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02/01/2024

07:43

Thursday's Political Agenda: Tusk in Brussels

Prime Minister Donald Tusk continues his visit to Brussels, where an extraordinary European Council summit will take place today. Around 9:00 AM, a doorstep is possible, and at 10:00 AM, the working session will begin. The aid package for Ukraine, amounting to 50 billion euros, will be the main topic of the summit.

His Royal Highness Frederik X, King of Denmark, continues his visit to Poland. At 9:00 AM, he will participate in the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between Metro Warszawskie and EIFO, at 9:45 AM he will meet with the Vice President of Warsaw, Michał Olszewski, and at 9:55 AM he will take part in a debate on decarbonization.

At 11:00 AM, his presence is scheduled during a panel discussion and presentation of business partners for "Climate Friendly Agriculture & Biogas." At 1:15 PM, he will visit an exhibition space for companies involved in energy efficiency, and at 2:00 PM, he will be present during the signing ceremony of the Decarbonization Declaration. The final item on the agenda is a gala dinner and the signing ceremony of agreements and letters of intent.

At 12:00 PM in Warsaw, Senate Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska will participate in a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the "Kutschera" operation.

08:05

Müller:

Conspiracies about blocking the budget to dissolve parliament have not materialized

- It seems that in the current circumstances, on the one hand, the President is not being pigeonholed as someone blocking the functioning of the state, and on the other hand, he is giving legitimacy to doubts that have arisen in public opinion. Furthermore, the fabrications that have recently appeared in the media are disappearing, because precisely these concepts, that someone wants to block the budget in order to dissolve parliament – I saw various journalistic conspiracies, but as it turns out, they have not been confirmed. Just like the claims of tanks on the streets after October 15th – stated Piotr Müller in an interview with Grzegorz Kępka on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

- I think it is a sound decision. In the sense that, in the circumstances he is in, the President is also not allowing himself to be accused of blocking the functioning of the state, because I would already see the narrative that the government would want to create – he continued.

08:19

Müller:

Hołownia Fell into a Trap Set by Tusk

- Szymon Hołownia has unfortunately fallen into it, and I don't know if I'll use the word, but I sympathize with him, because he's doing it consciously, perhaps not entirely consciously yet. He's fallen into a trap that Donald Tusk set for him. He has shown such political naivety. Meaning, Tusk is rubbing his hands behind his back, watching. Hołownia is the bad guy who is breaking the provisions of the Constitution, who might face court in the future, and he, Tusk, will say: me? I didn't make any decisions - stated Piotr Müller in Polsat News' "Graffiti".

08:24

Müller on Possible Constitutional Tribunal Resolutions: An Attempt at Further Destabilization

- I will vote against such resolutions. I don't know their content, only media announcements for now, but this is an attempt at further destabilization. Through resolutions, legal opinions, decisions, I don't know, letters, these types of formulas - stated Piotr Müller in 'Graffiti' on Polsat News.

08:42

Kobosko on the President's Actions: Blackmail and a Threat to Paralyze the State
- Szymon Hołownia very clearly stated that such a decision is unchangeable, and it's hard to blame him. This means both gentlemen are former MPs, they were convicted by final judgments […], they were pardoned by the President, meaning they are not serving their sentences and are not considered convicted individuals, but at the same time, this does not restore their parliamentary mandates. They will be able to run in the next elections - said Michał Kobosko in an interview with Karolina Lewicka on TOK FM. - Such blackmail, because there is no more appropriate word to describe the actions of the President and the Chancellery of the President, is something fatal. Because it's like saying: I completely don't care what happens in the Polish state, I just have to get my way, at all costs - he continued. - Announcing in advance or threatening us that the President will veto everything, send everything to the Constitutional Tribunal – this is a statement from the President of the Republic of Poland that he intends to try to paralyze the Polish state - he assessed. - You can consider me an incorrigible optimist, but I believe that this blackmail or this attempt at intimidation […] is just intimidation. [...] I believe that turning words into deeds, such words as were spoken in the announcement yesterday, would be extremely irresponsible. It would indicate that the President is, as it were, renouncing the role of president of all Poles - he added.

