Fortunately, the President Has No Veto Power Here.
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03/21/2024
07:27
The Sejm will resume its proceedings at 9:00 AM with questions on current affairs, followed by a current affairs briefing at 11:15 AM. Subsequently, at 12:45 PM, the Sejm will hear a report on the activities of the Commissioner for Children's Rights in 2023 and remarks on the state of children's rights in Poland. The debate on this matter will last until 3:00 PM.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk begins a two-day visit to Brussels, where he will participate in the first Nuclear Energy Summit and a European Council meeting. At 8:45 AM, the Polish Prime Minister will be welcomed by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi. Then, at 10:00 AM, Prime Minister Tusk will take part in the first Nuclear Energy Summit.
At 12:30 PM, a meeting of the Nordic, Baltic states, Ireland, and Poland will take place. At 1:00 PM, a meeting of European Council members with UN Secretary-General António Guterres is scheduled, and at 3:00 PM – with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. The last item on the agenda for the first day is a working session of the European Council at 3:40 PM.
President Andrzej Duda continues his visit to the Republic of Slovenia. At 10:45 AM, together with the Slovenian President, he will participate in a Polish-Slovenian business forum for the ICT and cybersecurity sector focusing on regional cooperation within the Three Seas Initiative. Afterwards, at 11:25 AM, they will meet with Polish and Slovenian ski jumping representatives following the qualifications for the World Cup finals. The last event is the participation of the Polish President, the First Lady, and the spouse of the President of Slovenia in the unveiling of a bust of Adam Mickiewicz in the Alley of Contemporary Poets (2:30 PM).
At 10:15 AM in the Sejm, a press briefing by MPs from Poland 2050: Ryszard Petru, Barbara Oliwiecka, Żaneta Cwalina-Śliwiowska, and Bartosz Romowicz will be held, dedicated to the bill on trading Sundays.
At 1:00 PM in the Sejm, a press conference with members of the team for settling the accounts of PiS governments will take place, focusing on earnings at TVP. A press conference by Mariusz Błaszczak, Tobiasz Bocheński, and Marcin Horała is scheduled for the same time.
PiS MPs are also organizing a series of press conferences today. At 9:00 AM in the Sejm, a conference with the participation of Jacek Sasin and Przemysław Czarnek will be held, followed – from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – by 18 more in front of the respective ministries.
07:40
Gawkowski:
The Last 100 Days are a Strong Five for the Government
07:53
Gawkowski:
Tusk said government reshuffling is possible at any moment. I assume the longer we govern, the greater the chance of this
07:59
Śmiszek:
The List of Charges Against Glapiński is Impressive
08:00
Siekierski:
Talks with Farmers Were Good, Though Difficult
- The talks [with farmers] were good, though difficult. Regardless of whether we call the outcome an agreement, a consensus, or a communiqué, the content of the document is important, and this content brings farmers closer to what we want to do, how we understand the farmers' demands - said Czesław Siekierski on the program "Sygnały dnia" PR1.
08:01
08:03
08:07
Gawkowski:
Glapiński Was and Remains the Biggest Detriment to the Polish Economy in the Last 30 Years
08:08
08:08
Siekierski:
We Want to Implement Farmers' Demands, But Everything Takes Time
- We want to implement farmers' demands, but everything takes time. There are also certain possibilities. One of the demands, one could say, is that farmers are saying 'blockade the border, close the border and throw out the Green Deal'. There are also incomes, because that is the fundamental problem for farmers, low profitability, they are looking for the causes of this low profitability partly in the excessive inflow of goods from Ukraine - said Czesław Siekierski in the program "Signals of the Day" on PR1.
08:11
Gawkowski:
I believe the President will receive a copy of the motion for a state trial for Glapiński. For now, I have the impression he's defending a party colleague.
08:13
Trela:
I Give the Government a Five
- I'm giving [Donald Tusk's government] a five. Of course, a five, because I support this government, secondly, it's my government, and thirdly, we are implementing what we committed to. Perhaps not everything has been accomplished within 100 days, but the signals and a different quality, a different way of managing are visible, and I'm also gathering these opinions from citizens while preparing and supporting the local government campaign for The Left, and I hear what people are saying – stated Tomasz Trela in a conversation with Dariusz Ociepa on Polsat News' "Graffiti".
