At 10:00 AM, a meeting of the Civic Platform's national board will take place. The topic is expected to be the presidential election – yesterday, media reported on a potential change of the party's presidential candidate.

At 10:00 AM in Radom, Szymon Hołownia, a presidential candidate, will hold a press briefing where he will present his healthcare program and comment on current political events.

At 12:00 PM, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will hold a press briefing at the "Flis" production plant in Radziejowice.

At 12:00 PM in Jeżów, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will hold a press conference. The topic: Time to Act!.

- Nothing new. All of this fits within the concept of total opposition, meaning one that rejects all principles, completely disregards Poland's interests as a whole, and simply fights for the support of that part of society which is ready to believe anything, which has a very short memory. Because only someone with a very short memory can take these attacks seriously at the moment, or someone who is very emotionally engaged against the current government - said Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with Katarzyna Gójska on "Sygnały dnia" (Signals of the Day) on Jedynka radio.

- Democracy assumes the existence of a certain community. From the opposition's perspective, there is no community, unless the opposition is in power, and this non-recognition of democracy consists of them believing that, while certain procedures like elections can be carried out, they must emerge victorious. If they do not emerge victorious, then there is no democracy - said Jarosław Kaczyński on Polskie Radio Jedynka.

- These are candidacies [Trzaskowski's and Sikorski's] which, from our point of view, are roughly equivalent. That is, neither of these gentlemen is fit for the office of President of Poland, and this would lead to very serious disruptions, to the paralysis of the state – Jarosław Kaczyński said on Jedynka radio.

- Unprecedented and scandalous, and what's more, it shows that Germany is unfortunately changing very slowly. I once had the opportunity to say this directly to the then Chancellor, Mrs. Merkel, that as long as certain attitudes of Germans towards Poland and Poles do not change, then there will never truly be good relations. Setting aside other issues, such as reparations. Why should Poland be the country that was destroyed, including the systematic mass murder of its citizens, and simply move on from that? But this is simply about certain attitudes. Because this is the attitude of old Prussian nationalism in its worst form. I say Prussian to avoid saying something even worse. That's how it should be understood, and it must be rejected very decisively, and every Pole who possesses even a shred of national dignity must reject it. This is simply a supreme scandal, and what's more, it's a complete untruth - stated Jarosław Kaczyński on "Sygnały dnia" (Signals of the Day) on PR1, when asked about the words of the President of the German Federal Constitutional Court.

"On Rafał Trzaskowski [who the Civic Platform will back today]. I have no doubts. It's a very natural choice. I assume this will be the decision. I ran in these primaries because I familiarized myself with the polls conducted at the end of November, and these polls revealed the candidate profile, and Rafał Trzaskowski fits this profile. It's a bit like in sports in politics, which politicians often forget. If a team achieved great success 8 years ago, won the world championship, it doesn't mean that the same lineup will keep winning those championships later. Donald Tusk understands this, but not everyone is aware of it, both at the national and local level" – stated Jacek Jaśkowiak in an interview with Agata Adamek on TVN24's "One on One".

I do not question the competence of either Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska or, even more so, Radosław Sikorski, because you, the public, know how the state functions, you know the principles of state organs' operation. Their knowledge and competence are indisputable. However, in politics, one must also look at the element connected with voter expectations, expectations of certain changes. And what was interesting to voters 10 years ago is not necessarily interesting today – stated Jacek Jaśkowiak in an interview with Agata Adamek on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden" (One on One).

In politics, it's like in sports. I assume that Rafał Trzaskowski, with his competencies, freshness, and the fact that his profile matches voter expectations, is capable of winning these [presidential] elections right now. If he wins these elections, then at that moment, it's naturally difficult to talk about any responsibility. In politics, just like in sports, the result is what counts – stated Jacek Jaśkowiak in an interview with Agata Adamek on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden".

"What did we do wrong in the campaign? There's a passage in the Gospel according to Matthew that says, 'Do not cast pearls before swine.' I am deeply convinced that Polish politics, Polish politicians, and also commentators, are perhaps not ready for Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. We are not ready for a completely honest politician, one who doesn't calculate, doesn't scheme, but simply says things as they are." Izabela Leszczyna from Civic Coalition said in an interview with Jacek Żakowski on TOK FM Radio's Morning program.

- There's still a considerable period until the elections. Marshal Kidawa-Błońska has indeed seen a dip in polls recently. I don't rule out that these numbers would return to the level from a few weeks ago, so PO's move surprises me a bit, but it also shows intentions related to postponing the election date. Not to mention that Rafał Trzaskowski would once again not keep his word. Not long ago, he mentioned he wasn't going anywhere - said Piotr Müller in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on Polskie Radio Trójka's "Salon polityczny".

„Kidawa-Błońska doesn't fit this masculinized world, though she proves to be the only tough one. If we had had the chance to convince people, if the Marshal [of the Sejm] had had the chance to tour Poland as she was supposed to, traversing a map filled with meetings, we would have convinced society of the Marshal's honesty and her clear vision for the presidency” - said Izabela Leszczyna of Civic Coalition in an interview with TOK FM.

- I think that's primarily what it's about. This nervous reaction. I think it's primarily about issues related to reprivatization. Because where do these emotions from the former Mayor of Warsaw stem from in this regard? It's very unusual, unprecedented for a politician of this level, to be so emotionally afraid of something so ordinary, in essence, that arises when someone is elected to another position – said Piotr Müller on Radio Trójka.

“Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska did not resign. All yesterday’s uproar was a media fabrication. Today we are meeting because we are a serious, responsible party, ready to take power in Poland and care for our beloved homeland, which under PiS rule is experiencing extremely dangerous moments” - Izabela Leszczyna of Civic Coalition told TOK FM.

- I'm wondering how the Civic Platform is approaching this, because just a few days ago we heard that mail-in voting was supposedly a huge health threat, and now PO will start collecting 100,000 signatures. I don't know if they no longer see any epidemic threat? This shows such hypocrisy and untrue statements they made just a few days ago – said Piotr Müller on Radio Trójka.

"I very much fear that sympathies, which have once been allocated by other candidates through their theatrical ploys – most often, though I understand this is politics – but positive emotions, which have once drifted away from our candidate, will be very difficult to reclaim or to persuade voters back to us within a few weeks" - said Izabela Leszczyna from Civic Coalition on TOK FM.

