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11/17/2023

08:01

Friday's Political Agenda: President Meets with Marshal of the Sejm

At 11:00 AM in the Presidential Palace, President Andrzej Duda will meet with the Marshal of the Sejm, Szymon Hołownia. - I will go to the President to assure him of the need for the swift formation of a new government that will immediately address the real concerns of Poles: lowering the cost of living and ensuring security - the Marshal stated in an address.

08:04

Wielichowska:

I Never Expected Anything Good from Duda. He Always Looked Towards Nowogrodzka, Never Stepped Out of PiS's Shoes
- Prime Minister Morawiecki lives in some kind of matrix. President Duda has entrusted him with an impossible mission. A government will be formed by the democratic opposition; we are ready to take responsibility and govern. […] It's a shame about this time, because we could have been fighting realistically for funds, for example from the KPO, long ago – said Monika Wielichowska in an interview with Agata Adamek on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden". - I never expected anything good from Andrzej Duda. He always looked towards Nowogrodzka, towards Kaczyński, and he never stepped out of those party shoes, out of PiS's shoes. It's a shame, because he had an opportunity now and could have looked towards the voters – she continued.

08:06

Miller:

No Cooperation Between New Parliamentary Majority and President. Laws of Fundamental Importance Will Certainly Be Vetoed
- I believe there's no point in deluding ourselves, and this cooperation [between the new parliamentary majority and the president] will not happen, because the goals set by the new parliamentary majority, soon to be the ruling majority, and the goals set by Andrzej Duda and his political base are fundamentally different - Leszek Miller said in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' "Graffiti". - I expect vetoes, perhaps not of all [laws], but those of fundamental importance to the parliamentary majority, those will certainly be vetoed. After all, that's what PiS is after: to show as quickly as possible that the new government is ineffective, that it is constantly discrediting itself, that it cannot fulfill its election promises - he continued. - Illusions are the worst. [...] Even if there is occasional cooperation between the presidential office and the new government, when it comes to everyday cooperation, it simply won't exist - he added.

08:13

Miller:

Hołownia Likely Hasn't Abandoned Presidential Ambitions, Will Build Position Using Sejm Marshal Role
- It is likely that Mr. Hołownia has not given up on his presidential ambitions and will build his position by utilizing the opportunities he has, the most significant of which is the Sejm Marshal's seat. He will certainly use this occasion to place himself in the best starting position - stated Leszek Miller on Polsat News. - [The Sejm Marshal's position] could be a 'lift' for Hołownia to the Presidential Palace, especially since, against the backdrop of what we have become accustomed to, Hołownia is adept at communication, witty, and precise. He will, of course, face the total opposition of PiS, but I think he will manage - he continued.

08:19

Kierwiński to Morawiecki: Mr. Mateusz, It's Not Necessary. Really.

- Yesterday I heard that Morawiecki is preparing for the Polish presidency of the EU, which is scheduled for... the first half of 2025. Mr. Mateusz, it's not necessary. Really. Because by then you will be the prime minister of the parliamentary team for the reasons of PiS's defeat - wrote Marcin Kierwiński on Twitter.

08:20

Wielichowska on the Sejm session: PiS was not prepared for a clash with reality. The other side of the chamber was gloomy, and they tried to cover fear with aggression.
- We have a new Sejm, and something new is coming. […] It seems to me that PiS was not prepared for this clash with reality, for suddenly losing votes and the coalition, which has already formed before our eyes, winning them. That they suddenly don't have the button to control the Sejm's proceedings, that nobody is waiting for President Kaczyński to start the session - said Monika Wielichowska on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden". - We want the Sejm to be serious, not grotesque. We want the Sejm to be a place for genuine debate and dispute. I am fully aware that where there is dispute, there are emotions. But these emotions cannot transform into aggression, into obstruction, into an attempt to introduce chaos - and we had a semblance of that during Tuesday's session - she continued. - The other side of the chamber was gloomy, at times scared. They tried to cover that fear with some aggression. This is probably how it will look for some time to come. I think they did not expect, firstly, to lose the elections, and secondly - they will now fear the consequences they will begin to bear, because I believe that will happen. The time for reckoning must come - she continued. - I think Zbigniew Ziobro will be one of the first people to be effectively held accountable. We just have to wait until the new government is formed, we have to wait until the ministers enter the ministries. We must start this government's work with audits - she added.

08:21

Miller:

If Tusk's Government is Formed Mid-December, It Should Make First, Toughest Decisions Before Christmas
- If Mr. Tusk's government is formed, let's say, in mid-December, then immediately, even before Christmas, the first, toughest decisions should be made. [...] As usual, we need to start with the economy, all the more so because alarming information is leaking out from time to time, e.g., information from the Ministry of Finance about the true state of our debt - Leszek Miller said on Polsat News. - Either cuts or tax increases, and when we talk about cuts, they can be of different natures. Cuts can be made painlessly for society, for example, by starting with the bloated administration [...]. Those [13th and 14th pensions, 800+] are practically untouchable, according to what the future new government said, that what has been granted will not be taken away - he continued.

