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11/10/2023
06:48
As informed by the co-leader of New Left, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, the coalition agreement will be initialed at 12:00 PM in the Sejm building. "We have everything agreed upon," he said.
Today – on the eve of Independence Day – social celebrations organized by PiS will take place. The program includes, among other things, a Holy Mass for the victims of the Smolensk catastrophe at 8:00 AM, and in the evening – the Memory March at 8:30 PM, laying flowers before the monument of Marshal Piłsudski, and an address by PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński at 9:00 PM.
07:30
Gawkowski:
Coalition Talks Concluded Successfully Last Night
07:42
07:45
Gawkowski:
Housing Policy Has Been Regulated. The Left's Demands Are Incorporated
07:49
Gawkowski:
The Left Has Achieved Many Successes in This Agreement, We Have Included Many Strong Slogans
07:52
Gawkowski:
There's No Chance Anyone Will Break the Coalition Majority That Will Be Announced Today
07:56
08:05
Kobosko:
Our leaders will sign a programmatic agreement and present personnel decisions regarding the Sejm and Senate presidiums
08:18
Kobosko:
Hołownia Will Be a Very Good Speaker of the Sejm. I Hope He Takes This Position
08:25
Kobosko:
As the Third Way, we believe that if there is a parliamentary club, it should have representation in the Sejm's presidium.
08:35
Wąsik:
PiS has always had a 'total' opposition that now wants to transform into 'total' power
08:35
Wąsik:
Platforma's Leadership Claims Karpiński's Case is Political. I See No Such Evidence
– It seems to me that the leadership of Platforma has never commented loudly on this [Karpiński's] case. I don't even recall President Trzaskowski distinctly addressing this matter. He said, he distanced himself. He said that if there are irregularities, they must be prosecuted. Various declarations were made here about it being a political matter. About it being a politicized affair. I don't see such evidence – stated Maciej Wąsik on PR1.
08:36
Wąsik:
The Main Problem for the New Government is Currently Forming a Coalition Agreement
- The main problem is creating a coalition agreement. I'm curious about this coalition agreement. Because on my way here, I was reading that the 'grandma's benefit' won't be available from January 1st. Several other projects won't be realized. There won't be a 60,000 PLN tax-free amount in the coming year – Maciej Wąsik said on PR1.
08:36
Wąsik:
Before PiS rule, election promises were just that; we taught politicians to fulfill them
- Before PiS, election promises were just election promises. When PiS came to power, we taught politicians that they must be fulfilled. We said so, and it was so, and we fulfilled a vast majority of our promises. I think society is mature enough to demand the same solutions from the current opposition if they take power, and they must reckon with this. Will they do it? I don't think so, because they can't. They are a chaotic rabble – stated Maciej Wąsik on PR1.
08:41
08:55
Kobosko:
No Disagreement Protocol in Today's Agreement
08:59
Sawicki:
I'm Not Retiring Yet and, as I Declared During the Election Campaign, I Am Fully Available to Parliament
- I consider it a great honor to receive a nomination from the President. It's an acknowledgment of my political career. Of course, I'm not retiring yet, and just as I declared during the election campaign, I confirm now that I am fully available to Parliament, and I still have plenty of ideas – stated Marek Sawicki in the TVP1 program „Kwadrans polityczny” (Political Quarter Hour).
09:02
- I'll say this, I have the experience, but I also understand the weight associated with the office of Minister of Agriculture. I'm also aware of the current situation in Polish agriculture. I am convinced that there are several younger, more capable individuals than myself who would perform this role better. I suggested to Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz that this role be entrusted to younger people. I won't say this publicly, but at least 4 individuals are being considered. I am convinced that Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will make a good decision - stated Marek Sawicki on TVP1's "Political Quarter of an Hour" program.
-The Ministry of Defense requires good civilian oversight. Respect for soldiers and the uniform needs to be restored, and it seems that Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will not be holding press conferences and dressing in uniforms, pretending to be a soldier. At the same time, he will have a group of good advisors who, by cooperating with the president, because President Andrzej Duda is the Commander-in-Chief, will manage the army well - he added.
