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08/24/2023

09:31

Bochenek on Referendum Boycott Proposal: 'This is an Anti-Democratic Action, They Fear the Voice of Poles'
– This is certainly an anti-democratic action, they fear the voice of Poles, they fear handing decisions over to Poles, because we know perfectly well the stance of the opposition politicians. They will make such decisions, they will sell off Polish assets, because they are already talking about it, their experts, moreover, they have said in many media outlets that Polish strategic companies should be dismantled, they also talk about reaching agreements with the EU regarding the issue of the migration pact, and this means that migrants should be accepted into Poland – stated Rafał Bochenek at a press briefing in the Sejm.

09:35

Bosak:

I Would Be Very Calm About Polls. The Upward Trend for Any Political Party Doesn't Last Forever
– I would be very calm about these polls. Polls go up, they go down. What matters are the election results. We have been on an upward trend since February, or since January. Nobody predicted that for us, and we overtook Trzecia Droga and Lewica. And I suppose the upward trend for any political party doesn't last forever; there are always such fluctuations up and down. Let's recall that the margin of error for polls is about 3 percentage points – said Krzysztof Bosak on the program 'Gość Radia ZET'.

09:35

Kukiz:

Anyone Who Gets Involved in Politics Loses Stage Credibility
Anyone who gets involved in politics in any way loses their stage credibility. It's simply a natural process. Just observe what is happening with Krzysztof Cugowski, who wasn't as exposed as I was from 2015 onwards; he was in the Senate, and essentially his career ended – stated Paweł Kukiz on PR1.

09:37

Bosak:

This Referendum is an Attempt to Polarize Poles During the Election Campaign
– We assess the [referendum] questions presented by PiS rather negatively. I believe this has nothing to do with an attempt to govern based on deciphering the expectations of Poles. This referendum is an attempt to polarize Poles during the election campaign, in line with PiS's sociological calculations – said Krzysztof Bosak on the program "Gość Radia ZET".

09:37

Bosak:

Confederation intends neither to extend PiS's rule nor to facilitate Tusk's return to power
"They [coalition talks] won't end before the election, Madam Editor, and after the election, it might only get hotter. This is because Confederation intends neither to extend PiS's rule nor to facilitate Tusk's return to power, and this is causing dissatisfaction both in PiS and in Civic Platform. We simply do not want to recreate or prolong pathological arrangements in Poland. We assess these PiS governments as very demoralized and very bad, and we similarly assess Tusk's government, under which we lived for 8 years, and we remember well what happened then," said Krzysztof Bosak on the "Guest of Radio ZET" program. "Confederation is a force of true opposition; unlike, for example, the Left, it has never made secret deals with PiS. Yes, the Left made secret deals with PiS regarding the KPO [National Reconstruction Plan], and platformers and PiS members make deals on various things in the Sejm presidium," he continued. "If the majority of our voters do not want this, and we read these polls and see it, and we consider the constant talk about Confederation as a potential PiS coalition partner as a way to fight us, then it is an ideal way for our rivals such as the Left, Civic Platform, PSL, TD [Poland 2050 and the Polish People's Party], and even disappointed PiS voters to discourage them from voting for us. I want to reassure you, we are not planning to sell out for positions, we are not planning to extend PiS's rule for a third term. We consider these governments to be bad, demoralized, depraved, ending in economic catastrophe, and this must change, and we will change it," he stated.

09:42

Kukiz:

Kołodziejczak's Theories are Utter Nonsense
Kołodziejczak's theories are utter nonsense. The primary reason for Kornel Morawiecki's departure from Kukiz15 was his desire to support Mateusz Morawiecki within the United Right camp. Kornel Morawiecki encouraged me to do this; he was in love with his son and proud of him. Even when he might have disagreed with a decision, he always said that Mateusz probably knows what he's doing, that he is the best prime minister, the best head of government – stated Paweł Kukiz in PR1.

10:32

Wąsik:

Tusk is turning politics into a cabaret. Comedians shouldn't be on candidate lists.
– I wouldn't make serious jokes about this topic, because these are really important matters, and the fact that Donald Tusk is putting comedians on his lists. Comedians should do comedy shows, and politicians should do politics. Comedians shouldn't be put on candidate lists, because we'll turn politics into a cabaret. That's what Donald Tusk is doing – turning politics into a cabaret – said Maciej Wąsik in "Trójka's Political Salon".