08:46

Scheuring-Wielgus:

The President Shows He Wants to Obstruct the Sejm. By saying this in advance, he ridicules himself.
- I was in my first term in the Sejm when PiS came to power and when the 2016 budget was passed. In the column hall, where Law and Justice locked themselves in, there were over 200 MPs from the then opposition, and I also didn't have the opportunity to vote on that budget. So I am surprised that President Andrzej Duda is now using the situation of two individuals, Wąsik and Kamiński, who have been legally convicted, to say that, in his opinion, they should be MPs. No, they are not MPs, they cannot decide on what decisions will be made in the Polish parliament; the next people from the list should take their place – Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus said in "Sygnały Dnia" on PR1. - By saying this, President Andrzej Duda also shows us that he wants to lead to the obstruction of the Polish Sejm and assumes in advance that he will not want to process good initiatives, for example, that the government will propose. It seems to me that by saying something like that yesterday, he has already ridiculed himself in advance, because we know President Andrzej Duda; he can often change his decision within a few hours or a few days, so I think he has once again gone a step too far – she continued.

08:49

Pomaska:

The Role of the President of the Republic of Poland is Very Serious. I Would Expect the President to Fulfill It.

- The role of the President of the Republic is a very serious role, and I would expect the President to fulfill that role. The President still has a year and a half in this position. Among other things, there is an inter-ministerial team appointed by Minister Bodnar, which is working on solutions. These concern not only the situation in Poland, but I would like to draw attention to the fact that Poland is under monitoring by both the European Commission and the Council of Europe regarding the rule of law. We want to exit this monitoring system as quickly as possible – stated Agnieszka Pomaska in the program "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

- If the President behaves irresponsibly during his last term in the Sejm, then I think that will not last forever. The President has a role to perform, and I think that when his emotions subside, he will take the laws that reach him seriously – she added.

08:50

Pomaska:

I don't take the President's decision to send the budget bill to the Constitutional Tribunal seriously. It seems to me to be an action driven by strong emotions.

- We will do our work, our ministers will do their work, our MPs will do their work, meaning they will prepare bills, and debate these bills seriously in the Sejm. If the President has any doubts, then we will indeed have to sit down and resolve those doubts. Unfortunately, I do not take the President's decision regarding sending the budget bill to the Constitutional Tribunal seriously. It seems to me to be an action still driven by strong emotions. Fueled by politicians in the Presidential Chancellery, politicians from PiS, including Mr. Mastalerz – Agnieszka Pomaska said on TVN24.

08:57

Scheuring-Wielgus:

Both PO and We Knew This Could Happen, That We Would Go Separately, and That's What's Happening Now
- We were the party that recommended a broad bloc [in the local government elections]; Trzecia Droga decided to go it alone. Later, at the board meeting, both we and Civic Platform decided to start talks about a joint start, but both Platforma and we knew that this could happen, that we would go separately, and this is the scenario that is happening now - said Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus in PR1. - Lewica Razem is with us. I will just point out that our committee, Nowa Lewica, consists of several parties: it is us, Nowa Lewica, it is the Razem party, it is PPS, and Unia Pracy. We are running as a left-wing bloc in the local government elections - she continued in PR1. - Talks on this matter are still ongoing, there are no specific arrangements [...] but if Nowa Lewica reaches an agreement at the local level with movements, with other organizations, then of course I will be happy about it - she added, when asked if Lewica would run in Warsaw together with the Miasto Jest Nasze movement.

09:01

Obajtek on his Resignation: This is a Matter of Honor, Decisions Will Be Made Today. All Options are on the Table

- Today there is a Supervisory Board meeting. I have placed myself at the Board's disposal. I believe certain arrangements will be made in this regard today. This is a joint-stock company, I can only say that I have placed myself at its disposal, and a decision will be made by the Supervisory Board today. I can only communicate through investor relations and sensitive information. This is a matter of honor. Decisions will be made today. All options are on the table - stated Daniel Obajtek in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program 'Gość Radia Zet'.

