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10/30/2023

07:26

Lichocka:

Public Media Journalists Remain Faithful to Their Mission, Knowing Decency is Worthwhile

- Of course, these fears are baseless. The journalists working in public media, as you know very well, are faithful to their journalistic mission. They know the truth will prevail, they know that decency is worthwhile in this profession, and such various actions do not impress them - stated Joanna Lichocka on PR1's "Sygnały dnia" (Signals of the Day).


07:20

Lichocka:

Both Scenarios Regarding Public Media Are Unlawful, Constituting an Open Violation of the Law, and the National Media Council Warns Current Opposition Politicians

- We issued this statement in response precisely to the announcements by PO politicians and their propagandists, who are speculating about two possibilities of seizing and destroying freedom in the media, of taking over public media. One through a Sejm resolution that would change the composition of the National Media Council, which appoints the management boards of public media companies, or by placing them in liquidation. Both of these scenarios are unlawful, would constitute an open violation of the law, and the National Media Council is not so much appealing as warning the current opposition politicians that there will be criminal liability for this someday - stated Joanna Lichocka in "Sygnały dnia" on PR1.


07:21

Lichocka:

If Anyone Wants to Change the Situation in Public Media, They Can Do So Through Legislation

- If anyone wants to change the situation in public media, they can do so through legislation. A bill must be passed by the Sejm, by parliament, this bill must be signed by the president, and only then can they change the management of public media according to the new law - stated Joanna Lichocka in "Sygnały dnia" on PR1.


07:24

Lichocka:

TVN to Primarily Beneficiary of PO's Actions

- The primary beneficiary of PO's actions is expected to be TVN, and they are likely anticipating a flow of money. However, there is another goal here – this flexing of muscles, this talk of what they will not do with the media, is also aimed at exerting pressure on public media journalists, intended to intimidate them – stated Joanna Lichocka in "Sygnały dnia" on PR1.


07:32

Lichocka:

There is open talk of journalist verification, a reference to what happened during martial law

- There is open talk of journalist verification, which is a reference to what happened during martial law, right after its introduction. The PZPR and SB organized a verification commission in every voivodeship, and each journalist had to appear before such a commission, and if they demonstrated sufficient zeal in propagating the party line, they kept their jobs - stated Joanna Lichocka in "Sygnały dnia" (Signals of the Day) on PR1.


07:46

Szłapka on Coalition Talks: 'They are moving forward, there are no concerns'

- I can only confirm that these [coalition] talks are ongoing, moving forward, and are being conducted in a good atmosphere. There are no concerns whatsoever that a good and efficient government will not be formed - stated Adam Szłapka in 'Rozmowa o 7:00' on RMF FM.


07:56

Szłapka:

It's More Likely for People to Leave PiS Than to Join It
I think what PiS really needs is to maintain unity and for no one to leave PiS. I mean, I think it's more likely for people to leave PiS than to join PiS – stated Adam Szłapka in the "Conversation at 7:00" on RMF FM.

07:57

Müller:

France and Germany Tend to Push Joint Actions with the USA Out of Europe; They Want to Be Hegemons
- Let's talk for a moment, for example, about the issue of European integration and Germany's leadership, let's call it that, because it is furthermore depicted in opposition to the American alliance, and that is always a problem. France and Germany have a certain tendency to push joint actions with the United States out of Europe, meaning they want to be hegemons here, they don't want transatlantic cooperation, and this is very often built precisely in opposition to this cooperation with the Americans - said Piotr Müller in an interview with Michał Rachoń on the TVP Info program "Jedziemy".

08:02

Müller:

Petru Wants an Argument to Start Privatization
- Ryszard Petru [talking about the poor state of the Polish budget] simply wants to have an argument to start privatization. If they create the impression in the coming months that the public finance situation is bad, then the desire to privatize remaining enterprises will simply be greater, it will even be justified, then they will say that it is necessary to plug some mythical hole here - said Piotr Müller on TVP Info.

