On Saint Barbara's Day, President Andrzej Duda will visit Jaworzno and Gliwice. At 1:00 PM, a wreath-laying ceremony is scheduled before the monument to Saint Barbara, and at 1:15 PM, a meeting with mining rescuers who participated in last week's rescue operation. Following the meeting, PAD is expected to make a statement to the media.

At 3:00 PM, the President will participate in a ceremony celebrating Saint Barbara's Day and the 30th anniversary of Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A.

At 2:30 PM, near a wind farm in the vicinity of Grajewo, Mariusz Błaszczak will hold a press conference with local government representatives on the draft bill by Civic Coalition and Poland 2050, which, according to its organizers, involves "expropriating residents for the construction of wind turbines."

- This is a decision [to dissolve the commission for investigating Russian influence] which is truly driven by the fear of PO and the entire formation of revealing the truth. About the actions of people like Mr. Donald Tusk, but also other ministers of national defence from PO, who approved the actions of special services. And even some of them decided on these actions of special services in cooperation with Russia to the detriment of Poland – stated Antoni Macierewicz in the program "Sygnały dnia" on PR1.

- Formally speaking, they fear liquidation, therefore they have only eliminated the personnel. This is to prevent the commission from continuing its work. But the report, which was prepared over these two months, is so precise and so competent that it unequivocally shows the detrimental actions towards Poland by these people – he continued.

- Why did PO members vote like this. Well, because, I repeat once again, they are fulfilling their leaders' obligations. They are not engaged in analysis, they do not read texts, they are simply afraid that the revelation of the truth will lead to these people being unable to hold positions of state leadership, and indeed that should be the case. Because their actions pose a threat to Poland – he went on to say.

- A large part of the materials that were referenced by this report were already referenced two years earlier by the report on the Smolensk disaster and its annexes, which revealed the anti-Polish activities of the special services, SKW. In this regard, the report by Professor Cenkiewicz and General Kowalski agrees because it rightly formulates the thesis that cooperation with the Russian services began precisely after the Smolensk disaster – Antoni Macierewicz said on PR1.

- Yes, in my opinion, there is no doubt that it [the commission] should have been established earlier and that the report should have been disseminated much earlier, so that awareness, so that public opinion, would have full knowledge of the threat to Poland's security posed by the actions of these people – he added.

- There are so many unfinished, unrealized projects that in order to function normally in Poland in the economic sphere, to get a standard electricity connection, one has to wait so long. The new government must deal with these matters as quickly as possible and not look back at issues of 'giving' [referring to the previous government's promises], which I hope will be associated with something completely different from now on – stated Dariusz Klimczak in the program 'Rozmowa Piaseckiego' on TVN24.

- I don't think I'll reveal any great secret by saying that everyone entrusted with the most important state functions is preparing rigorously. Issues that have a certain dynamic in our country are being discussed and analyzed. Of course, none of these ministerial candidates has their own direct expert backing, such as a specific ministry or its institutes. However, this work is already very deeply engaged - stated Dariusz Klimczak in the TVN24 program "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

- The initial author of the regulations was Civic Platform. We received this draft for consultation. I consulted on it, submitted a whole series of amendments, and absolutely, as I said, I identify with this project. I was personally asked by Borys Budka to consult on it, but usually, MPs, legislators, and lawyers employed by the caucus work on such a draft. Please, really, do not look for a hidden agenda here - stated Paulina Hennig-Kloska in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' "Graffti".

- There is no scandal. I could throw the ball back and say who was preparing a year ago in the Ministry of Development and Technology a law, as part of the United Right government, of course, to erect small wind turbines without a building permit. If we look at this law, I also wanted to reassure, because there are many lies surrounding this law. We have a legal opinion, and we will also amend these regulations to calm public opinion. It is impossible to dispossess people based on this law. It will be clarified because our intention was not to dispossess people, but the regulations being discussed in this context are meant to facilitate the connection of power plants to the grid – stated Paulina Hennig-Kloska in Polsat News's “Graffiti”.

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The KGHM Academy initiative aims to promote pro-social programs and training for residents, non-governmental organizations, and schools in the Copper Belt region. Since 2020, nearly 200 initiatives and programs have been implemented, such as "Parent and Educator School," "Leader 100," "Archipelago of Treasures," and "Star of Strength." To date, over 45,000 people have benefited from these projects. In 2023 alone, as many as 8,000 people participated in the programs.