09:03

Scheuring-Wielgus on Government Expansion: 'It's Hard for Me to Say, I Didn't Criticize the Previous Government Much Either'
- It's hard for me to say, I didn't criticize the previous government much either, I actually think the role of Paweł Kowal is very necessary because the war is on our borders and we, as great allies and partners of Ukraine, should be very strongly involved - said Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus on PR1, when asked if the government is not expanding too much, as Paweł Kowal will be the 111th member of the cabinet. - Looking at my ministry, where I work, there are five of us, and truly each of us has plenty to do, has departments under them, and there is a lot, a lot of work - she continued.

09:04

Obajtek:

Orlen is not a small fry you can just brush off and leave anytime
Orlen is not a small fry you can just brush off and leave anytime. Orlen is a company with 350 billion in revenue, numerous contacts and investments, and the transfer of power took place at the turn of the year. If it took place at the turn of the year, it is my responsibility – stated Daniel Obajtek in the program “Gość Radia Zet”.

09:06

Scheuring-Wielgus:

The Law Abolishing the National Media Council is Ready
- One law is essentially ready, it's the law that abolishes the National Media Council [...] this law is ready and it could be processed, but we know that President Andrzej Duda said yesterday that he would veto any law we present - Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus said on PR1.

09:09

Obajtek:

I can't imagine being Orlen's CEO after February 6th

- I can't imagine [being Orlen's CEO after February 6th, when the general meeting will take place] - stated Daniel Obajtek on the program "Gość Radia Zet".

- Will you be dismissed, or will you submit your resignation? - asked Bogdan Rymanowski.

- Exactly so - replied Daniel Obajtek.

09:11

Kobosko:

We Will Do Our Job and Act; The Polish State Will Not Be Halted for a Year and a Half
- We will do our job, we will act. Voters expect concrete actions from us, the adoption of specific draft laws, and then what happens to them - we hope, [...] we want to talk to the President here about specific draft laws that Poland needs - said Michał Kobosko on TOK FM. - It is difficult for me to imagine the suspension of the functioning of the Polish state for a year and a half simply because the president dislikes the majority chosen by Poles. The Polish state will not be halted for a year and a half; we will do what the voters elected us to do - he continued.

09:21

Obajtek on EP Elections: There's No Talk of It Yet. I'm Already Tired of These Speculations

- There's no talk of it yet. I'm already tired of these speculations. Every year I'm nominated for some position. I want to emphasize that there have been no discussions in this regard - stated Daniel Obajtek on the program 'Gość Radia Zet'.

09:25

Kobosko:

Poles Don't Want Another Campaign, But If Elections Were Held, We'd Have a Constitutional Majority
- Looking at and listening to public opinion, to Poles, I believe that Poles do not want another election campaign, another period of destabilization, [...] we have already started the campaign for the local elections on April 7th, followed by the campaign for the European elections on June 9th. Launching another parliamentary campaign is certainly not what Poles expect today - Michał Kobosko said on TOK FM. - However, if it were to happen, I am convinced that it would have disastrous consequences for PiS. Then, what does not exist today, namely a constitutional majority, meaning a huge, significant majority for our ruling coalition, would become a reality. Simply put, Poles would see who is actually causing trouble, who is ruining things, who is throwing sand in the gears of the state's functioning, and they would punish PiS for it - he continued.

09:54

Tusk:

Orban Must See That the Space for Games and Cynical Ideas Has Ended. He's Either In or Out Politically

- Everyone here hopes that Viktor Orban will come to his senses. He probably won't want to permanently place Hungary outside of Europe on these most important issues. The security of the EU is certainly not only the security of Ukraine, but of all of Europe, certainly Poland, but also Hungary. We cannot yield in this matter in any way as a community, and it seems to me that today is the moment when Orban must see that any space for games and cynical ideas has ended. He's either in or out politically, and that's why I hope we will be able to convince him - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing in Brussels.