08:08

Müller:

I fear Tusk will come and tell the Left: 'Either vote with me, or out of government'
- I see, and here one must actually admit one thing to the Left, because I saw a statement from a Left MP who said that CPK is needed because it's an entire network of railways as well, etc., and this lady MP is absolutely right. I hope that in this coalition, despite some daily chaos, some of these projects will be stopped with reasonable arguments. Although in the end, I fear that Donald Tusk will come, knock, and tell the Left: 'Either vote with me, or out of government' - said Piotr Müller on TVP Info.

08:20

Müller:

We're sounding out opposition MPs; they don't want to reveal themselves until our candidate for Prime Minister is designated
- [Talks with politicians from other parties] are ongoing, but naturally, official ones can only begin when the President decides to actually entrust the mission of forming a government to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. If that's the case, then we will sit down for official talks. Of course, we are sounding out some opposition MPs who disagree, for instance, with the vision of forced European integration, or who disagree with ideas concerning worldview issues with the Left, etc. There is a group of MPs who are sensible in this regard and who have a similar approach. However, naturally, until our candidate for Prime Minister is designated, they have no particular desire to reveal themselves, because we know how the entire elite, let's call it an "elite" in quotation marks, the liberal-left elite in Poland, might treat them - said Piotr Müller on TVP Info.

08:25

Zandberg:

Coalition talks have truly begun
- They [coalition talks] have begun. As for those that are key for us, namely those concerning programmatic issues, social and economic policy, and women's rights, those talks have truly begun. Yesterday, the team that Marcelina Zawisza represents us in, the team tasked with conducting these programmatic agreements, met – stated Adrian Zandberg in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' program “Graffiti”.

- I think that these works, these talks concerning programmatic issues and the coalition agreement, will continue, because let's not fool ourselves. These are different political entities with different ideas. There will be a government by Christmas, that's clear, and this government will change in Poland. And now, regardless of the decision President Duda makes, we will be dealing with political change – he added.

08:27

Zandberg:

Appointing Morawiecki to Form a Government is a Suicide Mission
- Andrzej Duda is probably starting a fight over who will rule the post-PiS right wing after Jarosław Kaczyński leaves politics. From this perspective, appointing Morawiecki to the mission of forming a government, a suicide mission because Morawiecki simply will not gather a majority, is a bit of an elimination of competition - stated Adrian Zandberg on Polsat News.
- It seems to me that the situation is as follows: Morawiecki cannot refuse this mission if asked, and on the other hand, if he receives it, it will be something that will likely not build him up or strengthen him, but rather ridicule him - he added.

08:28

Zandberg:

Programmatic Talks Crucial for Taking Responsibility for Ministries
- These talks concerning the program, the coalition agreement, the decisions on what the governing program should be, they are crucial because the taking of responsibility for individual ministries depends on them - stated Adrian Zandberg on Polsat News.

09:02

Suski:

Our Voters Say Not to Hand Over Power to Tusk, Because He Will Destroy Poland

- Our voters say not to hand over power to Tusk, because he will destroy Poland. Our voters expect us to try to form a government - stated Marek Suski in the RMF FM program 'Morning Interview'.


09:03

Suski on Whether Kaczyński Should Retire: For Poland's Sake, He Should Still Work
- I believe that Jarosław Kaczyński is an outstanding statesman, and if he were to run, he has my vote 100%. I think that for Poland's sake, he should still work - stated Marek Suski during the "Morning Conversation" program on RMF FM.

09:06

Suski:

We Made Mistakes, But Don't Ask Me What They Were. I Won't Criticize Myself. That's What the Opposition Is For.

- I can say that we made mistakes, but please don't ask me what they were. I will not criticize myself. The opposition is there to criticize us. So please allow me not to talk about the reasons; I know what they are. I will share my opinion with my colleagues - stated Marek Suski in the program "Morning Conversation" on RMF FM.


09:17

Petru on President Duda's Actions: 'This is Just Prolonging the Agony, They're Buying Time to Cover Their Tracks and Distribute Some Money'

- I am convinced that this coalition will be formed quite quickly, when it comes to the agreement between political parties, the division of posts, and the basic program minimum. The main iceberg that will not break this coalition, but will make its formation difficult, is President Andrzej Duda, who in my opinion, will not appoint Mr. Tusk in the first instance, but will rather play for Mr. Morawiecki in order to, as it were, extend the period of time when the opposition does not govern, and PiS governs - stated Ryszard Petru in the program 'Rozmowa Piaseckiego' on TVN24.