08:24

Tomczyk:

Błaszczak Would Give a Lot to Make This Video Disappear Online

- Błaszczak would give a lot to make the video I'm about to show you disappear from the internet. But since nothing ever truly disappears from the internet, just watch. Here is Minister Błaszczak, explaining why the PSL cannot have its own Deputy Speaker of the Sejm - says Cezary Tomczyk in a recording published on social media.

- Today, the situation is drastically different, because PiS should have its own Deputy Speaker of the Sejm. But should it be Ms. Marshal Witek? Who, well, precisely. See for yourselves. A person who breaks the law, the Constitution, and the spirits of other people, should never hold such a high office. I think we all agree on that - adds the KO politician.

08:26

Miller on Reports of Tusk Competing for European Commission Presidency: 'This is Fake News Aimed at Weakening Tusk's Position'
- It seems rather unrealistic to me [that Donald Tusk would compete for the position of President of the European Commission next year], and besides, if Tusk were really thinking about it, he wouldn't be discussing it with ministers who don't exist yet. So, this is some fake news aimed at weakening Donald Tusk's position. This isn't being discussed at all [in the corridors in Brussels and Strasbourg], whereas Donald Tusk is an anticipated guest in Strasbourg already as the Prime Minister – Leszek Miller told Polsat News.

08:31

Miller:

PiS Will Now Truly Show What 'Total Opposition' Means
- This will be a very difficult coalition because it is internally very diverse, very colorful, almost rainbow-like. And after the initial phase of euphoria, the prose of everyday life will set in, and PiS, which has accused the previous opposition of being a total opposition, will now truly show what 'total opposition' means - Leszek Miller said on Polsat News.

08:32

Wielichowska:

Ministries Closest to the Prime Minister Will Be Assigned to Civic Platform Politicians
- The time will come [to present the names of future ministers in Donald Tusk's government]. It will be sooner rather than later. Let's wait a moment longer and leave this information to our leaders - said Monika Wielichowska on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden" program. - I think that the ministries closest to the Prime Minister will be assigned to politicians from Civic Platform - she added. When asked if this concerned the Ministries of State Assets, Interior, and Foreign Affairs, she replied: - It may happen. Referring to the Ministry of Health, she stated: - The final talks are still underway. I think next week will bring concrete information that we will all be able to discuss.

08:43

Wielichowska:

We'll Likely Start with Decriminalization of Abortion. There's a Chance Here, as All Coalition Partners Agree.
- In our coalition agreement, we have decriminalization of abortion. Abortion itself is not there. In our program, in KO's 100 concrete points, abortion up to the 12th week is included, because it must be legal, safe, and accessible. We will look for various possibilities to make the safety of women, which we have spoken about and continue to speak about, a reality - said Monika Wielichowska on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden". - We will likely start by addressing the decriminalization of abortion. There is a chance here, because there is an agreement among all coalition partners. […] I have such a hope [that a law on this matter will be passed by the end of the year], we need to do this quite quickly - she added.

09:42

Domański on the 0% Mortgage: "We will discuss with our partners the possibility of introducing this solution, perhaps in a modified form"
- This solution is not in the coalition agreement [0% mortgage]. We are not backing down from any promise. We will discuss with our coalition partners the possibility of introducing this solution, perhaps in a modified form - stated Andrzej Domański in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Gość Radia ZET”.

09:47

Domański on Teacher Salary Increases: If We Don't Pass the Budget by January 1st - There Will Be Backpay
- This is our absolute priority, namely a 30% salary increase for teachers, including academic teachers, and these are solutions that are an absolute priority for us, I want to say that very clearly. They are not absolutely conditional on the introduction of other elements of our large educational reform program, and we will work on these changes to come into effect from January 1st - stated Andrzej Domański to Radio ZET. - If we don't manage to pass the budget before January 1st, which will be practically impossible and the budget will be adopted in January, then with absolute certainty, the amount of the salary increase for teachers will be backdated to January - he emphasized.

09:50

Domański:

Confederation are Amateurs. It's Frightening to Imagine What Their Other Projects Might Look Like
- The Confederation submitted a proposal, first they confused the tax-free amount with the amount reducing tax, and when this was pointed out, they introduced an amendment in which they were wrong again, so I am full of concern regarding this proposal - stated Andrzej Domański to Radio ZET. - We can clearly see that [the Confederation are amateurs] and what's funny is that even in the area that was supposed to be their strong suit, namely taxes. If they make mistakes in taxes, and as we know, Mr. Mentzen is a tax advisor, then it's frightening to imagine what other proposals submitted by the Confederation might look like - he added.