09:56

Tusk:

I will urge that no compromise offers be made to Orban
Prime Minister Orban must draw conclusions from the fact that he is truly alone on the stage with his pro-Putin, pro-Russian stance. There are probably no ideal scenarios, and what is needed today is a firm position from the rest. I will urge that no compromise offers be made to Victor Orban - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing in Brussels.

10:00

Tusk:

I am deeply moved and a bit embarrassed that my predecessor came to Brussels to participate in an ambiguous game with Orban

- I am deeply moved and a bit embarrassed by the fact that my predecessor, Prime Minister Morawiecki, came to Brussels precisely to participate in this ambiguous game with Viktor Orban. This is the last thing that any Polish politician needs to do – to support Orban in this contest, which, in Budapest's case, is clearly against Ukraine - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing in Brussels.

10:04

Tusk:

I Feel Uneasy That the President is Willing to Jeopardize State Interests and People's Interests for Two Convicted Former or Current Colleagues

- I don't understand the president's actions, to be honest, because they bring only risks, both for the president himself, but most importantly for our homeland. In reality, prioritizing the matters of Mr. Kamiński and Mr. Wąsik, a resolved issue, above the interests of the state, above the interests of the people, is absolutely unacceptable, and it saddens me a little, because I am truly counting on this remaining cooperation between the government and this president for over a year, and that's too much time to allow for such games and diversions. In general, I feel uneasy that the President of the Republic of Poland is willing to jeopardize the interests of the state and the people for the sake of two convicted former or current colleagues - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing in Brussels.

- The President of the Republic of Poland sending a case to the Constitutional Tribunal, which effectively doesn't exist, concerning MPs who are no longer MPs, with the aim of creating confusion and a constant sense of instability, is unacceptable - he continued.

10:09

Tusk:

If Orbán Hears a Hard Message for the First Time – Either You're With Us, or You're Completely Alone on All Matters – Maybe He'll Understand This Game Is Over

- In my opinion, if Victor Orbán hears a very hard message for the first time – either you're with us, or you're completely alone on all matters – maybe he will understand that this game is over - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing in Brussels.

10:18

Paszyk:

In PSL, Voting on Worldview Issues, Including Abortion, is and Will Remain Voluntary
- I can assure you that in PSL, voting on worldview issues has been, is, and will be voluntary, and the issue of abortion is undoubtedly one such matter. We are therefore not ruling out the creation of our own draft bill concerning abortion law in the coming days, in which we will aim to return to the abortion compromise, to the legal state that existed before the ruling – stated Krzysztof Paszyk in an interview with Łukasz A. Jankowski on Radio Wnet.

10:19

Tusk:

President Did Not Opt for the Election Scenario

- From my perspective as prime minister, there are no major problems. We have a budget, the state will function normally, so the president did not opt for this election scenario. You well know that I do not want to start a big campaign again a few months after winning the election because we have too much work to do - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing in Brussels.

- I just wanted to emphasize very clearly. If governing is not possible because the president will obstruct, and if they want earlier elections, they will get them, but I don't think there's any enthusiasm on PiS's side for this idea of dissolving parliament - he added.

10:20

Paszyk:

Poland Needs a Constitutional Tribunal Whose Verdicts No One Will Question
- Poland needs a Constitutional [Tribunal] whose verdicts no one will question, and today there are countless doubts. That's why the discussion is ongoing. But let's get used to it, Mr. Editor, that something like debate, talks, reaching agreements, and seeking solutions through dialogue is returning to Polish politics, to democracy, which is the system currently in force in Poland. There is no war being prepared; there is too much war in our politics, so I am cautious about succumbing to these headlines that you've read, suggesting a war is already brewing – said Krzysztof Paszyk on Radio Wnet.

