A two-day Sejm session will commence at 10:00 AM. Voting will take place first, including decisions concerning changes in parliamentary committees.

At 10:15 AM, the second reading is scheduled for a parliamentary bill amending the law on consumer pawn loans, as well as a government bill amending the Civil Code. Following this, the agenda includes the second reading of a government bill amending the Accounting Act.

At 1:30 PM, the second reading is planned for a draft resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of the enactment of the first nature protection law in Poland.

The agenda also includes the first reading of a parliamentary bill amending the act on national and ethnic minorities and on regional languages (at 2:30 PM), as well as the first reading of a Confederation-proposed bill amending the Personal Income Tax Act (at 4:15 PM) – this concerns raising the tax-free amount for everyone to a level equal to twelve times the minimum wage, but not less than PLN 60,000.

At 6:15 PM, further voting will begin, including on the government's report regarding the potential commission of an offense under Article 231 of the Penal Code by the Prime Minister and the Minister Proper for European Affairs, involving an official omission that led to Poland's irreversible loss of a PLN 4.7 billion advance payment from the National Reconstruction Plan.

A two-day Senate session will begin at 11:00 AM, during which the consideration of two laws is planned, including one concerning Poland's consent to suspend the application of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe.

At 12:00 PM, a press conference will be held in the Sejm with the participation of Civic Coalition MPs and Senators from Silesia. The topic will be the recognition of Kashubian as a regional language.

President Andrzej Duda will continue his official visit to Slovenia. At 11:15 AM in Brdo pri Kranju, a ceremony of official welcome for the presidential couple by the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, and her spouse is scheduled. The meeting of the presidential couples will commence at 11:30 AM. A meeting of the presidents with the media is planned for 12:50 PM.

At 1:50 PM in Ljubljana, President Andrzej Duda will be welcomed by the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob. Delegation talks are scheduled for 1:55 PM, after which Duda will meet, among others, with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, as well as with the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia, Urška Klakočar Zupančič, and the President of the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia, Marko Lotrič.

At 7:00 PM in Brdo pri Kranju, President Andrzej Duda and his wife will participate in an official dinner hosted by the President of Slovenia and her spouse in honor of the Presidential Couple.

- These proposals were submitted after I was no longer a minister, so one could say the finale had already occurred… They were being prepared, of course, as minister, I did everything, so to speak, to encourage companies to participate in this program. Secondly, to provide them with know-how, in the sense that workshops were organized with EC officials who presented the principles to those managing these companies, how those principles should look, what conditions needed to be met - stated Jacek Sasin in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

- Sometimes it happens that when a proposal is called terrible, it's because they didn't want to give money. But I don't want to prejudge this. I didn't have such knowledge [that it was only for 11 million], in the sense that these proposals were submitted later. I was aware of the capabilities of Polish companies, and this stems from decades, let's say 30 years, of how the defense industry in Poland was treated, and it was essentially being dismantled the entire time - he continued.

- I don't want to comment on this, because I am the last person to engage in any bickering with the President's staff. But I have the impression that Minister Mastalerek does not have full knowledge of this matter and speaks based on incomplete knowledge, or perhaps a lack of knowledge on this subject. Indeed, Minister Błaszczak and I worked closely together over these last 4 years of our government to leave the defense industry intact. Much has been achieved, but much more is needed - stated Jacek Sasin in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

- Let's wait for the justification of this motion. Bringing the NBP president before the State Tribunal is a serious matter. It requires serious debate and arguments. I am convinced that the Prime Minister will present such arguments. I haven't seen them yet, as it's only a preliminary announcement from the Prime Minister, but I believe this matter will provoke a serious debate and also show how important institutions like the NBP should function - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Gość Radia Zet".

- I do not believe that Glapiński is a guarantor of the sound standing of Polish finances. It has never been so and is not so now - he added.

- This is the PO program, our commitment. A certain part of things has been undertaken, decisions have been made, and it's a matter of when they will be implemented. It's not as if PO, KO won the election and is implementing its entire program. We said from the beginning that it's important to start the process of change and the realization of electoral promises and commitments, and that is happening. Some of these things will be realized in this budget, and some in the next. This is our commitment that we made to the voters - stated Grzegorz Schetyna in the program 'Gość Radia Zet'.

- The change from March to April was unnecessary. No one assumed that the local government elections would be on April 7th. In such sensitive matters, one must say 'yes, yes,' 'no, no.' I'm glad the debate will take place on April 10th. If we are building a coalition, it's so that it lasts. To show what unites us, not what divides us. I urge all my colleagues to share the view that the coalition is a value in itself. This coalition has no alternative in this Sejm – stated Grzegorz Schetyna in the program “Gość Radia Zet”.

-There would have to be the Prime Minister's will. For now, the government is working well and there is no such need. He hasn't asked yet, so I'm not in the government. If he asks, we will talk about it - stated Grzegorz Schetyna on the program "Gość Radia Zet".

- Today, there are no grounds to suggest that he [Daniel Obajtek] did anything wrong. The fact that such materials are being published could also be an element of blocking his candidacy in these [European] elections. One can also imagine that - stated Jacek Sasin in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

- We spoke very clearly when these restrictions [regarding two terms in local government] were introduced. Today, this dispute, or rather the absence of it, doesn't really feature in public debate. In my opinion, however, this is a restriction of the right to stand for election and limits some opportunities for residents of local communities – said Aleksandra Dulkiewicz in TOK FM.

- I expect that within even the next few months, you will see interesting reshuffles in the Sejm chamber, and I think I don't have to explain to you, excuse me for saying so, you old political veterans, what is starting to brew here. This could be a truly interesting half-year - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing.