„I've had a lot of calls since yesterday saying, 'Why are you giving up on the only bright spot in Polish politics?' and I am not giving up on that spot. This speaks volumes about the Speaker and what kind of politician she is. Yesterday, she clearly stated that we will make a decision that allows the entire Coalition, the entire Civic Platform to stay together and win these elections. This is a stateswoman” - said Izabela Leszczyna from the Civic Coalition on TOK FM.

"Everything indicates, although I can speak privately as the presidium has not yet issued a statement, that I assume the work in the Senate on what has come to us from the Sejm and is causing controversy will certainly not be rushed, careless, and in violation of parliamentary custom and practice, as happened in the Sejm. On the other hand, we are aware of time constraints, and we even expect Poles to have the opportunity to vote in normal presidential elections. I think the Senate will take about two weeks to work on this" – said Deputy Marshal Michał Kamiński of the Polish Coalition in an interview with Jacek Żakowski on Radio TOK FM's Poranek.

- De facto, there is no significant difference between Civic Platform candidates, whether it's Sikorski, Trzaskowski, Budka, Schetyna, or any other. This formation has a certain way of thinking and acting, which may be slightly nuanced depending on the candidate, but fundamentally, all their demands, such as defending the increase in the retirement age – stated Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Agata Adamek on TVN24's "One on One" program.

- To borrow the words of Grzegorz Schetyna, who himself described Civic Platform this way, the opposition's stance has always been one of total opposition. Today, we have a situation where we can further appreciate the good cooperation between the Office of the President and the parliament, and the government during a crisis, a pandemic. Electing one of Civic Platform's representatives – we're talking about two very combative figures within Platform, but more broadly, electing any opposition candidate, because they are all focused on attacking PiS – would instantly mean a war at the top, an immediate war between the president and the prime minister, with the government, and parliament. This is not what we need in these difficult times. We need the good cooperation that the current president represents. - stated Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Agata Adamek on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden".

"I will not participate in these elections. Poland has two safety mechanisms that can stop bad actions. One is the Senate, the other is our local government. When the ruling party came up with the devilish idea to hold elections in the middle of a pandemic, disregarding the health of those who were supposed to participate in these elections, as well as those who were to organize them, and also wanting to do so in violation of the law, the constitution, and the principles of a democratic state, I could not remain silent and had to say it out loud," stated Deputy Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in the Sejm.

"Without my strong voice and talk of a boycott, these elections in May would likely have taken place. As it is, it was noticed, people started talking about it, Kaczyński stopped, the Senate and local government officials have given us a chance for free and democratic elections. I hope Poles will participate in such elections" – said Deputy Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in the Sejm.

„I know I bear responsibility for what happened, because the poll drops were caused by Poles not knowing whether I was participating in these elections or not, but for me their health, safety, and the fact that Poland continues to be a democratic country, at the heart of Europe, a European country, were most important. I will always speak the truth, regardless of the consequences that concern me, because a politician must be brave. They must think about people and have the courage to say even the most difficult things” - said Deputy Sejm Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in the Sejm.

- I haven't noticed any particular successes during his term, but also no particular failures. If someone genuinely wants to commit to a city and thought seriously about it when becoming president, they should continue to think seriously and serve that city. Even more so, because if he resigns, a PiS commissioner awaits us, or awaits Warsaw, who could settle here for a good few years - said Szymon Hołownia in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski in "Sedno Sprawy" on Radio Plus.

“I deeply believe that these elections will be won by my formation, because I don't want my burdens to pass to the entire party. I am taking this responsibility upon myself” - said Deputy Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in the Sejm.

“I hope that the choice made today, and the support of everyone, will lead to the opposition candidate winning. I remember that for my words about a boycott, I received a very strong attack from the ruling party, but also from my opponents. For me, values such as honesty and fair play have always mattered, because that is how I perceive politics. I see politics as honest action for the good of the people, and I will not change. I will continue to watch over Poland to ensure it remains a democratic, honest country where all Poles feel good” – said Deputy Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in the Sejm.

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- There are many sensible people in the United Right with a genuine desire to act for Poland. However, they are blocked by the illness of this system, which I have already spoken about. These parties also need to be helped to unblock themselves – said Szymon Hołownia on Radio Plus.

- If there is good regulation, if there is regulation that aligns with my vision of Poland, which I have been presenting since February 7th, and it will serve Poles, then I will gladly agree to this regulation, regardless of whether it comes from PiS or PO – he added.

- Marshal Witek, I don't suppose she'll be particularly eager to set dates in a way that makes life easier for Civic Platform, so it might turn out they deregister that candidate and don't register this one, and then they'll truly be left like Himilsbach with English - said Szymon Hołownia on Radio Plus.

"This morning on TOK FM, I said that PiS has dragged Polish politics into the gutter, and Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska doesn't fit that gutter" - stated Izabela Leszczyna before the Civic Platform's board meeting.

- If we want change, as other countries in Europe and around the world show us, we must allocate over 7% [of GDP] for healthcare. One of the first tasks of my presidency will be to address this very issue, because it is critically important to us - said Szymon Hołownia during a press conference in Radom.

- How do we want to carry out this change? Firstly, immediately after taking office, through broad consultations at last. Not just professional ones. With doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical analysts, pharmacists, patients, managers, in order to develop a common, civic bill project - he continued.

- The change I envision is based on three pillars. Firstly, it is full medical care within reach. Close, fast, and comprehensive. Once every few years, everyone gets one day off work to undergo a full range of preventive examinations - he added.

- The second thing is a change in management. Of course, we must acknowledge that we are in the 21st century, which means more telediagnostics, more of these new technologies, but it also involves transferring the hospital network to regional self-governments, it means transferring primary healthcare facilities (POZ) and outpatient specialist care to municipalities and districts - Hołownia stated.

- As for the third pillar, it is care for healthcare workers, meaning ensuring they are decently remunerated, so they don't have to exhaust themselves with consecutive shifts they take on - he assured.

