The coming weeks will be crucial. Our freedom, the wealth of ordinary Poles' wallets, the stability of the economy, and security are seriously threatened. What can we do to defend ourselves? What Poles have always done in the face of danger – unite, show solidarity. And to show the eight-star crew a red card right now. Instead of supposed reconciliation, we receive contempt. Instead of laughter, violence and arrogance. Instead of the rule of law, lawlessness and the violation of all standards. We cannot allow the violation of democratic rules to become the new norm – stated Mateusz Morawiecki in a recording published on social media. We must stand shoulder to shoulder and defend the values that are the foundation of Poland. On January 11th, the Protest of Free Poles will take place in Warsaw. Let's be together that day, united, strong, and sure of our righteousness. I invite you to participate in the protest against the policy of hypocrisy, against politicians who promised reconciliation but show contempt for the voices and desires of millions of Poles. We are fighting not only for today but for tomorrow, which belongs to all of us. Your voice is crucial. Join us on January 11th at 4 PM under the Sejm. Bring a white and red flag with you – he continued.

⚠️Bezpieczeństwo i stabilność gospodarcza Polski są zagrożone⚠️
Co możemy zrobić, by bronić wolności i fundamentów demokracji? Zjednoczyć się!
11 stycznia o 16:00 zapraszam wszystkich na #ProtestWolnychPolaków
???✌️@pisorgpl @RepublikaTV pic.twitter.com/yCXx57ohyq

— Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) January 5, 2024

"It is good if the new governing coalition turns towards appreciating working people, in contrast to Law and Justice, which heavily focused on increasing transfers to economically inactive individuals, including retirees. Yes – the prosperity of people and the country largely stems from work, and it is important for labor productivity to continue to grow (and with it, not detached from it, wages), and for the working period to extend, as the lifespan and professional activity of people living in Poland have been increasing for years," writes Marek Tatała, an economist and vice-president of the Economic Freedom Foundation, which runs the TerazPraca.org.pl project, in his text for 300POLITYKA. *** In the discussion about the composition of the new government, the ministry responsible for labor has generated insufficient media excitement. This does not mean that this topic will not be of great importance in the coming years. On the contrary, the future government will have to respond to several serious challenges related to the necessity of further increasing professional activity, a migration policy geared towards labor market needs, or adapting education and training to technological changes. Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk has become the new minister, and the word 'labor' itself is set to return to the ministry's name. It would be valuable for the ministry's leadership to consider the following data and facts when planning public policies. Increasing Professional Activity The employment rate in Poland has been growing in recent years and reached 76.7% by the end of 2022, slightly above the EU average. This is positive, but at the same time, we still have significant reserves to utilize due to demographic changes and a declining number of people of working age. For example, the activity rate for individuals aged 55 and over is only 56.4%, compared to the EU average of 62.3% and over 73% in Germany or almost 74% in Estonia. Economic policy should create favorable conditions for even more people of working age to be professionally active. A Good Migration Policy Besides increasing labor market activity, migration will be an important factor in mitigating tensions related to demographic changes. According to ZUS (Social Insurance Institution), "for the demographic burden ratio [i.e., the ratio of the number of people of retirement age to the number of people of working age – author's note] to remain at its current level in the coming years, the number of foreigners of working age would need to increase by 200-400 thousand annually." This is several times more than what we have observed in recent years and would mean that by 2032, the number of foreigners in Poland would have to reach 2.8 million people. One of the new government's tasks will be to prepare a comprehensive migration policy. Leveraging the Potential of New Technologies Robotics and automation, as well as the development of artificial intelligence, are important phenomena in the labor market and one of the topics addressed by the Economic Freedom Foundation as part of the "Teraz Praca" (Now Work) project. While fears of mass technological unemployment are exaggerated, this trend will affect the demand for specific qualifications. Previous technological breakthroughs (related, for example, to the advent of the steam engine, computers, or the internet) have transformed the labor market. Therefore, the state should take this fact into account and pursue policies that allow for the utilization of new technology's potential, rather than hindering its development. Simultaneously, the education, science, and vocational training systems should more closely consider the competencies required for the future labor market. Increasing Labor Productivity The topic of work appears several times in the coalition agreement, albeit at a very general level. Perhaps this is a good thing, as we won't find the loud slogans of some parties advocating for a rapid, top-down reduction in working hours in Poland, disregarding the consequences for the economy, companies, and the workers themselves. As the economy develops, people can work less, and economic growth, rather than regulations, is the most effective way to work less. Comparative data from many countries show that the number of working hours is linked to productivity, and in Poland, it is still lower than in wealthier Western countries. Tax Changes The new coalition partners declare "reducing tax burdens imposed on workers." This is a directionally correct postulate, as the taxation of labor, which is de facto a form of penalty for professional activity, is much more harmful than other types of taxes, such as consumption taxes. Of course, such a declaration raises questions about the room within public finances, and perhaps the realization of this postulate will have to wait until an audit and the restoration of finances by the new majority. The cost of paying sick leave from the first day by ZUS, instead of employers, will also be generated, but the change would certainly be an simplification for companies. At the same time, if such changes were to come into effect, the state's role should be to ensure that sick leave is not abused. Fewer Regulations The National Labour Inspectorate is to be subsidized. However, it is important to distinguish between effective enforcement of the law and excessive repressiveness towards entrepreneurs. Furthermore, focusing on more effective law enforcement should be combined with halting the creation of new regulations. Both in the area of labor and in many other areas of state functioning, there are strong tendencies to create ever-newer provisions, even though existing laws are not yet properly applied. New Solutions for Agriculture and Housing The coalition agreement also includes two points that, while not directly related to work, are significant for labor productivity and professional activity. These concern agriculture and housing. In the former area, it is important that measures do not artificially encourage people who could move to more productive sectors of the economy to remain in agriculture. Poland already has a problem with an excessive number of people working in agriculture compared to other EU economies. According to a report on the future of the Polish economy by McKinsey & Company, "If Poland had the same productivity per hectare and per person as Germany, then 1.2 million people working in agriculture could take jobs in other sectors of the economy, and despite this, the value of agricultural production would increase by over 40%." In turn, housing availability is important for internal migration, as many of the most productive jobs are created in cities. Here, instead of further policies increasing demand for housing (e.g., various subsidized forms of loans), an increase in housing supply is needed. In other words, more housing must be built where people want to live and migrate to – the private sector plays a key role here, which cannot be replaced by various state housing programs. Work is Important for Prosperity The topic of work did not occupy much space in the expose itself. Prime Minister Tusk, besides introducing the new head of the labor ministry, recalled several well-known postulates such as "babciowe" (a benefit for grandmothers). The program is based on the sound diagnosis that the professional activity of mothers of young children in Poland is still too low, but the choice of tool raises doubts. At the same time, it is worth remembering that active mothers need, among other things, more flexible labor law. As Prime Minister Tusk said in his expose, "Polish women and men who work must have proof that the state respects their effort above all, that people who work hard will truly know that it makes sense, that it is a matter of their chance for prosperity, but also a matter of dignity." It is good if the new governing coalition turns towards appreciating working people, in contrast to Law and Justice, which heavily focused on increasing transfers to economically inactive individuals, including retirees. Yes – the prosperity of people and the country largely stems from work, and it is important for labor productivity to continue to grow (and with it, not detached from it, wages), and for the working period to extend, as the lifespan and professional activity of people living in Poland have been increasing for years. Marek Tatała, economist, vice-president of the Economic Freedom Foundation, which runs the TerazPraca.org.pl project

- In connection with the case of two former MPs – Kamiński and Wąsik, and appeals directed at the Police, I remind you that a court order is necessary first, in accordance with Article 79 § 1 of the Code of Penal Execution. Then the police will bring the former MPs. We act within the bounds of the law. Kamiński and Wąsik broke the law and abused power. That is why they are convicted today. We respect the law and do not abuse power. The Police await an appropriate court order – wrote the Minister of the Interior and Administration, Marcin Kierwiński, on Twitter.

