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10/18/2023
08:40
Petru:
I'm Not a Fan of 0% Mortgages, But I Don't Want to Ruin Coalition Relations
07:45
PiS:
We Will Be a Firm, Substantive, Constructive Opposition. We Do Not Intend to Repeat What Civic Platform Did, Becoming a Total Opposition to the United Right Government
- No, there is no such plan; we will be a firm, substantive, constructive opposition. An opposition that will present its proposals, that will keep a close eye on the authorities, if we are that opposition. Because I am still counting on the fact that after entrusting the mission of forming a government to a representative of the winning party, as a result of talks between PiS, it will be possible to govern – stated Marek Ast on PR24.
- At least talks should be undertaken, and what will emerge from these talks will only become clear then. However, of course, this scenario cannot be ruled out that PiS will be an opposition party, and then it will be as I said. We do not intend in any way to repeat what Civic Platform did, becoming a total opposition to the United Right government – he continued.
07:45
Ast:
I See No Reason Why PiS Wouldn't Nominate Morawiecki to the President as Candidate for Prime Minister
- I think the President will make decisions based on his own judgment, and if the current opposition parties, and perhaps the parliamentary majority in a moment, pass laws that harm the good of society or threaten state security, then he will likely make decisions to veto them, just as he vetoed laws passed by the current majority – Marek Ast said on PR24.
- I see no reason why PiS wouldn't nominate Mateusz Morawiecki to the President as the candidate for Prime Minister – he added.
08:30
Buda:
If Needed, I'm Ready to Pack My Bags in a Day
- When I came in, I said that at any moment I am ready to leave the ministry for other tasks, to go to a different front. I have no problem with that whatsoever. If needed, I am ready to pack my bags in a day. The only thing is, I have a cat named Marcelinka, and I'm wondering what to do with her - stated Waldemar Buda on the program "Graffiti" on Polsat News.
08:33
Buda:
Democracy Means Governments Change
- Even if it turns out that the opposition is indeed forming a government, believe me, democracy means governments change. We have won eight elections, and the third in terms of parliamentary elections, we achieved a gigantic success. If the opposition gains a majority and forms a government, then so be it. Nobody treats this as some kind of dramatic defeat, so be it - stated Waldemar Buda in the "Graffiti" program on Polsat News.
08:36
Petru:
The First Thing to Do After Taking Power is Next Year's Budget. It's Unrealistic
08:38
Buda:
It's not out of the question that such laxity, lack of consensus, even arguments will arise that one of the parties will come and say: I prefer to be with PiS
- Declarations are one thing. Similarly, there was supposed to be an agreement in the opposition, but it turns out that they disagree with each other on most issues. Discussions are taking place on the other side, and it's not out of the question that such laxity, lack of consensus, even arguments will arise that one of the parties will come and say: I prefer to be with PiS, because it's impossible to reach an agreement there - stated Waldemar Buda in the program "Graffiti" on Polsat News.
08:43
Kidawa-Błońska:
I haven't spoken with Tusk about taking up the Senate Marshal position
08:44
Petru:
We Need Fewer Ministries Than Under PiS. I'm Not in Favor of Moving Them Outside Warsaw
08:54
- I will discuss [whether the victory was Pyrrhic] after the first Sejm session. I think it will be around November 13th or 14th, because that's when the Marshal of the Sejm and the Sejm presidium will be elected, and then it will become clear how this parliamentary majority will shape up - stated Wojciech Skurkiewicz on "Sygnały dnia" (Signals of the Day) PR1.
09:03
Kidawa-Błońska:
Tusk Will Be Prime Minister, We'll Agree on the Rest
09:12
Kidawa-Błońska:
Worldview matters shouldn't be included in the coalition agreement. However, Poles want the abortion issue to be resolved.
09:14
Gawkowski:
If PiS Had Taken Those 2 Million Votes from the Left, They Would Be in Power in Poland
- People knew we would win these elections together, so they shifted their votes between Civic Platform, the Left, and The Third Way. There will be time for such deep analyses, because it is clear that we lost votes somewhere. Great recognition for all those 11.6 million votes. 11.6 is what we received, with the Left's share being close to 2 million votes, meaning without these 2 million, there would be no governance. If PiS had taken those 2 million votes from the Left, then Law and Justice would be in power in Poland - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski in an interview with Marek Pyza on the program "Kwadrans Polityczny" on TVP1.