11:09

Obajtek Dismissed as Orlen CEO
Daniel Obajtek will cease to hold the position of CEO of Orlen as of February 5, 2024. He has been dismissed – wrote the Deputy Minister of State Assets, Robert Kropiwnicki, on social media.

11:20

Pomaska:

The Stock Market's Reaction to Obajtek's Dismissal Speaks Volumes

- The stock market's reaction to Obajtek's dismissal as Orlen CEO speaks volumes - Agnieszka Pomaska wrote on Twitter.

11:35

EU Summit Reaches Agreement on Funding for Ukraine

- We have a deal. All 27 leaders agreed on an additional €50 billion support package for Ukraine within the EU budget. This ensures stable, long-term, and predictable financing for Ukraine - wrote on Twitter the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.

11:41

Tusk:

A Good Thursday, We're Moving On

- A good Thursday. Viktor Orbán could be 'convinced,' Daniel Obajtek could be dismissed. We're moving on - Donald Tusk wrote on Twitter.

11:45

Duda:

Budget Act to Come into Force Soon. I Am Glad the Government Will Be Able to Fulfill Its Commitments
- Yesterday, I made the decision to sign the budget act and send it for publication. This has been done, and the budget act will come into force shortly. I want to express my satisfaction that the government will be able to fulfill the commitments it has made, which it has also included in the budget act - said President Andrzej Duda during a statement. - Many politicians watched this with concern, as did many representatives of social organizations and trade unions, regarding whether it would be possible to fulfill all the commitments, raises, and indexations adopted by the government. I am glad that this possibility will exist - he continued. - I am also pleased that Prime Minister Donald Tusk so strongly emphasized this matter yesterday, stating that precisely this possibility of fulfillment has been created. One could say: what has been secured here and now in this way is very good - he continued.

11:51

Duda Announces Cabinet Council Session
- I will issue a decree today to convene the Cabinet Council, a constitutional body that consists of deliberations conducted by the Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Poland. I am convening this council for February 13th, which is in 12 days, at 1 p.m. This will be two months after the government was appointed, so after two months of work, we will be able to sit down with government representatives and calmly discuss how the government perceives these investments [including the CPK], and how the government intends to continue realizing these investments - said President Andrzej Duda in a statement. - I am counting on a substantive meeting with the government; I am giving them almost two weeks to prepare calmly, so they are not caught by surprise - he continued.

11:58

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

Our Alliance with Denmark Has Never Been Stronger Than Today

- We discussed tightening cooperation between Poland and Denmark. Just a moment ago, we jointly signed a memorandum of understanding, on cooperation, on strengthening cooperation between our states. This is a very important decision for us because the previous agreement predates Poland's accession to NATO. 24 years in NATO, and before that, an agreement with Denmark, but the world has moved forward significantly. Our cooperation must be even stronger. I can say with full responsibility that our alliance with Denmark has never been as strong as it is today (…) our relations, the shared experiences we exchange with the minister, are of immense importance – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a press conference.


- We discussed aspects of our cooperation and the areas for which this cooperation is very important. This applies both to what is already our experience, namely the Multinational Corps Northeast in Szczecin, where Denmark is a framework nation, involved from the very beginning in this undertaking and will continue to be so. Today, I received assurances from the prime minister regarding support and the continuation of cooperation in Szczecin – he added.

13:22

Hołownia:

Poland 2050 Will Propose a Legislative Solution to Decouple Company Boards from Politics for Good
- The fat cats are packing their litter boxes. Now it's time for competitions and professional management of our assets. Poland 2050 will propose a legislative solution that will decouple company boards from politics for good - wrote Szymon Hołownia on social media.

