The President Stands on the Side of Freedom of Speech
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03/06/2024
07:34
The three-day Sejm session will commence with the oath of office by MP Monika Pawłowska at 10:00 AM.
At 12:00 PM, the first reading of the government's draft amendment to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) Act is scheduled. At 2:30 PM, the first reading of the draft resolution concerning the "rectification of the constitutional crisis of 2015-2023 in the context of the Constitutional Tribunal's activities" will begin.
Following this, at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, voting blocks will take place. At 6:15 PM, an information session is planned regarding significant issues arising from the Constitutional Tribunal's activities and rulings in 2022, along with a report from the Committee.
At 10:30 AM, the Sejm's parliamentary ethics committee will convene for a closed session. Matters to be addressed include the conduct of MPs Grzegorz Braun and Włodzimierz Skalik, and Jarosław Kaczyński's statements towards Michał Kołodziejczak.
At 11:00 AM, the sessions of the national defense and foreign affairs committees will take place. During these, the first reading of the government's draft law amending the scope of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe is scheduled; the second reading in the plenary hall will occur at 8:45 PM. The agenda also includes information from the Minister of National Defense and the Minister of Foreign Affairs on conclusions and experiences from Poland's 25 years of NATO membership.
At 12:00 PM, the Pegasus investigative committee will begin its closed session, during which a resolution on the appointment of permanent committee advisors will be adopted. The agenda also includes the consideration of evidence requests and discussion of current matters.
The Senate will commence its two-day session at 11:00 AM. During its two-day sitting, the upper house of parliament will address, among other things, a draft resolution on the 25th anniversary of Poland's accession to NATO and an amendment to the Pharmaceutical Law proposing the introduction of an over-the-counter "morning-after" pill.
At 2:00 PM, a ceremony to appoint members to the State Electoral Commission (PKW) will be held at the Presidential Palace.
Wednesday also marks the second day of the Monetary Policy Council's meeting; a press conference with the NBP President Adam Glapiński will be held tomorrow.
08:09
Zgorzelski:
A Good, Wise, and Prudent Decision by Hołownia, Who Removed a Topic Deserving of Respect from the Political Dispute Agenda
08:10
Scheuring-Wielgus:
I dressed specially for Marshal Hołownia today. As MPs from The Left, we demand legal abortion.
- I dressed specially for Marshal Hołownia today, and I'm not saying I want a debate on abortion, but as MPs from The Left, we demand legal abortion. Yesterday, Marshal Czarzasty submitted a motion for a vote in the Sejm Presidium for this debate to take place, and with the votes of Szymon Hołownia, Piotr Zgorzelski, and the Confederation, that motion failed - stated Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus on TVN24's program "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".
08:14
Scheuring-Wielgus:
Women and young people voted for Third Way to save it, and now they are disappointed
- You know what's false in Marshal Hołownia's statement, that after the comma there is information that "we won the elections thanks to you, thanks to women, thanks to young people." These women and young people voted for the Third Way to save it, and now they are disappointed. We are now collecting votes from all over Poland, where people are saying, "We apologize that we didn't vote for you, you always stood up for women's rights." - stated Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus in the program "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
08:21
- This is such cowardice, hiding under the table and pretending the problem doesn't exist. I will also say it clearly, because you mentioned a rusty knife, but I wouldn't brandish a rusty knife at Civic Coalition, because they have finally understood, and praise them for it, that a woman should have a choice - stated Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus in the program „Rozmowa Piaseckiego” on TVN24.
08:27
Zgorzelski:
I Found No Threat of Leaving the Coalition in Hołownia's Words
- I did not find in those [Szymon Hołownia's] words a threat of leaving the coalition, because that would be, I know Szymon Hołownia and it certainly wasn't his intention to scare anyone based on the principle... It might have been perceived that way by some, but it was certainly not the intention of Szymon Hołownia or Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to say something to the effect that if we don't meet this, we will leave, because we are not children in a sandbox - stated Piotr Zgorzelski in "Graffiti" on Polsat News.
