Donald Tusk continues his visit to Brussels – today, the leader of Civic Coalition (KO) is scheduled to participate in the European People's Party (EPP) summit.

- The President has declared openness to dialogue and cooperation on matters most important to Poland, with particular emphasis on his commitments to voters. At 12:00 PM, the President will summarize the course of the consultations – informed the Head of the Presidential Chancellery, Grażyna Ignaczak-Bandych, on Twitter.

At the two-day summit, which begins today, EU leaders will discuss the developing situation in the Middle East, continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, the long-term EU budget, the economy, migration, and external relations.

At 1:00 PM, in the Column Hall, a ceremony will be held for the presentation of certificates of election to the new members of parliament.

- The President knows well, and everyone in Poland knows well, that this majority simply exists. Leaders have stood up, there is the will, there is a mandate of almost 12 million votes, to form a new government. In reality, the president can dedicate himself to an action where he entrusts Mr. Morawiecki or anyone else with the mission of forming a new government, but it will be a grotesque - stated Tomasz Siemoniak on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- PiS's problem is that nobody wants to talk to them. I don't want to be some advisor to the president or to PiS. I want to make an assessment. A false, artificial mission by Morawiecki or anyone else who pretends to form a government will harm PiS more, as no one will meet with him. This will truly be to PiS's detriment - stated Tomasz Siemoniak in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

- I believe that Hołownia is a very good candidate for Marshal of the Sejm. We also have excellent candidates within our ranks, but we understand that this coalition may require a structure in which the Marshal of the Sejm and Senate come from our coalition partners - stated Tomasz Siemoniak in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

- One thing can be said without any doubt: the right wing will not survive without President Duda after 2025, because he will symbolize the change of 2015, as well as its continuation in 2020. If the formations on the right or in the United Right cannot wisely position themselves in relation to President Duda and also in relation to the millions of voters who voted for him, they will not survive. [...] If Law and Justice, if the United Right wants to survive, it must refer to the achievements of Andrzej Duda – said Marcin Mastalerek in RMF FM.

- This is the proposal here, a proposal from our side [Mateusz Morawiecki for Prime Minister]. Now the move is up to the president. As soon as a prime minister candidate is designated, we will, of course, seek a majority. This is obvious, because the prime minister, the government created by him, must gain a vote of confidence from parliament, meaning it must have a majority of votes in parliament. We will strive to obtain such a majority of votes - stated Jacek Sasin in an interview with Antoni Trzmiel on the program “Kwadrans polityczny” on TVP1.

- It was a meeting among political friends from the European People's Party. Tusk has achieved nothing at the moment. This promise to unblock the KPO is a Tusk-style promise, Donald Tusk's style, meaning it was made, but not fulfilled – stated Jacek Sasin on TVP1.

– I also welcome the declaration made a few days ago by Marek Sawicki, who said that the Polish People's Party will never agree to the loss of Polish sovereignty. He wants to treat these words today as words of responsibility for Poland and for its future, for how future generations will live, but also for how Poles will live today, because depriving us of the ability to influence our fate today is a direct path to Poles becoming second-class Europeans – stated Jacek Sasin on TVP1.

– We will have to cooperate with the President. He said he is aware that he is likely facing cohabitation. However, he also stated that he has not made a decision and will not announce it today – Magdalena Biejat said on Radio Zet.

– In my opinion, we will hear [that the new Sejm will convene after November 12th]. The President informed us at this meeting that he does not intend to shorten the term of the Sejm, and that he intends to adhere to constitutional deadlines. He will not exceed them, of course, but this also means he will not shorten them – she continued.

– You know, I would, of course, gladly be the Marshal of the Senate. However, I believe that the crucial issue right now isn't who will sit in which position. It's about how this government will be programmatically structured. What concerns me today is that we are not discussing this – stated Magdalena Biejat on Radio Zet.

– Please note. In the public sphere, we have a lot of discussions about who will become what. Who will be the Minister of Health, the Marshal of the Sejm, the Marshal of the Senate, who will be the minister of this or that. But there is no discussion about the directions of this government. This is a criticism, in my opinion, leaders are making a mistake here. Please note. In these elections, we had record turnout, and we also had record turnout among women. Women today are asking about their rights. What about the issue of the admissibility of abortion – she continued.

– Today I have a question: why are we talking about positions? Why are we talking about who will sit in which ministry, and not talking about what these ministries will actually do – she added.

- If we want to maintain democratic standards, if we want to fulfill the promises we have made to the people. And I personally want to fulfill them. Then we must fulfill the promise that nothing that has been given will be taken away. But we also need to invest in public services and simply develop those institutions that are intended to help people live well – stated Magdalena Biejat on Radio Zet.

- I don't believe anyone, Donald Tusk is already a candidate for prime minister, but anyone other than him has any claim, expectation, or anything that suggests they should be someone. No, the prime minister has complete freedom to shape this government in a way that is good for Poland, and some people may be in it, others may not, and it doesn't really matter much - said Tomasz Siemoniak in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on Radio Plus.

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ORLEN Group has launched its first automated sales point under the "ORLEN w ruchu" (ORLEN On the Go) brand. The store offers a diverse range of products, available 24/7. The project is being implemented as part of the ORLEN Skylight accelerator program.

Tests of the first automated store under the "ORLEN w ruchu" brand have begun at the Western PKS Bus Station in Warsaw. Customers have access to a wide assortment of products: from snacks, ready meals, and beverages, to the popular coffee well-known from ORLEN stations. The offer also includes personal hygiene products, such as wipes and toothpaste.

