to live in better conditions. I fulfilled these commitments, I submitted a bill lowering the retirement age. I signed the 500+ law and other laws that supported Polish families and thanks to which Polish families have a more secure existence today. Many, many pro-social solutions, the 13th pension, hourly indexation of pensions and benefits. This is all the social achievement of the last 5 years, which, I promise, I will resolutely defend and continue – stated President Andrzej Duda during the TVP presidential debate.

- I will agree with one statement by Andrzej Duda. Not from the last five years, not from this debate, but from the presidential debate five years ago. Andrzej Duda, quoting Winston Churchill at the time, said that only a fanatic does not change their views. Regarding the retirement age, I have already stated my position. This social signal has been read by me. There is no going back. I will not accept such a solution. I will also not sign a bill concerning same-sex marriages. And now, let's move forward, to specifics. Tax-free pensions. This is a chance for higher pensions for millions of pensioners and beneficiaries in Poland. It must be introduced. It hasn't been achieved in the five years of Duda's presidency, but if I am president, it will be achieved. There was supposed to be better healthcare, the abolition of the NFZ [National Health Fund], this has not been realized. A bonus for heroes, 1500 PLN for nurses, paramedics, and all frontline staff – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

"One minute is too short to discuss social policy if we want to talk about it seriously. You're talking about bills that won't reach any president's desk in the near future, because such a topic isn't on the Polish parliament's agenda, and these aren't the most pressing issues people are concerned about. We should talk about pensioners, people in care homes who are left to fend for themselves. Without the help of local governments, their lives would be even harder. There are outbreaks of illness there. We should talk about education and childcare. 500+ didn't solve social problems. It's not like everyone is happy. Poverty levels have risen in our country. We need to think and a broad debate is necessary. People with disabilities are also left to themselves by this government. We remember the protest of parents of disabled children, how they were treated in the Sejm. These are real, serious issues, and these are the topics we should be discussing," stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during a presidential debate on TVP.

"Of course, I would not sign a bill introducing so-called homosexual marriages. Those of my rivals who stated that they are contrary to the constitution are also right. However, I am surprised by Andrzej Duda's response, as he has just nominated a lawyer with a dissenting, minority opinion within Polish legal doctrine to be the acting First President of the Supreme Court. We have no information that he has changed this view. The President also stated in an interview with the weekly 'Wprost' earlier this year that he would sign a bill that meets the expectations of the LGBTQ+ lobby, including a bill on the status of a next of kin, which is in effect, registered partnerships. President Andrzej Duda poses as a conservative. He says one thing, but does another. And our state does the same on an international level, where it is not part of the international pro-family coalition, neither at the UN nor in the EU. It is passive in these matters. I am a proponent of citizen's pension and the liquidation of ZUS" - stated Krzysztof Bosak during the TVP presidential debate.

In politics, one is there for change. In politics, one sometimes needs courage to say something that may not be popular, but which makes people simply live happier and better lives. When I was in the Sejm, I voted against raising the retirement age. But on this second matter, I believe that if there is equality, then there is equality, because this is what we agreed upon in the Constitution, if you want to be guardians of the Constitution – equality. But the symbol of social policy today is Jolanta Brzeska, burned alive, a defender of tenants' rights. 4 million people in Poland today have mortgage loans. 3 million people, including many young people, are waiting for their own homes. This must be regulated. I did it in Słupsk, and I will do it across Poland. I will create a major program for building affordable rental housing – stated Robert Biedroń during the TVP presidential debate.

"I am reasonably calm that during my term such laws will not land on my desk, but if they did, a law on same-sex marriages would be sent back for reconsideration, meaning vetoed. As for raising the retirement age, in the foreseeable future, any discussion about touching the retirement age must be preceded by an information campaign stating that longer contributions mean more money in the account when one is a pensioner. This is a prelude to a larger discussion on social policy, because we live in a world of false dilemmas, that it's either 500+ or democracy, or 500+ or trees in the Białowieża Forest, or 500+ or the rule of law. No, we can have 500+ and afford it, and we deserve to have both 500+ and good healthcare, which we are entitled to under Article 68 of the Constitution, and well-paid teachers" - said independent presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia in a TVP debate.