W związku ze sprawą dwóch byłych posłów - Kamińskiego i Wąsika oraz apelami skierowanymi do Policji, przypominam, że najpierw niezbędne jest polecenie sądu zgodnie z art 79 § 1 KKW. Potem policja doprowadzi byłych posłów. Działamy w granicach prawa. Kamiński i Wąsik łamali prawo…

— Marcin Kierwiński (@MKierwinski) January 5, 2024

This decision was made with legal omissions, it was contrary to the procedures in force at the Ministry of Sport. The applications were submitted sloppily, incompletely, and PZPN doesn't even possess the rights to the land on which it intended to build. The decision was a gift from Prime Minister Morawiecki to PZPN during the election campaign. It strongly reminds me of the situation when Mr. Morawiecki gave bonuses to footballers during the World Cup in Qatar - stated Sławomir Nitras in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the programme 'Gość Radia Zet'.

This would have been the most expensive investment financed by the Ministry of Sport in the coming years, for the wealthiest sports association. I'm already setting aside the issues of all scandals and the negative atmosphere surrounding PZPN - he added.

- Ireneusz Raś is our coalition partner today. We will cooperate very closely. I believe fruitfully for Poland and Polish sport - stated Sławomir Nitras on the program "Gość Radia Zet".

- The first thing I ordered to be checked in the Ministry were investment expenditures and current expenditures on sports activities, and how this is distributed between women's and men's sports. I would like the outlays to be proportional, because I believe that women's physical activity is just as important as men's – stated Sławomir Nitras on the program "Gość Radia Zet".

- Ministers Kamiński and Wąsik have been pardoned; this is the most important piece of information. Everything happening since that moment, since the proceedings were resumed, is only deepening the chaos we are witnessing. From November 16, 2015, when the President made the decision to pardon them, Messrs. Wąsik, Kamiński, and two CBA officers [...] have been effectively pardoned. Nothing has changed - stated Wojciech Kolarski in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM. - The President made the decision in 2015 to pardon them based on criminal law doctrine. [...] From that moment on, the Constitutional Tribunal [...] has confirmed three times that the President had full authority to carry out what is legally termed individual amnesty - he continued. - Those who say that [about a new pardon] are urging the President to act illegally, to break the law - he emphasized. - The President stated during backstage conversations before the Security Council that if this happens [they end up in prison], he will treat Messrs. Kamiński and Wąsik as political prisoners, the first since 1989. I have the impression that Civic Platform or the current parliamentary majority, perhaps contrary to their intentions, wants to make these gentlemen heroes in the fight against corruption - he continued.

Next week, a meeting of the Sports Committee in the Sejm will take place. We will present a preliminary assessment of public funds spent on the European Games, which is so-called Mr. Sasin’s event, which was important from a sporting perspective, but raises serious doubts from a financial point of view – stated Sławomir Nitras in the program “Gość Radia Zet”.

- In December last year, the Court of Justice of the European Union stated: The Extraordinary Control Chamber does not have the attributes of a court due to the defectiveness of its appointment, due to the defectiveness of those who sit in its composition, who in practice are not judges. [...] [Appeals] will not go to one chamber, one of these cases, in fact, in such bizarre circumstances, was moved by one of the so-called neo-judges [...] the files were moved to another chamber, but this does not change the fact that the proper chamber in this regard is the Labor Chamber - said Krzysztof Kwiatkowski in an interview with Beata Michniewicz on "Salon Polityczny Trójki" in the context of the case of MPs Kamiński and Wąsik. - Judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Union are binding not only on Member States as such, but on all public bodies - he continued.

- I was not convicted by the court. This verdict is fictitious, which, moreover, was noted yesterday by the Supreme Court, stating that the pardon issued in 2015 by President Duda for Mariusz Kamiński, myself, and two other CBA officers is legally binding, was effective, and therefore we retain our parliamentary mandates and are not subject to criminal record - stated Maciej Wąsik in an interview with Krzysztof Skowroński on Radio Wnet.

- Marshal Hołownia acted absolutely correctly, I would say he exceptionally adhered to all procedural details in his conduct - said Krzysztof Kwiatkowski on Trójka. - Marshal Hołownia [...] acted appropriately and in a manner that does not expose him to accusations of trying to ignore resolutions of the Court of Justice of the European Union that are binding on Poland and state organs. [...] In this situation, the Marshal did what anyone in his place would do, in my opinion, guided on the one hand by the ruling, guided by its decisions, the provisions within this ruling that bind him as a state organ, he directed it to the chamber that is competent in this situation [...] meaning the Labour Chamber. [...] I would have done exactly the same in this specific situation - he continued.