09:51

Domański:

There is room to cut interest rates by another 25-50 basis points
- I think there is still room to cut interest rates by another 25-50 basis points, but this is a decision that the Monetary Policy Council will make - stated Andrzej Domański to Radio ZET.

09:54

Domański on the State Tribunal for the NBP President: Glapiński Shouldn't Feel Safe
- The NBP President for crushing inflation? No, no credit whatsoever – stated Andrzej Domański to Radio ZET. - Of course, the work is ongoing [on the State Tribunal for Glapiński], this is a field for lawyers, not economists. I will make this decision based on very concrete legal opinions. I believe there are grounds to bring such charges. [...] I recently heard Professor Balcerowicz, who said that Professor Glapiński could be brought before the Tribunal for letting inflation get out of control. I am a very clear, decisive critic of Professor Glapiński and his inept monetary policy, but for the fact that he didn't keep inflation in check in Poland, for that specifically, the State Tribunal is not warranted – he continued. - We need to examine how strongly President Glapiński was involved in politics, in the campaign before the parliamentary elections. The decision-making mechanisms, for instance, regarding the purchase of bonds by the NBP, also raise very serious doubts, but I will repeat this once more, this is a decision to be made, and lawyers will issue an opinion, and we, as Members of Parliament, will take further action based on that. I think Professor Glapiński shouldn't feel safe, because from what I understand, these charges are significant, but I would like to see a final opinion – he added.

10:01

Domański on Credit Holidays: We Do Not Rule Out Maintaining Some Form Next Year, But Access Should Be Limited in My Opinion
- We know that a significant portion of these credit holidays, these savings from credit holidays, has actually been used for overpaying loans. We have solutions in the system aimed at people who genuinely have problems repaying loans, and the system should be based on those solutions. Therefore, we absolutely do not rule out the possibility that some form of credit holidays will be maintained next year, but in my opinion, it should be directed towards people who actually need such assistance. In my opinion, [access] should be limited to those individuals who genuinely require such help - stated Andrzej Domański to Radio ZET. - We will present our project, our solutions concerning people who genuinely have problems repaying their mortgage loans - he announced.

10:15

Mastalerek Responds to Belka: The Polish-US Alliance Since '89 is Strong Thanks to PAD's Stance, Not Your Pre-1989 PZPR Stance

- The alliance between Poland and the United States since '89 is strong, regardless of who governs in PL and the USA, precisely because of the stance presented by President Andrzej Duda, and not because of the stance you presented before 1989 as a comrade in the PZPR - wrote Marcin Mastalerek on Twitter, responding to Marek Belka's post.

10:21

Zandberg:

This Government Will Have Our Support, But We Will Not Hold Ministries

- We support the formation of this government, this government will have our support, but we will not take ministries because we did not manage to convince the other parties that will form this majority to guarantee the implementation of our programs. We support it, and this will be visible in the upcoming vote. I am answering you very simply: we have an assurance from the other parties forming this majority that when it comes to decisions adopted by this government, they will be adopted by cross-party consensus. This means that projects will become government projects only if there is agreement from everyone. I take these assurances seriously - stated Adrian Zandberg in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on the program "Sedno sprawy" on Radio Plus.

10:23

Zandberg:

Guarantees Were Crucial for Us in Several Key Areas. We Were Ready to Take Responsibility for a Specific Ministry

- We are people who take our declarations of willingness to cooperate very seriously. Marcelina Zawisza, as you know, spent weeks negotiating the shape of the coalition agreement. We must honestly say that for us, guarantees were absolutely essential in these few key areas. We were ready to take responsibility for a specific ministry, for example, one that would deal with housing policy, or the Ministry of Health. To be clear, these are ministries that many parties are not eager to take on, but we had a condition, and that condition was a guarantee of financial resources – stated Adrian Zandberg in the program “Sedno sprawy” on Radio Plus.

- The coalition agreement is important for these smaller partners because it provides a guarantee. It is natural that in a government, the largest and strongest party takes over the Ministry of Finance. Subsequently, the fate of one ministry or another, one institution or another taken over by minority partners, largely depends on the free decision of the Ministry of Finance, whether it will provide or not provide funds for program implementation – he added.

10:28

Zandberg:

Basic courtesy dictates I shouldn't furnish the government for whoever forms it
I will not be entering this government myself, and basic courtesy dictates that I shouldn't furnish this government for whoever will be forming it. I believe that it is a crucial matter at this moment from the perspective of the state's interests for this change to take place. However, from the distance that is naturally generated by the fact that politicians from the Together party will not be entering this government, allow me to also maintain it in this regard and not furnish the personnel matters of this government - stated Adrian Zandberg in the program 'Sedno sprawy' on Radio Plus.