13:51

Ministry of Interior and Administration: Work Begins on Poland's 2025-2030 Migration Strategy
- Work has commenced at the Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA) on the creation of a comprehensive, responsible, and secure migration strategy for Poland for the years 2025-2030. [...] The process of adopting the strategy will conclude before Poland assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union - informed the MSWiA. According to the timeline presented by Deputy Minister Maciej Duszczyk, a survey will be prepared in consultation with the academic community and will be sent to a "wide range of entities involved in migration policy." Based on its results, a report will be produced in July-August. Subsequently, in September, based on the report, a draft of Poland's migration strategy will be presented and submitted for deliberation by the Interdepartmental Team for Migration. Following public consultations, the final version of the draft migration strategy will be developed in December of this year, which will then be considered by the Council of Ministers. On this basis, between January and June 2025, draft new legal acts will be prepared, including a new act on foreigners.

15:23

Nowacka:

The salary increase proposed by Tusk's government is very close to what the PiS government offered over the last 8 years
- The salary increase proposed by Donald Tusk's government and the October 15th coalition is an increase that is very close to what the PiS government offered over the last 8 years. Where there was neither dialogue, nor very often raises, nor actually real wage growth, because galloping inflation squeezed teachers' salaries. The decline in the prestige of the teaching profession should be dated to 2019, when the hate campaign organized by public media caused numerous tensions. Today, we say that we will rebuild this prestige, rebuild dialogue, and provide real salaries – stated Barbara Nowacka at a press conference. - We believe that thanks to these increases, teachers will work with full satisfaction and those who left the profession will want to return to it. Because we know that the future of Poland is well-educated Polish youth, and for them to be well-educated, they need good teachers – she continued.

15:28

Nowacka on Teacher Salary Increases with Retroactive Pay: It May Happen That They Will Only Come in April
- Donald Tusk's government was ready to pay teachers their salaries practically immediately. However, due to the delay in appointing our government, and due to the President questioning the budget-related act, these salaries will likely not arrive as we had anticipated. From March with retroactive pay from January, but it may happen that it will only be from April – Barbara Nowacka stated at a press conference.

16:12

Tusk Responds to Duda's Call for a Cabinet Council Meeting
- The Cabinet Council is a format foreseen by the Constitution, there's nothing to discuss about it. It's the president's prerogative to invite government ministers to a meeting. [...] Of course, we will be his guests at his invitation or summons, however you wish to call it, and we will very gladly share information, although it is publicly available, but if the president needs to convene a Cabinet Council to learn about CPK or nuclear energy in Poland, we can calmly say everything at such a meeting - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference. - I would be very satisfied if there were no speculations [...] if this Cabinet Council were live on all television channels, then in my opinion, everything would be clear about what it is about, who debates and talks about what, but of course, the host decides here, the president, so I will not interfere in any way - he continued.

16:20

Tusk:

If the President or anyone in Parliament wishes to sit down and seriously consider how to rebuild the Constitutional Tribunal, I am available.

- Minister Bodnar asked me for my opinion and consent to establish such direct cooperation with the Presidential Chancellery, as well as with the opposition in Parliament, for the sake of potential constitutional changes that would facilitate the rebuilding of the Constitutional Tribunal, which de facto does not exist in Poland today. I suppose you gentlemen suggested that we are all a bit lost here, because we don't know if the president is appointing or not appointing, why, and whom he is appointing to the Constitutional Tribunal. I'm not mocking, I'm not scoffing, I really don't know. It's hard for me to grasp right now. However, if the president, or anyone in parliament, and I'm talking here also about PiS, wanted to sit down with us and seriously consider how to fix at least the foundations of the legal order, meaning, for example, how to rebuild the Constitutional Tribunal, I am truly available with the best intentions - stated Donald Tusk at a press conference.

16:25

Tusk on Orlen: It's not an art to build a pseudo-power with political decisions
- It is not an art to build such a pseudo-power with the help of political decisions and government patronage. I've observed this in several countries, including Hungary. It has nothing to do with economic success, the fact that through state intervention, through mergers and acquisitions, newspapers and energy companies have been tacked on. The notorious merger with Lotos does not mean at all that we were dealing with a talented manager. It only means dealing with a person who had connections to power, to President Kaczynski himself, and got everything he wanted. In my opinion, what will be revealed in these first weeks of the new administration at Orlen will also be an extremely instructive lesson on how much politics can devastate the economy when politicians decide what happens in a given company – stated Donald Tusk at a press conference.