- They left us with record debt, pervasive corruption, depraved media, a politicized prosecutor's office, chaos in the courts, thousands of relatives and acquaintances in state-owned companies, a mess in agriculture, compromised diplomacy, a vetoing president, and a party loyalist at the National Bank of Poland. We're finishing the cleanup and accelerating! - Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on Twitter.

Zostawili nam rekordowy dług, wszechobecną korupcję, zdeprawowane media, partyjną prokuraturę, chaos w sądach, tysiące krewnych i znajomych w spółkach, bałagan w rolnictwie, skompromitowaną dyplomację, wetującego prezydenta i partyjniaka w NBP. Kończymy porządki i przyspieszamy!

— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) March 20, 2024

- I have news for Gazeta.pl. If anyone decides to expel Sovereign Poland from the United Right, I will go with them. I repeat, if someone decides to expel them. Because if they decide to leave on their own, that is their will (...) the United Right must not be dismantled - said Przemysław Czarnek in the "Morning Conversation" on Gazeta.pl

- These are heated minds in the emotions of the election campaign who don't understand that Sovereign Poland has always held such a stance regarding our tactics with the European Union. I even partially support Sovereign Poland's stance, but I don't understand my friends from PiS who can't calm down two and a half weeks before the election. Patryk Jaki said nothing new. This stems solely from pre-election emotions and possible arrangements in regional assemblies, particularly in Eastern Poland - said Przemysław Czarnek in the "Morning Interview" on Gazeta.pl.

- This motion [for the impeachment of Glapiński] has not been filed, it is not in the Sejm at the moment. If this motion is filed, then we will be able to have some initial information, because we need to see how this motion is written, whether everything matches, whether certain things need to be returned for supplementation, so only when the motion is filed, and it is not in the Sejm at the moment, will we be able to undertake such a discussion and say something honestly – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

- I said it would happen, and it will. The debate in the Sejm will take place on April 11th, period. However, if you ask me about my attitude towards our coalition partners, I say this without any irony, although I expect many might suspect me of it in this situation, it is purely positive. I believe that voters have obligated us to remove PiS not for 100 days, but permanently. And anyone who today, with aggression, confrontation, or some foolish, ill-considered attacks, tries to rock this boat and shake this hope that carried us, is irresponsible – said Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

- This week marks 100 days since the formation of the coalition government of December 13th, led by Donald Tusk. Today, Tusk is absent, and I wanted to address him directly with the question: where are the fulfilled promises, where are the 100 concrete actions that Donald Tusk pledged? It's not 100 concrete actions, but 100 lies. You deceived voters when you went into the elections, making promises. You are untrustworthy. Your credibility has hit rock bottom - stated Mariusz Błaszczak in the Sejm.

- As you know, I did not join PiS, even though I had such an offer. I certainly want to have a predominant influence on the direction of the right in Poland – said Marcin Ociepa during his statement to the media.

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- Time to cut through media speculation. At my request, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has appointed Inspector Marek Boron as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Police as of March 21st this year. Congratulations, Mr. Commander! - announced the Head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Marcin Kierwiński.

Czas przeciąć medialne spekulacje. Na mój wniosek, Pan Premier Donald Tusk powołał z dniem 21 marca br. insp. Marka Boronia na stanowisko Komendanta Głównego Policji. Gratuluję Panie Komendancie!

— Marcin Kierwiński (@MKierwinski) March 20, 2024

- Today, I am focused on ensuring there are no more protests as soon as possible and on providing farmers with as many arguments as possible so they can clearly and with full conviction state that protests are not necessary. In my opinion, today, after the document signed yesterday, which I'm not sure what to call anymore, so as not to offend everyone, I'm provisionally calling it a settlement - stated Michał Kołodziejczak on TVN24's "Kropka nad i" program.

- The whole of Poland is now aware of the problem. Everyone knows that Donald Tusk achieved a lot in the EU. I personally receive calls from people in various EU countries who say: your prime minister has achieved what couldn't be achieved before - stated Michał Kołodziejczak on TVN24's "Kropka nad i" program.

- I believe that speculating in advance and creating such hypotheses that farmers would certainly destroy property in the city is premature. We don't know what would have happened, but it seems to me that the justification for this decision was simply the desire to protect public opinion from images of how massive these protests are. This is because a protest by individuals or groups walking is one thing, and the image on television is another. It would be different if farmers showed up, entered with agricultural machinery, and the tractors stood there without destroying anything. Tanks drive on Wisłostrada during August 15th and nothing terrible happens. These are very difficult decisions because they also concern a certain freedom of movement for certain individuals. If there is no general ban on certain vehicles entering the city, then the administrative decision of the president in such a situation violates certain civil liberties – stated Tobiasz Bocheński in the program 'Gość Wydarzeń' on Polsat News.

- Agriculture is a very important part of our economy. The Green Deal hits agricultural production, increases its costs, and this will cause not only a lack of competitiveness for Polish agricultural exports but also an increase in prices for all of us. Additionally, other components related to their directives, concerning e.g., construction, will cause a huge increase in the cost of living and raise construction costs. These are very bad solutions that the EU should withdraw from, and the Polish government should negotiate very firmly for the sake of our economy and the household budgets of all of us – said Tobiasz Bocheński on Polsat News.

- Of course, it needs to be limited; in its current form, the clean transport zone is unacceptable, it was pushed through hastily. The consultations were a sham, the president feared a referendum. What's more, the change has been implemented in such a way that a person who buys a half-million-zloty car with a V8 engine today, which is not ecological, will be able to drive freely around the capital, while someone who earns less and has a 20-year-old car will no longer be able to enter – stated Tobiasz Bocheński on Polsat News.