– ORLEN Group's strategy until 2030 envisages dynamic development of the retail segment. Innovation, which responds to the growing needs of customers, is key to realizing these plans. Such an innovation in our offering is the automated sales point, combining 24-hour availability and ease of use with a wide assortment of products. The tested solution has great potential, as it offers customers comfort and independence without having to compromise on quality or choice. This is another step in the development of the "ORLEN w ruchu" format, which could determine our advantages in a very competitive retail market – says Łukasz Porażyński, Executive Director of Retail Sales at ORLEN.

The tested automated store has the largest footprint on the market, allowing for several hundred products to be offered. The convenience of using the machine is ensured by two shopping stations. Additionally, the store has been designed to guarantee low energy consumption and minimize its impact on the natural environment – the electricity needed for its operation is supplied by photovoltaic panels installed on the device's casing. The advantages of the solution include 24-hour availability, ease, and intuitive operation. Shopping is done by selecting products on a touchscreen. After completing and accepting the contents of the shopping cart, the customer makes a payment using a card or phone, and then collects their purchases.

The ongoing tests are an example of ORLEN's cooperation with young, technology-focused companies. The originator of the device is the Polish start-up ZINU SHOP, which submitted its project as part of the ORLEN Skylight accelerator program.

– The concept of an autonomous store, which we launched together with the ZINU startup, is one example of a pilot project implemented within the ORLEN Skylight accelerator program. In line with the adopted 2030 Strategy and energy transformation goals, in addition to investment projects focused on new, major challenges related to the creation of a multi-energy group, ORLEN is emphasizing the development of technology and the implementation of innovations. We are consistently building an ecosystem that allows for multifaceted cooperation with technology entities, from research projects, through scaling, to venture capital investments – says Patrycja Panasiuk, Deputy Executive Director of Strategy and Innovation and Investor Relations at ORLEN.

The ORLEN Skylight program has been operating since 2021 and combines the potential of nascent, innovative entrepreneurs with the experience of a large multi-energy group. During this time, eight recruitment rounds have been carried out, receiving over 500 applications from Poland and abroad, in areas such as retail sales, logistics, security, petrochemicals, and energy.

– Thanks to the ORLEN Skylight accelerator program, which is a technological bridge connecting the startup environment with a large, publicly traded company, we have the opportunity to test our solution in real-world conditions, while cooperating with a globally recognized brand – summarizes Artur Kowalski, CEO of ZINU.

Within the ORLEN Skylight program, cooperation has been initiated with over 20 companies to date, including 7 pilot implementations that have been completed, 6 are currently underway, and another 7 are in preparation for implementation. Start-ups qualified for the acceleration stage gain financial and expert support, as well as the opportunity to test their solutions within the infrastructure provided by the concern. ORLEN, in turn, gains the opportunity to acquire interesting, innovative technologies that it can quickly integrate into its offering.

- A situation where there is no discussion about women's rights, where we constantly only see men in the picture. For me, this is also incomprehensible. I believe some woman should be [part of these negotiations] – stated Magdalena Biejat on Radio Zet.

- I really want to emphasize that I also asked the representatives of the Third Way, Civic Coalition, and the Third Way whether, in connection with this, there are concrete proposals regarding the composition of a potential future government, whether they have already formed a coalition, whether these matters are agreed upon. I heard that there is no formally formed coalition, meaning there is no coalition agreement at this moment, and therefore, individuals who would be presented as candidates for ministers cannot be responsibly named at this time. This matter is the subject of coalition agreements - stated President Andrzej Duda during a press statement.

- The date I have tentatively scheduled for the first session of the Sejm will be Monday, November 13th. This is the earliest possible date, taking into account constitutional norms, that is feasible. Please prepare for this, this is the decision at this moment - stated President Andrzej Duda during a media statement.

Spending ambitions are high. Tax revenues are low. Debt can be incurred, but at a high cost. There is little fiscal room left for electoral promises - wrote Bank Pekao analysts.

Jakie były źródła naszego optymizmu? Historia. Poprzednie lata przyzwyczaiły nas, że @MF_GOV_PL zwykle zakłada dość duży deficyt, ale potem go nie realizuje. Pieniądze się zawsze jakoś znajdowały. Wychodzi na to, że w 2023 się nie znajdą i deficyt będzie duży: ok. 92 mld zł. 3/9 pic.twitter.com/Dmztz51m6W

— Analizy Pekao (@Pekao_Analizy) October 26, 2023

- Donald Tusk said he would go to Brussels the day after the elections and unblock the funds. Several days have passed since the elections, and it was clearly evident that his declaration was a lie; only naive people could believe it. Today, Donald Tusk is putting on a kind of theater. He is going to Brussels, holding talks, and trying to use a form of blackmail and pressure on the president, claiming that it is the summoning of a new Sejm session that influences whether the funds will be unblocked – stated Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk in the program "Gość wiadomości TVP Info.

- This is all theater. Donald Tusk is once again using financial resources that Poland is entitled to for his own particular political goals. Of course, I would wish for these funds to be disbursed, but today, nothing indicates that Donald Tusk's visit could help. It's also worth remembering that in the past, politicians from Civic Platform in the European Parliament tried to hinder the acquisition of these funds – he added.

- Regardless of who governs in the future, the standards should be the same for everyone. Today I also had the opportunity to meet with representatives of the European Commission and I asked whether, so to speak, these conditions remain unchanged all the time, and I heard that indeed these conditions remain unchanged. Therefore, I don't know what Donald Tusk heard, and from whom, and what his conviction is based on, that the European Commission will unblock funds for his smile in this matter. If it were so, it would be a purely political decision – stated Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk on TVP Info.