11:10

Hołownia:

I am certain Morawiecki will not have a majority

- I am certain that [Mateusz Morawiecki] will not have a majority, but if he wants to present [his government] and exercise his constitutional right, which the president has granted him, then so be it. We will adhere to the laws in this parliament, even if it costs a little more time, and this time is necessary. Look at how many things could be done, how many government projects could be passed today, I would hope, such as a reduction in energy prices, many other things, but we must wait a little longer. We will wait – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing in the Sejm.

11:16

Hołownia:

I will show the President perspectives indicating the need to speed up forming a functional government for Poland

- First and foremost, [I am going to the President] to familiarize myself with my new role, new function, to see what the possibilities are, how Mr. President envisions our cooperation, his cooperation, the President's cooperation with the parliament, with the Sejm. I will also show Mr. President perspectives that, in my opinion, and in the opinion of many people in this chamber, indicate that we need to speed up the process of giving Poland a well-functioning government. I don't know if the President will accept it, but we will certainly discuss it as well - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing in the Sejm.

12:01

Gramatyka:

In Constitutional Terms, the Constitutional Tribunal and the National Council of the Judiciary Effectively Do Not Exist
- I maintain the position that there is no Constitutional Tribunal in Poland. There is a certain body that calls itself the Constitutional Tribunal, just as there is a certain body that calls itself the National Council of the Judiciary, but in reality, these bodies, in a constitutional sense, simply do not exist - said Michał Gramatyka in an interview with Łukasz A. Jankowski on Radio Wnet.

12:02

Gramatyka:

I Cannot Imagine Resigning a Judge by a Sejm Resolution. The Sejm Can State That a Judge or a KRS Member Was Improperly Appointed
- Firstly, I never discuss how I will vote before seeing the document, and secondly, I cannot imagine myself removing anyone. I cannot imagine myself removing a judge by a Sejm resolution. However, as a Member of Parliament, together with the entire Sejm, I can state that a certain judge or representative, for example, a member of the National Council of the Judiciary, was appointed improperly, using rulings from European tribunals, the European Court of Human Rights, or the Court of Justice of the European Union, or rulings from Polish courts, the Supreme Administrative Court, or the Supreme Court - said Michał Gramatyka on Radio Wnet.

12:03

Gramatyka:

I Doubt Resolutions on the National Council of the Judiciary and the Constitutional Tribunal Will Appear on Tuesday
- I doubt [that resolutions on the National Council of the Judiciary and the Constitutional Tribunal will appear on Tuesday], because the government is responsible for publishing resolutions and for servicing the Polish Monitor - said Michał Gramatyka on Radio Wnet. - Why should we work on this now, when we risk a situation where these resolutions will not be published, and therefore cannot enter the legal system? Calmly, as I said, there is really plenty of time here. A lot of time has already been wasted, and let's not waste it further with such cowboy moves - he continued.

12:17

Polish Food Exports Reach Record Highs
According to data on Polish foreign trade in agricultural and food products, 2022 saw a record increase in the value of Polish exports, which reached EUR 47.6 billion (PLN 223 billion). This is a 26.7% increase compared to the previous year! It is worth noting that approximately 80% of the revenue generated from food exports to the European Union was from sales to Eurozone countries, according to data from Polskanatle.pl. - indicate data from the Polskanatle.pl service. We primarily sold to EU countries: poultry and beef, dairy products, bread and bakery products, animal feed, and also chocolate products. Germany remained our main trading partner, and in 2022, the value of exports to this country amounted to EUR 11.9 billion, a 25% increase compared to 2021. Domestic food products also enjoy interest in non-EU countries. In 2022, their value amounted to EUR 12.3 billion. The most significant recipients were: the United Kingdom (mainly export of poultry, meat preparations, chocolate), Ukraine (cheeses, curd cheeses, animal feed, coffee) and the United States (fish and fish preparations, pork). Regarding data for the European Union, according to European Commission data from 2022, a total of EUR 148 billion worth of agricultural and food products were exported from January to August 2022. Outside the EU, primarily cereal preparations, wheat, and wine were sent. For example, in August 2022 alone, as many as 2 million tons of European wheat reached the Middle East and North Africa (48% of total EU wheat exports), and 1.5 million tons went to Sub-Saharan Africa (34%). In the case of wine, from the beginning of the year to the end of August 2022, 36% of exports went to North America. The most important recipients of EU products were the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. Expert Commentary: Marcin Wroński – Deputy Director General of the National Support Centre for Agriculture – states that the increase in revenue from foreign sales by domestic exporters in 2022 was influenced by rising transaction prices of agricultural and food products on the international market, which were observed after the outbreak of the armed conflict in Ukraine. Simultaneously, the tendency for the złoty to depreciate against the Euro currency supported the price competitiveness of Polish agricultural and food products, as over 80% of the revenue generated from food exports to the EU was from sales to Eurozone countries. The expert adds that the revival of the EU's HoReCa sector in the first half of 2022, recovering after the pandemic, and rising food prices in EU countries generated increased demand for competitively priced and quality food from Poland. At the same time, good export results were a consequence of the efforts of domestic entrepreneurs to diversify business relationships in EU and third-country markets, thanks to their ability to adapt their product offer to the diverse preferences of foreign consumers. PARTNER CONTENT

12:41

Morawiecki:

It will certainly be a completely different government. I interpret the election results in the following way.