09:03
Sawicki:
The President Expects Me to Conduct the Proceedings in Accordance with the Constitution, Parliamentary Custom, and with Dignity. I Have Given Such an Assurance
09:10
Sawicki:
The Most Certain Information from Coalition Talks is that Hołownia Will Be the Candidate for Marshal of the Sejm
- The most certain information from coalition talks is that Szymon Hołownia will be the candidate for Marshal of the Sejm. Sometimes debutants perform better than seniors, so I repeat once again that the world belongs to the youth, and therefore we must hand over the reins of governing the country to younger people – stated Marek Sawicki in the "Political Quarter Hour" program on TVP1.
09:17
Sawicki:
EU Federalization Like 2020's Financial Move Won't Happen in the Next 5 Years
- Certainly, in the next 5 years, there will be no federalization of the European Union akin to what happened in 2020, meaning financial federalization. We have common taxes, common debt. Today, we are not receiving the KPO (National Reconstruction Plan), but we are already servicing it, both in the grant and loan components – stated Marek Sawicki on the TVP1 program "Kwadrans polityczny" (Political Quarter Hour).
09:46
09:50
Jaki:
Congratulations on your vote in the recent elections. We will soon wake up in an Orwellian state and nothing will be reversible.
10:10
Przez najbliższą dekadę polska gospodarka może potrzebować rocznie około 250mld zł dodatkowych inwestycji. pic.twitter.com/hJMaScBYPJ
— Analizy Pekao (@Pekao_Analizy) November 10, 2023
11:15
BGK:
Nearly a Billion PLN to Support Entrepreneurs in the Łódzkie Voivodeship
How can entrepreneurs benefit from the European Funds for Łódzkie 2021-2027? Through loans, including those with partial write-offs. Over 208 million euros are available for distribution.
"As part of the European Funds for Łódzkie 2021-2027 program, record-breaking funds will reach our voivodeship. Support for entrepreneurs will also be record-breaking. In business, you sometimes have to take risks, but not everyone succeeds. However, you can significantly increase your chances on the market. How? European Funds are here to help," says Grzegorz Schreiber, Marshal of the Łódzkie Voivodeship.Significant increases in the amount allocated from FEŁ2027 for investments in the form of revolving instruments (loans) allow for the expansion of supported areas. In the 2014-2020 financial perspective, revolving instruments were primarily focused on increasing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises, building thermal modernization, and starting business activities. In the case of FEŁ2027, they will be allocated to: investments in SMEs, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, the circular economy, and culture and tourism. The group of support recipients has also been significantly expanded, meaning that in addition to entrepreneurs, other entities operating in the region will also be eligible for financing.
"Thanks to many years of experience, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego continues to implement projects with European funds. As a result, the Management Board of the Łódzkie Voivodeship has entrusted the Bank with PLN 966.4 million for the financing, in a revolving form, of key projects for the Łódzkie Voivodeship. European Funds will once again contribute to the growth of the economy's competitiveness, as well as to increasing the investment attractiveness of the Łódzkie region," says Paweł Chorąży, Managing Director of the European Funds Division at BGK.The Entrepreneur Service Centre, as an intermediary institution in the implementation of FEŁ2027, has already signed an agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego for the implementation of this undertaking. It is BGK that will act as the Trustee Fund Manager and will be responsible for implementing financial instruments within the FEŁ2027 framework. The agreement is for over PLN 966 million in eligible expenditures, of which PLN 821 million comes from the European Regional Development Fund. Now, BGK will select financing partners through open tenders, who will then provide preferential loans (including those with partial write-offs) to entrepreneurs, housing communities and cooperatives, local government units, and other entities operating within the Łódzkie Voivodeship. Support will be available as early as the first half of 2024.
11:54
ORLEN Transport has taken over the fuel transportation division from ORLEN Paliwa. This move consolidates the concern's entire road transport operations within a single company. The integration will enable further optimization of transport services and strengthen the ORLEN Group's logistical capabilities.