08:13
Trela:
The Biggest Defeat is That We Haven't Started Serious Work on Abortion Law Liberalization in 100 Days. This is a Failure of the Parliamentary Majority, Not the Government.
- However, the biggest success is the salary increases for the public sector, because that's a delivered topic. The second success is the PLN 600 billion unblocked from the EU, and the third is in vitro. For me, these are three symbols that show it was possible right away, that the opportunity was there immediately. I don't want to talk about defeats, because even as I reach for it, the biggest defeat for me personally is that we haven't started serious work on liberalizing abortion law in 100 days. It's a defeat, but not of the government, rather of the parliamentary majority - stated Tomasz Trela in "Graffiti" on Polsat News.
08:14
Śmiszek:
Glapiński Should Be Suspended Upon Indictment by the State Tribunal
08:19
Trela:
Hołownia Got Lost on Women's Rights Issues
08:21
08:28
08:35
Śmiszek:
I have less and less trust in Marshal Hołownia
08:38
Trela:
Sroka to Remain Chairwoman of the Investigative Committee
- Yesterday, we held a meeting with the coalition representatives, the chairwoman, and vice-chairpersons of the committee. It was a very frank, two-hour meeting. We aired everything that was not working. We outlined a plan for improvement regarding organizational work. Magda Sroka is the chairwoman, and she will remain the chairwoman - stated Tomasz Trela on Polsat News' "Graffiti".
08:57
Trela:
Wipler's Strange Words and the Konfederacja Bill Debate - I Don't Believe in Political Coincidences
- It's a bit like that [the Speaker of the Sejm is dealing with Sławomir Mentzen and Konfederacja]. Because yesterday, there was the first reading of the Konfederacja parliamentarians' bill on the tax-free amount. And women's rights are still waiting. So, if Mr. Wipler is running his election campaign here, running for the mayor of Warsaw, from the Sejm rostrum, Konfederacja politicians are gushing over this project, and Wipler is its face, then it can be done. But when it comes to women who have been fighting in the streets for years, who went to vote on October 15th, they are already turning their backs on women. I don't like what Speaker Hołownia is doing in this regard - stated Tomasz Trela in Polsat News' "Graffiti".
- 3 days ago, Wipler said words that were very strange to me, that he allows for the possibility that if there were a minority government and Third Way played a dominant role in it, then they, as Konfederacja, would be able to support such a government. And the next day, there is a debate on the Konfederacja's bill. I don't believe in such coincidences in politics, because I have seen a few things already - he continued.
09:20
Hennig-Kloska:
The Green Deal Should Not Be Subject to a Referendum. It is an agenda that must be implemented, but with social consensus.
09:25
Hennig-Kloska:
I'm for proceeding with abortion bills, but in the atmosphere Lewica is creating, we won't reach any consensus
09:29
Hennig-Kloska:
We Want to Lower Tariffs So That Budget Subsidies for Energy Prices Aren't Necessary to Such an Extent
10:06
Suski:
In Sovereign Poland, opinions likely prevail that it's time to leave the EU as soon as possible
- What argument? A minor exchange of views. As for that, it's a recording from some meeting of Patryk [Jaki]'s that ended up online somewhere and caused what they call a storm in a teacup, or in this mug. There's a significant difference in approach to the EU, because in Solidarna Polska, now Suwerenna Polska, they haven't yet broken out into sovereignty, I think so [they are trying to break out into sovereignty]. At least for now, I would say, in their statements, but it's also the case that there is a discussion within the political camp, differences, assessments within this Suwerenna Polska, opinions likely prevail that the EU should be left as soon as possible, and this is a discussion within the right-wing camp. A significant part of PiS says that this is not good for Poland, at least for now. It's unknown in which direction, for now it's visible that the EU is not going in a very good direction - stated Marek Suski in an interview with Łukasz A. Jankowski on Radio Wnet.
10:42
Tomczyk:
MoD Did Absolutely Nothing Regarding the Bydgoszcz Incident; Minister Ignored Reports for Two Weeks
- Regarding the report of December 16th, the minister told the truth, but information about the incident appeared in the Polish public sphere in a report prepared on December 17th. Minister Błaszczak did not disclose this to the public during the press conference. One thing is certain: the leadership of the Ministry of National Defence (MoD) did not familiarize themselves with the December 17th report. The omission of this information at the press conference was a manipulation, as it suggested that there was no record of this incident in military materials. Therefore, I want to cut through this clearly and decisively. Secondly, it must also be stated directly that the responsibility for organizing the internal information system of the MoD lies with no one else but the Minister of National Defence himself, who at the time was Minister Błaszczak – stated Cezary Tomczyk in the Sejm.