08:28
08:35
Siekierski:
Profitability of Farms is My Priority; Some Subsidies Have Been Released
08:35
- Disappointed, angry, and deeply disheartened that Speaker Hołownia presented such a gift to Polish women on Women's Day – women thanks to whom he is today the Marshal of the Sejm and thanks to whom the previous coalition faded into oblivion. This is a great disappointment, and I would say it is cowardice. It's cowardice before an open debate, cowardice before a discussion, even a difficult one, but a necessary one, because what is parliament for? It's also for difficult conversations, and this is just political opportunism. Well, I understand, Speaker Hołownia has his own party and doesn't really want to show what that party is like. Is this party progressive, or conservative, is it more to the right, or more to the left, so he prefers to sweep everything under the rug – stated Krzysztof Śmiszek on TOK FM.
- Yes, because in the coalition, we tell each other different things frankly, and if we do things that harm the coalition, and I believe that the Speaker is harming the coalition with this decision. Because he has probably forgotten that it was the mobilization of women, so mistreated and persecuted by PiS in recent years, especially by the barbaric ruling of the pseudo-Constitutional Tribunal, that gave us power – he continued.
08:36
Śmiszek:
The Coalition Won't Collapse, But It's a Giant Mistake by Hołownia; His Move Erodes the Trust of a Large Segment of Citizens
- I believe that the Marshal is using a subterfuge, a false concern that some bill will not pass the first reading, meaning it will be rejected in the first reading. This is a false concern; the Marshal will not know this until he puts all the bills to a vote. I believe that today the Marshal is unfortunately trading away women's rights, placing his political interests above the rights of those who gave the Marshal his power – stated Krzysztof Śmiszek on TOK FM.
- No, the coalition will not collapse because the coalition has gigantic tasks and expectations from society. However, this is a gigantic mistake by Marshal Hołownia, because his move unfortunately incites distrust, or erodes the trust of a large segment of citizens who stood on our side, I mean on the democratic side as of October 15th last year – he added.
08:37
Śmiszek:
We Invite All Political Forces to Discuss This Plan and Help Heal the Situation in the Constitutional Tribunal
– This resolution [regarding the Constitutional Tribunal] is desperately needed. In fact, I consider this resolution a kind of lighthouse or compass, not only for the parliament when it comes to processing draft laws or normative acts concerning the shape and functioning of the CT. But I also view it very symbolically and believe that this resolution should also be a kind of benchmark for other authorities and other public bodies – stated Krzysztof Śmiszek on TOK FM.
– The democratic majority has put four solutions on the table: a resolution, two laws, and a constitutional amendment. We see that the CT is not functioning, we see that the CT has degenerated. We need a plan, and this plan exists. However, we invite all political forces to discuss this plan and to lend a hand in healing the situation in the CT – he added.
08:39
Dziemianowicz-Bąk:
Postponing the debate on abortion projects for weeks means maintaining the status quo that kills women in maternity wards
08:39
08:46
08:50
Siekierski:
These Are Not the Authentic Protests of the Beginning. PiS Harms Farmers by Politicizing the Protest
08:53
Dziemianowicz-Bąk:
If a tragedy occurs, if a woman is harmed, it will be on the conscience of those who postpone the abortion debate
08:54
Siekierski:
I will be meeting with farmers today; rather, farmers will be received by a representative of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister
09:05
Dziemianowicz-Bąk:
If Hołownia wanted to vote against abortion liberalization, he should do so. His voters deserve to see his stance.
09:10
Dziemianowicz-Bąk:
We will demand the introduction of abortion projects to the agenda. If not at this Sejm session, then at the next one.
