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01/15/2024

07:31

Monday's Political Agenda: Duda Meets Tusk and Barski, Committee on Braun's Immunity, Hołownia with Speakers of Latvian Saeima and Czech Senate
In the morning hours on Monday, a meeting will take place at the Presidential Palace, to which President Andrzej Duda has invited the National Prosecutor Dariusz Barski and his associates to discuss what has happened, namely the attempted assault on the independent prosecution service. This is a very serious crisis situation in the state – informed Minister Wojciech Kolarski on Polsat News. – I requested this meeting to discuss it in detail, and it will take place on Monday at 11:00 AM. I will go to the President, among other things, to discuss the details and the nature of my mission, as I will be in Kyiv in the coming days – announced Donald Tusk during an interview for TVN, Polsat, and TVP. At 10:00 AM, Marshal of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia will meet with the Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, Daiga Mieriņa, and at 11:00 AM – with the President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Miloš Vystrčil. At 3:00 PM, the Sejm's Committee on Rules of Procedure, Deputies' Affairs, and Immunities will consider the request from the District Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw dated January 9, 2024, supplemented on January 10, to grant consent for the criminal prosecution of MP Grzegorz Braun. Also at this hour, the Sejm's Committee on Justice will opine on the motions regarding the appointment to the position of President of the Personal Data Protection Office.

08:00

Kwaśniewski on Kamiński and Wąsik's Visit to the Presidential Palace: It Bordered on Provocation
- The day it happened, it bordered on provocation, because in my opinion, the presence of both gentlemen [Kamiński and Wąsik] at this awarding of nominations to new presidential advisors was neither needed nor necessary in any way, and later their exit in front of the palace and showing themselves to journalists was like an extension of Mr. Kamiński's image, showing the Kozakiewicz gesture - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski in the "Piasecki's Conversation" on TVN24.

08:04

Siemoniak:

I Didn't Expect the President to Side So Strongly with the Losing Political Camp. But We Won't Lack Determination
- What is happening is the resistance of evil against acting democratically and lawfully. So that the judiciary, public media, various institutions work for the common good, not for one party. Unfortunately, the resistance of this one party's circle, the inability to relinquish power, causes such confusion. But we will not lack consequences – said Tomasz Siemoniak in "Sygnały dnia" (Signals of the Day) on PR1. - I never expected anything good from PiS. I didn't think President Duda would side so strongly with the political camp that lost the elections on October 15th. But as I said – we will not lack determination. Poland is on the right track and will remain on the right track – he continued.

08:05

Mastalerek:

Barski is the National Prosecutor, and all actions taken by Bodnar are illegal

- This meeting should begin shortly. It will be conducted via video link with the National Prosecutor, and some of the deputy prosecutors will be present at the Presidential Palace. He is performing his duties at the National Prosecutor's Office, so there will simply be a connection. There will be no secret matters there; it will be a conversation about obvious truths, namely that Prosecutor Barski is the National Prosecutor, and all actions taken by Adam Bodnar are illegal - stated Marcin Mastalerek in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on Radio Zet.

08:07

Mastalerek:

Bodnar Denies Everything He Said and Did at HFPC and as Ombudsman, Acts as a Spokesperson for Civic Platform

- If the Deputy Head of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights were to learn what Minister Bodnar is doing – Adam Bodnar, while serving as this Deputy Head – he would learn what Bodnar is doing as Minister of Justice, he would truly be ashamed. Adam Bodnar would be ashamed of Adam Bodnar. After all, he denies everything he said and did at HFPC, as well as everything he did as Ombudsman. Today, Adam Bodnar, the former Ombudsman, acts like a spokesperson for Civic Platform, solely safeguarding the interests of Civic Platform – stated Marcin Mastalerek on Radio Zet.

08:12

Siemoniak:

I hope the Tusk-Duda meeting will bring a framework for cooperation for the good of Poland
- Today marks the meeting between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda. I hope this meeting will bring a framework for cooperation for the good of Poland - said Tomasz Siemoniak in the program “Sygnały dnia” on PR1. - People do not expect war, conflict. They expect cooperation. So many bad things are happening around Poland […], that if we continue to drown in such a growing conflict, it will be to our detriment. I hope that President Duda, however he assesses various situations, understands this - he continued.