- I have received a mission from the President to try to form a government, despite the significant fragmentation of votes, a completely different distribution of votes in this Sejm compared to previous Sejms. Precisely because such a commitment is of the highest value to me, I will present a proposal for a new government within 7-8 days. It will certainly be a completely different government than the one that has been in office continuously until now. Why? First and foremost, because I interpret the election results in the following way. The voters decided: "We want to end the Polish-Polish war, we want a non-partisan, above-party government, we want a government of balance" - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference.

12:58

Morawiecki to Marshal Hołownia: No Threat to Swift Implementation of Good Laws

- I am addressing Marshal Hołownia here, there is no threat to the swift implementation of good laws. If the Marshal suggests, or someone from the Third Way suggests, any solutions, please report them urgently. We will immediately try to process them; the government continues to function normally - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference.

13:03

Hołownia:

The President Assured Me He Will Adhere to All Constitutional Deadlines for Forming a New Government

- As you know, we met with President Duda a moment ago. The meeting lasted 1.5 hours, and we discussed a great many issues, covering numerous topics. The President assured me that he will adhere to all constitutional deadlines related to the formation of a new government in Poland, and that he will perform all actions foreseen by the Constitution for the President in this regard without any delay. He also assured me that these processes will proceed quickly, efficiently, and with a sense of responsibility for the state, and with the gravity befitting the situation we find ourselves in, Szymon Hołownia stated at a press briefing.

13:03

Morawiecki:

We Want to Have Proposals Ready Within 8 Days

- Within 8 days, we want to have a complete set of proposals ready. Earlier, I also want to agree on them with the President, because the first step in this government formation procedure was taken by the President. The President acted like a statesman; without that, we wouldn't have a government today - Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated at a press conference.

13:06

Hołownia:

The President told me about a bill he will soon introduce to the Sejm

- The President told me about a bill he will soon introduce to the Sejm, a bill concerning the functioning of state organs in a situation of external threat. This is a proposal that has already been discussed for some time in the Presidential Chancellery and the National Security Bureau, introducing, in a sense, one could say, new elements alongside old systems of managing responsibility in a situation of threat, which God forbid, but may it never happen, but could befall the Republic of Poland - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing.

13:07

Morawiecki:

We Drew from Various Programs, Taking the Most Valuable Elements to Create a Decalogue of Polish Affairs

- Therefore, we approached the formation of this government from the perspective that is most appropriate from the citizens' point of view, from Poland's point of view, meaning from the perspective of the program. Since citizens, since Poles decided on various parties, very different groupings, we have drawn the most valuable elements from their various programs and are building a decalogue of Polish affairs from them. We are building program pillars from them for the near future, for the next 4 years, which can very positively change the lives of Poles – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference.

13:08

Morawiecki:

These proposals are also an offer to MPs from all other formations who care about the realization of their demands

- These proposals are also an offer to MPs from all other formations, which is as open as possible. An offer that simultaneously means something good for Poland, an offer for MPs from other groups who care about the realization of their programs as well – Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said at a press conference.

13:09

Hołownia:

We Also Discussed Prospects

- We also discussed the prospects that a new government might have on issues we have already discussed with the President during the consultations he invited us to. The President acquainted me with his stance on these matters. It concerns continuing various things that were initiated during the previous government, and he also asked about my perspective and that of my political group on these issues - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing.

13:32

Hołownia on Karpiński Assuming MEP Mandate: 'This is Not a Political Decision. The Sejm Marshal's Action is Administrative.'
- This is not a political decision, and politics has absolutely nothing to say here. If it were a representative of another political camp – be it PiS, Confederation, or Lewica – if they found themselves in such a situation, the Sejm Marshal's action is an administrative one. I simply have no choice and must sign the decree, which I did – regarding Mr. Karpiński assuming the mandate, but yesterday I also signed the decree for Mr. Witold Pal to assume the mandate […]. This is a very clearly described procedure – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing. - This is a decision that cannot be avoided. Any marshal who did not make such a decision would risk responsibility before the prosecutor's office, the Tribunal of State – he emphasized.

13:37

Morawiecki:

Next Points of the Decalogue of Polish Affairs Will Concern Education, Health, Security, Among Others. They Are Drawn from Other Parties' Programs

- The next points [of the decalogue of Polish affairs] will concern education, health, security, and many other very important areas. And there too, we have analyzed the programs of Poland 2050, the Polish People's Party, The Left, and Confederation, and we are trying to combine them with our points, or draw inspiration from them. We will present them as part of the decalogue of Polish affairs within the coalition of Polish affairs – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference.