- We have completed the screening of nearly 14,000 miners. The results are currently coming in, and we will likely have around 200 positive results today or tomorrow. Subsequently, tomorrow and on Sunday, we intend to retest everyone who had negative results. We will conduct 3,500 tests today, 5,000 tomorrow, and 5,000 on Sunday. This will effectively conclude our double cycle of examining this very large and serious phenomenon. On Monday, we will launch another action; we have randomly checked samples in other mines. We have literally individual positive results there, but we need to be very cautious and will likely continue this action in the remaining mines. I hope these mines will be brought under control. These are outbreaks; generally, Silesia as a province, as an area, does not currently have more cases than other regions. We have seen a decrease in hospitalizations in Silesia. Therefore, this is good news. I hope that once we eliminate this outbreak, the results of new cases across Poland will be significantly, significantly lower. Fortunately, we are conducting around 20,000 tests per day across Poland and intend to increase this number further. I think this will allow us, looking at other provinces with individual cases, to maintain control of the epidemic and show that the infection curve is already declining - stated Łukasz Szumowski at a press conference.

Regarding the liquidation or limitation of single-profile hospitals – however, seeing Silesia, we must exercise a certain degree of caution. Fortunately, in Silesia, most patients infected with this virus are asymptomatic, but if they experienced a severe course of the infection, there would certainly be a need for more beds. At the same time, we are of course planning for regions with two hospitals, for example, single-profile ones, so that one can return completely to normal. Of course, this requires disinfection of all wards and rooms – stated Łukasz Szumowski at a press briefing.

- In connection with the resignation of Supreme Court Judge Kamil Zaradkiewicz, President Andrzej Duda has entrusted Supreme Court Judge Aleksander Stępkowski with the performance of the duties of the First President of the Supreme Court, including the management of the Supreme Court, until the appointment of the First President of the Supreme Court - informed the Presidential Office.

“I believe the public deserves an explanation in the current situation. Yesterday, I turned to the President of the Republic of Poland with a request to accept my resignation from the position of acting First President of the Supreme Court. Today, Mr. President accepted it. My resignation is a firm expression of protest against the constant attempts to hinder the efficient work of the General Assembly of Judges of the Supreme Court” – said Supreme Court Judge Kamil Zaradkiewicz at a press conference.

"I am deeply outraged by the questioning of the assembly leader's competencies, the disregard for not only procedural actions but also numerous behaviors, including false accusations of my alleged political motivations. I consider attempts to paralyze the assembly's work without legal basis, and to entangle the President of the Republic of Poland in disputes by filing a baseless motion for my dismissal, to be unacceptable. During the assembly, words and attitudes, such as disruptions to the conduct of the assembly, were repeatedly expressed, which in my opinion do not befit the dignity of a Supreme Court judge and are shocking to public opinion," said Supreme Court Judge Kamil Zaradkiewicz at a press conference.

„In my opinion, the above-mentioned behaviors align with actions taken over the past two years at the Supreme Court, which not only clearly demonstrate escalating mobbing against new judges. Unfortunately, they have been downplayed by the leadership of the Supreme Court responsible for combating them, which, in my assessment, has led to their escalation. I will no longer tolerate such practices. I will immediately take firm legal steps to eliminate them. However, this will only be possible after I complete my duties as acting First President of the Supreme Court” – said Supreme Court Judge Kamil Zaradkiewicz at a press conference.

The Senate will commence work on the presidential election law next week. This article will provide details about the upcoming legislative process and the implications for the upcoming presidential elections in Poland. The information is based on a tweet from Kwiatkowski2011.

“I wanted to thank Judge Kamil Zaradkiewicz, who held this position before me, for his commitment, consistency, and dedication. I believe that we will be able to quickly bring all his achievements in this role, all the procedural progress, to a conclusion, culminating his commitment with the selection of 5 candidates for the office of the First President of the Supreme Court” - said the acting First President of the Supreme Court, Aleksander Stępkowski, at a press conference.

"Regarding a specific date, I would like to consult with the presidents of the chambers to set a date that will not be perceived as inconvenient. We must remember that it is our responsibility and duty as judges to bring this process of selecting candidates to an end as soon as possible. The Supreme Court needs a First President, stable leadership" - said the acting First President of the Supreme Court, Aleksander Stępkowski, at a press conference.

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- Here, gentlemen, there are sweets, confectionery, but just a few weeks ago it wasn't so sweet, because this company, this enterprise built from scratch for 28 years, was threatened with the worst things, with the necessity of laying off employees. That is why such a difficult, radical time demands radical, brave decisions, and we have decided to make such decisions. Under the financial shield designed to protect Polish jobs, we are allocating over a billion złoty daily, a billion and a half złoty daily through a very efficient, quickly prepared process for Polish entrepreneurs like this one, here in Radziejowice. For me, it is a tremendous joy, although I remain perpetually anxious, because no one knows how this crisis will unfold, which is transforming globally from a health crisis into an economic crisis that threatens unemployment in many countries worldwide – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the 'Flis' production plant in Radziejowice, which received assistance from the Polish Development Fund (PFR) through an application submitted via PKO BP.

- We, as the Polish government, together with the President, have decided to save Polish jobs, and this rescue comes at a cost. We have prepared a process that allows for the rapid transfer of funds to Polish entrepreneurs for job preservation. Radical times, such as these, very unusual, require unconventional tools. Speed of action and, above all, effectiveness. Effectiveness in delivering this aid not in 2-3 months, but immediately. Today, we spoke with you earlier about how insurance limits are being cut by foreign companies. Yes, unfortunately, when the market is good, various entities operate in this market without problems, without obstacles. Foreign entities benefit from the Polish economic climate. Now, however, these limits are being withdrawn, while companies from Western Europe maintain the same limits. This is a moment when the Polish state must and is entering such a trap, such a collapse. And we are trying to build this bridge over what I hope will be only a few months of decline in orders, contracts, production, and customer numbers. Because the great task of rebuilding the Polish economy lies in the hands of wonderful Polish entrepreneurs, like yourselves, who built this company from the ground up. And many, many others. And in the hands of Polish workers, but all of this is happening with the help of the Polish state, which is effectively and efficiently providing immense, multi-hundred-billion-złoty aid. This will, of course, entail many challenges for us, debt, the repayment of this debt, but I prefer to make such radical, decisive decisions that will allow us to save millions of jobs, because our financial shield, our anti-crisis shield, is a lifeline for at least two million jobs and companies. Because if they stopped producing, entrepreneurs and employees know best, after two months, often sooner, layoffs begin, asset depreciation occurs, machines stop working, and there's no one to maintain them. After half a year, after a year, it's practically an economic collapse. The Polish state is trying to do everything to prevent such a collapse – continued the PM.