16:51

Tusk on Aid for Ukraine: EU Unity Has Been Maintained

- It is also very important that this aid is aid from 27 [EU states]. That unity has been maintained. Those of you who have accompanied me on these Brussels adventures for many years will certainly remember well that the atmosphere surrounding the conflict, especially after the first war, after Crimea, was not so unambiguous. There was a group of states from the very beginning, including Poland, regardless of who ruled in Poland, unequivocally pro-Ukrainian and anti-Russian in this conflict, but it was not at all easy to build such firm decisions for Ukraine among the entire group of 27 in Brussels. However, this has changed - stated Donald Tusk at a press briefing in Brussels.

17:00

Tusk:

When a Unified Stance Was Reached by All States, Orban's Game Ended Swiftly
There are to be 27 of us, the entire community, and no one will be paid any reward for this. No one will seek any rotten compromises, and the moment a unified stance was achieved by all states, Prime Minister Orban's game thus far ended swiftly. It turned out to be, in a sense, simpler than some expected – stated Donald Tusk at a press briefing in Brussels.

17:31

Hołownia:

We Will Appeal to the President Again to Appoint the National Electoral Commission as Soon as Possible

- We will appeal to the president again to appoint the National Electoral Commission as soon as possible. Today, Minister Cichocki is meeting with Minister Ignaczak-Bandych, where this will be shown expressis verbis, because we initiated this meeting, as the president wrote to us, or rather the minister, that the president has doubts; to dispel the president's doubts, to show him why this is so important and why it should look this way and not another - stated Szymon Hołownia in an interview with TVN24.

19:56

This is Kaczyński's Statement:

Attempts to Violate the Constitution and Laws Will Result in Criminal and Constitutional Responsibility.

The statement by the PiS leader, issued on behalf of the Political Committee, was published on social media.

- We strongly oppose any attempts to unlawfully change the composition of the Constitutional Tribunal, influence its rulings, or undermine the status of any of its judges.

- We call on the government of the Republic of Poland to abide by the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and its laws, including respecting and implementing the rulings of the Constitutional Tribunal, which are final and universally binding.

- We demand an end to the attacks on the prosecution service and the undermining of the competence of the National Prosecutor - and consequently, of all prosecutors under his supervision.

- We draw attention to the necessity of immediately enabling the National Prosecutor to perform his duties - and at the same time, we point out that otherwise, the incompetence of Prosecutor General Adam Bodnar will lead to thousands of criminals being released from criminal liability.

- We emphasize that any attempts to violate the Constitution and laws by the government of the Republic of Poland and its members will result in criminal and constitutional responsibility.

19:58

Giertych on the Constitutional Tribunal: We Must Do Something About These People Sitting There
- I believe that both Mr. Święczkowski and the vast majority of judges currently sitting in this so-called [Constitutional] Tribunal simply did not meet the condition to be judges, they did not possess the high legal knowledge that the Constitution speaks of, and therefore they were improperly elected. And what they are doing now, interfering in every matter of state life [...] is simply a mockery of the law, Mr. Święczkowski is making a mockery of the Constitutional Tribunal, which once had a reputation, an authority - said Roman Giertych in TVN24's "Fakty po Faktach" (Facts After Facts). - We must do something about these people who are sitting there, because every day they undermine the law in Poland [...]. What is such a professor supposed to tell students about the Constitutional Tribunal when they see Mr. Piotrowicz, Mr. Święczkowski, and Professor Pawłowicz, who constantly issues tweets that suggest she has a screw loose rather than being a professor of law - he continued.

20:03

Giertych:

I wouldn't rule out a State Tribunal for the President
- I also wouldn't rule out a State Tribunal for the president for sure, because we can convince PiS MPs, everyone is free, they can vote as they see fit - said Roman Giertych on TVN24.