13:41

Hołownia:

Stories that the first decision of the Sejm Marshal is to release criminals from prison are simply pathetic
- Attempts to turn this [Włodzimierz Karpiński's case] into a political stunt now, to weave me into some narratives about how, please, the marshal's first decision is to release criminals from prison, are simply pathetic. This is precisely how I perceive the comments of some PiS politicians - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing.

13:51

Hołownia on Morawiecki's words about a "cross-party government": Talks should have happened before the election, not when the knife is at your throat
- Today I heard that Mateusz Morawiecki has extraordinary plans regarding the establishment of a cross-party government, maintaining and even exceeding the parity. A government that would consider the demands of, among others, our party, but also other parties - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing. - I am very pleased with these declarations, however, they come about a year too late, firstly. Discussions about coalition capacity and whether one likes the projects of certain parties and dislikes others should have taken place before the election, not when one has the knife at their throat, as Morawiecki does at this moment - he stated. - The second issue is, of course, the credibility of the author of these words, who has repeatedly shown how highly it can be valued. Therefore, I consider all of this to be tales from the moss and ferns - he added.

14:01

Hołownia:

If the President Follows Through on His Declaration and the Second Step Occurs, Poland Will Have a Government with a Parliamentary Majority Before December 15th
- I would very much like, for the good of the Sejm, for the good of Poles, for the good of all of us, for this transitional period to end as soon as possible. That is why I will emphasize once again the importance of the President's declaration, because if it is realized and the second step occurs, it means that before December 15th, we will have a government in Poland that will have a parliamentary majority - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing. When asked about the December 15th date he provided, he stated: I gave that as an approximate deadline. I hope it will be sooner, because today it appears that if all these deadlines are met, we could have a government as early as December 11th-12th. - He [the President] said clearly: there will be no delay, he will not procrastinate. All deadlines will be met, and only some unforeseen, protocol-related situation could occur. However, there will certainly not be - as he said, I am reporting - any intentional delay on his part, no trick that would cause a government that receives a vote of confidence in this chamber not to be nominated by him immediately - the Marshal of the Sejm continued.

14:13

Hołownia:

We're discussing investigative committees. It will be crucial for me that they aren't just more political theaters
- Regarding investigative committees – we are discussing them, and they will be established in this parliament. There is a preliminary outline of how they might look, at this initial stage, of course. However, today we face absolutely fundamental tasks: next Tuesday we must establish all parliamentary committees, we must get them working, because they need to be constituted. I hope the Sejm Presidium agrees with me that we should start processing actual, beneficial draft laws for people as soon as possible – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing. - I don't know if investigative committees are a topic precisely for [...] these sessions next week, but it seems to me that this year we will have to initiate this procedure, and for me as the Marshal of the Sejm, it will be extremely important that these investigative committees are not just more political theaters, of which we have often seen a great deal in this building, but real committees that, with real competencies, will establish truth, facts, and will be able to deal with other matters later. Therefore, I do not anticipate soap operas dragging on for months – he continued.

17:48

Sójka:

Prime Minister Announced Proposed Government Composition Within 7-8 Days. If Offered a Position, I Will Accept
- Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced that within 7-8 days we will know this proposal [for the government composition]. [...] If I receive such a proposal, I think I will accept it - said Katarzyna Sójka in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia ZET".

17:53

Sójka:

I'm Out in the Field and Hearing Plenty of Dissatisfaction with the Emerging Coalition Formula, Even from PSL Voters
- I think we'll only see [whether Morawiecki's government will not gain a majority in the Sejm] later. I also don't hide the fact that I'm out in the field and hearing more and more information, even about the currently proposed opposition grouping, which also has its proposal for forming a government. And I'm hearing plenty of voices of discontent from people at the grassroots, discontent precisely with this coalition formula that is being created on the opposition's side, for instance, from PSL voters – Katarzyna Sójka said on Radio ZET.

17:56

PKO BP Analysts: Only Poland Has Returned to Current Account Balance, Czech Republic Struggling More
Despite a rather varied development of the real economy, the CEE region has seen a general improvement in external balance. Currently, only Poland has returned to a current account balance, while the Czech Republic is struggling more in this regard. In recent years, before the outbreak of the war, the Czech Republic was characterized by a current account balance, according to PKO BP analysts.

17:59

Sójka:

Vaccines for the new coronavirus variant will be available in Poland by the end of the month, vaccination begins December 6th
- We have ordered a sufficient quantity of vaccinations, one specific vaccine. The approval process by the European authority responsible for registration was slightly delayed, but this registration has now been finalized. Next week, by the end of this month, we will have these vaccines in Poland, and from December 6th, we will be able to get vaccinated against this newest variant of the virus - said Katarzyna Sójka on Radio ZET. - We had placed an order, we had scheduled delivery dates, but another deadline appeared, an important, significant one, independent of us, from our side, and from Poland in general, which unfortunately we had to wait for - she continued.