-This is just prolonging the agony, but this prolonging of agony will cost us. Because we are talking about state-owned companies, we are talking about public television, we are talking about services. Well, that famous shredder, which you showed, which entered, if I remember correctly, the Ministry of Culture. They are buying this time to clean up after themselves, or to cover their tracks. And secondly, to distribute some money. The difficulty for the future will be to undo all of this as quickly as possible. But this is, as it were, the primary task of the government - he continued.


09:18

Petru:

Morawiecki's Debt Reaches 187 Billion This Year; That's How Much the Debt Has Grown, Leaving a Huge Debt and Deficit Behind

- Today, we have Morawiecki's hole amounting to 192 billion zlotys, meaning the Polish state will spend that much more than it has revenue. This year. Note, Morawiecki's debt this year is 187 billion, which is how much the debt has grown. I hear that everything is fine. No, there is a huge debt and deficit they are leaving behind. How can this be neutralized? By putting Poland back on the path to growth, meaning the KPO very quickly, cleaning up after the Polish Deal is very important, and responsible public debt management - said Ryszard Petru on TVN24.


09:19

Petru:

The Government Must Be Structured So Everyone Feels Comfortable and Party Electorates See Their Demands Can Be Met

- I am convinced we will reach an agreement, because Poles expect quick action from us, and I'll just say this. I'm talking to some, to others, to a third group, and there really is this conviction. PiS has united us all, to be clear, there is an expectation that Poles expect quick action from us. We must reach an agreement; it's important to structure this government so that everyone feels good in it and that the electorates of individual parties see that there is a possibility of realizing at least some of the demands that were put forward - stated Ryszard Petru on TVN24.

- The key is the program we will implement. Because we have a responsibility to our electorates, and I wanted to draw attention to one thing, for example, for me, the abolition of the health contribution [in the formula of the Polish Deal] is important, and cleaning up after the Polish Deal, after the Polish Deal which, in my opinion, created Konfederacja - he added.


09:20

Petru:

Returning to the Previous Health Contribution and Cleaning Up After the Polish Deal Can Be Achieved in 2024

- I wouldn't want to speak on behalf of other political groups. On my own behalf, returning to the previous health contribution and cleaning up after the Polish Deal are achievable in 2024. We won't be able to do anything in this regard if Andrzej Duda creates obstruction. However, in principle, we are capable of fixing Poland in 12 months. This means stabilizing public finances, consolidating them. That is, pushing all these funds back into the budget, controlling them, stopping bad expenditures. Reviewing PiS's gigantomania, which has cost us a lot - said Ryszard Petru on TVN24.


10:11

Zandberg:

If there's 8% of GDP for health, Zawisza would certainly not shy away from responsibility for healthcare

- We in Razem are supporters of having 8% of GDP for health in Poland, and Marcelina Zawisza, who was already mentioned, would certainly not shy away from taking responsibility for health in such a situation. However, without a guarantee of 8% of GDP for health, meaning without a guarantee of real funds to heal healthcare, of course not – stated Adrian Zandberg in Polsat News.


10:31

Wieczorek:

It's a matter of determining the number of deputy prime ministers and ministries, as we also need to wait for the prime minister candidate's ideas on this.

- Leaders are determining this, because these main matters, as agreed, are decided by the leaders. They meet with each other often, today is another meeting, and I think they will finally decide this week. This is indeed a matter in the hands of the leaders, while we are working on the programmatic issues, so these coalitions are progressing at a normal pace, there is no trouble here. And the fact that there are always some differences, I have some experience in this, after all, we created the Senate Pact, it was exactly the same - stated Dariusz Wieczorek in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on the program "Sedno sprawy" on Radio Plus.

- Yes, of course, this also needs to be discussed in the context of the composition of the Sejm and Senate presidium, as well as the Marshal of the Senate. I think that also when it comes to the leaders determining things, it's a matter of determining the number of deputy prime ministers and ministries, because we also need to wait for what ideas and proposals the prime minister candidate has in this regard - he added.