– When we bought back 100% of the shares in ORLEN Transport in 2021, bringing the company back into the Group, we announced not only the rebuilding of our own transport capacities but also the integration of road logistics within the ORLEN Capital Group. Concentrating all transport activities under one entity will improve the efficiency of managing this segment, streamline procurement processes related to the development and servicing of the machinery fleet, facilitate modernization, and contribute to raising the level of services provided to customers. In the near future, we plan, among other things, to equip all vehicles with intelligent safety systems and to take actions aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of ORLEN Transport. The result of the integration will be a strengthened position of the concern on the fuel road transport market – says Michał Róg, Member of the Management Board for Trade and Logistics at ORLEN.
As part of the integration, ORLEN Transport has acquired an additional 135 transport units and 225 drivers. Thanks to this merger, the company now boasts a modern fleet of over 330 sets for the transport of dangerous goods classified under ADR classes II and III, which includes liquid fuels, including gas. It employs over 1,000 people, including more than 900 drivers. ORLEN Transport has already begun fulfilling contracts for the transportation of liquid fuels for ORLEN Paliwa and its clients throughout Poland.
– The years of experience and high transport competencies acquired from ORLEN Paliwa will allow us not only to strengthen internal logistics processes within the Group but also to expand the scale of our operations. This will give us the opportunity to offer liquid fuel transport services beyond our country's borders. The merger will also allow us to increase the scale of investments, including in our fleet. Next year, we will spend over PLN 140 million on this – says Mirosław Zubek, President of the Management Board of ORLEN Transport.
ORLEN Transport is one of the largest road transport service providers in Poland. In 2022, the company transported over 7.1 million cubic meters of liquid fuels. The company's revenues, generated based on long-term agreements with the ORLEN Group and other fuel concerns, amounted to PLN 193.6 million in 2022. In 2015, a decision was made to sell ORLEN Transport to a private carrier. Due to the growing logistical needs of the dynamically developing concern, in 2021, the ORLEN Management Board decided to reincorporate the company into the Capital Group.
PARTNER CONTENT
12:11
12:19
Tusk:
We are ready from today to take responsibility for our homeland
- We are ready from today to take responsibility for our homeland and for the coming years. Once again, I wanted to thank everyone who put in a lot of positive energy, a lot of such good, patriotic determination, and I have many years of political and public activity behind me. I have never experienced negotiations, because these were also negotiations that were conducted with such mutual trust and a positive approach – stated Donald Tusk in the Senate.
12:24
Hołownia:
I Hope All Those Aspiring to be Prime Minister Are as Advanced in Coalition Building. We Invite Them to Show Their Agreements; We Are Ready
12:30
Czarzasty:
We are joining forces to change how Poland is perceived and thought about
12:32
12:33
Biedroń:
Today We Send an Important Signal to Europe and the World – Poland is Returning to the Democratic, Rule-of-Law Map
12:36
Biedroń on issues included in the document:
In the coalition agreement, we emphasize things important to the ordinary person.
12:41
Tusk:
We're Not Signing This Agreement in the Senate by Accident. For 4 Years, It Was a Bastion of Polish Democracy
12:42
12:43
Kosiniak-Kamysz:
This is the First Step in Fulfilling Our Commitment
12:43
Tusk:
We Promise Everyone That as One Strong Team We Will Manage Polish Affairs for the Entire Term
13:04
According to the agreement, the coalition's candidate for Prime Minister is Donald Tusk, for First Deputy Prime Minister - Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and Krzysztof Gawkowski - a candidate for Deputy Prime Minister.
Szymon Hołownia will serve as Marshal of the Sejm from November 13, 2023, to November 13, 2025, and Włodzimierz Czarzasty - from November 14, 2025, until the end of the term.
The Civic Coalition (KO) will have two Deputy Marshals in the Presidium of the Sejm, while the Third Way and New Left will each have one.
The position of Marshal of the Senate will be held by a representative of KO for the entire term. The candidate for the period from November 13, 2023, to November 13, 2025, is Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. The person who will take her place in the second half of the term will be indicated later.