18:45

Zimoch:

I will protest strongly if there are again political attempts to control public media

- We are returning to what is most important. I, at least, will protest strongly if there are again political attempts to control public media. The only chance to save them and bring them back to life, in short, is like providing oxygen to a seriously ill person, providing them with the possibility of living. Today, to provide oxygen to public media, politicians must stay as far away from them as possible - stated Tomasz Zimoch in the "Afternoon conversation" on RMF FM.

18:47

Zimoch:

I will vote for both Left projects on abortion

- I will vote [for both Left projects on abortion]. These are projects that I think will gain support in the Sejm. I don't know if all MPs from Third Way will [support them], because I understand we are talking about Third Way, Poland 2050, and PSL. I think the majority of Third Way MPs will support them - stated Tomasz Zimoch in the 'Afternoon Conversation' on RMF FM.

19:08

Zimoch:

I Had a Conversation with the President of the KRS, It Wasn't an Easy One

- Today I had my first meeting, a working, introductory one, at the National Council of the Judiciary. I also had a conversation with the President of the KRS, it wasn't an easy conversation. It was a conversation that I would even describe as difficult. I urged the President to reappear at the earliest possible time at a session of the parliamentary justice committee, because I believe that several months ago we did not conclude the debate in the Sejm on the National Council's report for the past year - stated Tomasz Zimoch in the "Afternoon Conversation" on RMF FM.

20:04

Legal Opinion for the Senate: The National Prosecutor Can Be Effectively Dismissed Regardless of the President's Consent or Lack Thereof
  • Granting consent, refusal to grant consent, or the President of the Republic of Poland's failure to take a stance on the dismissal of the National Prosecutor has no legal significance. The act of dismissing the National Prosecutor will be effective upon its adoption by the Prime Minister - stated in the legal opinion of Marek Chmaj, which was submitted to the Chancellery of the Senate.
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  • The Constitution of the Republic of Poland does not grant the President any powers in shaping the appointments of either the Prosecutor General or the National Prosecutor. The Council of Ministers, however, bears responsibility for the actions of the prosecution service, which is a consequence of the powers vested in it by Article 146(4)(7) of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland to ensure the internal security of the state and public order. It is impermissible to grant the President of the Republic of Poland, through an ordinary statute, the authority to unilaterally (decisively) influence appointments in cases other than those explicitly listed in Article 144(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland.
  • Article 14 § 1 of the Act - Law on the Prosecution Service conditions the dismissal of the National Prosecutor by the Prime Minister on the consent of the President of the Republic of Poland. Given the content of the aforementioned constitutional provisions, the act of granting or refusing consent, for its effectiveness, would have to be subject to the counter-signature of the Prime Minister. The provision is therefore burdened with a logical flaw (a loop) that prevents its correct and rational application. For the above reasons, Article 14 § 1 of the Law on the Prosecution Service, to the extent that it makes the dismissal of the National Prosecutor conditional on the President of the Republic of Poland granting consent, is contrary to the principle of proper legislation and legal certainty (Article 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland).
  • Public authorities, including the Prime Minister, are authorized to directly apply the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, which is a consequence of Article 8(2) of the Constitution. Article 14 § 1 of the Law on the Prosecution Service, to the extent that it introduces the condition of obtaining the President of the Republic of Poland's consent for the effectiveness of the dismissal of the National Prosecutor by the Prime Minister, is in direct conflict with the aforementioned higher-ranking norms. For this reason, this condition should be considered non-existent (non-binding).
  • Consequently, the dismissal of the National Prosecutor, in light of Article 14 § 1 of the Law on the Prosecution Service applied to the extent not conflicting with the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, occurs as a result of the act of dismissal, carried out by the Prime Minister, at the request of the Prosecutor General.
  • Granting consent, refusal to grant consent, or the President of the Republic of Poland's failure to take a stance on the dismissal of the National Prosecutor has no legal significance. The act of dismissing the National Prosecutor will be effective upon its adoption by the Prime Minister.

20:48

Kierwiński:

Prime Minister Tusk is Ready, His Cabinet is Complete
- Yes, it's true, Prime Minister Donald Tusk is ready. He has a complete cabinet, all conversations have taken place. There is always that final 5% of uncertainty, but after discussions with the leaders of the coalition parties, Prime Minister Donald Tusk indeed has a complete cabinet. However, he agreed, and all leaders agreed, that he will present it at the first Sejm session. That is when the Sejm will take on the function of forming the government – stated Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska on "Fakty po faktach" on TVN24.