"Poland needs a president who will be a guardian of the constitution. If a president violates these principles, a democratic state cannot be built. I will be a president for whom every Pole will be important, regardless of their views or where they come from. Everyone in our country should feel safe. I will be a president who will create a space for dialogue and conversation with Poles, because we need to work out many problems together. It is high time we started bridging divisions. I will be a president who will care about the safety of Poles in all areas – from military and economic security to educational security and health. These are very important topics. I won against Jarosław Kaczyński in Warsaw. We will win against PiS throughout Poland in the same way" – stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during the TVP presidential debate.

- I know how much you miss normality. I will be a president who restores normality after the time of coronavirus, the ineffective anti-crisis shield, the ineffective actions of the rulers. I will restore normality in the division of powers, in the observance of the law. I will make everyone equal, not some more equal than others. I will restore normality in interpersonal relations. It is very much needed because it builds the strength of the state, it is a guarantee of security. This is the only, true guarantee of security: national consent and cooperation. We still don't know when these elections will take place. We have not received an answer to this. But it is not a boycott, but victory that offers a chance to end autocracy, rule that treats citizens as subjects, not as hosts. I ask for your support. Even Andrzej Duda's reference to me today shows that he fears me most in the second round. We will win for Poland, we will win this fight. Stay healthy – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the TVP presidential debate.

- You know me, I'm just an ordinary guy from Kolejowa street in Krosno. I've come a long way to stand here today and become a politician. I'm in politics for change, not to endure and preserve what all other candidates do. Yes, you are right. I will not kneel before bishops like they all do. But I will fight for matters important to Poles. Just as I did when I was the Mayor of Słupsk, I will fight for the elimination of precarious employment contracts and continuously fight for women's rights. I will fight for a good climate, for decent wages and decent pensions. I will not be a loyal servant of my master, who will sign everything with this pen. I will only sign laws that serve the Constitution, Polish women and Polish men. The time for change has come. I would like, together with you, to reclaim Poland together - stated Robert Biedroń during the TVP presidential debate.

- If you like my program for a civic society and state, but are considering boycotting these elections, I want to say something specifically to you, to ask you for something, to show you something. Right now, on Hołownia20202.pl and on my FB profile, we've shown the results of research commissioned from several polling agencies, which show one thing: if you boycott these elections, Andrzej Duda will win in the first round, and after the last 5 years, Poland cannot afford that. Boycotting makes no sense; if you're not at the table, you'll end up on the menu. You can't win a race by standing still. Now is the time for a fight. Now is the time to unite forces and move forward. If you don't boycott the election, the same polls show that I will face Andrzej Duda in the second round. I will win against him and become your president - said independent presidential candidate Szymon Hołownia during a TVP debate.

I am not a candidate from the establishment – neither the media, nor party, nor any other. I am only backed by Polish patriots who joined forces last year, creating the Confederation from scratch, initially silenced by the media, which entered the Sejm. It is the ideological pole of the right, a substantive opposition in the Polish Sejm that doesn't play games with blocking or blowing hot air, but substantively criticizes all legislative projects, pointing out the interests of Polish citizens, the interests of Poland on the international stage, and the interests of Polish entrepreneurs. My ideas are modern conservatism and economic freedom. Proud defense of Polish interests on the international stage, in relations with Americans, in relations with Israel, the EU, our neighbors like Ukraine, Lithuania, or Russia. We must proudly defend our interests everywhere,” stated Krzysztof Bosak during the TVP presidential debate.

As we hear from the Senate, the upper chamber's resolution to reject the so-called e-voting law has just been sent to the Sejm. According to the parliamentary schedule, the vote is expected to take place tomorrow morning, in the block between 9:00 and 10:00 AM.