20:05

Paprocka:

The President Signed the Budget, but We Cannot Ignore Doubts Regarding the Composition and Proper Functioning of the Sejm
- The President maintained a stance of absolute consistency on this matter. He signed the budget bill primarily due to its impact on citizens, for instance, issues related to salary increases. However, we cannot simply move past this and fail to address the doubts concerning the composition and proper functioning of the parliament - said Małgorzata Paprocka in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń". - According to the Constitution, the Sejm is composed of 460 deputies. The Constitutional Tribunal, as the sole body able to do so, must verify whether the act was properly passed - she continued.

20:07

Giertych:

I am worried about the President's mental health
- He could have pardoned them, formally it fit somehow within the bounds of the law, but now to claim that these gentlemen, whom [the President] pardoned from a legally binding verdict, are Members of Parliament, even though the legally binding verdict from which he pardoned them sentenced them to imprisonment, which according to the Constitution [...] means that these gentlemen cannot be Members of Parliament, is not only a legal aberration but also a mental one. I am worried about the President's mental health - said Roman Giertych on TVN24.

20:13

Paprocka on the Budget: In 2016, MPs Themselves Withdrew from Sittings, the Situation is Incomparable
- What were the circumstances surrounding the passing of that [budgetary] act [for 2017 in December 2016]? As far as I remember, there was a blockade of the parliamentary rostrum, ongoing protests. The situation is entirely different; it was there that MPs themselves withdrew from the sittings, not a situation where they were unable to exercise their mandate. The situation is incomparable - Małgorzata Paprocka said on "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News. - But to clarify the entire situation: there was correspondence at that time between the Chancellery of the President and the Chancellery of the Sejm regarding the correctness of that procedure, and the matter was being clarified - she added.

20:15

Giertych on the Lotos Sale: Kaczyński Made the Decision, I Have No Doubts
- It seems to me that the question here is not just about how many years of imprisonment there will be for this story and others at Lotos or Orlen, but how much benefit was accepted for someone agreeing to it, because I do not believe that this whole story boils down to an error consisting of selling below the valuation that they themselves ordered - said Roman Giertych on TVN24. - Jarosław Kaczyński made the decision, I have no doubt about it. The question is whether it was somehow related to some political arrangements that we don't know about, or whether we are dealing with some gigantic corruption scandal. I think the prosecutor's office will clarify this - he continued.

20:21

Biejat on Warsaw Candidate: Decisions Ahead, I Am Interested

– This decision regarding the candidate for the Mayor of Warsaw is not yet final, but if you ask me whether… On Saturday, the National Council of New Left will convene, and over the weekend, the National Council of the Together party will also meet, and we will be making a decision about a joint start in the regional assembly elections and in many regions – stated Magdalena Biejat on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts after Facts).

– However, the final decision on who will run for Mayor of Warsaw, we will make it together because in Warsaw we are forming a broader coalition, including with urban movements, but if you ask me if I am involved in this, I can say that, of course, I would like the Lewica candidate to be a woman, I am interested, this discussion is on the table, it is one of the possibilities – she continued.

20:25

Paprocka:

Marshal Hołownia is in an absolute legal deadlock
- His [Szymon Hołownia's] moves are very inconsistent. First, after the verdict, he allowed the MPs [Marius Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik] to work, they participated in voting. Then he started claiming that their mandates had expired by virtue of the ruling. Then he sent documents to the wrong chamber of the Supreme Court, asking for a proper panel. And in the end, he is ignoring the Supreme Court's rulings - Małgorzata Paprocka said on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń" program. - Today, this problem is, of course, the Marshal's problem. I am not convinced by him saying that he is relying on some opinions, because here one should not rely on opinions of specialists, which are very divided, but on the law. The law is clear: there was a judicial path, the court issued a ruling, and rulings must be respected - she continued. - The Marshal [Szymon Hołownia] is indeed in a difficult situation, he is in an absolute legal deadlock here. Partly led into it by Minister Bodnar, but that is already a matter that the gentlemen must clarify for themselves - she added later.

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