08:13

Kwaśniewski on the Constitutional Description of Pardon: It Didn't Occur to Us That We Needed to Write It Applies to Final Judgments, It Seemed Obvious
- In my opinion, President Duda made a mistake by deciding to pardon individuals convicted before their judgments became final, meaning those still covered by the presumption of innocence, and today we are facing the consequences. The President is, as it were, limited by the previous decision and doesn't want to admit his mistake, especially since in the meantime [...] the Constitutional Tribunal ruled that the President can, in fact, grant pardons at any time, which in my belief is not consistent with what we enshrined in the Constitution and with common sense. It is difficult to pardon individuals who are not convicted, because what would one be pardoning them from - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski on TVN24. - We decided that there was no point in writing [into the Constitution that a pardon only applies to final judgments] because it seemed quite obvious. [...] Frankly, it didn't really occur to us that we needed to write that it applies to final judgments, because it seemed self-evident. [...] The President then, if the institution of pardon were understood so broadly, could grant a peculiar form of immunity, because one could say that I pardon this person in blanco and regardless of what turns out, they are pardoned, but then we would reduce the institution of pardon to complete absurdity, not to mention that it would be a source of endless scandals and abuses - he continued.

08:14

Mastalerek:

I'm not surprised by Tusk's nervousness and strong emotions

- I'm not surprised by this nervousness, by these strong emotions of Donald Tusk. This is because Prime Minister Tusk's demonstration did not go well; there were very few people at the demonstration in Gdańsk. On the other hand, there was a large demonstration of patriotic forces. The effect of Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik was visible, and Donald Tusk, in a month of his rule, has led to the party that won the elections but did not form a government, i.e., PiS, which had many grievances against itself, to be united today and to hold gigantic demonstrations. All of this, Mr. Prime Minister, is thanks to you. Jarosław Kaczyński should send you flowers or good wine and simply thank you. With his actions, very radical ones, first concerning public media, and then towards Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik, Prime Minister Tusk and the ruling camp have brought the entire right-wing together - stated Marcin Mastalerek on Radio Zet.

08:18

Kwaśniewski:

The Pardon Procedure Will Certainly Take Several Months, and Ultimately the President Makes the Decision
- We are at a stage where the pardon procedure has been initiated, it will certainly take several months because gathering these opinions is quite time-consuming, and ultimately the president makes the decision, regardless of these opinions, meaning he should read them, but they are not binding on him, meaning if the president wants to pardon both gentlemen, he can do so, it will be absolutely in line with the law - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski on TVN24.

08:18

Mastalerek:

If Laws Are Bad, The President Will Veto Them

- Yes, of course [Prime Minister Tusk should prepare for further vetoes]. This is obvious, the president has such a prerogative, and if laws are bad, he will veto them - stated Marcin Mastalerek on Radio Zet.

08:18

Siemoniak:

Barski is Not the National Prosecutor, so the President Can Invite His Friend, Someone Illegally Appointed
- The President can meet with whomever he wants. Mr. Barski is not the National Prosecutor, so in that sense, the President can invite his friend, someone who was simply illegally appointed. There is no negative emotion here, and there are plenty of expert opinions to that effect. The Minister of Justice, Prosecutor General Adam Bodnar, stated this, and due to the flawed appointment, duties were entrusted to a new person - said Tomasz Siemoniak in "Sygnały dnia" on PR1. - It is clear that the President is involved in the process of appointing a new National Prosecutor, and the Minister of Justice and the government will certainly fulfill this. I have no doubts about it - he added.

08:22

Kwaśniewski:

I place significant hope in today's meeting between the President and Prime Minister
- I place significant hope in today's meeting between the President and Prime Minister. It is intended to concern the issue of the trip to Kyiv and foreign policy. It's good at least that this dialogue is ongoing on these matters, but I don't think it will be possible to avoid the current hot topics. If there is any dialogue, there is a chance for at least partial de-escalation - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski on TVN24.