- We were convicted in 2015 by such a judge, an anti-PiS fanatic, for fighting corruption, for conducting an operation that pursued corruption within the PiS government - stated Maciej Wąsik on Radio Wnet.

- Fortunately, we have election protocols; what the Chamber of Extraordinary Review will do, I will not delve into, because this chamber is not a court, and I will be consistent here. If this chamber does not have the qualities of a court, as stated by the Court of Justice ruling, then I will not eagerly await what the members of this non-court will say or not say about the validity of the elections - said Krzysztof Kwiatkowski on Trójka, when asked who would confirm the validity of the elections. - The validity of the elections is determined based on the protocols of electoral commissions, based on the communiqué of the National Electoral Commission. Yes, at this moment, we do not have a legally appointed body at the national level, but those who caused this legal mess bear legal and political responsibility for it; these were Law and Justice politicians - he continued.

- I will absolutely be guided by the opinion of the Rules Committee, to which the motion will be submitted. If the Rules Committee recommends that we lift the immunity [of Tomasz Grodzki], I will vote for it. [...] If this motion is correct, and the facts are substantiated there, and I am saying this conditionally [...] if the Senate's Rules Committee decides that immunity needs to be lifted, yes, then I will support this motion - Krzysztof Kwiatkowski said on Trójka.

- The Minister of Culture's decisions were made correctly, and I congratulate the PiS politicians, humorously speaking, on their military successes, how effectively they blocked a toilet and, I believe, damaged the flush in one of the toilets at the Polish Press Agency, discouraging PAP employees from performing their duties. If this is how freedom of the media is supposed to look, then I believe we should reflect on such freedom – said Krzysztof Kwiatkowski on Trójka.

– The state budget is being worked on by committees, but the Sejm will soon consider it and it will be passed. The question is very simple: will the budget be vetoed, or will the president send the budget to the Constitutional Tribunal? – Robert Mazurek asked in RMF FM's "Morning Conversation".

– Everything is possible. Both the first and the second solution are possible – replied Wojciech Kolarski.

– I know that. I'm not asking you about what's possible […] I'm asking you, what will the president do? – the host pressed.

– When the president receives the budget, he will familiarize himself with its provisions, and please forgive me for such a banal answer, but did anyone 3 weeks ago consider a presidential veto of the so-called accompanying budget bill? I don't think so, but it turns out that the government majority is acting in such a way that perhaps the president will be forced to take actions that he doesn't foresee today. […] The budget can also be part of some political plan for the parliamentary majority. One can imagine a situation where the parliamentary majority […] prepares the budget in such a way that it is sent to the Constitutional Tribunal, because, for example, it aims for it not to be adopted, for there to be new elections – the presidential minister continued.

– The president wants it to be a good budget, a budget he can sign. Because I think local elections, European elections, and then more elections would be too much for Poles – he stated.

- The President in 2015 spoke about something he called the 'Next of Kin' act. He presented the assumptions of such a solution, which would give people living together - regardless of sexual orientation, even abstracting from sexual relations, people who care for other people - the ability to benefit from a solution that would simplify everyday life. This means they would have access to medical information, i.e., intimate matters [...], they could collect official documents [...]. It's about a solution that would serve everyone who remains in close relationships - said Wojciech Kolarski in RMF FM's "Morning Interview". - The President said that if there were such a will from the parliamentary majority, he is ready to undertake work on such a law. This will was not present - he continued. - We are talking about matters that concern ideological issues, values. Here, the room for compromise is very small [...]. Such a limit for compromise is Article 18 of the Constitution, which defines marriage as a union of a woman and a man. The President will certainly not agree to any revolutionary, moral changes, any cultural revolutions. [...] The President believes that Poland does not need another field of ideological conflict - he continued. - I think this is a project, if work on it were to begin, that Minister Kotula might bring to the Presidential Palace. [...] This could be a narrow field for compromise - the 'Next of Kin' act, as defined by the President - he added.

- In this matter, a criminal complaint was filed with the prosecutor's office today, and we expect this matter to be resolved. [...] A motion was submitted to the prosecutor's office concerning what we believe to be the illegal actions of the Marshal of the Sejm [related to the parliamentary mandates of MPs Kamiński and Wąsik] - said Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference.