– This year, we have already completed 75 pro-social activities and reached 8,000 participants. The data shows how important the KGHM Academy is for the Copper Belt and beyond. We thank the local governments and non-governmental organizations for their cooperation. Collaboration yields tangible results and allows for the improvement and development of skills, whether parental or student-related – said Sylwia Jurgiel, spokesperson for KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.

– As a non-governmental organization, we implement a range of projects important for the residents of the entire region, which would not be possible without successful partnerships with local governments and businesses. Thanks to KGHM's support, residents of the region, including a large group of your company's employees, benefit from various forms of support and development, for which I sincerely thank you on my behalf and theirs – said Anna Mazurkiewicz from the Głogów Association Open Door.

This year's activities under the KGHM Academy covered cities in the Copper Belt, as well as Chojnów, Chocianów, Krotoszyce, and towns in the Lubuskie Voivodeship, including Sulechów, Wschowa, and Szlichtyngowa.

We have completed dozens of editions, including the very popular "School for Parents and Educators." This is a nationwide program aimed at counteracting problematic behaviors in children and youth and improving the educational competencies of parents and teachers. KGHM collaborates with the Głogów Association Open Door, the Imelda Association, and the 3+ Large Families Union in Legnica for the workshops. A valuable educational element is the exchange of parental experiences among participants and the so-called homework, which involves the practical application at home and outside the home, in relationships with children, of skills acquired during the classes.

The KGHM Academy also includes the "Archipelago of Treasures" project, a universal prevention program addressed to primary and secondary school students, aimed at reducing problematic behaviors such as alcohol and drug use, peer violence, etc. Parents of participating students and school teaching staff also take part in the program.

As part of the KGHM Academy, projects were also implemented to strengthen self-esteem among the youngest residents of the Copper Belt ("Star of Strength") and initiatives related to discovering and developing potential among students ("Leader100").

Partnership with local communities is the result of KGHM's commitment to local development. The copper company has been building good relations with residents, local authorities, and non-governmental organizations for years. The company continuously invites participation in the KGHM Academy activities.

The copper giant supports local social and cultural initiatives, as well as those aimed at improving the quality of life. To act effectively, KGHM incorporates social, cultural, and economic elements into its projects.

In its activities, KGHM focuses on charity work, health prevention, sports popularization, and supporting culture and science. KGHM employees are also highly involved in the implementation of social programs, participating in numerous volunteer actions.

It diagnoses and aids in treatment, robotizes industrial processes, drives vehicles autonomously, and detects cyber threats. It even helped complete a 1970s Beatles song, which premiered in early November 2023. These are just a few examples of artificial intelligence's capabilities, with its application areas constantly expanding. AI is currently recognized as a key technology for building competitive advantage in business. According to IDC forecasts, global spending on AI is projected to grow from USD 188 billion in 2022 to USD 300 billion in 2026. How can the potential of artificial intelligence be leveraged for the operation and development of a small business? Is it an opportunity, a threat, or perhaps a necessity? PKO Bank Polski has investigated how small businesses perceive AI.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology reserved for the biggest players. AI can help small businesses increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service quality. There are many applications, and companies should choose solutions tailored to their needs. It is worth considering, among others, generative artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, DALL-E, and others) because this technology is relatively easy to use and can yield interesting results in various areas.

– says Dawid Kin, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Development Office at PKO Bank Polski.

• Customer service – sometimes a simple chatbot is enough to answer frequently asked questions, help schedule appointments, and provide more information about our products and services. Generative AI can assist companies in handling customer messages, for example, by generating email content, which speeds up the process.
• Marketing – "ChatGPT" can help create marketing content, such as social media posts, website content, product descriptions, and promotional graphics and texts. Companies can save time and resources needed for content creation and increase the creativity of their messaging.
• Analysis and business decision-making – support in market analysis and developing business strategies based on provided data, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.

These are just a few selected applications, but there are many more, so almost every company can find something for itself. It's possible that employees of companies that participated in the survey are already using generative AI to improve their efficiency, as this technology has become very popular. However, it's worth emphasizing that ChatGPT is not infallible, so in matters crucial to a company's operations, its results should be verified – meaning it should serve as a support for humans.

– emphasizes Dawid Kin, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Development Office at PKO Bank Polski.

Small companies are considering how to optimize their operations with AI support, while simultaneously avoiding unnecessary costs and achieving a return on investment. The main barriers limiting the implementation of AI-based solutions are likely the lack of a diagnosed need, as well as financial considerations. I believe that over time, as knowledge about AI applications grows, more entrepreneurs will be convinced of its value. Our role as a bank is to help businesses finance development and investments that build competitive advantage.

– says Radosław Hutnik, Director of the Corporate and Enterprise Banking Transformation Division at PKO Bank Polski.