- I have been working hard since I was 18 years old. I managed to build several companies, and in fact, save several factories from AWS and other political organizations that were closing down everything Polish in the 90s, handing it over to Western hands. The fact that these companies were saved was due to determination, knowledge, and hard work. Today, as a fulfilled man, a man of success, I want to present you with Marek Jakubiak as a candidate for President of the Republic of Poland, who will not hesitate to use all his knowledge and skills for the good of the Republic. Dear compatriots, enough of theories. A crisis that has not yet unfolded lies before us, and a great deal of work that absolutely only entrepreneurs can undertake lies ahead of us - said Marek Jakubiak during the TVP presidential debate.

"Szymon Hołownia announced this post during the debate on TVP1 - thank you for visiting. We have done something unprecedented in political campaigns. We conducted 4 identical surveys of Poles' electoral preferences simultaneously in different polling stations. The assumptions? Very simple: the same time and exactly the same questions. Different companies, different research methods, one conclusion: it is Szymon Hołownia who has the greatest chance for the second round with the current president. And a warning: the second round will not happen if Poles boycott the elections. We understand concerns about health. But if you boycott the elections for ideological reasons, you are giving Andrzej Duda permission to continue to ruin the state. See for yourselves" - wrote the campaign staff on Szymon Hołownia's FB.

- The last 5 years have been a good time for Poland, a time of a well-managed economy, social programs thanks to which the Polish family benefited. 500+, rising wages, other social programs like 300+ or Dobry Start. All of this has given the Polish family a significantly better life. Alongside this, Polish seniors have finally gained a decent indexation of their pensions and retirement benefits, they gained the 13th pension, which they received even now, when coronavirus has affected us. Young people, who today have a better start because they do not pay income tax until the age of 26, meaning they can compete better in the labor market and earn more. Now coronavirus has hit us. It wants to push us into crisis. But thanks to the good cooperation between the president, the government, and the parliamentary majority, we will defend ourselves and return to the path of dynamic economic growth that we were on not so long ago. But I am full of optimism because I believe that we Poles, together, will manage, we will cope with the crisis. I ask you for support. The future is ahead of us - stated President Andrzej Duda during the TVP presidential debate.

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Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, and Jarosław Gowin, the leader of Agreement (Porozumienie), announced on Thursday that the presidential elections would be held by mail. The coalition will support the relevant bill and, in agreement with PiS, simultaneously present a proposal for its amendment.

“We have reached an agreement on the key issues,” Kaczyński stated after a meeting with Gowin. “The presidential elections will be held by mail, in accordance with the bill prepared by the government, which will be presented today to the Sejm. This bill will be supported by the Law and Justice party, and also by the Agreement party.”

Gowin added that Agreement would simultaneously present a proposal for the amendment of this act. “This amendment will specify the date of the elections in accordance with the constitutional deadline, and also introduce a guarantee that the elected president will immediately begin their term of office,” he explained.

The agreement concerns the election date, as well as the method of conducting the election. The latter was a point of contention within the coalition. PiS, supported by the Polish People's Party (PSL) and Kukiz'15, had pushed for an amendment to the electoral law enabling mail-in voting. However, Agreement had expressed concerns about the legality and fairness of such a solution, particularly regarding the date of the elections and the potential for legal challenges.

The proposed solution aims to bridge these differences. By supporting the government's bill for mail-in voting, the coalition can move forward with the election. Simultaneously, by presenting an amendment that clarifies the election date and the president's inauguration, they address Agreement's concerns and provide legal certainty.

The detailed text of the government's bill and the proposed amendment are expected to be released soon. The agreement is seen as a significant step towards resolving the political impasse surrounding the presidential elections, which were originally scheduled for May 10th but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As we unofficially hear, July 12th is one of the possible and considered election dates. Our interlocutors stipulate that the final date will depend on the Supreme Court's ruling, assuming that on May 11th, the National Electoral Commission (PKW) will issue a declaration that the elections did not take place.