08:31

Kwaśniewski:

The President's Involvement in the Struggle for Leadership on the Right is Very Dangerous
- What poses a certain risk, as I see it in recent months, is that President Duda, or perhaps his inner circle rather than him directly, seems to have plans to join the struggle for leadership on the right, because this struggle will soon begin. [...] The president's involvement, I say this with absolute conviction, his involvement in this party infighting is very dangerous, for himself, for his place in history, [...] for Poland – Aleksander Kwaśniewski stated on TVN24. - In the system we created, a mixed system, the president is supposed to be more of an arbiter [...]. The moment the president not only becomes a very firm part of the executive branch and clashes with the other executive branch, which is the government, that's already a problem, but if the president also becomes a party leader who has ambitions and wants to fight for leadership within one of the parties, it incredibly complicates the situation of cohabitation, or the president's position in general – he continued.

08:35

Bosak on Duda-Tusk Meeting: 'One of the Coldest, Coolest, Icy, and Hostile Encounters in Polish Politics for a Long Time'

- In my opinion, this will be one of the coldest, coolest, iciest, and most hostile meetings in Polish politics that we have observed in a long time. If I expect anything, it will be things that we will not learn about publicly, meaning that the gentlemen will articulate some hostile threats towards each other - stated Krzysztof Bosak in the "Graffiti" program on Polsat News.

08:35

Siemoniak:

The Government and Prime Minister Show Willingness to Cooperate. The President Has His Constitutional Role, But We Expect Him to Respect the Election Results
- Certainly, from the side of the government, Prime Minister Tusk, there is a willingness to cooperate. The President has his role enshrined in the constitution, but we certainly ask, we expect him to respect the results of the October 15th elections and what the voters have said. The voters rejected those 8 years. The depoliticization of the judiciary, ensuring that courts are truly independent and the prosecution is independent and non-partisan, is one of our main goals, and we will be doing it – said Tomasz Siemoniak in PR1's "Sygnały dnia".

08:36

Bosak:

If Both Sides Don't Show Good Will and Step Back, We Can Go Very Far in This Stumbling Game

- In our assessment as Confederation, if both sides do not show good will and are unwilling to take a step back and seek agreement, then we can go very far in this game of tripping each other up - stated Krzysztof Bosak in the "Graffiti" program on Polsat News.

08:42

Siemoniak:

An Intensive Audit into Illegal Surveillance, Particularly with Pegasus, is Underway in All Services
- An intensive audit is underway in all services concerning illegal surveillance, particularly using Pegasus software or other similar tools. Once this audit is concluded, we will definitely provide information - said Tomasz Siemoniak in the "Sygnały dnia" program on PR1. - I draw attention to the fact that a parliamentary investigation committee will likely be appointed in the coming days to deal with this matter. The public will certainly learn a great deal about this. I consider this to be one of the biggest scandals in Polish politics since 1990 - he continued.

08:56

Bosak:

Nobody Cares About Removing Me

- I hear that nobody cares about removing me. Thank you for the kind words, I try to speak substantively, to articulate arguments a bit different from those of the ruling coalition. I believe the Sejm presidium is better off with someone from the opposition there - stated Krzysztof Bosak on the program 'Graffiti' on Polsat News.

09:28

Bodnar:

I Began My Term in the Prosecutor General's Office at the National Public Prosecutor's Office Headquarters
- I would like to welcome you warmly to the building of the National Public Prosecutor's Office. [...] Today, I began my term in my office, located on the 5th floor of this building, as Prosecutor General - said Adam Bodnar during a statement to the media at the headquarters of the National Public Prosecutor's Office.

09:29

Bodnar:

By End of Week, I Will Present the Principles of a Law Separating the Functions of Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General
- In the coming weeks, I will strive to achieve the goals that have been set for me. My main objective is to ensure that the prosecution service becomes an independent body, acting for the benefit of citizens in the context of combating crime and upholding the rule of law - said Adam Bodnar during a statement to the media at the headquarters of the National Public Prosecutor's Office. - By the end of this week, I will present the principles of a law that will separate the offices of the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General - he announced.