Marian Banaś has submitted a motion to dismiss Małgorzata Motylow from her position as Deputy President of the Supreme Audit Office (NIK). The Sejm (Polish Parliament) committee for state control will convene on Thursday to consider this matter, providing its opinion on the motion for the Marshal of the Sejm, in accordance with the law.

- Many Poles who voted for the opposition may feel let down today. Because, ironically, the wind turbine law is not a mistake; as we can clearly see, it's the result of lobbying, and this is becoming the rule for how the opposition will operate. We've been through this before, after all. Is the opposition already backtracking on its election promises, on all those presented earlier? And on the other hand, will it push harder for those that weren't made? We saw how it was in the previous election cycle; we saw promises that the retirement age wouldn't be raised, and it was raised right after the elections. So, they remained silent about what wasn't supposed to happen but did, and here too, we see this lobbying of foreign interests, designed to drain the pockets of Poles - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

- It's exactly the same with the wind turbine law, 'lex Kloska', which was not written in the Polish parliament. This law was written, well, precisely, where, Mr. Marshal, Mr. Chairman Tusk, where was the wind turbine law written? Who wrote the 'lex Kloska' law? I am asking this question loudly because Polish society, Poles, must and want to know. This is one of the biggest scandals of the last 30 years - he continued.

- You probably remember 20 years ago, during the Rywin affair, Michnik's 'or magazines,' such an addition has become a classic. Someone added 'or magazines.' Here, it's unknown who changed the 500 meters, which is in the justification of the act, to 300 meters. Who changed the rule to 300 meters? I'm asking clearly. They haven't even taken office yet, and we already have a preview of what awaits us. Lack of social consultations, but instead, acting at the dictate of various foreign institutions, acting at the dictate of foreign investors and business lobbies - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

- The opposition wants to force Poles to live in the shadow of giant wind turbines. Placing windmills 300 meters from homes is not energy transformation; it's landscape devastation - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

- This is one of the biggest legal blunders produced in the last 30 years. It is an evident legislative scam. That is why we demand a parliamentary inquiry to truly check where these regulations came from, who included these regulations in the so-called "lex Kloska" act - he continued.

- I also have a proposal for the opposition. Many elements of this act indicate for whom and in whose interest it is, and for whom you wanted to prepare it. So perhaps you should simply lay a cable to Germany, call it Nord Stream 3, and then everything will be clear, and Poles will also have a very simply drawn diagram of your coalition's interests - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister (KPRM).

- Less than a week ago, an accident occurred here in which four miners from this mine died. Unfortunately, this is the largest group fatal accident in Polish mining this year. In the other accidents, which were individual, single persons were involved. So far, 11 people have died in mines this year; unfortunately, here four miners, so that makes 15 people who have died in accidents in our mining industry - stated President Andrzej Duda at a press conference in Jaworzno.

- I stand with the entire community of the Sobieski mine, with the entire community of the Jaworzna company, I connect with you spiritually. This is also a special place for me personally, because my godfather, who is now retired, my mother's brother, used to work in this mine. My mother's colleagues from school worked here, she grew up in Jaworzno. You could say that in a sense, I feel like a part of this community, which is why this is a particularly sad time. Work in mining, especially in hard coal mining, everyone knows, unfortunately has the specificity that fatal accidents happen. It is difficult, dangerous work - he added.

- Support in all aspects, psychological support, as well as financial support, is a very important element, and I asked about it; I have no doubt that all these matters will be taken care of. Everyone who needs this help will receive it within the company. I thank the company and mine authorities for this - he continued.

- We do not avoid these issues [of conflicting matters]. I also spoke with Minister Szijjártó today, stating that I consider his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the OSCE summit to be a mistake, and I believe that Russia cannot be treated as a normal partner, as a partner one can rely on, because Russia will simply do everything to utilize the tools it possesses, including economic ones, those energy ties; sooner or later, it will use them against the country with which it enters into such ties or agreements - stated Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk in Budapest.

- I told Minister Szijjártó that we have such experiences, and as a close partner of Hungarians, we warn them that sooner or later, if Russia establishes a way to make a country dependent, whether energetically or economically, it will also use it politically for aggression. They do not hesitate to use them - he added.

