The President Stands on the Side of Freedom of Speech
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02/19/2024
08:45
Kobosko:
Everything Indicates We Will Adopt a Resolution on the Constitutional Tribunal at the Next Sejm Session
- Everything indicates that at the next Sejm session [beginning on Wednesday] we will adopt a resolution concerning the Constitutional Tribunal, everything indicates this. Please do not hold it against us that we will start with a resolution, because everything indicates this, but a real change will be brought about by amending the law; the principle of appointing members of the Constitutional Tribunal will change. We need this institution in Poland, because there is currently no more important institution in Poland that decides whether some law is legal or illegal - stated Michał Kobosko on the Polsat News program "Graffiti".
08:28
Biedroń:
From what I've heard, 7,000 people are on the eavesdropping list in Poland; we're not sure if the President wasn't bugged
08:44
08:46
Tomczyk:
Kaczyński was deeply shocked when he learned about the joint visit of the Prime Minister and President to the USA
– There is a person in the Polish state for whom this is certainly not to his liking, and that person is Jarosław Kaczyński. I think when Jarosław Kaczyński learned that there would be a joint visit of the Prime Minister and President to the USA, he experienced a deep shock, because this man does everything to ensure chaos in Poland – stated Cezary Tomczyk in the program "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
08:47
Tomczyk:
Security matters are crucial for our country
08:49
Tomczyk:
We Must Realize That the Russian Economy Has Entered War Mode. Europe Must Also Wake Up to This
- The armored coalition is for the purpose of building armored capabilities for Ukraine. Generally, it's about finding that space in Europe and supporting Ukraine with equipment. However, when it comes to the Polish defense industry as a whole and production also for Ukraine, those are slightly different discussions. They are also being conducted by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who was in Kyiv and also discussed economic matters – stated Cezary Tomczyk on TVN24.
- We must realize that Russia has changed its economy altogether. They have entered war mode, and Europe must also wake up to this. Europe has been sleeping until now in terms of the defense industry, and the gentlemen I have mentioned, who lead the Polish government, are doing everything to wake Europe up, and we have signals that this is happening. The German decision regarding joining Poland and becoming a co-leader of the armored coalition is not just symbolic, although important, but also a real and visible sign. And there will be many more such projects – he continued.
08:50
Kobosko:
Russia's Relations with Poland are Extremely Hostile, an Attack on Our Country is Being Formed on the Kremlin
08:51
Tomczyk:
The Problem with Modernizing the Polish Army is That it De Facto Began Two Years Ago; From 2014 to 2020, Modernization Programs Were Halted by Macierewicz
- From 2014 to 2020, much more could have been done. At that time, the main modernization programs were halted. Antoni Macierewicz halted the Wisła program, which concerns a fundamental matter today: anti-missile defense. The delays in this area are enormous. Programs like Miecznik were also halted. These are decisions made during the governments of Macierewicz and Błaszczak. They should never have been made; today we would be in a completely different place. Consequently, we have to buy equipment today – and the PiS government did so under urgent operational need, while simultaneously not preparing critical infrastructure to receive this equipment – said Cezary Tomczyk on TVN24.
- The problem with the Polish defense industry and the modernization of the Polish army altogether is that, de facto, modernization with a capital 'M' only began two years ago – he added.
10:55
Błaszczak:
We Demand Tusk's Government Implement a Full Embargo on Agricultural Goods from Ukraine Today
- Tomorrow, farmers will begin their protest against the Green Deal, a protest against the European Commission's policy, but also a protest against the import of agricultural goods from Ukraine into Poland. We demand that Donald Tusk's government, the Coalition of December 13th, issue a regulation today through the Minister of Development and Technology, which will impose an embargo on agricultural goods imported from Ukraine. This is how it should be done; it is in the profound interest of Polish farmers, and therefore in the profound interest of the Polish state. We spoke about this threat last year; at the Convention in Łyse, President Kaczyński said that the crisis that will hit Poland if an embargo is not introduced will also be bad for Ukraine - stated Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference.
11:55
- Today we must admit it - we were all lied to by PiS, who initially tried to deny purchasing the Pegasus system, claiming it was a horse with wings. I think no one has any doubts today that Pegasus is a system that was used by Polish services, and it is not a horse with wings - stated Magdalena Sroka in an interview with journalists in the Sejm.
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12:49
Tusk:
Poland and Sweden are at the forefront of those most committed to aiding Ukraine
12:52
- The issue of using the Pegasus system for wiretapping and surveillance of our citizens must be fully explained. That is what the investigative committee is for. I am not here to formulate any expectations, because this investigative committee and the actions of the prosecution in this matter, not just the investigative committee, are not for some political order. We must clarify the matter, for obvious reasons it is unthinkable that what is publicly known, that we would just move on from the fact that with the help of mechanisms like Pegasus, politicians or public opinion leaders were wiretapped, whose only fault was that they were critical of the actions of the PiS government - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
- I will not use any of these types of matters as a tool for political struggle, therefore please do not expect me to extract any of the juiciest pieces from this documentation and flaunt them to public opinion. That is what the relevant services are for, and a level of real responsibility is recommended here, it is a matter of respect for our institutions and regulations. Everything that can be revealed, will be revealed. The President, I told him very openly during that meeting, all documents are at the President's disposal if he expresses interest - he continued.