10:32

Wieczorek on Abortion: It Will Require Taking a First Step and Perhaps Restoring the Previous Compromise

- Certainly, women's rights will be included, but there is indeed a difference on this matter, and there's no point in hiding it. The truth is, if we all agreed on everything, we would be in one party. Everyone would probably be in The Left (Lewica), but that's not the case, and therefore, it will require, to put it briefly, taking a first step and perhaps restoring the compromise that existed until now. It might be possible, but we are of course not abandoning our proposals; we will be talking with our partners. If it turns out there is no agreement, then perhaps we will ask for their consent so that we can seek a majority in the Sejm – stated Dariusz Wieczorek on the program “Sedno sprawy” (The Core Issue) on Radio Plus.


10:35

Wieczorek:

We Shouldn't Rule Out Various Solutions, Though the Goal is to Streamline the Administration

- The truth is that all of us in the opposition want to limit this administration, which was created solely to keep the United Right coalition in power, because the number of plenipotentiaries there is gigantic. Around 30 people whose roles are completely unclear. However, we must also consider the legal and formal aspects, whether a change to the Act on Departments will be necessary, and if a change to the Act on Departments is needed, we have Mr. President who could, for example, veto it. If he vetoes it, we again lose three weeks concerning the functioning of the new government. So, it must be wise, reasonable, and here we shouldn't rule out various solutions, although the goal is to streamline this administration and reduce the number of these deputy ministers and secretaries of state in order to restore normalcy - stated Dariusz Wieczorek in the program "Sedno sprawy" on Radio Plus.


12:15

Bosak:

PiS Government's Unprecedented Move of Public Finances Outside Parliamentary Control and Budget
- The large budget deficit concerns everyone, regardless of whether they are in power or in opposition. We are learning disturbing facts about Polish public finances. To understand these facts, one must realize the way the current government conducts politics. Simply put, it's double-entry bookkeeping. Double-entry bookkeeping is a phenomenon we know from organizations where financial crimes occur, where money is siphoned off. This is a phenomenon we know from the PiS government and from the European Union, as they calculate differently for the needs of the budget law and differently for funds for the European Union. For the needs of the Polish public opinion, for the needs of passing the budget law in the Sejm, the PiS government calculated a deficit of over 90 billion zlotys. Meanwhile, based on data sent to the European Union, it turns out that the deficit was calculated to be more than twice as large, at 192 billion zlotys - stated Krzysztof Bosak during a press conference. - The scale of the PiS government, the government of Mateusz Morawiecki, siphoning off public finances outside of parliamentary control, outside of the budget, is unprecedented. We have had periods when Poland incurred larger debts, we have had periods when it incurred smaller ones, we have had governments that coincided with times of better economic development, better economic conditions, and we have had worse ones, but never in the Third Republic have we had a government that would have siphoned off public finances outside of parliamentary control on such a large scale - he continued. - It is in off-budget funds that Mateusz Morawiecki has created a record amount of debt, debt that is public debt, or at least so the government declares for the needs of the European Union. And for the coming year, the government has also planned there, outside the budget, outside the system of public finances, outside tax revenues, financing for tasks that it has already promised Poles and presented as benefits of its governance, which was supposed to be an extension. This governance, as everything indicates, will not be extended, but we will be left with this system, with this new, strange system that probably nobody in Poland really understands - he added.

12:17

Bosak:

We wouldn't want to be the ones inventing irregularities before they've even happened
- We expect anything, however, we have the Constitution. The Constitution regulates the procedure in the event of a change of power, and we are simply waiting, waiting for these procedures to be carried out. We will not sow unnecessary suspicion here. Let the procedures take place. We have left-wing or centrist-liberal forces, like Civic Platform, post-liberal ones, which for months have been announcing, that there will be martial law, that the elections will not be recognized, that this, that and the other. We see that for now everything is happening according to the procedures in force in our country, so let's wait calmly, and if there are any irregularities, then we will comment on them. However, we wouldn't want to be the ones inventing irregularities before they've even happened - stated Krzysztof Bosak during a press conference.