10:32

Wąsik:

Perhaps Tusk and Sikorski's way of doing politics was to be obedient to Putin, not to stand up to him
– This shows that naivety in politics is a grave sin. All those who believed Putin after the attack on Georgia, and I'm talking about Tusk and Sikorski here, have simply committed, at the very least, a terrible political sin of naivety, at the very least, because perhaps it was a way of conducting politics, that one should be obedient to Putin, rather than standing up to him. This entire reset that Sikorski proposed was a terrible sin, and it's most evident today. I think Poles will not forgive this of either Tusk or Sikorski – said Maciej Wąsik in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Trójka's Political Salon".

10:33

Wąsik:

I Will Not Resign, Because These are Hypocritical Accusations from PO
– No, I will not resign, and I will answer like this. It was not an election picnic at all, but rather patriotic celebrations. Nearby, there was a military picnic, to which this helicopter flew in. It was not an air show, to be clear (…) I will not resign because these are hypocritical accusations from PO, especially from my opponent on the PO list in that area, Mr. Kierwiński – said Maciej Wąsik on "Trójka Political Salon".

11:06

Kidawa-Błońska:

As Far As I Know, Jana Shostak is No Longer on the List
– That is her [Jana Shostak's] response, very irresponsible. The Civic Platform and the coalition do not support such a solution [regarding abortion]. As far as I know, this person is no longer on the Civic Platform's list. Yes [it is a consequence of this statement], yes [she lost her place on the list] – stated Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in a conversation with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

11:22

Budka on the Constitutional Tribunal: For doing nothing, these individuals are to receive incredibly high salaries
The Julia Przyłębska Tribunal convenes sporadically, is unable to muster a majority for key rulings, and the only thing it is currently known for is blocking the issuance of a ruling concerning funds from the Recovery Fund. What Zbigniew Ziobro has proposed in the draft salaries for, among others, judges in the Tribunal, shows that this government will always find money for its own. Not only did they propose individuals for the Tribunal who are passive, mediocre, but loyal – to give an example, the martial law prosecutor Mr. Piotrowicz – but on top of that, for doing nothing, these individuals are to receive incredibly high salaries – said Borys Budka during a KO press conference in the Sejm. – But this is not the end of this scandal, because while several-dozen percent salary increases are planned for people in power, for people installed in the Tribunal, at the same time, those who work so hard, who struggle to make ends meet on a daily basis, are offered increases that cannot even keep up with rampant inflation – he continued. – I would like to remind you that the only Prime Minister in Poland who was forced twice, during an election campaign, to correct his lies, so one can calmly say that we are dealing with a recidivist liar, and unfortunately, the entire campaign of PiS is based on lies – he summarized. – This government does not value people who work for the Polish state every day at all, I mean teachers. Let us note that at the moment we have information that even several thousand teachers are missing; there are so many vacancies waiting for applicants – said Katarzyna Lubnauer.

11:59

BGK:

Stable and High Demand for Polish Bonds Confirmed by Yesterday's Ministry of Finance Auction Results
Stable and high demand for Polish bonds is confirmed by the results of yesterday's Ministry of Finance auction. Investor demand once again exceeded supply by over 50%. The Ministry of Finance's borrowing needs for this year are already 93% met - reported Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK).

15:08

Skiba from Pekao: Recent Years Have Seen Strong GDP per Capita (PPP) Growth to 80% of EU Average, Overtaking Slovakia and Hungary, and Catching Up to the Czechs

Recent years have seen strong GDP per capita (PPP) growth to 80% of the EU average, overtaking Slovakia and Hungary, and we are catching up to the Czechs - wrote the President of Pekao S.A., Leszek Skiba.


16:01

BGK President: Poland has one of the lowest levels of public debt in the EU. Including funds placed in BGK and PFR
On the day the state budget for 2024 was adopted, it is worth remembering that Poland has one of the lowest levels of public debt in the EU. This includes funds placed in BGK and PFR – informed Beata Daszyńska-Muzyczka, President of BGK.

17:38

BGK Chief Economist: Current Account Balance Returns to Where it Belongs – Above Zero
"In connection with the 2024 budget project, there will certainly be a lot of data concerning economic challenges appearing on 'social media'. It's worth showing the good news for balance – even if it's not the very latest. The current account balance is returning to where it belongs – above zero" - states Mateusz Walewski, Chief Economist at BGK.