The elections are to be re-scheduled, but with the preservation of acquired rights, meaning that candidates who have registered will remain so. In other words, the amendment, which is part of the compromise, will stipulate the preservation of acquired rights, but it will be possible to nominate new candidates within a short period.

The Prime Minister also participated in reaching the agreement, and as we hear from interlocutors at the Presidential Palace, he discussed this matter and obtained the President's consent.

-- REGISTERED CANDIDATES REMAIN IN THE GAME, THE PRIME MINISTER HAS OBTAINED THE PRESIDENT'S APPROVAL FOR A RESCUE PLAN - WE WRITE ON 300: https://300polityka.pl/live/2020/05/06/nieoficjalnie-nowe-wybory-z-zachowaniem-praw-nabytych-zarejestrowanych-kandydatow-12-lipca-jednym-z-rozpatrywanych-terminow-wyborow-prezydenckich-premier-uzyskal-aprobate-prezydenta/ -- 300POLITYKA LIVEBLOG: BREAKTHROUGH STATEMENT FROM GOWIN AND KACZYŃSKI HOŁOWNIA PRESENTS POLLS SHOWING A NECESSARY SECOND ROUND THE PRESIDENT ARGUES FOR CONTINUING AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY MAJORITY FULL DEBATE PROCEEDINGS https://300polityka.pl/live/2020/05/06/ ***** POLSAT NEWS -- SECRET MEETINGS AT PIS HEADQUARTERS AND FULL OPPOSITION MOBILIZATION IN THE SEJM. -- AFTER THE SENATE REJECTED THE LAW ON CORRESPONDENCE VOTING, PIS IS LOOKING FOR AN EMERGENCY EXIT REGARDING THE ELECTIONS. -- THE RULING PARTY IS WRACKING ITS BRAINS TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE ELECTORAL GORDIAN KNOT - Mira Skórka. -- YESTERDAY'S TALKS BETWEEN THE PIS CHAIRMAN AND JAROSŁAW GOWIN WERE UNSUCCESSFUL - Skórka continues. -- 13 PIS SENATORS DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTE, WHICH PIS CLAIMS IS THE RESULT OF A TRICK - Skórka. -- THE MARSHAL OF THE SENATE WAS SUPPOSED TO EXPEDITE THE VOTE, ANNOUNCING IT AT THE LAST MINUTE - Skórka continues. -- NOW THE BALL IS IN THE SEJM'S COURT. ACCORDING TO EARLIER PLANS, DEPUTIES WERE TO VOTE ON THE SENATE'S DECISION THIS AFTERNOON, BUT THE SENATE HAS NOT SENT THE RESOLUTION ON VOTING, IT IS EXPECTED TO DO SO IN THE EVENING - Skórka. -- THIS MEANS THE DECISIVE VOTE MAY TAKE PLACE TONIGHT OR TOMORROW - Skórka continues. -- THERE IS MOBILIZATION AMONG THE OPPOSITION, AS SINGLE VOTES CAN BE DECISIVE - Skórka. -- THE MATERIAL CONCERNS THE SEJM MARSHAL'S REQUEST TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL TRIBUNAL. -- THE SEJM SHOWDOWN WITHIN THE UNITED RIGHT IS MOST LIKELY TOMORROW, BUT THE COUNTING OF SUPPORTERS HAS BEEN UNDERWAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. -- A CLEAR MESSAGE IS COMING FROM THE PIS CENTER TO THE DEPUTIES OF POROZUMIENIE: EARLY ELECTIONS ARE POSSIBLE, AND REBELS WILL LOSE THEIR PLACES ON THE UNITED RIGHT LISTS - Andrzej Wyrwiński. -- A NEW OPTION HAS EMERGED: IF THE SEJM AGREES WITH THE SENATE AND REJECTS THE CORRESPONDENCE VOTING LAW OR DOES NOTHING WITH IT, TRADITIONAL ELECTIONS SHOULD BE HELD NEXT SUNDAY. THE SUPREME COURT COULD LATER DECLARE THEM INVALID, AND THE MARSHAL OF THE SEJM WOULD