12:52
- Unlike my predecessors, I will not use classified investigation materials to put the President or any of my opponents in an awkward situation. If the President expresses a desire to review any document, the relevant services, starting with the Prosecutor General, the Minister of Justice, who is present here today, will confirm this with a nod. Everything is at the President's disposal. He hasn't expressed interest yet. It is not my role to judge why, but if he wishes to have insight into any of the documents, the Prosecutor General, the Minister-Coordinator of Special Services are at the President's disposal - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
13:03
Tusk:
The Very Fact That the Belief is Growing in Poland that PiS Wiretapped Everyone, Including Each Other, is Difficult to Endure
- The very fact that the belief is growing in Poland that PiS wiretapped everyone, including each other, is difficult to endure. So, if only the decision of the Prosecutor General and the special services regarding the disclosure of part or all of the documents, if they are ready for it, I will be happy that this spectacle will finally end - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
- Unfortunately, I have no doubt that the issue of using Pegasus against the opposition, public opinion leaders, is only a fragment of a grim reality. Pegasus was a very costly and complex procedure. The real problem is that this pressure from PiS services, including the use of the police, CBA, and wiretaps, is not just a matter of Pegasus, but also of traditional methods of operation - he continued.
- I don't know if we will ever be able to learn every detail of these people's actions against their own citizens, but as long as the prosecution and services deem it possible, we will disclose every one of these actions - the Prime Minister added.
13:10
Tusk:
Kaczyński Recently Claimed to Know Who Was Wiretapped, Despite Never Hearing of Pegasus
15:18
- Nobody has given us anything forever. This march of a million hearts, it must continue to roll on - says Donald Tusk in a new video clip published on social media. The material uses statements from Civic Platform (KO) leaders from the recent weekend convention.
- We will reclaim Poland, for sure and for good, because we are loyal to our values and we are credible - says Rafał Trzaskowski.
- On October 15th, Poles showed that they can stand on the side of good, decency, the rule of law, and democracy. If, even for a moment, we think we've done enough, evil will return. We are going for victory in order to give power back to the people. That is the goal of these elections - adds the Prime Minister.
Marsz Miliona Serc musi trwać!
— PlatformaObywatelska (@Platforma_org) February 19, 2024
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15:56
The parliamentary committee investigating the use of Pegasus spyware has summoned several prominent figures as witnesses, including Jarosław Kaczyński, Beata Szydło, Maciej Wąsik, Zbigniew Ziobro, Krzysztof Brejza, Mariusz Kamiński, Krzysztof Kwiatkowski, and Marian Banaś. The committee rejected proposals to summon witnesses such as Rafał Trzaskowski and Ewa Wrzosek.
16:54
Sikorski:
Today, Russia and Belarus Have More Political Prisoners Than the USSR Under Brezhnev
17:02
Sikorski:
No Progress on Ammunition Supplies for Ukraine. The Situation is Becoming Dramatic
17:09
Sikorski:
We Don't Know Exactly if Putin Allowed or Ordered Navalny's Murder During the Munich Security Conference
20:17
20:24
Brejza:
The Court Ruled That Fabricated Messages From My Phone Were Published. These Are Soviet Methods
20:30
Bosacki:
I presented a document clearly stating the head of CBA requested the first tranche for Pegasus from the Minister of Justice
20:36
Trzaskowski:
Paid Parking Zone Has Always Been Supported by Most Residents; It's Simply Good for Warsaw
- The paid parking zone has always been supported by the majority of residents in the given zone. It's simply good for Warsaw, which is why I question the credibility of candidate [Bocheński], not his seriousness, because I treat everyone seriously – stated Rafał Trzaskowski on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.
20:38
Bosacki:
As Far As I Know, the President Has Not Expressed a Desire to Review Classified Pegasus Documents
20:40
- I am surprised by this framing of the issue, because the Razem party seemingly wants to distance itself from the government. The Left co-creates this government, and Ms. Magdalena Biejat is a candidate of the Left. We are constantly in discussion, both I personally with Prime Minister Tusk, and on Friday and today I spoke with the Minister of Finance, because we are simply working on changing the financing of local governments. A politician who wants to be effective doesn't issue ultimatums, but works towards a good solution, and that is precisely what we are doing. We are working towards a good solution, and moreover, Minister Domański is preparing such a solution. I believe that if one co-creates a ruling coalition, and the Left certainly co-creates a ruling coalition, they should rather engage in dialogue, not issue ultimatums to anyone – said Rafał Trzaskowski on Polsat News.
20:40
Czarzasty:
We Don't Want a Referendum Saying a Woman Has the Right to Her Body. Is a Referendum on Whether We Have the Right to Breathe Sensible?
20:42
Trzaskowski:
I am implementing a very ambitious investment program today, despite the budget deficits and the resulting inconveniences for Warsaw residents
- I am implementing a very ambitious investment program today, despite the deficits in the city's budget, and unfortunately, this causes inconveniences for the women and men of Warsaw. We had a pandemic, a war, and constant work across Europe. And in a year, Warsaw will be dug up, because PKP will commence the renovation of the cross-city line, and Warsaw will be dug up from Rondo Zawiszy to Powiśle – stated Rafał Trzaskowski in Polsat News.
20:48
- I am determined to absolutely clarify every thread of this scandal, which shows that the PiS government used eavesdropping and surveillance tools to listen in on politicians, not only of the then-opposition, but also to use this tool within their own ranks. That is why it is so important for us, as a committee, to work substantively, based on the materials, so that we can show Poles what the PiS state looked like, a government that dreamt of absolute power - stated Magdalena Sroka in an interview with Monika Olejnik on the TVN24 program "Kropka nad i".
20:49
Wipler:
The Pegasus Commission Exists So We Feel Like We Live in a Free Country
- The commission exists so that we in Poland feel like we live in a free country, where regardless of our views, regardless of who is in government, people are not afraid that someone will illegally surveil them, eavesdrop on them, and make political or business use of that data. It's not just politicians who feel surveilled, but also entrepreneurs and ordinary citizens, and the authorities very often conducted show trials, proceedings where evidence of very questionable quality was produced - stated Przemysław Wipler on TVN24's program "Kropka nad i".
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