13:45

Błaszczak:

We All Perfectly Understand the Threats Facing Poland. The Only Effective Response is Strengthening the Polish Army

- We all perfectly understand the threats facing Poland. A war is raging on our eastern border. The Middle East is also a place where war is taking place. There are very strong tensions in Asia. All of this means that the prospects for the development of the situation on the international stage are not good. The only effective response to these threats is to strengthen the Polish Army – stated Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference in Nowy Glinnik.


13:46

Błaszczak:

We Thank Our Italian Partners for Close Cooperation. The Result of This Cooperation is Strengthening the Polish Armed Forces with AW-149 Helicopters

- I would like to thank our Italian partners very much for their close cooperation. The result of this cooperation is precisely the strengthening of the Polish Armed Forces. So, in a very short time, we have achieved real prospects for development for this unit. For the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade, that the first [AW-149] helicopters are already entering the equipment of this brigade – said Mariusz Błaszczak in Nowy Glinnik.


14:14

Changes at the Presidential Office: A New Minister Appointed

President Andrzej Duda has dismissed Marcin Przydacz from his position as Secretary of State – Head of the International Policy Bureau at the Presidential Chancellery, appointing Mieszko Pawlak to this role. Furthermore, the President has dismissed Paweł Sałek from his function as Advisor to the President of the Republic of Poland.


15:11

BGK President: The Role of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego Has Been and Is Vital for the Polish Economy and the Well-being of Poles
PARTNER CONTENT

A few days ago, over a hundred leading Polish scientists and economists spoke out on an extremely important issue. They all unanimously stated that the role of development institutions in these difficult and uncertain times is invaluable. I am very pleased that experts understand the significant importance of institutions like Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego for the functioning of the Polish economy.

BGK is a systemic institution – Poland's development bank. It complements the banking sector, of which it is a key part. It carries out its own and commissioned tasks, and mobilizes private capital. It was established almost 100 years ago to support the building of the Polish economy and continues to fulfill its mission to this day. Over the past few years, BGK has increased its competences and scale of operation. This is evidenced by its balance sheet, which has grown 5-fold from the end of 2015 to the end of June 2023! An example of its growing competences is the effective management of public funds (so-called consolidation of public finances) – thanks to this, the State Treasury has reduced its borrowing needs by approximately PLN 100 billion over a decade. BGK also played a huge anti-cyclical role during the pandemic, which heavily impacted entrepreneurs and employees. Thanks to our guarantees and financial solutions, employers maintained or created nearly half a million jobs. To this day, we guarantee every fourth zloty of credit that SMEs take out from commercial banks.

Full version of the commentary on the website of Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.


16:52

Bartoszewski:

Western Economies Must Shift to a Wartime Footing
- I have been saying for some time that the economies of our Western countries need to be shifted to a wartime economy, meaning an increase in GDP expenditure on the military, replenishing ammunition stocks, replenishing equipment, and being prepared, because if a war breaks out on several fronts, Americans will not be able to help everyone everywhere - said Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski in the "Afternoon Conversation" on PR24.

16:58

Bartoszewski:

"Wiadomości" Have Become Extremely Partisan, Tusk, Working for Both Germany and Russia Simultaneously, is Now the Main Enemy. This Must Return to Some Normality
- When you look at the tickers in TVP's "Wiadomości" [News program], they are necessarily extremely favorable to one particular party. [...] "Wiadomości" has become extremely partisan, where Donald Tusk has become the main enemy of the nation, who should leave for Germany because he works for both Germany and Russia simultaneously. This looked scandalous and it must return to some kind of normality. That is, public television can criticize any political option if there is a reason for it – said Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski in PR24.

17:09

Bartoszewski on Trump's Controversial Words: He Might Have Meant Our Western Neighbor
- This has been the approach of all United States presidents who said, 'Spend the 2% of GDP [on defense] that you committed to, because it's a scandal that you are living, so to speak, at our expense.' I suspect, knowing Mr. Trump's approach, that he might have meant [when saying he wouldn't help in case of a Russian invasion] our western neighbor, because he was caught there, I saw it in the media [...] when he told Chancellor Merkel that she should take an example from Poles, which she didn't particularly like, because he believed that Poles were doing everything they should, and Germans not entirely - said Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski on PR24.