09:14
Dziemianowicz-Bąk:
Women Who Voted for the Democratic Opposition Now Clearly See Each Party's Stance
10:30
Hołownia:
If There's a Clear Declaration from All Coalition Clubs to Advance All Abortion Bills to Second Reading, I'm Open to Discussion
10:32
Kotula:
These Local Elections Will Be About Abortion, About Women's Rights
- If Marshal Szymon Hołownia thought that by postponing the proceedings of these bills he would ensure these local elections would not be about abortion, then I want to say that he was very mistaken. Dear women, voters, these local elections will be about abortion, they will be about women's rights. Go to these elections and show a red card to those who, after 39 years of a barbaric law being in effect, tell you "not now, someday, later" - stated Katarzyna Kotula at a press conference in the Sejm.
10:34
10:36
Dziemianowicz-Bąk:
As MPs of The Left, but Above All as Women, We've Had Enough of Waiting
10:40
- As a Catholic, you wield the word 'liar' with abandon. You called Marshal Czarzasty a liar, stating that he spoke of freezing, blocking, and you preventing the proceduralization of bills concerning the right to abortion. You have exchanged the parliamentary freezer for a smiling cold room. Similarly, there are no hidden draft laws in those drawers, at that desk, yet this is precisely what you are doing. The time is never right for the men governing this country, holding power. First, it was NATO accession, then EU accession, then elections, followed by more elections. After the first round, there will be the second round of local elections, then European elections, then presidential elections, and subsequently parliamentary elections. For you, the time is never right for women. Therefore, I formally move to close the session in order to supplement the agenda with draft bills concerning the right to abortion. And this lightning bolt will be aimed at you – stated Anna-Maria Żukowska in the Sejm.
10:44
Hołownia:
The Claim That Bills on Abortion Rights Won't Be Considered in This Sejm is Incorrect
11:39
Hołownia:
If I Have to Pay the Price for Legislation on Women's Rights to Finally Emerge from the Sejm, This Draconian, Inhumane Law, I Will Gladly Pay It
- Also after this, so to speak, detonation that took place today, talks will begin, I deeply believe that. And declarations will also begin that we will not reject these bills at the first reading, that they will be processed. If I have to pay the price for legislation on women's rights to finally emerge from this Sejm, this draconian, inhumane law, I will gladly pay it. Because I believe that this draconian law should be changed - stated Szymon Hołownia in an interview with journalists in the Sejm.
11:47
Czarnek:
Obajtek explained he hired a detective to protect the largest State Treasury company in Poland
11:50
11:54
Czarnek:
I would like to participate in a substantive effort for the constitutional reset proposed by Konfederacja
11:57
Czarnek:
I Do Not Share Morawiecki's Opinion on Abortion
11:58
Siekierski:
We Achieved Significant Limitations of the Green Deal
- Regarding the issue related to the Green Deal, we have generally achieved significant limitations of the Green Deal, including concerning problems with pesticides, conditionality, and also regarding farmers not being penalized for unintentional errors. The conditions for fallowing land have been limited, and a request has been submitted to cease or repeal the obligation of fallowing in 2024. For next year, we propose transferring this to voluntary actions within eco-schemes, for which farmers would be paid. This is because we are proposing a review of the Green Deal, so that this review is carried out this year – stated Czesław Siekierski in the Sejm.
11:58
- Regarding the liberalization of trade, for which the Polish government previously agreed. Within this liberalization, proposed from June '24 to June '25, we have introduced certain restrictions concerning sensitive goods, and this is currently being processed at the parliamentary level and at the EU Council level. But at the same time, and most importantly, we are conducting bilateral negotiations with Ukraine, because we want to reach a bilateral agreement where we will establish the terms of trade, where we will set quotas. These quotas will have to be accepted by the importing party, i.e., Ukraine, and also accepted for the reception of these goods by the Polish side. Therefore, there will be full oversight and trade exchange will be maintained – said Czesław Siekierki in the Sejm.