We are surprising the world, and Europe, with the pace of our action. We made our decisions regarding healthcare at the fastest possible pace in Europe, and similarly, the PFR financial shield is one of the fastest mechanisms to support the Polish economy. Today, this is already visible in the assessments of the European Commission and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and I am very happy about it, because it is the best proof that our mechanisms are working - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on the premises of the "Flis" production plant in Radziejowice.

At this moment, as we speak with you, a resolution establishing Farmers' Day is being submitted to the Sejm. A proposal that would make May 15th a holiday for farmers, Farmers' Day in Poland, dedicated to good food, healthy food, where every year we will be able to not only celebrate and thank farmers, but also, I think, discuss the most important issues for the Polish countryside - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during a press conference in Jeżów.

We will do everything to protect the Polish economy, Polish jobs, and together we will emerge from this crisis not only unscathed, but I believe that in half a year, in a year, with good cooperation, we will emerge from this crisis strengthened – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the production plant "Flis" in Radziejowice.

- We must respect it. It's always a free decision. Thank you for the competition. Political parties, political circles have the right to put forward their candidates. As a candidate in elections or the head of a political formation, I am not interested in designating, and it would be completely unacceptable, a candidate for anyone in another political environment. It is their sovereign decision and it must be respected. I respect this decision of the Marshal [of the Sejm] and I will compete with the next candidate – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during a press conference in Jeżów.

"It seems only the face is changing, while the '67' coalition holds firm" – said PiS Deputy Spokesperson Radosław Fogiel at a press conference in the Sejm.

"Ms. Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska did not want postal elections in May, and now she wants traditional elections in a month. There is no logic here. The concerns of the leaders were expressed today by Sławomir Nitras, who said that Kidawa-Błońska would get 0% in the elections. This is indeed a great success" – added MEP Adam Bielan.

- Yes, as proposed by President Andrzej Duda, we will be increasing unemployment benefits. We are pleased that the increase in the number of unemployed people losing their jobs is much, much lower than all previous forecasts, but this increase is still occurring. These are thousands of new people who have lost their livelihoods, which is why, in accordance with the President's recommendation, we want to propose two additional protective measures, two additional supportive actions. Unemployment benefits, which will be raised from the current level of PLN 860 to PLN 1200, but also, in accordance with the President's recommendation, an additional solidarity benefit, an additional 3-month allowance for those who are currently losing their jobs, in the amount of PLN 1300 for a certain period, in such a way as to support those who find themselves in this very unfortunate situation for them, but also to enable their swift return to the labor market afterwards. These are the elements that we will present in our subsequent actions – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the "Flis" production plant in Radziejowice.

„PO has achieved world championships when it comes to breaking promises. They promised a real president, that was the election slogan of Ms. Kidawa-Błońska, and this real president didn't even last until election day. To break promises like that, you really have to know how” - said the deputy spokesperson for PiS, Radosław Fogiel, at a press conference in the Sejm.

We, first and foremost, wanted to hold the elections within the constitutional timeframe. The law was ready a month ago. The Senate froze this law for a month. Consequently, the very professional actions of Prime Minister Sasin, who supervised this process and prepared it excellently, could not be utilized due to these delaying, freezing actions by the Senate. This caused us to do our part. We saved the economy, jobs, and we did it effectively, which is confirmed by the European Commission and international financial institutions. Meanwhile, the opposition tripped over their own feet. This is their problem, of course, and consequently, an unprecedented event truly occurred: a woman, Marshal Kidawa-Błońska, was withdrawn, as I understand it, from this competition. This is a problem, of course, because as some said, there was previously a candidate who was losing in the polls, now there will be a new candidate. I don't know exactly who yet, but I am convinced that the best candidate for president is President Andrzej Duda, who has proven that he can care for the Polish economy, Polish values, Polish workers, those who have jobs, and those who, in small, as small as possible numbers, may have to temporarily use our various social programs. President Duda, who ensures that this wonderful family and social buffer, which we built in better times – 500+ for every child, plus pension – will be maintained, the president is the guarantor of this. And it is a great joy for me to cooperate in such a harmonious way with such a wonderful person, and I hope that he will also be president for another 5-year term, stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the "Flis" production facility in Radziejowice.

„Thanks to the determination of Marshal Kidawa-Błońska, local government officials, the Senate, and Civic Coalition, these bad, dishonest, and dangerous elections will not take place in May. I thank you once again for being the only candidate who, from the very beginning, showed that values are more important than current political interest” – said the PO leader Borys Budka at a press conference.

“Following the Speaker’s decision that she will not be running again in the new presidential election, Civic Coalition, Civic Platform faced the decision of nominating a candidate for the office of President of the Republic of Poland. I am pleased to inform you that the unanimous recommendation of the Civic Platform’s National Board, presented to our coalition partners, is a recommendation for President Rafał Trzaskowski,” said PO chairman Borys Budka at a press conference.

„I wanted to thank our coalition partners and tell this strong team that nothing has ended. We are still in a very strong campaign. We have a new candidate, and I deeply believe that we will win these elections, regardless of when they are and what the date of these elections will be. We are determined, we are creating a good team, we know how to act, and I hope that in a few weeks we will be able to say that we have a new president in Poland” – said Deputy Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska at a press conference in the Sejm.

“The Civic Coalition is a very good project that must fight. On behalf of Nowoczesna, I wanted to thank Marshal Kidawa-Błońska for standing on the side of truth and values. It was Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska who first said that there would be no dangerous elections on May 10th, and she was right. Marshal Kidawa-Błońska's stubbornness led to the stopping of Jarosław Kaczyński's dangerous lust for holding these elections at all costs,” said the leader of Nowoczesna, Adam Szłapka, at a press conference.

"The current government is humiliating Poland in the eyes of the world, layering constitutional violations and causing chaos, this electoral farce. The task of stopping this has fallen to Rafał Trzaskowski. Rafale, win this, and you'll be a good president" - said KO MEP Radosław Sikorski at a press conference.

„The world is changing, and we are witnessing it. We must find answers to the pressing issues that concern Poles. Issues related to security, to jobs, and we will find answers to these most important problems. The world is changing for everyone. The world is changing for me, for all of us. The world doesn’t stop changing, and our country is changing. Today I stand before you as a candidate for President of the Republic, taking on the immense responsibility of fighting for a democratic Poland, fighting for a strong state, for democracy” - said the Civic Coalition candidate for president, the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski.