09:56

Jarubas:

The President Used the Term "Terror of Legality." He Defined Himself as the Guardian of Lawlessness
- The President intentionally used the figure of [...] Wincenty Witos, but in the wrong context, because he was quoting or referring to a politician for whom the values of legality, the rule of law, and democracy were those for which he paid dearly - said Adam Jarubas in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Poranek Siódma9. - The President also used the term "terror of legality." In the mouth of a president who was or is supposed to be the guardian of the Constitution, who is a lawyer, and in fact, as it turns out today, he himself made such a definition by uttering these words, he defined himself as the guardian of lawlessness - he continued.

09:57

Jarubas:

The President Allowed Himself to be Used by Kaczyński, Pulled into the Degeneration of the Legal System
- Unfortunately, the president, and here I will respond with a bit of malice, allowed himself to be used by Kaczyński, he allowed himself to be pulled into this degeneration of the legal system in Poland. Today, fixing this mess will indeed be very difficult - said Adam Jarubas on the Seventh9 Morning show.

09:58

Jarubas:

If Court Decisions are Paramount, Then the First Attempt at Public Media Sanation Was Not Fully Thought Through
- If court decisions are, as it were, paramount and should not be subjected to criticism, then yes, from this perspective, this first attempt at, let's say, a certain sanation of public media, was a mistake, it was not fully thought through - said Adam Jarubas on the Morning program Siódma9.

10:00

Jarubas:

We're Counting on Winning at Least 20% in Voivodeship Sejm Elections
- Based on our experiences of cooperation within the Third Way with Szymon Hołownia's Poland 2050 movement, and looking at the level of trust in our leaders, we believe this could be a good opportunity to push this project forward and test ourselves in local government elections. We are counting on improving the PSL's result from 5 years ago and securing at least 20% in the voivodeship sejm elections, which would actually mean that in most regions, it will be impossible to form a coalition without the Third Way – said Adam Jarubas on the Poranek Siódma9 program.

10:02

Bodnar:

Open Competition for the National Prosecutor Position
- Over the next two months, as Prosecutor Bilewicz has been appointed to serve in this capacity [acting National Prosecutor], we will be conducting an open competition for the position of National Prosecutor. I would like to achieve a situation where the chosen National Prosecutor is an individual who enjoys absolute authority and respect from all legal circles and guarantees the proper functioning of the prosecution service in the future - said Adam Bodnar during a statement to the media at the National Prosecutor's Office headquarters.

10:45

National Prosecutor: Barski Remains in Office According to Current Regulations, States Presidential Office
President Andrzej Duda spoke with National Prosecutor Dariusz Barski and Deputy Prosecutors General, the Presidential Office informed.

He stated that he did not consent to the dismissal of the National Prosecutor, nor did he express an opinion regarding the appointment of a new National Prosecutor. Therefore, the President of the Republic of Poland emphasized that, in accordance with current regulations, Mr. Dariusz Barski is the National Prosecutor, it was noted in a post on Twitter.

11:43

Duda-Tusk Meeting at the Presidential Palace

A meeting between President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk is currently underway.

12:35

Raś:

I am Ready to Run for Mayor of Krakow

- I am ready to run in the [mayoral] elections for the city of Krakow. For many months now, my political base and I have been preparing for this, but for it to happen, certain things must occur along the way. For me, Krakow is worth a mass. For me, my city, I am a son of this city – stated Ireneusz Raś on RMF FM.

12:36

Raś on the Acting National Public Prosecutor: "He Will Be a Professional, an Independent Prosecutor"

– If depoliticization, Mr. Editor, means that Mr. Barski, who is Minister Ziobro's man, Mr. Kaczyński's man, is to remain in office, then is that depoliticization? No, that's nonsense. He will not be Bodnar's man; he will be a professional, an independent prosecutor. We will separate the functions of the Prosecutor General and the Minister of Justice; we have already provided proof of this before 2015 – said Ireneusz Raś on RMF FM.