19:57

Borowski:

I Don't Rule Out Duda Looking for a Pretext with the PiS Populace

- I don't rule out that [Andrzej Duda] is looking for a pretext, so to speak, to have an argument with the entire PiS populace, that I wanted to but I cannot – stated Marek Borowski in TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts).


20:03

Borowski:

Duda will not appoint Macierewicz as Senior Marshal

- I think that President Duda will not appoint Macierewicz [as Senior Marshal] after all. Macierewicz, despite everything, is sidelined, he is on the sidelines. He will choose someone, because the president does not have a strict order here to, for example, choose the oldest person – stated Marek Borowski in "Fakty po faktach" on TVN24.


20:19

Nowacka:

We've Had an Understanding for a Long Time, It Was Visible During the Campaign

- Of course we will come to an understanding, we have had an understanding for a long time, it was visible during the campaign how well we cooperated - stated Barbara Nowacka in an interview with Monika Olejnik on the TVN24 program “Kropka nad I”.

- We agreed to take Poland back from PiS, we have kept our first commitment. We know we will co-govern and we have known this for a long time. On key issues concerning the judiciary, the rule of law, human rights, certain economic solutions, repairing public finances, or money from the European Union, we have been in agreement for a long time - she added.


20:20

Nowacka:

I'm Just Wondering Why No One Asks Who the Ministers Will Be in Morawiecki's Government

- I just wanted to remind you that in some parts of the world, it's considered that Mateusz Morawiecki is the prime minister. I'm just wondering why no one is asking who the ministers will be in Morawiecki's government. Why aren't we dealing with this at all, including the PiS members. They also aren't considering who among them will be a minister, who is leaving. They have absolutely accepted their defeat at this point - stated Barbara Nowacka on TVN24's program "Kropka nad I".


20:25

Nowacka:

In Witek's shoes, I'd have a bit of self-reflection, because she was a bad Speaker

- In Mrs. Witek's position, I would have a bit of self-reflection, because she was a bad Speaker. She was a Speaker who conducted debates in a bizarre manner, allowed MPs to be insulted, and participated in it herself. We will negotiate this. On the one hand, PiS has a certain autonomy, but if I am faced with the choice between Terlecki or Witek, I would still choose Witek, because Terlecki was exceptionally difficult - stated Barbara Nowacka on the TVN24 program „Kropka nad I”.


20:36

Trela:

We Can Guarantee a New Sejm Marshal Will Be Elected on November 13th
- We are talking, we are agreeing. Negotiation teams are working, work is underway on a detailed program. Because on fundamental issues, we don't differ - we all want money from the European Union, we all want the rule of law restored, we all want free, democratic media - said Tomasz Trela on TVN24's "Kropka nad i" program. - November 13th is the first Sejm session, and we can guarantee that at the first Sejm session, a new Sejm Marshal will be elected, and the Sejm Presidium will be formed. We are waiting for the president's next move. President Andrzej Duda, if he were a sensible president, which is hard to suspect after 8.5 years of experience with Mr. Andrzej Duda, should on November 13th entrust the mission of forming a government to Prime Minister Tusk - he continued.

20:41

Nowacka:

An Audit is Needed in Every Ministry, Foundation, and Agency They Established

- Of course [an audit is needed] in every ministry, in every foundation, agency that they established, in state-owned companies. For 8 years, they effectively possessed the state with such a network of connections and arrangements. This sometimes came out in emails, like 'hi uncle,' with cousins being placed everywhere - stated Barbara Nowacka on TVN24's program "Kropka nad I".


20:43

Domański:

The Coming Days Will Bring Further Important Decisions

- This is a position being built gradually, we have a decisive positional advantage, as they say in chess, but let's wait, the coming days will bring further important decisions - stated Andrzej Domański in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

- I don't know if it will be this week or the next, but certainly these personnel decisions are being discussed by political leaders. I am more concerned with the part relating to specific solutions and programmatic proposals - he added.


20:44

Domański on Coalition Agreement: It's a Matter of a Week, Maybe Two

- Together with my colleagues from Trzecia Droga and Lewica, we are working on a coalition agreement, especially focusing on the substantive part, concrete solutions, and points. I think it's a matter of a week, maybe two, and such a document, such an agreement, will certainly appear - stated Andrzej Domański on Polsat News.