"One more thing has changed. We are all going to elections, because thanks to the opposition, thanks to the Senate, thanks to the firm stance of local governments, and of course thanks to Małgorzata Kidawa, we are going to elections that will be safe, democratic, universal, and secret. This is a victory for all of us," said Rafał Trzaskowski, candidate of the Civic Coalition for president and the mayor of Warsaw.

"It won't be easy. They will throw obstacles in our way, but the more they attack us, the stronger we will become. We will win these elections because there are more people of good will who are fed up with the state being hijacked, who are fed up with the politicization of institutions. I am going to fight for a Poland that will be strong, for a state that learns from the mistakes of the Third Polish Republic (III RP), but does not trample on everything we have achieved together over the past 30 years. I am going to fight for a state where local governments are strong, because local governments are close to the citizens. I am going to fight for a state that is a loyal, sometimes difficult, partner in international relations, but does not insult all the partners sitting at the table, for whom security is paramount. A strong, democratic state, based on what is most important – the rule of law" – said the Civic Coalition's presidential candidate, the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski.

W nawiązaniu do wpisu Ryszarda Terleckiego z 15 maja 2020 r. na platformie X (dawniej Twitter), który brzmi: "Ktoś mi podpowiedział, że kabarecik Budki rusza na nowo. Miał być nowy program, ale podobno reżyser zdecydował, że lepiej nie ryzykować i zostawić te same kukiełki. Widownia się jednak rozeszła i publiczność nie dopisuje. Trzeba było więc ratować sztukę, no i Panią Bojkot zamieniono na jakiegoś fachowca od awarii. Może to się spodoba szerszej publiczności."

„The situation isn't easy, but perhaps that's for the better, as it demands full consolidation and energy from all of us to fight and win these elections. I hope this enormous wave of change will begin right here in Warsaw. And – most importantly – we all must go to these elections, which we fought for, and vote” – said the Civic Coalition's presidential candidate and Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski.

„Without strong, wise women, men wouldn't manage in life or in politics, because we simply need a bedrock. You know what we need most? We most need that unparalleled class that Madam Marshal embodies. Already 11 years ago [during his first meeting with Kidawa-Błońska], I thought to myself, it's good that we have such women in politics. In recent weeks, in recent days, my respect for Madam Marshal has grown day by day, because if it weren't for Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, today Andrzej Duda would be president elected in undemocratic elections. Thank you very much, thank you Madam Marshal” - said the Civic Coalition's presidential candidate, Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski.

“The President of the Most Serene Republic of Poland carries with him the mighty voice of our bards and national heroes – both the known and the less known, but also hears the cries and suffering of those murdered and tormented through the centuries. He bears this responsibility on his shoulders and is tasked with ensuring the continued, harmonious development of the Republic. The Senate’s task will be to ensure that the election of the president, the first person in the Republic, is democratic, in accordance with the constitution, secure, and truly reflects the will of the nation, rather than any particular faction” – stated Senate Marshal Tomasz Grodzki.

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- I think he would be the best presidential candidate [Tusk], because in this situation, which was very difficult and awkward for Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, especially in terms of female solidarity, I believe she was treated a bit instrumentally, because it seems to me that this campaign could have been salvaged. But what's done is done. Therefore, a candidate who I think holds no office in Poland at the moment and is no longer the President of the European Council would be Donald Tusk – said Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz in an interview with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM's "Popołudniowa rozmowa" (Afternoon Talk).

- I came for two commissioners. They ruled for a year because PiS managed to change the law. Two commissioners, Mr. Kochalski and Prime Minister Marcinkiewicz, ruled for a year, and it's a lost year for the city, because they weren't mayors, they didn't make strategic decisions - Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz said on RMF FM.

- My sole concern is that there will be stagnation for Warsaw, which will already struggle to develop due to low income. We see how expenditures are being cut. It's simply a mother's heart that has the right to worry after 12 years - she added.

- Mr. Sobolewski apparently hasn't been in Warsaw for a long time, because he knows very well that in reality, the individuals involved in this [privatization] scandal are precisely those hired by the commissioner. I would like to remind you that Commissioner Kochalski hired Mr. Jakub R., and the competition was won when Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz was the commissioner - Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz said on RMF FM. 

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Here are the results of the Kantar poll conducted on behalf of TVN:

Andrzej Duda - 51%

Szymon Hołownia - 17%

Rafał Trzaskowski - 11%

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz - 6%

Krzysztof Bosak - 5%

Robert Biedroń - 3%

The telephone poll was carried out by Kantar on May 15th on a nationwide, representative sample of 1004 adults.

- I believe that Rafał Trzaskowski's victory will completely alter the political situation in Poland. Nothing will be the same again - stated Tomasz Siemoniak in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

- There are already forecasts of a GDP decline. Secondly, for now, we have such estimates for the first quarter, and we know that it was March that manifested in Poland in the form of the pandemic and certain restrictions. April and May will be stronger signals of what's happening in the economy - said Waldemar Pawlak in an interview with Dorota Gawryluk on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" (Guest of Events) on Polsat News.

- A commissioner is generally not a good solution, but I hope Prime Minister Morawiecki understands that appointing a commissioner like Mr. Sasin, meaning one of PiS's soldiers, is solely an escalation of political conflict. I hope the ruling party will come to their senses and that in the event of a victory, which I believe in, for Rafał Trzaskowski in three months, the commissioner will be someone who unites rather than divides – said Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz in a conversation with Piotr Witwicki on the program "Wydarzenia i Opinie" on Polsat News.

- The discussion was long, not because it was heated, but because we all realized today that this is the most important day in the over 20-year history of the Civic Platform. We find ourselves in a completely unprecedented situation and have a huge responsibility for the decisions. So, the board has nearly 30 members, many people, or almost all, spoke today. It is very good that they could speak, so there is no hidden meaning here. The outcome was the unanimous decision of the board to support and recommend Rafał Trzaskowski - stated Tomasz Siemoniak in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts).

- Today's statement by Rafał Trzaskowski, saying he is ready to fight for the presidency, which is a key element of power in Poland, for the good of Poland, rather deserves respect - said Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz on Polsat News.