12:37

Raś:

No PSL MP Supports Gay Adoption, Not Even MP Lubczyk

- We disagree with this statement [by MP Lubczyk], of course. However, MP Lubczyk informed me that he has initiated legal proceedings against the PiS MP who edited this – stated Ireneusz Raś on RMF FM.

- Not a single [PSL MP supports adoption of children by homosexual couples], not even MP Lubczyk supports this. I must tell you, I have information that this statement was edited, and I stand by that. I believe my colleague's word – he continued.

13:02

Duda on Public Media: I Am Always Open to Conversation and Debate on Potential Legislative Changes

- We also discussed the issue of public media. I told the Prime Minister: Mr. Prime Minister, I asked for action consistent with the Constitution, in accordance with applicable regulations. There was a flagrant violation of norms, which was immediately obvious to everyone. Minister Sienkiewicz, acting on the basis of a Sejm resolution, which was not an act of general binding force, undertook unilateral actions in violation of the law and the Constitution regarding the bodies of public media. The registry court simply had no other choice but to refuse to implement this entry, because there was simply no other option. The violation of the law here is flagrant - stated President Andrzej Duda during a press statement.

- I said: Mr. Prime Minister, there are forms of action here, including cooperation between bodies, that can be implemented. There are not only legislative procedures, but I am always open to conversation and debate on potential legislative changes - he continued.

- I believe that legislative solutions regarding the future of public media should be calmly and consistently developed, and I hope that this will also happen in the future - he stressed.

13:14

Duda on Suspending the Sentences of Wąsik and Kamiński: I Made a Personal Appeal to the Prime Minister to Influence His Subordinate

- I have addressed the only authority currently empowered in this matter, the Prosecutor General, to use his right and suspend the execution of the sentence. In light of the above, I appeal once more to the Minister. I also made a personal appeal today to the Prime Minister to influence his subordinate so that this is realized - stated President Andrzej Duda at a press conference.

13:17

Duda:

I Began the Conversation with the Prime Minister on Very Important Matters Happening Here, in Poland
My meeting with Prime Minister Donald Tusk has just concluded. The Chairman of the Council of Ministers requested the meeting, announcing he would want to discuss international matters related to our foreign policy, as well as personnel appointments, including within the EU. However, I began the conversation, despite everything, with those very important matters happening here, in Poland, because I have no doubt, and I think most of you, most of my compatriots also have no doubt, that these are issues related to security and order in our country. I am thinking here about internal legal matters. We also discussed external security – stated Andrzej Duda at a press conference.

13:18

Duda:

There is no effective removal of the National Prosecutor from office; I have asked the Prime Minister to restore the previous legal order
- I have appealed to the Prime Minister to restore the situation to be in line with the law, not only with the statute but also with the constitution, because we both have our competencies. The Prosecutor General should [ask the Prime Minister] to dismiss the National Prosecutor. The Prime Minister should then ask me for consent, and in the event a new National Prosecutor were to be appointed, I issue opinions on this matter as the President of the Republic of Poland (...). Absolutely nothing can be said here about any effective removal of the National Prosecutor from office. It is probably obvious to you that I have asked the Prime Minister to restore the order in this regard - said Andrzej Duda at a press conference.

14:33

Tusk Announces Dates for Local Elections: "The Decision Has Been Made"
- I have today made the decision to issue a regulation, we will formally send it to the National Electoral Commission along with the election calendar, but the decision has been made: local elections will take place on April 7 and 21. In this way, we are initiating the election calendar for local governments. I am in constant contact with local government representatives. After obtaining a positive opinion from the National Electoral Commission, which is essentially a formality, we will be able to proceed with these [...] elections - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

14:38

Tusk:

As a government, we will propose a change to the law, making the morning-after pill available without a prescription
- We are talking about the freest possible access to contraceptives, and to be precise, to the so-called morning-after pill [...] After several conversations within the ruling coalition [...] I have good news. As a government, we will jointly propose a change to this law precisely on this point, thanks to which this type of contraceptive will be available without a prescription - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference.