09:14
Gawkowski:
The party that won in opposition should nominate a prime minister candidate. This is quite natural for me.
- The party that won in opposition, which has the largest share of opposition seats, should nominate a candidate for prime minister. This is quite natural for me - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski on TVP1.
09:15
Gawkowski:
Time Will Tell Who Holds Which Position. We Will Choose Speakers Earlier
- Time will tell who holds which position. I believe we will choose the Speaker of the Sejm and the Speaker of the Senate earlier - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski on TVP1.
09:15
Gawkowski:
The First Decision the Government Should Tackle is Bringing EU Funds to Poland
- I believe that if the opposition takes over the government, the first decision the government should address should be to ensure that money from the European Union, Polish money in Brussels, is in Poland and can work here to reduce inflation and improve the economy – stated Krzysztof Gawkowski on TVP1.
09:17
Gawkowski:
Neither the Left wants to break Kosiniak-Kamysz's spine, nor is there a prospect for Władek to break ours
- Neither the Left wants to break Władek Kosiniak-Kamysz's spine or that of other PSL politicians, nor do I think there is a prospect for Władek to break our spine. Everyone in this coalition will be satisfied - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski on TVP1.
09:24
Kidawa-Błońska:
There's a Scenario to Create Public Media. We Need Parliament, a Government, and Everything Will Happen Very Quickly
09:59
Pasławska:
Decomposition of the Political Right Imminent; PiS MPs May Seek 'Good Change'
- There will be no talks. Law and Justice is prepared to buy politicians, as they did for 8 years, but they certainly won't find such politicians in the Polish People's Party. As for talks with Law and Justice politicians, I believe that the decomposition of the political right will occur in the near future, and it's possible that MPs from PiS, the United Right, will be looking for 'good change' and will be righteous and just, wanting to strengthen the ruling party - said Urszula Pasławska in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
10:29
Czarnecki:
Difficult to Imagine Our Coalition with Poland 2050 or the Left
- First, PiS will attempt to form a government, because I believe President Andrzej Duda will respect this custom. I've just finished writing an article on this topic; indeed, it is the only practical possibility, as it's difficult to imagine our coalition with Poland 2050 or the Left - stated Ryszard Czarnecki in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on the program "Sedno sprawy" on Radio Plus.
10:30
Czarnecki:
Opposition Will Gain a Majority in the Sejm, Form a Government, But We Will Attempt It First
- In my opinion, the opposition should take a little dose of Neospasmin, calm down. The opposition will gain a majority in the Sejm, will have a government, but we will attempt it first - stated Ryszard Czarnecki on the programme "Sedno sprawy" on Radio Plus.
11:35
PKO:
Consumer Sentiment Steadily Improving
13:40
Hołownia:
We Promised to Refresh the Sejm, and We've Done It
13:46
Hołownia:
The Third Way as a Political Project Continues. If There Are Two Clubs, Both Will Be Named "Third Way"
13:50
Hołownia:
If Anyone Wants New Elections, You're Welcome. We'll Have 307 Seats, Not 248
13:56
14:01
Hołownia:
The Marshal of the Sejm Position is within the Third Way's Interest, Which We've Communicated to Our Partners
14:18
Gajewska:
Police Have Now Launched Disciplinary Proceedings Against Officers Who Dragged Me to the Patrol Car
- Police have now launched disciplinary proceedings against the officers who dragged me to the patrol car in Otwock. A wind of change - Kinga Gajewska informed on Twitter.
.@PolskaPolicja właśnie wszczęła postępowania dyscyplinarne wobec funkcjonariuszy, którzy ciągnęli mnie do radiowozu w Otwocku. Wiatr zmian ?
— Kinga Gajewska (@gajewska_kinga) October 18, 2023
15:38
Kołodziejczak:
What kind of victorious camp starts dividing immediately after elections?