12:05
12:35
Bodnar:
The amendment to the KRS Act aims to restore the constitutional status of the KRS's activities
12:45
Gasiuk-Pihowicz:
The KRS Bill States Illegally Elected Individuals End Their Activity. They Don't End Their Terms Because They Never Began Them
14:54
- As part of the democratic coalition formed on October 15th, we are jointly presenting a resolution aimed at rectifying the consequences of the constitutional crisis of the past eight years. This is our expression of gratitude, a fulfillment of our commitment, a thank you to those who steadfastly defended Polish democracy on the streets and in front of the courts. A thank you to activists, judges, citizens, both male and female, and representatives of the legal professions – we thank you. It is from this very resolution that we begin the repair process for the Constitutional Tribunal. A process that is necessary, long-awaited, discussed, and wisely planned. It is undisputed that the previous government inflicted this crisis upon us. In a democratic state, when we speak of the Constitutional Tribunal, we think of the protection of the constitution, the protection of citizens' rights, the principle of the separation of powers, the stabilization of the political situation, and authority and legitimacy – stated Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz in the Sejm.
- This resolution restores hope for a state of law, a credible, honest, and just state. It is the first step, and more will follow. Two laws and a constitutional amendment. We will restore the Constitutional Tribunal to Poles – she added.
15:24
Kołodziejczak:
Emerging Information Suggests Retreat from Green Deal Provisions on Agriculture
16:05
Kołodziejczak:
What's happening now under the Sejm isn't a farmers' protest, it's a provocation
To co dzieje się teraz pod Sejmem to nie jest rolniczy protest, to jest prowokacja.
— Michał Kołodziejczak (@EKOlodziejczak_) March 6, 2024
16:12
Tomczyk Responds to Morawiecki:
Immediately Stop Showing Out-of-Context Videos Used by Russian Propaganda.
Mateusz Morawiecki shared a video on social media showing a police intervention during a farmers' protest. The former Prime Minister added the description #Koalicja13grudnia. The name obliges to the recording.
- You are a former Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland. Here, using the Polish flag, provocateurs are tearing up cobblestones to throw at the police. Please immediately stop writing and showing out-of-context videos that are being used by Russian propaganda - wrote Cezary Tomczyk in response to Morawiecki's post.
Jest Pan byłym Premierem RP. Tutaj za pomocą polskiej flagi prowokatorzy wyrywają kostkę brukową, aby rzucać w policję. Proszę natychmiast przestać pisać i pokazywać wyrwane z kontekstu filmy, które są wykorzystywane prze rosyjską propagandę. https://t.co/drWQ5Z1Eg5 pic.twitter.com/TVhXZkF9XS
— Cezary Tomczyk (@CTomczyk) March 6, 2024
16:41
The upper house of parliament has passed, without amendments, the amendment to the Pharmaceutical Law, which introduces over-the-counter access to the 'morning-after' pill. Fifty-eight senators voted in favour, 33 voted against, and 3 senators abstained. The bill will now be sent to the president.
16:49
Błaszczak:
The December 13th Coalition Has Once Again Deceived Polish Farmers. You Were the Total Opposition, You Are Totalitarian Power
Komisja Europejska właśnie zdementowała informacje o natychmiastowym wycofaniu się z Zielonego Ładu! Koalicja 13 grudnia kolejny raz oszukała polskich rolników, a prowokacyjne wypowiedzi ministra @Mkierwinski doprowadziły do eskalacji sytuacji pod Sejmem! Byliście totalną…
— Mariusz Błaszczak (@mblaszczak) March 6, 2024
17:14
Bodnar:
Resolution on the Constitutional Tribunal to Summarize the Situation Regarding Unqualified Individuals Sitting on the Tribunal
17:29
- And do you remember when women took to the streets to defend their rights? How you sent police officers against them, how the gas tasted on those women's faces, how the baton was on their backs? And do you remember how young people from the LGBT community were treated by you, by police units? Do you remember that? Now you shed tears, and how did you treat disabled people who protested here in the Sejm corridors? Now you stand up for protesters, but you beat the defenseless. Remember that - stated Monika Rosa in the Sejm.