20:44

Domański on October Inflation: It will likely be between 6.5% and 7%

- I think it will likely be between 6.5% and 7%, but that is absolutely no reason for satisfaction. Let's remember that the inflation target is 2.5%, meaning inflation in Poland is more than twice as high as the target, and still among the highest in the European Union. Average annual inflation for the entire year 2023 will almost certainly be double-digit. Poles' wallets are simply severely depleted by this inflation, and these are facts. The Morawiecki government is responsible for this inflation, as is the NBP's inept policy. I would like to remind you that since PiS took power, inflation in Poland has reached, mind you, 47% - stated Andrzej Domański on Polsat News.


20:44

Trela:

Morawiecki is playing the fool. Every sensible person knows 194 is less than 248
- I'll say this very brutally and directly – Mateusz Morawiecki has been playing the fool for many years and hasn't learned to stop. Jarosław Kaczyński orders him to, and he must do it submissively. After all, every sensible guy, every sensible person knows that 194 [is] less than 231, let alone 248 – said Tomasz Trela on TVN24's "Kropka nad i".

20:44

Domański:

If Glapiński Doesn't Sabotage Our Fight Against Inflation, It Will Be at 5% in December 2024

- I think inflation will be lower than it is now [in December 2024], though these are obviously very far-reaching forecasts at the moment. I believe inflation will likely be around 5%, remembering that the primary mandate for fighting inflation lies with the National Bank of Poland and President Glapiński. We will see if he sabotages our fight against inflation - stated Andrzej Domański on Polsat News.


20:45

Domański on Orlen: If someone acted to the detriment of the company, then there are obviously prosecutorial charges

- Tomorrow Orlen's results will be published. Analysts estimate that this company, Orlen, on these practices – and I remind you that we are all, in some part, co-owners of Orlen, because it is a company in which the State Treasury has a significant stake – that Orlen lost 2 billion zlotys on these practices [by lowering fuel prices] - stated Andrzej Domański on Polsat News.

- If this is confirmed, then such a practice constitutes acting to the detriment of the company, and for that there are charges. If someone acted to the detriment of the company, then there are obviously prosecutorial charges - he added.


20:59

Trela:

Commission on Russian Influence Should Be Dissolved, Salaries Returned
- In my opinion, this commission [for investigating Russian influence] should be automatically and very quickly phased out. It should be dissolved – said Tomasz Trela on TVN24's "Kropka nad i" program. - This needs to be resolved, and we need to find a way so that the people who received these salaries have to return them, because they received them unjustly, as they did not work a single hour honestly – he continued.

21:06

Buda:

CPK Isn't a PiS Investment, but Poland's; We Can Earn a Lot from It
- We would like all of this to be implemented, and we hope it will be, regardless of which government is formed in the near future. Because these are not PiS investments, but Poland's investments. They are often already so advanced that withdrawing from these projects would be extremely costly, but most importantly, very necessary. I am referring here to the CPK, among other things. The current map of major airports in this part of Europe is, one could say, a blank spot. The location between Łódź and Warsaw is ideally suited for a very large airport – stated Waldemar Buda in the program "Gość Wiadomości" on TVP Info. - We are capable of earning a lot from this. By having cargo goods brought to Poland via this airport, and not Berlin's, for example, we will earn from taxes. Because the principle is simple - where products arrive in Europe by air or sea, they are subject to customs duties, and it is most often from this that huge revenues are generated – he continued.

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Buda on the Opposition Government: They Might Not Form a Coalition Because There Won't Be an Agreement. The Left is Already Being Marginalized.
- Indeed, this coalition is being formed with difficulty, if we can even talk about it. But I remember when the joint list was being formed for the last election. A year of discussions, very close proximity, talks, meetings, departures – it will be good. Ultimately, what turned out? They didn't agree, and it can be exactly the same in this case. They won't create a common coalition because there won't be an agreement. The Left is already being marginalized in this entire arrangement. And I think Donald Tusk calculated it this way: in a year or two, we'll take over a few MPs from the Left, we'll probably consume them. So, if I were in the place of these smaller parties that are entering, that want to enter a large front within a coalition, I would be wary of Donald Tusk – said Waldemar Buda on TVP Info.