15:39
- If I were to remember such things, such matters [referring to Szymon Hołownia's words about Kołodziejczak], then one truly has to be petty, and honestly, I don't want to refer to it, deepen any conflicts that existed, or build them at all, because I don't believe they did. I understand that during an election campaign, one can say various things about political opponents, and that's how Szymon Hołownia perceived me, whereas I had Hennig-Kloska in my constituency too. She never spared bitter words towards me, and I managed for several weeks not to respond at all, even though I could have spoken about her negatively – stated Michał Kołodziejczak in Onet.
- Some regret remains that someone says such things, especially since they are baseless, but why should I get upset that someone wants to build political capital on not agreeing with me. Let Szymon see how much Civic Coalition and Donald Tusk have gained from us being together, that I received half the votes more than my competitor from Poland 2050 compared to her – he added.
15:41
- For me, it's a regret that it turned out this way, and there should be no mercy for anyone who constantly made things difficult for the democratic opposition. I wouldn't spare practically anyone who behaved inhumanely. [Major Purge at TVP] Yes, exemplary punishment so that no one ever thinks they can behave like Rachon, Holecka - stated Michał Kołodziejczak in Onet.
- Being fired would be a reward for them; they could continue. They clearly contributed to society in Poland being divided. They must bear responsibility for this. Today, I would demand full responsibility and consequences for their behavior [...] These people must voluntarily submit to punishment, apologize, clearly state that they lied, and then exit the media sphere - he added.
16:53
Bartoszewski:
We will form a coalition as soon as the President deems that someone from the opposition should try to form a government
- Enough bickering, let's move forward. We will form a coalition now, as soon as the President deems that someone from the opposition should try to form a government. By common sense, the second step should be the first. This is because one should not give the mission of forming a government to someone who clearly cannot form such a government. The President has the right to do so, and therefore, he probably will - stated Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski on PR24.
17:02
17:42
Hennig-Kloska:
The United Right is Incapable of Building a Majority. It's a Delay Tactic to Allow Time for Clearing Drawers and Burning Files
17:50
Hennig-Kloska:
Leaders have had initial talks. The faster we reach an agreement, the less room for President Duda to create chaos
17:56
Hennig-Kloska:
The Prime Minister Should Be Tusk or Someone He Designates
18:13
Hennig-Kloska:
If Duda and PiS want to fight the nation that made its decision in the elections, I can imagine a different situation on the streets
18:39
Hennig-Kloska:
PiS Passed the 800+ Law But Left No Funds for It. This Will Require Government-Level Talks on What to Do
18:58
19:10
- PiS are fraudsters: they hid Morawiecki's giant budget hole before the elections - wrote Izabela Leszczyna on Twitter.
#PiS to oszuści: ukrywali przed wyborami, że w tegorocynym budżecie jest gigantyczna #dziuraMorawieckiego.
— Iza Leszczyna✌️?? (@Leszczyna) October 18, 2023
19:51
Czarnek:
I expect the President to appoint a Prime Minister from the winning party, PiS
19:52
Czarnek:
Trzaskowski Should Discuss Crimes and Frauds at His Own City Hall
19:53
Czarnek:
I told PSL activists that if PiS had never existed, I would probably have considered operating within a party like the PSL
19:58
Czarnek:
Sole rule was practically impossible. Confederation failed to deliver a good result, which would have facilitated negotiations.
20:11
Bodnar:
We Will Likely Have a New Government by the End of November
20:12
Bodnar:
The First and Foremost Goal is the Restoration of the Rule of Law, Crucial for Recovering KPO Funds and Citizen Trust in the State
- The first and most important goal is the restoration of the rule of law. Adopting all the necessary laws that are already prepared. They are waiting to simply start working on them and bring them to adoption by the Sejm. Because this is important not only from the perspective of regaining citizens' trust in the state, but also from the perspective of finally recovering funds from the KPO – said Adam Bodnar on TVN24.
20:15
Sienkiewicz:
All stories suggesting Duda could rise above his current political approach in office, I consider naive and false
20:40
- I've been thinking about what new, ordinary inquiry committees should be established. I believe the most important one would be a committee on postal elections. I think the 2020 situation, where the elections simply did not take place and no one was held accountable, is one of the most significant failures of recent years. The second would be a committee on Pegasus – stated Adam Bodnar on RMF FM.
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