- If Marshal Hołownia were to bar MPs with immunity who are indeed MPs from working, then the entire legislative process in the Sejm could be deemed illegal. These are the opinions of some lawyers, for example, Professor Zaradkiewicz, that what we will be doing in the Sejm in their absence, in a situation where their mandates are valid, will simply be an illegal process. I remind you that we are working on the state budget, it would be good for the coalition majority to consider this - said Zbigniew Kuźmiuk at a press conference.

- You cannot direct [correspondence] to the secretariats of specific documents instead of the registry office, as the Speaker has chosen. Today, I have the impression that we are suffering the consequences of a man who is completely unprepared for the role of Speaker holding such a position. Because yesterday he said that due to the importance of the matter, he directed it to a specific department, a specific secretariat - Waldemar Buda said at a press conference.

- All correspondence directed to the Supreme Court is processed by the Registry Office, which is the organizational unit responsible for the registration and distribution of incoming correspondence. The registration of correspondence ensures, among other things, the recording of the order in which cases are received by the Supreme Court, which determines the order of their consideration and the assignment of rapporteur judges. Any actions aimed at "circumventing" registration procedures that ensure the transparency of the Supreme Court's operations should be considered patently inadmissible - wrote the First President of the Supreme Court, Małgorzata Manowska, in a statement in connection with the Sejm Marshal's remarks.

"The principles of case allocation in the Supreme Court are defined by the provisions of the Supreme Court's Regulations. Any requests to assign a case to a specific Supreme Court panel constitute an inadmissible attempt to influence the choice of judges who meet certain expectations.

The appeals against the decisions of the Sejm Marshal filed by Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik were directed to the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs of the Supreme Court. It is the party submitting the procedural document that determines the court to which the document is addressed (Article 126 § 1 point 1 in conjunction with Article 13 § 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure). No provision of law provides for the competence of the entity submitting the appeal (in this case, the Sejm Marshal) to direct this document to another recipient, including another chamber of the Supreme Court, or to another court. Even less does any provision of law provide for directing a letter to the President of the Supreme Court chosen by the Sejm Marshal, so that – contrary to the law – they would assign the case for consideration in a specific chamber of the Supreme Court or by a chosen panel of the Supreme Court. One must not forget that the Supreme Court reviews the legality of the Sejm Marshal's decision stating the expiration of a Member of Parliament's mandate, and therefore it is difficult to imagine that the interested party, the Marshal himself, could freely decide which body should conduct this review. Similarly, a plaintiff seeking a divorce cannot demand that their case be heard by the labor division of the district court where their acquaintance, a judge, works, even if they consider this division to be more impartial than the family division.

The division of competences between the chambers of the Supreme Court is defined by the Act on the Supreme Court. It is the presidents of the Supreme Court chambers who are obliged to ensure that cases are heard in the appropriate chambers. If the author of the appeal directs it to the wrong chamber, the president should transfer the case to the appropriate chamber. Any disputes, if two chambers consider themselves competent or no chamber considers itself competent, are resolved by the First President of the Supreme Court. A positive dispute regarding the appeal of Mariusz Kamiński was resolved on January 4, 2024, in favor of the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs. If the president fails to fulfill this obligation, the judicial panel to which the case has been assigned should also oversee the consideration of the case by the competent chamber. With regard to the appeal of Maciej Wąsik, the Supreme Court, in the Chamber of Labour and Social Insurance, after conducting a formal review, deemed itself incompetent and transferred the appeal to the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs.

In accordance with procedural regulations, the decision to resolve the appeals by the Supreme Court will be officially communicated to the Sejm Marshal. It is inadmissible for the Sejm Marshal to demand explanations from any President of the Supreme Court.

It should be noted that the provisions of law do not provide for an obligation to inform the Sejm Marshal about which chamber will consider the appeal against the decision of mandate expiration.

Ultimately, therefore, one must agree with the Marshal that his actions and expectations clearly formulated towards the Supreme Court are an absolutely unprecedented situation.

The Marshal's position regarding the need to order the situation in the judiciary should also be shared, as the existing conflict in the Supreme Court significantly hinders the performance of duties arising from statutory provisions to the detriment of citizens, the state, and the judiciary itself. However, this can only happen through appropriate changes in the laws. As I have repeatedly emphasized, I am ready for constructive discussions on this matter.