- President Andrzej Duda has very good contact with all social and demographic groups, regardless of their place of residence. He is simply a man who listens, who is open to his fellow citizens, and this is visible, it's evident at meetings. Look at Warsaw. When there are anniversary ceremonies, whether it's the Warsaw Uprising or the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, or national holidays. The President is among the people, participating in events where tens of thousands of people sing patriotic songs together in Warsaw, in the center, at Piłsudski Square, and you can see in all the photos and videos how wonderful his contact is with Varsovians, so this is not a challenge for the President. He is simply open to other people - said Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on the program “Wydarzenia i Opinie” on Polsat News.

„I speak with Donald Tusk several times a week. Tusk made his decision in December. His assessment of reality has not changed. He is a strong supporter of Civic Coalition, Civic Platform. He is the head of the European People's Party and has pledged full support for every candidate. He understands Kidawa-Błońska's decision and will strongly support Rafał Trzaskowski in this race, knowing he's the best candidate for president” – said the leader of Civic Platform, Borys Budka, in an interview with Monika Olejnik on TVN24’s “Kropka nad i”.

„Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, as the only one among all candidates, championed values, showing that she can put her own political interest on the line, and Donald Tusk – just like Kidawa-Błońska – knows that one cannot participate in a farce, in unfair elections. Together with the Senate and local government officials, we managed to throw these unfair elections into the trash,” said the Civic Platform leader Borys Budka on TVN24.

„As always during the National Board meeting, there was a good, substantive discussion. We strived for a long time to consider all arguments, we relied on expert opinions. It's important that we left with a joint, unanimous decision. The best candidate, in the assessment of the PO board and the other Civic Coalition groupings, is Rafał Trzaskowski, and it is precisely Rafał who received full support, while appreciating all the merits of Radosław Sikorski” - said the leader of Civic Platform, Borys Budka, on TVN24.

"Trzaskowski won the Warsaw battle in grand style. In grand style, together with local government officials, he protected Poles from Kaczyński's envelope, dishonest, dangerous elections. Rafał Trzaskowski is a politician of the future. He has shown for over a year that he can effectively implement good investments in Warsaw," said the Civic Platform leader Borys Budka on TVN24.

„[Trzaskowski] is a person about whom we had no doubts that for these difficult times, for the short election campaign, he would be the best candidate, and that is why the decision was unanimous. After such a discussion, Radosław Sikorski, acknowledging these arguments, also supported Rafał Trzaskowski, he was with us at the conference. This shows the maturity of both politicians and the maturity of decisions made in Civic Platform” – said the leader of Civic Platform, Borys Budka, on TVN24.

„Rafał Trzaskowski will be president for all Poles, including Varsovians. He will win these elections because we want a European Poland, a Poland where our strong international position will show a good direction for change. But Rafał Trzaskowski, at the moment he wins the presidential elections, will also ensure the continuity of power in Warsaw. We already had a similar situation this autumn in Gliwice and Nowa Sól, where the mayors of these cities won Senate seats, and after 90 days, elections were held, which were also won by opposition candidates. Warsaw will remain democratic, it will remain governed by the rule of law, and we will win Warsaw too, but today the most important thing is to win Poland for Poles” - said Borys Budka, chairman of Civic Platform, on TVN24.

„Madam Marshal Kidawa-Błońska made such a decision and wanted to announce it independently. We were waiting, we were ready to stand with her alongside the leaders of the Civic Coalition. She asked us to stand together once we chose a new candidate, but it was her individual decision and she wanted to announce it herself” – said the chairman of Civic Platform, Borys Budka, on TVN24.

“Until recently, Szymon Hołownia wanted to participate in elections that would have been a farce, that would have been unconstitutional. It's not for me to judge that decision, but it was Kidawa-Błońska who led to these elections not happening. Crying over the constitution isn't the point, upholding the constitution is. Today's poll is very clear, legible. There hasn't been a decision yet, but Rafał Trzaskowski has 11%. We'll see what happens in a week” - said Borys Budka, the chairman of Civic Platform, on TVN24.

„Kidawa-Błońska paid the ultimate price, but history will judge her. It was her determination that kept her out of Kaczyński's game, and it was she who first said that these elections [on May 10th] could not take place” – said the Civic Platform leader Borys Budka on TVN24.

“Not so long ago, behind-the-scenes discussions were taking place at Nowogrodzka [street, the seat of PiS] about whether there might be a different presidential candidate. I would advise that PiS and its team slowly start packing their bags from the Presidential Palace, and then pack their bags from ministerial offices, because today we have a great, unique opportunity to bid farewell to a president who is a conduit from Nowogrodzka, and to have a person in the Presidential Palace who will worthily represent Poland on the international stage, and who has shown that they can win the election in Warsaw in the first round” - said Borys Budka, chairman of Civic Platform, on TVN24.