SET A NEW ELECTION DATE - Wyrwiński continues. -- THE OPPOSITION COULD NOMINATE A NEW CANDIDATE, AND THE GOVERNMENT WOULD AVOID ACCUSATIONS OF UNFAIR ELECTIONS - Wyrwiński. ***** FAKTY TVN -- TODAY WITHOUT GOWIN - in the preview: On Wednesday, the Prime Minister, marshals, ministers, and key politicians of the United Right gathered at the PiS headquarters on Nowogrodzka Street. However, Jarosław Gowin was absent. All because Thursday's vote on the law enabling correspondence voting may show whether the United Right will survive. -- THE ATTENDANCE LIST SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS MEETING - ALL THE IMPORTANT FIGURES WERE IN THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE: PARTY AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS, HOURS BEFORE A VOTE THAT WILL SHOW WHETHER THE GOVERNMENT STILL HAS A MAJORITY - Krzysztof Skórzyński. -- I STILL HAVE A STRANGE CONVICTION THAT IN THE END, EVEN JAROSŁAW GOWIN WILL VOTE FOR THE SOLUTIONS, ALTHOUGH HE WON'T BE SMILING AT THE END - Karol Karski. -- TUESDAY'S MEETING BETWEEN KACZYŃSKI AND GOWIN ENDED WITHOUT AN AGREEMENT - Skórzyński: Tuesday's meeting between Gowin and Kaczyński ended without an agreement. -- SKÓRZYŃSKI ON SWAYING DEPUTIES: PiS is now trying to convince deputies from Gowin's party to support the correspondence voting law. One of them is Jacek Żalek, who announces his support for the law. He is not the only one who will vote against his leader. Deputy Włodzimierz Tomaszewski is also urging a "yes" vote for the May elections, as is Kamil Bortniczuk, who just a week ago stood by Jarosław Gowin's side and discussed all scenarios with the opposition except for the May elections. -- KACZYŃSKI WANTS THE VOTE TO TAKE PLACE AND SHOW WHO AMONG GOWIN'S PEOPLE IS IN OPPOSITION TO THE RULING CAMP: Unofficial signals from the PiS leadership are clear at this moment - the PiS chairman wants the vote on the May elections to take place. He wants this, even though the probability of PiS losing it is very high. This is because this vote will show Jarosław Kaczyński who among Jarosław Gowin's people is in opposition to the ruling camp. -- SKÓRZYŃSKI ON PLAN A AND OTHER SCENARIOS: Forcing through the postal voting law is still "Plan A" for Jarosław Kaczyński. During Wednesday's meeting at Nowogrodzka Street, according to "Fakty" TVN information, other scenarios were also discussed. -- THE MARSHAL OF THE SEJM IS ONLY NOW ASKING THE NATIONAL ELECTION COMMISSION IF ELECTIONS CAN BE ORGANIZED - in the preview. -- ACCORDING TO LAWYERS, THE CONSTITUTIONAL TRIBUNAL'S RESPONSE WILL ONLY BE ADVISORY - further in the preview. -- FOR LAWYERS, THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO ENACT LAW BASED ON A LETTER FROM ONE LADY TO ANOTHER - Sobieniowski. -- CITIZENS COULD NOT PRESENT THEIR VIEWS LEGALLY DURING THE WEEKEND (BECAUSE THE POLICE WERE LOGGING THEM) BUT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO VOTE - Sobieniowski. -- THE SAME MARSHAL SAID SHE WOULD NOT BE MOVED - Sobieniowski. -- POLES DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS BECAUSE THE RULING PARTY SAYS THERE IS AN EPIDEMIC STATE, BUT NOT A STATE OF NATURAL DISASTER - Sobieniowski. -- IF THE AUTHORITIES INTRODUCED A STATE OF EMERGENCY, THEY WOULD NOT BE DEALING WITH ELECTIONS OR GOWIN, BUT WITH FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC - Sobieniowski. -- WITH GOOD WILL, THIS IS STILL FEASIBLE - Karol Karski. -- THE POLICE ARE RESTRICTING CITIZENS' RIGHTS AND REFERRING CASES AGAINST JOURNALISTS TO COURT - Sobieniowski. -- NOT ALL CONSTITUTIONAL TRIBUNAL JUDGES WERE LEGALLY ELECTED, THE PRESIDENT IS SOMEONE CALLED A SOCIAL DISCOVERY, AND THE JUDGES INCLUDE SOME NOT ELECTED FROM THE PIS LISTS AND KRYSZYNA PAWŁOWICZ, KNOWN FOR HER LANGUAGE - Sobieniowski. -- A NATIONAL SYMBOL OF CHAOS - COUNTDOWN ON THE PKW WEBSITE - Sobieniowski. ***** WIADOMOŚCI TVP -- GERMAN CONSTITUTIONAL TRIBUNAL REJECTS ECJ RULING - preview: German judges ruled that the ECJ ruling exceeds the competences of this institution. -- USURPERS FROM THE EU TRIBUNAL - banner. -- A DISCUSSION IS UNDERWAY IN POLAND, FUELED MAINLY BY OPPOSITION POLITICIANS WHO SUGGEST THAT EU TREATIES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN POLISH LAW - Marcin Szypszak. -- RECENTLY, THE ECJ CALLED ON POLAND TO SUSPEND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE JUDICIAL DISPUTE CHAMBER - Szypszak. -- THE EU HAS TRIED TO INTERFERE WITH THE POLISH JUDICIARY MANY TIMES BEFORE - Szypszak. -- A SUBORDINATE OF TOMASZ GRODZKI ACCUSED OF ACCEPTING BRIBES - preview: Although the case surfaced 10 years ago, the injured patients have still not received justice. -- SENATE MARSHAL AND CORRUPTION - banner. -- TOMASZ GRODZKI WAS ALSO ALLEGED TO HAVE ACCEPTED BRIBES - Jakub Krzyżak. -- THE SENATE MARSHAL ADMITTED TO TAKING BRIBES, ALTHOUGH HE ADMITTED TO RECEIVING MONEY FROM PATIENTS - Krzyżak. -- THE CASE OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY ACCEPTED BY TOMASZ GRODZKI IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY TVP INFO JOURNALISTS. BY SUING THE JOURNALISTS, THE MARSHAL WANTS TO STOP PUBLICATIONS ON THIS TOPIC. WE GUARANTEE THAT WE WILL CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER - Danuta Holecka. -- SZYMON HOŁOWNIA HAS NO PROBLEM INSULTING THE RULING PARTY OR WEEPING OVER THE CONSTITUTION. HOWEVER, THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE HAS TROUBLE PROVIDING RELIABLE INFORMATION ABOUT HIS CAMPAIGN FINANCING - preview. -- DATA ON HOŁOWNIA'S CAMPAIGN FINANCING RAISES DOUBTS - Konrad Warzocha. -- Warzocha reviews donors for Hołownia. -- ON ONE HAND, THE QUESTION OF HOŁOWNIA'S POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, ON THE OTHER, THE SERIOUSNESS OF HIS CANDIDACY - Warzocha. -- Warzocha recalls a recording of Hołownia crying. -- IT'S NOT A VERY SERIOUS CAMPAIGN, AND INDEED, APART FROM TEARFUL VIDEOS ON FACEBOOK, HOŁOWNIA PROMOTES HIMSELF BY ASKING FOR PRAYERS FOR PASTA - Warzocha. -- PREVIEW OF THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE. -- THE SENATE, BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE OPPOSITION, REJECTED THE LAW INTRODUCING UNIVERSAL CORRESPONDENCE VOTING. ORIGINALLY, THE VOTE WAS TO TAKE PLACE TODAY, BUT YESTERDAY EVENING THE MARSHAL ANNOUNCED THE VOTE UNEXPECTEDLY - preview. -- ACCUSATIONS ARE ALREADY BEING MADE AGAINST THE MARSHAL, CLAIMING HE VIOLATED DEMOCRATIC STANDARDS BY CHANGING THE PREVIOUSLY SET DATE - Holecka continues. -- DOES DEMOCRACY HINDER THE OPPOSITION? - banner. -- THIS IS A VIOLATION OF DEMOCRACY - THIS IS HOW PIS POLITICIANS COMMENT ON GRODZKI'S BEHAVIOR - Konrad Wąż. -- IT IS DIFFICULT TO SPEAK OF FAIR PROCEEDINGS. DURING THE DEBATE ON THE LAW, SENATORS FROM PIS WERE PREVENTED FROM SPEAKING FREELY - Wąż. -- THE PROCEEDINGS TOOK PLACE IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF ARGUMENT AND CHAOS - Wąż. -- KARCZEWSKI ACCUSED GRODZKI OF TWICE VIOLATING THE CHAMBER'S RULES - Wąż. -- PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS CANNOT TAKE PLACE ON MAY 10TH - STATES THE HEAD OF THE NATIONAL ELECTION COMMISSION - preview: The legal basis on which the elections would be held is still not established. -- THE SENATE'S DELAY HAS ENDANGERED POLES' HEALTH - banner. -- IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS COMING SUNDAY. AT LEAST NOT IN THEIR TRADITIONAL FORM - Krzysztof Nowina-Konopka. -- MAY 17TH OR 23RD REMAIN, WHICH IS WHY THE MARSHAL OF THE SEJM HAS TURNED TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL TRIBUNAL - Nowina-Konopka. -- THE SENATE USED ALL THE STATUTORY TIME ONLY TO DO WHAT GRODZKI AND THE MAIN OPPOSITION CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT UNTIL RECENTLY HAD ANNOUNCED FROM THE BEGINNING - Nowina-Konopka. -- IT WAS NOT SAFETY REASONS OR CONCERN FOR ELECTION PREPARATION THAT CAUSED THE DELAYS IN THE SENATE'S WORK ON THE LAW, BUT POLLS UNFAVORABLE TO THE OPPOSITION - Nowina-Konopka. -- THE OPPOSITION REJECTED THE OFFER TO EXTEND THE PRESIDENT'S TERM BY 2 YEARS, WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED THEM TO AVOID THE RISK OF VOTING DURING A PANDEMIC - Nowina-Konopka. -- THE FATE OF SAFE ELECTIONS IS NOW IN THE HANDS OF THE DEPUTIES - Nowina-Konopka. -- THE OPPOSITION IS TEMPTING GOWIN TO HELP THEM PARALYZE THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS - Nowina-Konopka. -- POROZUMIENIE POLITICIANS ARE APPEALING TO THEIR LEADER NOT TO YIELD TO THE OPPOSITION - Nowina-Konopka. -- GOWIN WILL BE LARGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POLITICAL CRISIS - Nowina-Konopka. -- THE OPPOSITION DOES NOT HIDE ITS HOPE FOR A POLITICAL VOLTE-FACE FROM GOWIN AND THE INTRODUCTION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN POLAND - Nowina-Konopka. -- UNITED RIGHT STRONG WITHOUT GOWIN - banner. -- PIS LEADS THE LATEST POLL CONDUCTED BY THE IBRIS RESEARCH FIRM FOR RADIO ZET - Holecka. -- IN WIADOMOŚCI, FOR THE SECOND DAY IN A ROW, A POLL WITH A BREAKDOWN OF SUPPORT: SEPARATELY FOR PIS, POROZUMIENIE, AND SP. -- POROZUMIENIE RECORDED 0.8%, AND SOLIDARNA POLSKA - 0.6% - Holecka. .TVP SPOT: HOW TO VOTE IN CORRESPONDENCE ELECTIONS?