20:52

Kierwiński:

We will do everything so that a new government flies to the EU summit in December
- We will do everything so that [a new government] flies [to the EU summit]. Why? Because Poles should not wait even a day longer for money from the KPO. This government, if Morawiecki flies to this summit, will only generate further delays. If Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the team he designates fly, there are high chances that this money will reach Poles as quickly as possible - said Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24.

20:54

Hennig-Kloska:

Leaders' Talks Have Practically Concluded, Just a Few Final Dots to Add
- I can also confirm, just like my colleague, that the leaders' talks have practically concluded. The tasks within the future government have been relatively divided amongst the coalition groups. There are still some final dots to add – stated Paulina Hennig-Kloska on the program 'Fakty po faktach' on TVN24.

20:56

Hennig-Kloska:

We Have Many Backlogs to Catch Up On Between Warsaw and Brussels
- It would be good [if Donald Tusk went to the EU summit in December] because there is really a lot of work to be done. A lot of backlogs, especially when it comes to this Warsaw-Brussels line. For instance, European funds, where we have significant delays in spending and the implementation of individual reforms, extremely important reforms. We will definitely need to accelerate on this line – Paulina Hennig-Kloska said on TVN24.

20:56

Sawicki on Hołownia's meeting with Duda: They certainly didn't spend an hour and a half discussing Morawiecki's or Tusk's mission to form a government
Two heads of state met, the first and second in the country, so that is important. Please note that they spoke for an hour and a half, so they certainly didn't spend an hour and a half discussing Mateusz Morawiecki's or Prime Minister Donald Tusk's mission to form a government. In my opinion, they discussed the cohabitation that lies ahead of us and the next almost 2 years of President Andrzej Duda's functioning and cooperation with the Polish parliament, as well as the future government. Therefore, I am convinced that the conversation lasted so long because Marshal Szymon Hołownia presented the president with the most important matters related to, for example, the coalition agreement and programmatic announcements - stated Marek Sawicki in an interview with Grzegorz Kępka on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

20:57

Sawicki:

It Seems to Me that the December 11th/12th Deadline for the Formation of a New Government is Too Late

- It seems to me that this December 11th, 12th deadline for the formation of a new government is too late, and here I apologize profusely, but Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is unnecessarily delaying this entire procedure, because I want to clearly emphasize that we have the truly urgent adoption of the budget ahead of us, and already the submission of laws and projects related to functioning for the entire term, not for two weeks - stated Marek Sawicki on Polsat News.

21:02

Sawicki:

The President Realizes the PO-PiS Divide is Not Constructive for Poland

- The President is nearing the end of his second term and knows that the division of the political scene into PO-PiS since 2005 has not been constructive for Poland. He understands that this conflict, this dispute that has been escalating and shows no signs of subsiding before the presidential elections, does not serve Poland well. The President also realizes that he has participated in all of this for the past 8 years. Therefore, seeing the proposals from Trzecia Droga, both from Poland 2050 and the Polish People's Party, aimed at calming the political scene, with a clear slogan of 'enough fighting, let's move forward', and an attempt to build this center and rebuild community, which Szymon Hołownia also spoke about in his speech. Perhaps the President expects, or sees Trzecia Droga, encompassing both Poland 2050 and the Polish People's Party, as the future seed for building national consensus – stated Marek Sawicki on Polsat News.

21:03

Sawicki:

PiS aimed to emerge as martyrs of the new parliamentary term in these elections

- We must clearly state that Law and Justice has worked very consistently for 8 years to ensure that certain individuals, including Marshal Terlecki and Marshal Witek, and I could name a few other MPs who have led not only in parliamentary brawls but also in breaking parliamentary regulations. A democratic parliament has the right to assess, and we have recognized that each club has its representation in the Sejm's presidium, but at the same time, we have the right to assess the individuals being nominated. Law and Justice also did not give us recommendations regarding candidates, such as Piotr Zgorzelski, with only 2 MPs abstaining from voting, or even candidates nominated by Civic Coalition or The Left - stated Marek Sawicki on Polsat News.

- If there had been a desire from their side to elect their representatives, I will honestly say that I expected or suggested to some Law and Justice politicians that they should at least have a conversation with Third Way about the election of the Sejm's presidium and their candidates. However, there was no clear offer from their side to us. It seems to me that Law and Justice wanted to emerge as martyrs of the new parliamentary term in these elections rather than genuinely put forward individuals to work in the presidium - he added.

21:03

Sawicki:

When I voted, I hesitated greatly, but after Kaczyński's statement, I had no doubt I made the right decision

- When I voted, I hesitated greatly, but after Jarosław Kaczyński's statement, I had no doubt that I had not made a mistake, because if Jarosław Kaczyński, after this vote, once again says that I am not a person of equal category, that I am not a person of the level that he, Elżbieta Witek, and his entire political environment are, then I apologize, who am I then – stated Marek Sawicki in Polsat News.

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