14:43

Tusk:

I will expect very detailed information from MRiPS regarding 800+. Some parents received 500 PLN, not 800
- I will expect very detailed information from the Ministry of Family and Social Policy in connection with the 800+ payments. In very few cases, fortunately, it turned out that some parents received 500 zlotys, not 800, due to some formal, bureaucratic obstacles. I want to assure once again [...] that every Polish family, without exception, will receive 800+ in full, if, of course, they are entitled to this benefit – said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - If these, as I hear, isolated cases are confirmed, then it doesn't matter if they are isolated, even if it's just one case, it must be immediately clarified and, of course, everyone will receive the difference – he continued.

14:53

Tusk:

For Me, As The President Put It, The Terror of Rule of Law Is One of The Most Important Principles
- Today, I had my meeting with the President [...]. I told the President that regardless of the fact that we have different views, for example, on the rule of law, for me, as the President put it, the terror of the rule of law is one of the most important principles that I want to be guided by [...] I don't think I convinced the President, I got the impression during this meeting that we are sticking to our respective opinions or views concerning the rule of law - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

14:55

Tusk:

I'm Ready to Cooperate with the Opposition for Poland's Security, Regardless of What They Think of Me
- I told the President that I cannot imagine a lack of cooperation on these two obvious issues: Poland's external security, meaning international policy and also the war situation in Ukraine, and internal security. I would very much like this common ground to be as broad as possible. I am ready to cooperate with anyone, including the current opposition, whatever the opposition party calls itself, whatever it thinks of me, I am ready to cooperate for the security of Polish women and men, and for the security of the Polish state - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - The President and I also agreed on a full exchange of information. The President, after returning from Davos, from Switzerland, will be, as he also said, at our disposal for final consultations regarding our policy towards Ukraine and our commitment to helping Ukraine. We will also discuss the future leadership of the European Union - he continued.

15:02

Tusk:

If the President Decides to Pardon Kamiński and Wąsik, They Should Be Released That Same Day
- I also expressed the opinion that in a situation where the President is convinced of the need to pardon the convicted and imprisoned former ministers Kamiński and Wąsik, I will not comment on it in any way; it is obvious to me, it is the President's prerogative. If he decides to pardon them, then of course the imprisoned individuals should be released that same day, this stems directly from the President's constitutional powers - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference. - The only question is whether the President is ready and willing to pardon the imprisoned individuals or not, but that is no longer my role. I only confirmed to the President that we will adhere to the law, the Constitution, and court rulings in an extremely clear and consistent manner - he continued.

15:06

Tusk:

If Anyone Believes Bodnar's Decisions Lack Legal Basis, They Can Pursue Legal Avenues
- As we have agreed with the President, all decisions, including those concerning the prosecution service, should be subject to legal verification when there is a dispute. If anyone believes that Mr. Bodnar's decisions are not properly grounded in regulations, they have every opportunity to pursue their claims through legal channels. [...] I ask that you also, on TV Republika, recognize the qualitative change in the situation – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

15:08

Tusk to President: You Have a Share in the Devastation of the Rule of Law
- There is no question of a dual legal system being implemented in Poland. I also told the president, and I can repeat this without any satisfaction: Mr. President, you have had your share since 2015 in the devastation of the rule of law and the legal order in Poland. We are restoring the rule of law, we are restoring the rule of the constitution – Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference.

15:09

Tusk:

Those Who Question the Rule of Law and the Constitution Must Accept That We Will Restore Legal Order
- Politics is for negotiating, for seeking compromise between political forces. But politics, good politics, cannot consist of seeking a compromise between lies and truth, lawlessness and law. On the grounds of law and public decency, and truth in public life and public media, agreement can be built, and I think it can be found with practically anyone. But someone who questions the idea of the rule of law, someone who has challenged the Constitution, must accept that we will first restore legal order. Whether someone likes it or not, we will be decisive here. Precisely in order to build such wise political compromises – Donald Tusk stated at a press conference.