Great pleasure to participate in #COP28. The direction of the energy transition is not changing. It’s a huge challenge to resign from coal and at the same time address all energy needs. Thank you to my co-panelists for insightful discussion on energy corridors of the future. pic.twitter.com/cReJLq6f6W

— Beata Daszyńska-Muzyczka (@BDaszynska) December 4, 2023

Na gorąco. Kilka przemyśleń po serii spotkań z amerykańskimi inwestorami (w USA):

? Nastawienie funduszy względem Polski jest po wyborach b. pozytywne. Tak, dużo było o polityce. ? Polskę postrzegają jako kraj relatywnie duży o zdywersyfikowanej gospodarce, zmotywowanym,… pic.twitter.com/kWM3BCUQvn — Analizy Pekao (@Pekao_Analizy) December 4, 2023

Hot off the press. A few thoughts after a series of meetings with American investors (in the USA):

• Fund sentiment towards Poland is very positive after the elections. Yes, there was a lot about politics.
• They perceive Poland as a relatively large country with a diversified economy, motivated...

- The Morawiecki government has put us in a situation where for 1.5 months we haven't had the tools we should have to process such types of bills, so we are working through parliamentary initiatives to solve citizens' problems. We have prepared amendments to resolve all doubts. We want to submit a good, unquestionable bill before the first reading, which is intended to ensure cheap and clean energy for citizens - stated Paulina Hennig-Kloska on TVN24's program “Fakty po faktach”.

- Expropriation is a misrepresentation. I see that you have an opinion which clearly states that there is no possibility to expropriate people based on these regulations - stated Paulina Hennig-Kloska on the TVN24 program „Fakty po faktach” (Facts After Facts).

- There is no legal possibility for a private company in Poland to remove people from their homes. Based on these regulations, there is no possibility for anyone to lose their home or a piece of land. However, we have also abandoned these provisions to eliminate any interpretational doubts - she added.

– We actually filed two notifications. One addressed to the Central Anticorruption Bureau, the other to the regional prosecutor's office in Warsaw. We want these state institutions to examine whether the process preceding the creation of this project, or accompanying its creation, was legal. Because much indicates that this project was drafted by lobbyists, for people who want to profit from the introduction of regulations regarding wind turbines, to make a lot of money, and that they benefited from good cooperation with MPs from Civic Platform and Poland 2050 – stated Krzysztof Szczucki in an interview with Edyta Lewandowska on TVP Info's "Gość Wiadomości".

- Windmills have always been a political issue for PiS. They don't mention it at the moment, but I will recall that in 2015, apart from Ms. Zalewska's strange, heightened fear that a propeller the size of a bus might fall on her head, there were quite clear announcements that the point was that windmills would finish off Polish coal. Now it's known that after a few years, the investments that PiS proposed, including Tchórzewski and Ostrołęka, turned out to be a major blunder; we lost PLN 1.5 billion, and it turned out that the coal-based power plants had to be demolished – stated Katarzyna Lubnauer in the TVN24 program "Fakty po faktach".

There are no legal grounds. NBP President Adam Glapiński did nothing that would justify bringing him to trial before the State Tribunal. This is another installment in the 'smoke screen, PO and its coalition partners are covering up their incompetence' series. We're already hearing that the PLN 60,000 tax-free amount will definitely not happen in 2024, maybe someday. This narrative will emerge in relation to many promises that were meant to be concrete. Instead, they are trying to offer Poles spectacles instead – stated Krzysztof Szczucki on TVP Info's "Gość Wiadomości".

- I believe, and we stated this clearly before the elections, that contracts should be continued in two areas. These are energy security and the modernization of the army, but this does not mean unconditional acceptance of all decisions that have been made. Especially decisions made after October 15th certainly require full reports. Of course, we do not know all the elements of the contracts that have been concluded. So the first task will be to check what is needed, how it was concluded, and why such procedures were used – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in the program ,,Kropka nad i" on TVN24.

- If one can back down and if we can fix it and take advantage of social consultations. That's also how we differ: before, a project was just thrown in. A project was thrown in and adopted after 12 hours (...). There is a fundamental difference because this project was not adopted, it was submitted, that's a fundamental difference. So here there will be a change regarding [Paulina Hennig-Kloska's idea on the distance of wind turbines from houses] – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on TVN24.

- First, we need to start work in three parliamentary inquiry committees, because that's what we agreed on and we are determined to do it. This work should begin soon. There are areas concerning envelope elections, wiretaps, and the omissions of the current ruling team, which we need to investigate. I am in favor of a parliamentary inquiry committee first, followed by referrals to the prosecutor's office or impeachment, so I think this scenario is more likely. It is very important that we hold accountable those who have committed crimes, who have abused power, who have exceeded their authority. This is also an obligation towards our voters, but this process must be very carefully prepared. So, first parliamentary inquiry committees, and then referrals to specific state bodies – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on TVN24.