-- LIVEBLOG 300POLITYKI: KANTAR FOR TVN: PRESIDENT HAS 51%, HOŁOWNIA LEADS TRZASKOWSKI SIEMONIAK ON TRZASKOWSKI CHANGING THE POLITICAL SCENE AND THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY IN THE PLATFORM'S HISTORY TUSK WRITES TO TRZASKOWSKI HGW ON A MOTHER'S HEART THE PRIME MINISTER AT HIS FAMILY BUSINESS, WHICH RECEIVED AID FROM THE SHIELD UPON A REQUEST SUBMITTED THROUGH PKO BP https://300polityka.pl/live/2020/05/15/ ***** POLSAT EVENTS -- THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 2.0, MEANING A NEW CANDIDATE, NEW EXPECTATIONS, AND NEW HOPES FOR A NEW BEGINNING. -- THE CIVIC COALITION HAS REPLACED MAŁGORZATA KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA WITH RAFAŁ TRZASKOWSKI IN THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE. -- THIS IS A NEW BEGINNING FOR THE CIVIC COALITION, BUT ALSO NEWNESS IN THE COMPETITION FOR THE PRESIDENCY - Grzegorz Kępka. -- RAFAŁ TRZASKOWSKI RECEIVED A UNANIMOUS RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLATFORM'S MANAGEMENT BOARD, ALTHOUGH HE WAS NOT THE ONLY CANDIDATE - RADOSŁAW SIKORSKI ALSO EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO RUN IN THE ELECTIONS, BUT ULTIMATELY SUPPORTED TRZASKOWSKI - Kępka continues. -- NEITHER CANDIDACY WAS A SURPRISE; IT WAS UNOFFICIALLY KNOWN THAT RAFAŁ TRZASKOWSKI PERFORMED BETTER IN POLLS COMMISSIONED BY THE PLATFORM - Kępka. -- THE DECISION OF THE PLATFORM'S MANAGEMENT BOARD WAS PRECEDED BY MAŁGORZATA KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA'S RESIGNATION ANNOUNCED IN THE MORNING - Kępka continues. -- THE CANDIDATE UNTIL NOW APPEARED AT HER OWN REQUEST ONLY WITH MP MONIKA WIELICHOWSKA AND TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CAMPAIGN'S FAILURE - Kępka. -- INDEED, THE POLLS ARE UNFORGIVING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER WINNING THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS IN DECEMBER, THE CANDIDATE WAS ONLY BEHIND THE PRESIDENT AND COULD COUNT ON A RESULT SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE 20%. IN RECENT DAYS, SUPPORT HAS DECLINED MORE THAN FIVEFOLD - Kępka continues. -- THE RESIGNATION WAS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY THE FRUSTRATION OF SOME OF THE CANDIDATE'S SUPPORTERS - Kępka. -- STATEMENT BY IZABELA LESZCZYNA. -- THE NEW CANDIDATE FACES A DIFFICULT TASK; FIRST, HE MUST COLLECT 100,000 SIGNATURES - Kępka. -- TODAY, RAFAŁ TRZASKOWSKI REFUSED TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS, WHICH HE WILL DO ON SUNDAY - Kępka continues. -- HE WAS A MINISTER, HE WON THE WARSAW PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN THE FIRST ROUND, BUT THE REAL TRIAL BY FIRE IS STILL AHEAD OF HIM. -- RAFAŁ TRZASKOWSKI MAY CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN AND MOBILIZE THE VOTERS OF THE LARGEST OPPOSITION PARTY, OR HE MAY EXTINGUISH THE LIGHT - Dorota Gawryluk. -- RAFAŁ TRZASKOWSKI'S YEAR AND A HALF OF GOVERNANCE IN WARSAW MAY BE POLITICAL FUEL THAT THE RULING PARTY WILL USE AGAINST HIM - Wojciech Dąbrowski. -- THE SIGNING OF THE LGBT+ DECLARATION CAUSED A STORM AND LED TO PROTESTS; TRZASKOWSKI ALSO FACED CRITICISM FOR THE MILLION-ZLOTY RELAXATION ZONE, BUT MOSTLY FOR THE FAILURE OF THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - Dąbrowski continues. -- TO BE COMPETITIVE, TRZASKOWSKI MUST SEEK THE VOTES OF ELECTORS FROM OUTSIDE LARGE CITIES - Dąbrowski. ***** TVN FACTS -- HE WON THE WARSAW MAYORAL ELECTIONS WITH AN IMPRESSIVE RESULT; FACTS HAVE CHECKED HIS CHANCES OF RUNNING. -- PAD 51, SH 17, RT 11, WKK 6, KB 5, RB 3. -- The Platform's Management Board deliberated for five hours. Two names were in play – Sikorski and Trzaskowski. The decision to recommend the Mayor of Warsaw was unanimous. -- THIS IS NOT JUST THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A CANDIDATE, BUT THE START OF HIS CAMPAIGN - Krzysztof Skórzyński. -- THE DECISION TO CHANGE HAS BEEN IN THE AIR FOR SEVERAL DAYS, BUT THE DECISION WAS NOT POSTPONED BECAUSE THE PLATFORM KNOWS IT CANNOT AFFORD TO WASTE TIME - Skórzyński. -- THIS IS NOT AN UNEXPECTED CHANGE OF POSITIONS, BECAUSE TRZASKOWSKI'S NAME WAS IN THE GAME FROM THE BEGINNING AND HE WAS THE FAVORITE - Skórzyński. -- FOR THE CHANGE TO OCCUR, THAT FORMAL STATEMENT HAD TO BE MADE - Skórzyński on Kidawa's statement. -- SIKORSKI MANAGED THE CAMPAIGN UNTIL THE LAST MOMENT; HE LOST, BUT AFTER A LONG DISCUSSION - Skórzyński. -- THE JOINT MARCH OF KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA AND TRZASKOWSKI TO THE PRESS CONFERENCE IS TO BE A SYMBOL OF RESOLVING THE DISPUTE... - Skórzyński. -- ...WHICH WAS NOT OBVIOUS EVEN THIS MORNING, BECAUSE KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA, AT HER OWN REQUEST, APPEARED ALONE, WITHOUT KO LEADERS - Skórzyński. -- THE OPEN SECRET IN RECENT WEEKS HAS BEEN THE DISPUTES WITHIN MKB'S ELECTION TEAM, ESPECIALLY AFTER THE SUSPENSION OF THE CAMPAIGN DURING THE PANDEMIC - Skórzyński. -- THE CIVIC COALITION DOES NOT HAVE A STRAIGHTFORWARD ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION TODAY: CAN TRZASKOWSKI, A KNOWN POLITICIAN BUT TODAY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, MANAGE TO START COMPETING FROM SCRATCH AGAINST THE RUSHING CANDIDATES - Skórzyński. -- EXACTLY 6 WEEKS OF CAMPAIGN – Assuming the presidential race is starting anew and the elections are held on June 28, candidates have exactly 6 weeks of campaigning. A campaign like never before. Without conventions and meetings with voters. -- A CAMPAIGN WITH THE PRESIDENT SUPPORTED BY THE GOVERNMENT APPARATUS AND STATE MEDIA -- ELECTIONS AFTER THE AGREEMENT OF TWO ORDINARY MPS - Jakub Sobieniowski. -- I WOULD LIKE RESPECT FOR THE LAW TO RETURN; THE ANSWER TO AUTHORITARIAN GOVERNANCE SHOULD BE THE RULE OF LAW - W. Frasyniuk. -- THESE