17:33
Hołownia:
Shameful Incidents Occurred During Protest. I Don't Believe Farmers Did It, But Provocateur Groups Clearly Joined Them
17:34
Hołownia:
Police Officers Who Defended Our Security Deserve Support. And the Hooligans Who Threw Cobblestones Should Be Held Accountable.
17:35
- Just a few months ago, this part of the chamber loved the saying "Standing united behind the Polish uniform." You loved that saying, Mr. Kaczyński, Mr. Minister Błaszczak. And what do we see today? Today, we are witnessing scenes where a band of provocateurs is throwing cobblestones at Polish police officers, and you are attacking the Polish police. Where is your decency? These officers have been defending protesters, including farmers at the border, for over a dozen days, ensuring their safety in a professional and calm manner. Only when your provocateurs step in here do things suddenly begin... Aren't you truly ashamed for attacking police officers when cobblestones are being thrown at them? Haven't you seen those images? Be ashamed of it - stated Marcin Kierwiński in the Sejm.
17:36
Kierwiński:
23 Provocateurs Detained. Full Information Will Be Provided on Who They Are and Whether They Came to Protest Peacefully
- 23 of these provocateurs have been detained, and you will have full information on who they are and whether they came here to protest peacefully. Because the majority of protesting farmers came here to protest, but unfortunately, there were also bandits who attacked the police. And in such situations, the Polish police will always react, and the police will defend Polish citizens – stated Marcin Kierwiński in the Sejm.
17:38
Kaczyński:
Resolution on the Constitutional Tribunal Will Have the Same Significance as a Resolution on Changing the English King
- This resolution [on the Constitutional Tribunal] will have the same significance as a resolution, for example, on changing the English king. It will have practically no significance, and its adoption is simply a comedy, a theatre, and something that insults this chamber – stated Jarosław Kaczyński in the Sejm.
18:01
18:04
The Sejm has adopted a resolution "on removing the effects of the constitutional crisis of 2015-2023 in the context of the Constitutional Tribunal's activities".
240 MPs voted in favor, 197 against, and no one abstained.
The resolution states that Mariusz Muszyński, Justyn Piskorski, and Jarosław Wyrembak are not judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, and their adjudicatory activities are one of the reasons why numerous rulings of the Constitutional Tribunal are legally flawed. The resolution also states that the function of the President of the Constitutional Tribunal is held by an unauthorized person, and it includes an appeal to the judges of the Constitutional Tribunal "to resign, and thus to join the process of democratic transformations".
19:20
Schetyna:
EU Will Have No Choice Regarding Easing or Withdrawing from the Green Deal
19:23
Schetyna:
It's Important for Protesting Farmers to Understand that Tusk is Their Ally
19:26
19:39
19:48
Przyłębska:
Parliament cannot pass a resolution stating a judge has no right to rule in the Constitutional Tribunal
19:49
Kwiatkowski:
I have no doubt that it wasn't farmers throwing cobblestones, road signs, firecrackers, and flares at the police
19:55
Kwiatkowski:
Unilateral Decision Leads to Border Closure with Ukraine from Both Sides and Collapse of Polish Dairies. A Decision by the Entire EC Would Be Best
19:58
Przyłębska:
Parliament Cannot Dissolve Legally Operating State Bodies Through a Resolution
20:02
20:10
Kwiatkowski:
Przyłębska is Not the President of the Constitutional Tribunal
20:34
Kwaśniewski:
One Argument from Hołownia Convinces Me
- I understand the outrage and I understand those words, because this was one of the most important campaign topics for the Left. The elections were on October 15th; after many months, a government was formed as a result of the President's obstruction, and they have the right to expect these issues to be resolved more quickly, but I repeat once more. If we hold Szymon Hołownia to his word, April 11th is a month away. One argument from the Marshal convinces me. If, in this election atmosphere, everyone will be thinking about their electorates and not about the matter, and as a result, all these projects will be rejected, then we are in the worst possible scenario. So perhaps patiently enduring this campaign period and waiting until April 11th makes some sense – stated Aleksander Kwaśniewski on TVN24's "Kropka nad i".
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