- I have just signed letters addressed to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Alexander De Croo, who currently chairs the Belgian presidency of the European Union, confirming that Poland is joining the European Public Prosecutor's Office. [...]. This accession to the European Public Prosecutor's Office is the result of a process that has taken place over the past few weeks. Perhaps some of you recall that on my first day in office, I announced that I would submit such a request to the Prime Minister. Subsequently, a Council of Ministers meeting took place, and the Council of Ministers authorized the Minister of Justice to submit these notification documents. Two parliamentary committee meetings then followed [...] all required approvals have been obtained - said Adam Bodnar at a press conference. - What is important is that accession to the European Public Prosecutor's Office stems from the enhanced cooperation mechanism. This is a mechanism whereby a state joins as a result of government action, and no legislative changes are required. In other words, enhanced cooperation means that if there is a declaration from the government that we wish to participate in this instrument, then the appropriate procedure simply needs to be carried out, which is what we have now brought to completion - he continued. - The European Commission has four months to acknowledge the notification or, if necessary, raise objections. We are in constant working contact with the European Commission, and I believe there will be no objections - he added.

- The European Public Prosecutor's Office began its operations in 2021, currently 22 member states participate in this mechanism, and both Poland and Hungary did not participate in this mechanism [...]. European prosecutors are located there in Luxembourg. These are individuals specifically chosen to exercise authority over various proceedings conducted in individual member states, and now our task will be to select this very European prosecutor from Poland - said Adam Bodnar at a press conference. - Regarding the conduct of individual proceedings, these proceedings will still be conducted domestically; it will not be some, I don't know, division of individuals, prosecutors from other states [...] these proceedings will be conducted by individuals having or possessing the status of European prosecutors, but our national prosecutors, meaning one could say, we will have a regional prosecutor or a national prosecutor who will also have the status of a European prosecutor - he continued.

- This [accession to the European Public Prosecutor's Office] is an important act on Poland's part, because it symbolically shows how important the issue of the rule of law is to Poland, to the Polish government. And it's not that it's important because someone is forcing us, or because there are specific requirements being placed upon us, but rather because we believe that the rule of law is simply important for us as the Polish government, as Poland – Adam Szłapka said at a press conference.

- The problems began in 2017, when there was an attack on the rule of law standards in Poland. First, an attack on the Supreme Court, then on the National Council of the Judiciary, and later we reaped the consequences because we have issues concerning nominations made by the KRS in its new composition formed after 2018, or due to judges appointed by the KRS presiding. This subsequently translated into numerous rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, rulings that have never been fully implemented - Adam Bodnar said at a press conference. - One of the most recent and absolutely fundamental rulings is the CJEU's decision from December 21 last year, which concerned judges presiding in the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs of the Supreme Court. We are not hearing declarations that this ruling will be implemented and that all participants in public life will engage with it; instead, we constantly hear notes of doubt, questioning, and the use of various means to undermine the credibility of what the CJEU has said. My goal and responsibility is to confront this - he continued. - This situation [concerning Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik] clearly shows that we must move forward in resolving the issue concerning both the KRS and the Supreme Court, as well as the status of judges appointed by the KRS in recent years. Because if we do not resolve this, we will have every subsequent case that could be challenged in this way, or that could produce effects that are difficult for citizens to understand - he continued.

- A final court ruling has been issued sentencing two gentlemen [Mariusza Kamińskiego and Macieja Wąsika] and two other CBA officers for exceeding their authority […]. In this situation, it is a binding ruling. […] I repeat and agree with the resolution of 7 Supreme Court judges that the president's pardon issued after the first instance had no legal effect, it was not effective […]. The consequence of this is the effects in the form of the expiration of their parliamentary mandates and the prohibition of holding public office - said Adam Bodnar at a press conference.

- As I understand it, they are utilizing various procedural options. […] So far, only the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs has spoken, regarding which we may have doubts due to the CJEU ruling […], but we are still awaiting the ruling of the Supreme Court's Chamber of Labor - he continued.

- Regarding the fulfillment of milestones, we are in constant dialogue with the European Commission [...], and of course, we are preparing for legislative changes. The holiday season was very intensive for us. [...] We have two draft bills prepared. However, we are also preparing for the optimal moment to commence the entire social dialogue concerning these specific bills, which are related to the milestones, but also address other crucial and fundamental issues in the context of the rule of law – stated Adam Bodnar at a press conference.

The Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs of the Supreme Court has overturned the decision of Sejm Marshal Szymon Hołownia concerning the declaration of the termination of MP Mariusz Kamiński's mandate.

Izba Kontroli Nadzwyczajnej i Spraw Publicznych Sądu Najwyższego uchyliła postanowienie marszałka Sejmu Szymona Hołowni w sprawie stwierdzenia wygaśnięcia mandatu posła Mariusza Kamińskiego. pic.twitter.com/PyUcMWQ0gu

— Radio ZET NEWS (@RadioZET_NEWS) January 5, 2024

- I'm completely uninterested because it's not a court. We're waiting for a court ruling. The Chamber of Labour is a court in the sense of EU law; the Chamber of Extraordinary Control is not a court - stated Piotr Zgorzelski in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm.

- Adam Jarubas was a co-creator of the very good result achieved by the Third Way. I believe he will repeat this success in the coming months. I want to inform you today that he will also be heading the election staff for the upcoming local elections - announced Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

? Współtwórcą bardzo dobrego wyniku #TrzeciaDroga był @JarubasAdam. Wierzę, że powtórzy ten sukces w najbliższych miesiącach. Chcę dziś poinformować, że będzie również stał na czele sztabu wyborczego w najbliższych wyborach samorządowych.

?@KosiniakKamysz
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— ? PSL (@nowePSL) January 5, 2024

- The audit at the Ministry of National Defence has started. Are you still asking about it, Mr. Mariusz Błaszczak? Generous salaries, supervisory boards, bonuses up to PLN 100,000 annually plus allowances of PLN 3-5 thousand per month. Many people didn't show up for work at all! Record earners made PLN 600,000 annually... Step by step - Cezary Tomczyk informed on Twitter.

Audyt w MON ruszył. Czy dalej Pan o niego pyta, Panie @mblaszczak? Sowite pensje, rady nadzorcze, premie do 100.000 zł rocznie plus dodatki po 3-5 tys./mies. Wiele osób nie pojawiało się w ogóle w pracy! Rekordziści zarabiali 600 tys. rocznie… Krok po kroku.

— Cezary Tomczyk (@CTomczyk) January 5, 2024

- Today Minister Cichocki issued a directive to deactivate the parliamentary passes of both gentlemen [Wąsik and Kamiński], as a kind of safeguard for the rule of law. To my knowledge, they are not functioning, but the final decisions regarding the participation of both gentlemen, MPs, in the session will be made and announced by the Marshal before that session - stated Stanisław Zakroczymski on TVN24's program "Tak jest".

Marshal Hołownia will hold a series of consultative meetings on Monday and Tuesday with the Minister of Justice, the Prosecutor General, the Ombudsman, the Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, and hopefully also with distinguished legal authorities whom we will be inviting to the Sejm to obtain a full spectrum of views on this matter. I want to say that the decisions the Marshal will have to make are extremely serious, and the Marshal has approached this matter from the very beginning with the intention of being both decisive and thoughtful - stated Stanisław Zakroczymski in the TVN24 program "Tak jest".

Did anyone really think that we had easy, smooth, and pleasant work ahead of us? No, for some time it will be difficult, hard, and unpleasant. You hired me for this. I'm not complaining - Donald Tusk wrote on Twitter.

Naprawdę ktoś myślał, że czeka nas robota lekka, łatwa i przyjemna? Nie, ona przez jakiś czas będzie ciężka, trudna i nieprzyjemna. Do takiej mnie wynajęliście. Nie narzekam.

— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) January 5, 2024

- Yes, I am an MP, I was elected in free elections. Shortly, this same chamber [Supreme Court] will confirm the validity of the parliamentary elections that took place on October 15. But as we can see, some people believe that these elections were valid and this chamber is to confirm it, and these same people say that this chamber is not a court - stated Maciej Wąsik in an interview with Danuta Holecka on TV Republika.

- If we end up in prison, it will be an act of political revenge, and I have no doubt about that. And that will mean we will be political prisoners. I hope Poland and Poles will remember us - stated Maciej Wąsik on TV Republika.