15:25

Tusk:

If there's no other way, we will try not to escalate the conflict with the president and will seek parallel solutions over these next few months
- The President and I told ourselves that it's likely in the President's interest, not just mine as Prime Minister, but also the President's, that these final few months of his term proceed in some kind of normal, healthy atmosphere. Ladies and gentlemen, if we can't manage, we will get through this year and three months, we will look for various ways - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference. - When I talk about the legislative solution to the issue of contraception, I cannot rule out that the President will veto this act. So, we already have in reserve action by way of regulation, which will at least somewhat mitigate the effects of such a veto. So, listen, if there's no other way, we will try not to escalate the conflict and will seek other, parallel solutions over these next few months - he continued.

18:19

President Submits Motion to Constitutional Tribunal to Resolve Competence Dispute with Prime Minister and Prosecutor General
- In connection with the attempt to illegally remove the National Prosecutor Dariusz Barski from office and the unlawful attempt to appoint a new acting National Prosecutor, the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, filed a motion with the Constitutional Tribunal on January 15, 2024, to resolve a dispute of competence between the President of the Republic of Poland and the Prime Minister and the Prosecutor General - the Presidential Chancellery informed.

18:46

Berek:

Bodnar Declared the Appointment of the National Prosecutor Flawed. Calling it a Competency Dispute is More Than a Misunderstanding
- A competency dispute occurs when two bodies consider themselves competent to resolve the same matter [...]. Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar stated that the appointment of the National Prosecutor was flawed; he did not dismiss him. Calling this a competency dispute is more than a misunderstanding - wrote Maciej Berek, Chairman of the Permanent Committee of the Council of Ministers, on Twitter.

A competency dispute involves two bodies considering themselves competent to resolve the same matter (Art. 85 point 1 of the 'Act on Proceedings before the Constitutional Tribunal'). Minister of Justice @Adbodnar stated the appointment of the National Prosecutor was flawed, he did not dismiss him. Calling this a competency dispute is more than a misunderstanding.

— Maciej Berek (@MaciejBerek) January 15, 2024

19:49

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

Bodnar Clearly Indicated the Flaw in Barski's Appointment. They Wanted to Solidify the Prosecutor's Office, But They Made a Mistake
- Minister Bodnar clearly indicated the flaw in the appointment. This is not a dismissal from office, it is an indication of the flaw in the appointment of Prosecutor [National Prosecutor Dariusz Barski], due to the ineffective transition to active duty from retirement – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on "Gość Wydarzeń" Polsat News. - They wanted to solidify the prosecutor's office, but they made a mistake by citing inappropriate regulations – he added.

20:01

Barski:

I am the National Prosecutor. The Prosecutor General's actions aim to bypass the President's lack of consent
- I am the National Prosecutor, the First Deputy Prosecutor General. In no way [do I feel removed from my position], I believe that the actions of the Prosecutor General are aimed at bypassing the mechanism articulated in Article 14 of the Act on the Prosecution Service, which states that to effectively dismiss the National Prosecutor and other deputy prosecutors general, the President's written consent is necessary. Such consent was not given - Dariusz Barski told Polsat News. - I do not share these opinions [to which Adam Bodnar refers] [...] legal opinions are not sources of law; sources of law are articulated in the Constitution and do not include legal opinions. One can agree with them or not, but they do not shape legal relationships - he continued.

20:03

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

I'd Like Us to Present a New Chapter of the Constitution That Will Change the Entire Constitutional Tribunal
- The Constitutional Tribunal and its destruction in 2015, 2016 had this goal - to change the state's system in such a way that after the transfer of power to the next team, normality could not return - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on "Gość Wydarzeń" Polsat News. - We are living in a legal mess. I believe we should go one step further - truly carry out a real reform of the judiciary. I would like the President to join this, to accept the election results and the sovereign's decision - he continued. - I would like us to present a new chapter of the Constitution that will change the entire Constitutional Tribunal altogether. One can come forward with a proposal, today no side has a constitutional majority - declared the Deputy Prime Minister.