The coalition agreement includes a provision annulling the Constitutional Tribunal's ruling from 2020 regarding abortion. The coalition announces that the safety of Polish citizens is a priority task for the coalition parties. The coalition parties confirm the urgent need for pay raises for teachers, public service employees, including administration, courts, and the prosecution service.
The coalition announces a amendment to the Penal Code so that hate speech based on sexual orientation and gender will be prosecuted ex officio. According to the announcement, courts are to be free from political pressure, and the prosecution service will be independent and apolitical.
Zapoznaj się z Umową Koalicyjną! https://t.co/u15qqq2XiL pic.twitter.com/1BL8IZIfZh
— PlatformaObywatelska (@Platforma_org) November 10, 2023
13:31
Zandberg:
Several Issues Were Crucial for the Together Party. We Failed to Convince Partners to Include Them in the Coalition Agreement
- Unfortunately, we did not manage to convince our partners to include such solutions in this agreement. They are crucial for us, because to take responsibility for ministries, we must have the means to effectively implement these programs - he emphasized.
13:34
Zandberg:
Razem Will Not Join New Government, But Will Support Its Formation
14:04
Bochenek:
There was supposed to be a detailed coalition agreement, but there are neither details nor 100 specific points
- There was supposed to be a detailed coalition agreement, but there are neither details nor 100 specific points - wrote PiS spokesperson Rafał Bochenek on Twitter.
Miała być szczegółowa umowa koalicyjna,a nie ma ani szczegółów ani #100Konkretów. #PlatformaOszustów
— Rafał Bochenek (@RafalBochenek) November 10, 2023
14:32
15:23
15:24
Glapiński:
In NBP's History, There Has Never Been a Serious Case of Procedure Violations, Document Integrity Issues, or Legal Breaches
- In the history of the NBP, there has never been a single serious case of procedure violations, issues with the circulation and credibility of documents, or breaches of the law. No such cases or proceedings have ever been initiated, let alone violations of the constitution or statutes. That is why these public skirmishes, with which we have nothing to do, and which damage the NBP's interests, its image, and prestige, are very painful for us. Please remember that anyone who baselessly attacks the NBP, damages its prestige, directly strikes at the good of Poland, at the good of our homeland - stated Adam Glapiński at a press conference.
15:25
Glapiński:
We Can Consider Joining the Eurozone When We Reach the Economic Development Level of Western European Countries
- We have often said – we can consider joining the euro area when we reach the economic development level of Western European countries. Then it makes some economic sense. I'm not discussing whether it makes other kinds of sense – that's not our job – stated Adam Glapiński at a press conference.
15:34
Czarzasty:
We Will Likely Submit Bill on Abortion Law Liberalization to 12th Week of Pregnancy on Monday
15:40
Glapiński:
The barrage of insults and lies in the media and public sphere damages the NBP's prestige
- We are among the top prestigious banks in the world. Moreover, Poland's tremendous economic successes in the last few decades, and particularly in the last 15, 8, or 10 years. During my term, I can say in any case. They are causing us to be viewed with growing admiration. We are witnessing a miracle of the Polish economy, and undoubtedly, the correct policy of the central bank contributes to this in some way. What is happening is completely incomprehensible to us – stated Adam Glapiński at an NBP conference.
- A barrage of insults, lies, demeaning jokes, and threats that have been broadcast on several stations. It is simply stunning. If this continues and is further transformed into some concrete pseudo-legal or political actions, then we will no longer be among the most prestigious banks in the world. Instead, we will be grouped with some Latin American countries. Those that do not enjoy such prestige and are subjects of concern – he continued.
15:43
Glapiński:
"I Heard Laughter on the Radio Today About Allegations the MPC Isn't Receiving Reliable Documents. Lies, Lies, Lies"
- It's unbelievable what's happening today. I heard laughter on the radio today about allegations that the Monetary Policy Council (RPP) allegedly isn't receiving reliable documents it should be receiving, and that this prevents them from working properly. Lies, lies, lies - stated Adam Glapiński at a press conference.