ELECTIONS WILL BE LESS DEMOCRATIC THAN THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN ON MAY 10; IT IS A GREY FOG - Prof. Rychard. -- ONE CANDIDATE HAS AN ADVANTAGE - Sobieniowski. -- Kamil Zaradkiewicz is no longer acting as the First President of the Supreme Court. He resigned because he felt his competencies were being questioned and he was accused of political motivations. By the decision of President Andrzej Duda, Aleksander Stępkowski will take over Zaradkiewicz's function. -- THE SEJM ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO THE SHIELD: ECONOMIC GROWTH DOWN, PRICES UP – Data from the Central Statistical Office, although not yet complete, leave no doubt. These could be difficult times for entrepreneurs, employers, and employees. On Thursday, the Sejm adopted the amendment to the anti-crisis shield 3.0. ***** TVP NEWS -- SPECULATIONS HAVE BECOME FACT. THE CIVIC COALITION HAS REPLACED ITS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE - Danuta Holecka -- A SUBSTITUTE CANDIDATE REPLACED KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA - banner. -- ALMOST EVERYONE EXPECTED KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA'S DECISION - Marcin Tulicki. -- THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH IT WAS ANNOUNCED, NOT SO MUCH. KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA'S ISOLATION IS EVIDENT - Tulicki. -- THE ATTITUDE OF KO COLLEAGUES TOWARDS KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA CHANGED DIRECTLY PROPORTIONALLY TO THE POLL FIGURES - Tulicki. -- AS SUPPORT DRAMATICALLY DECLINED, SCHETYNA DENIED BEING THE "FATHER" OF KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA'S CANDIDACY; THE HEAD OF PO ALSO INTENDED TO DISTANCE HIMSELF FROM HER - Tulicki. -- KO POLITICIANS HAPPILY POSED FOR PHOTOS WITH KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA, STANDING IN LINE WITH HER. TODAY, SHE HAS BEEN LEFT COMPLETELY ALONE - Tulicki. -- KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA'S COLLEAGUES CAN LEARN FROM POLITICAL OPPONENTS WHEN IT COMES TO CLASS – Tulicki quotes a tweet from PAD with "expressions of respect" for Kidawa-Błońska. -- KO POLITICIANS ALSO INSTRUMENTALLY TREATED CONCERN FOR THE HEALTH OF POLES - Tulicki. -- IN RECENT WEEKS, THEY CLAIMED THAT EVEN CORRESPONDENCE ELECTIONS COULD NOT BE ORGANIZED IN POLAND, ARGUING THAT THE VIRUS COULD BE TRANSMITTED ON PAPER BALLOTS - Tulicki. -- NOW THE COALITION WANTS TO REPLACE THE DEADLY ENVELOPES WITH DEADLY PENS AND SUPPORT LISTS - Tulicki. -- THE QUESTION OF MISMANAGEMENT ARISES, BECAUSE THE PRINTED BALLOTS, DUE TO THE DECISIONS OF PO POLITICIANS, WILL HAVE TO BE THROWN AWAY AND NEW ONES PRINTED - Tulicki. -- MILLIONS OF ZLOTYS WILL BE WASTED, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN USED TO FUND HOSPITALS, FOR EXAMPLE - Tulicki. -- Fragment of Leszczyna's statement from TOK FM about "casting pearls before swine" and "lack of readiness for a completely honest politician." -- TRZASKOWSKI – A CANDIDATE WHOSE IMAGE IS STRONGLY BURDENED BY HIS GOVERNANCE IN WARSAW - Tulicki. -- Tulicki juxtaposes Trzaskowski's words about a "wave of change in Warsaw" with the sewage leak into the Vistula River. -- Tulicki recalls the heating network failure, the relaxation zone at Bankowy Square, and Trzaskowski's support for the European Parliament resolution against Poland. -- Excerpts from an interview with Jarosław Kaczyński from Polish Radio. -- KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA HERSELF COULD NOT DECIDE WHETHER SHE WAS STILL RUNNING OR BOYCOTTING THE VOTE - Tulicki. -- THE POLITICAL ALLIES OF KIDAWAPŁOŃSKA ALSO WORKED HARD FOR THE ELECTION DEFEAT, FOR EXAMPLE, DICTATING TO HER WHAT TO SAY - Tulicki. -- SUCCESS HAS MANY FATHERS, AND FAILURE IS AN ORPHAN - Tulicki. -- 7 THOUSAND POLES HAVE OVERCOME COVID-19. -- IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECONCILE MINIMIZING GDP LOSSES WITH PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF POLES - Damian Diaz. -- ENTREPRENEURS ARE SATISFIED WITH THE FINANCIAL SHIELD - Diaz. -- PROF. KAMIL ZARADKIEWICZ RESIGNS FROM THE POSITION OF ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT – announcement: The president has appointed another judge of the Supreme Court to his place. -- THE JUDICIARY WANTS TO PARALYZE THE SUPREME COURT - banner. -- ALEKSANDER STĘPKOWSKI IS TO COMPLETE THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE SUPREME COURT - Maksymilian Maszenda. -- IN RECENT DAYS, JUDGES HAVE TRIED TO BLOCK THE ELECTION OF A NEW PRESIDENT. THEY WERE CONCERNED WITH HYGIENE, UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE VOTING RULES, WHICH INVOLVED MARKING THE CANDIDATE WITH A CIRCLE - Maszenda. -- PROF. ZARADKIEWICZ WAS UNSPARINGLY ATTACKED BY OPPONENTS OF THE JUDICIAL REFORM - Maszenda. -- "GAZETA WYBORCZA" TOGETHER WITH RZEPLIŃSKI EVEN DESCRIBED DETAILS FROM ZARADKIEWICZ'S PRIVATE LIFE - Maszenda. -- ONE OF ZARADKIEWICZ'S FIRST DECISIONS WAS THE REMOVAL OF PORTRAITS OF SUPREME COURT PRESIDENTS FROM THE COMMUNIST ERA - Maszenda. -- ZARADKIEWICZ ASSURED THAT HE IS RESIGNING FROM HIS POSITION, NOT FROM THE ATTEMPT TO REFORM THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM - Maszenda.

"I spoke with Iza Leszczyna. The words spoken were in a specific context. Perhaps said unfortunately. If someone is honest, they can withdraw their political interest, leave it behind when values are concerned, that should be appreciated. Unfortunate words on one of the radio stations – it sometimes happens to use a thought shortcut, to take something out of context. These words absolutely offend no one. They were meant to depict a certain reality. Iza Leszczyna explained it to me. I accept it" – said the Civic Platform leader Borys Budka on TVN24.