20:05

Barski:

Constitutional Tribunal Granted My Request. The Ruling States I Should Continue My Function
- I think it is very good that the Constitutional Tribunal issued such a ruling. I requested this in my constitutional complaint, that such a ruling be issued, and the Constitutional Tribunal agreed to this request. It follows from it that I should continue to perform my function, and the actions of the Prosecutor General should be halted. Also, at least until the provisional measure takes effect, the Prime Minister's decision to appoint an acting National Prosecutor should not produce legal effects - Dariusz Barski said in Polsat News.

20:06

Bodnar:

Prosecutor Barski Reinstated Based on a Provision That Was Episodic

- I absolutely do not intend to back down because I believe I am absolutely right in what was presented to Prosecutor Dariusz Barski on Friday. Namely, that he is a prosecutor on leave. Simply put, the prosecutor was reinstated to active prosecutorial service based on a provision that was episodic in nature, which had not been in effect for many years - stated Adam Bodnar on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" program.

20:08

Barski:

I Know Prosecutor Ziobro, We Have a Collegial Relationship
- It is true that of course I know Prosecutor Ziobro, it's obvious, he was my superior and we have a collegial relationship - said Dariusz Barski in an interview with Polsat News.

20:09

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

PiS Does Not Accept Election Results and Cannot Come to Terms with Defeat. This is Grist to the Mill of Poland's Opponents
- PiS does not accept the election results; they cannot come to terms with their defeat. Almost 75% turnout, the highest social mandate in history, never have so many Poles gone to the polls. What they are doing, this refusal to accept the election outcomes, is grist to the mill of Poland's opponents in the world. It is simply very dangerous – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.

20:13

Barski on a hypothetical situation of being escorted out by police: 'I will not offer passive resistance'
- I will likely not resist if it were to happen [...] I will not offer passive resistance, but I hope such a situation will not occur - Dariusz Barski told Polsat News, when asked how he would behave if the police were to escort him out of the Prosecutor's Office building.

20:15

Bodnar on the National Council of the Judiciary: This is a Fundamental Dispute About the Rule of Law, About Whether Accountability for Major Crimes Can Be Ensured
I believe this is a fundamental dispute about the rule of law, meaning about whether accountability can be ensured for the most significant crimes committed in recent years, so that they can be settled – stated Adam Bodnar on TVN24's program “Fakty po faktach”.

20:16

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

The President Did Not Care About the PSL When We Were in Opposition and the PiS Spokesperson Said We Needed to Be Eliminated
- The President did not care about the PSL when we were in opposition for 8 years. He didn't care when we had no right to a deputy speaker, no representative on the Special Services Committee, no committee chair. He didn't care when the PiS spokesperson, Ms. Mazurek, said we needed to be liquidated, eliminated from public life. No one cared when they tried to take away our identity, our history. I didn't see any support for the rehabilitation of Wincenty Witos and the acquittal from the Brzesko court. Quite the contrary – the prosecutor, on behalf of the then prosecution, filed a motion not to acquit Witos – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in „Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

20:20

Bodnar on Wąsik and Kamiński: I will pass the files with my opinion to the President, then everything is in his hands, what he will do with it

- I will pass the files with my opinion to the President, then everything will be in the President's hands, what he will do with it – stated Adam Bodnar on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" program.

20:24

Bodnar:

Kamiński Remains Under Medical Care, But Everything Is Stable

- Mr. Kamiński remains under medical care, but everything is stable. It seems to me there is no significant reason for concern - stated Adam Bodnar on TVN24's program "Fakty po faktach".

20:25

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

The Wąsik and Kamiński Case Isn't About Fighting Corruption. It Was About Destroying Lepper and Taking Over Samoobrona
- The [Maciej Wąsik and Mariusz Kamiński] case is not about fighting corruption […], but about illegal actions taken against the then Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Agriculture, the late Andrzej Lepper - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń" (Guest of Events). - It was about a large-scale operation to take over Samoobrona, to destroy Lepper and take over Samoobrona, which was needed at the time, even very necessary for governing. So this case does not have the dimension of fighting corruption, but rather a political attack on their coalition partners at the time, which is already a very far-reaching aberration - he continued.

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