15:44
17:16
Bosak:
In my assessment, this is not a coalition agreement. It's a vague programmatic declaration mixed with a few personnel arrangements
- In my assessment, this is not a coalition agreement. It's a vague programmatic declaration mixed with a few personnel arrangements. First and foremost, from a coalition agreement, we should know who is taking which ministry. This is the most basic matter when forming a government, and that is not evident from this - stated Krzysztof Bosak in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia Zet".
17:18
Bosak:
On Monday We Will Vote on the Sejm Presidium, and We Don't Even Know What It Should Look Like
- What's more. On Monday, we will vote on the composition of the Sejm presidium, and we don't even know what that composition should be. We only know who these parties will propose - stated Krzysztof Bosak on the program "Gość Radia Zet".
- Believe me, this agreement does not regulate this, and it is not a matter of my interpretation. Today, after the presentation of the coalition agreement, I spoke with politicians of the coalition, and they themselves state that this agreement does not react [to this issue]. There is a difference of opinion between them, and this is not the only difference - he added.
17:27
Bosak:
We Wouldn't Want to Verify the Implementation of Laws We Oppose, Even If It Meant Exposing Our Rivals' Hypocrisy
- Only those that align with our program. We wouldn't want to verify the implementation of laws we oppose, even if it meant exposing our rivals' hypocrisy – stated Krzysztof Bosak on the program 'Gość Radia Zet'.
17:42
Bosak:
Mentzen and Wipler Shine in the Media, and That's Probably the Right Way to Put It
- Frankly speaking, in my opinion, Sławomir Mentzen and Przemysław Wipler are shining in the media, and that's probably the right way to put it. I wouldn't want to comment on that, these are matters of our coalition partners - stated Krzysztof Bosak on the program 'Guest of Radio Zet'.
18:17
Borys:
I'm Stepping Down as PFR President at Year-End
Drodzy!
— Paweł Borys (@PawelBorys_) November 10, 2023
Kończy się moja misja prezesa Polskiego Funduszu Rozwoju! Podjąłem decyzję o powrocie na prywatny rynek finansowy w 2024 roku. O swojej nowej roli poinformuje w styczniu. W 2023 roku upływa kadencja całego zarządu PFR, nie będę ubiegał się o reelekcję i zakończę pełnienie… pic.twitter.com/qUfGuzV5Rr
18:57
Morawiecki:
Promised 100 Specifics, Ended Up with 24 Generalities. Civic Platform Puts the Others in Their Place
- It was supposed to be 100 specifics, but it ended up with 24 generalities. Civic Platform is putting the others in their place. This is not the announcement of a coalition of equal partners who have a vision and know how to respond to the challenges facing Poland - wrote Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Twitter.
Miało być 100 konkretów, a skończyło się na 24 ogólnikach. Platforma rozstawia pozostałych po kątach. To nie jest zapowiedź koalicji równoprawnych partnerów, którzy mają wizję i wiedzą jak odpowiedzieć na wyzwania stojące przed Polską.
— Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) November 10, 2023
19:00
- Let us note that one of their [Razem's] MPs, Ms. Zawisza, participated in some of the programmatic talks, so this is a certain surprise, but I think it will be fine – stated Katarzyna Lubnauer in the "Afternoon conversation" on RMF FM.
- I am convinced that on very many issues [we will agree with the Razem party], e.g., those you called worldview issues. And I would call them human rights issues. In parties that might have a problem with this, i.e., either Hołownia's or in PSL, there is no discipline. However, when it comes to the issue of women's rights, we are entirely in favour – she continued.
19:01
Lubnauer:
We Will Invalidate the Constitutional Tribunal's Ruling on Abortion as It Was Issued Flawed and Unlawfully
- Certainly, within 100 days, there will be solutions aimed at making women safer during pregnancy. This is a matter of regulations that the Minister of Health can issue. It's about certain solutions that don't necessarily require a direct change in law – Katarzyna Lubnauer stated on RMF FM.
- Yes [we will invalidate the ruling of the CT] because it was issued with a flaw, namely the participation of substitute judges, and there is no doubt about that. And a resolution is also announced which speaks of recalling the substitute judges. Because they were chosen, actually the substitutes of substitutes, in violation of the rules – she continued.
- There are more [rulings in the CT] that raise significant doubts. Because let's recall that this Tribunal issues rulings 'on demand,' for example, those related to EU rights. Therefore, I think there may be more such rulings [that we will invalidate] – she added.
19:03
Lubnauer:
No Civil Partnerships for LGBT People in Poland Until Institutional Hate is Eliminated
- Recently, LGBT communities met, their representatives of course. They met with representatives from Civic Platform (KO), The Left (Lewica), Poland 2050, and the Polish People's Party (PSL) in the Sejm and stated that the most important things for them are those stipulated in the coalition agreement, such as combating hate speech. Because there will be no civil partnerships until such institutional hate towards LGBT individuals is eradicated – stated Katarzyna Lubnauer on RMF FM.
19:03
Lubnauer:
We have no doubts that the previous government also violated the constitution regarding state-church relations
- First of all, we have no doubts that the previous government also violated the constitution regarding state-church relations. Because these ties went far beyond what we would call a secular state – stated Katarzyna Lubnauer on RMF24.
19:03
Lubnauer:
We Want Evolution in Schools, Not Revolution. We Will Abolish HiT and Give Teachers More Autonomy
- This is exactly what we are promising teachers. That it will be an evolution, not a revolution. So, what do we mean by that. We want to streamline the core curricula, but also in line with educational cycles, not for all classes simultaneously. We truly want to abolish HiT, but in order to return to the solutions that existed before HiT, and we want to bring about a situation where teachers have greater autonomy – said Katarzyna Lubnauer on RMF FM.
19:52
19:57
Biedroń:
No Return to the Abortion Compromise, It Was Women's Hell. On Monday, the Left Will Submit a Bill on Termination of Pregnancy
20:04
Biedroń:
"Tusk lacks credibility on worldview issues" - I would repeat that even today
20:07
Biedroń:
The Church will have to understand it will be treated the same as other entities, and this doesn't require denouncing the Concordat
20:11
20:19
20:20
20:21
Jaki:
Poland Has Never Seen Anything Like It, Such a Scandal as This Coalition Agreement
20:23
21:24
Kaczyński:
A Concrete Plan Exists in the EU. We Would Become a Territory for Poles to Inhabit, Ruled from Outside
- A plan has already been prepared, a concrete plan, the implementation of which by the EU would lead not only to the deprivation of our independence, the deprivation of our sovereignty, but even to the annihilation of the Polish state. We would become a territory for Poles to inhabit, ruled from outside, because such a plan has been adopted by the constitutional committee of the EP. Of course, there are still a few steps to be taken, they may take longer or shorter, there have already been several treaties, the preparation of some lasted 2 years, others only a year. These works have been ongoing since 2021 - stated Jarosław Kaczyński during the November 10th commemorations.
[The plan] can be briefly described as the liquidation of our independence. Our independence is to be just a historical incident once more. The previous one lasted a little over 20 years, this one is meant to last a little over 30. But it is to end in a year, two years, three years - he continued.
21:25
Kaczyński:
A Great Effort, a Great Consolidation of Our Nation is Necessary. We Want to Be Free, Independent
21:25
Kaczyński:
We Don't Want to Be Subordinate to Germany
- We do not want to be subordinate to Germany, because this is essentially a German plan contained in the coalition agreement of the German government, presented in essence directly as a pursuit of German hegemony by Chancellor Scholz - stated Jarosław Kaczyński during the celebrations on November 10th.
21:25
Kaczyński:
A Tough Fight Awaits Us. This Coalition is Led by a Non-Polish, German Party. An External Party
21:27
Kaczyński:
There is a prospect, though not yet a certainty, of power being seized by a camp that wants to restore high pensions for SB officers
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