- I think it will also be important for public information and opinion that the report informing the Minister of Defence about what happened near Bydgoszcz was prepared on December 23rd. For nearly two weeks, the Minister of National Defence, despite being in possession of this document, did not review it. I know there were holidays during that time, I know there was New Year's, but these are critically important matters, these are matters concerning the security of the Republic of Poland, and now the question is, what did the ministry do? As I said, absolutely nothing – said Cezary Tomczyk in the Sejm.
10:42
Tomczyk:
Błaszczak Manipulated Public Opinion with Ambiguous Information Regarding the Missile That Fell Near Przewodów and in Zamość Near Bydgoszcz
– In my opinion, the Minister of National Defence, Mariusz Błaszczak, manipulated public opinion by providing ambiguous information about his knowledge concerning the missile incident near Przewodów. As I stated, he was informed from the very beginning about an unidentified aerial object that initially threatened us from the east, and then he was informed about an object that traversed Poland. It traveled several hundred kilometers, passed Warsaw, bypassed Poland's most important cities, and landed near Bydgoszcz in the village of Zamość – stated Cezary Tomczyk in the Sejm.
10:57
11:04
Petru:
If the Left Wants to Spend, We'll Show How to Earn Money
13:20
Błaszczak:
One Can Conclude That If CPK Will Be Competitive Towards German Airports, That's the Reason for Halting This Investment
- We wanted to present our position regarding the Central Communication Port (CPK) and the actions being taken in this matter. With us is Mr. Marcin Horała, who dealt with this investment from our country's perspective, and currently a candidate for the mayor of Warsaw, Mr. Tobiasz Bocheński (…) When Law and Justice was in power, we undertook ambitious projects like the Central Communication Port. This is undoubtedly an important investment for the economic development of our country, for the future of Poland. Now we can say directly that this investment has been halted by the government of the December 13th coalition. Little or nothing is happening in this matter, which harms Poland's fundamental interests. One can conclude that if the Central Communication Port will be competitive towards German airports, then that is the reason for halting this investment. I hope that under social pressure, this investment will not be completely abandoned – said Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference.
13:22
- Mr. Dariusz Korneluk has not been effectively appointed to the position of National Public Prosecutor, due to the circumstances indicated above and my lack of expressing – owing to the pending competence dispute – the obligatory opinion referred to in Article 14 § 1 of the Act of January 28, 2016 – The Code of Public Prosecution. The actions of both Mr. Prime Minister and the Prosecutor General (Minister of Justice) are in stark contradiction with the law currently in force in the Republic of Poland, and thus constitute a betrayal of the oath taken in accordance with Article 151 of the Constitution – wrote President Andrzej Duda in a letter to Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
"The consequence of the actions taken by the Prosecutor General (Minister of Justice), accepted by Mr. Prime Minister, will be the paralysis of the justice system through the current and future undermining of both the decisions of Prosecutor Dariusz Barski, which did not happen before 2024, but above all of prosecutors unlawfully indicated as his successors, i.e., Prosecutor Jacek Bilewicz and Prosecutor Dariusz Korneluk. In particular, indictments and appeals, requests for temporary detention, or the exercise of powers resulting from Article 13(3a) of the Act of January 28, 2016 – The Code of Public Prosecution, related to the management of operational controls conducted by services indicated in this provision, are and will be challenged.
Furthermore, given that the National Public Prosecutor is the supervising prosecutor for prosecutors of the National Public Prosecution Office and prosecutors of other general organizational units of the prosecution, and appoints and dismisses regional, district, and local prosecutors (respectively: Article 18(2) and Article 15(1) of the Act of January 28, 2016 – The Code of Public Prosecution), analogous actions will be possible regarding the activities of prosecutors at all organizational levels of the prosecution. The only beneficiaries of this situation will be individuals accused of committing often the most serious crimes.
In light of the above arguments, a clear demand should be formulated for the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice to abandon attempts at illegal changes in the prosecution service, particularly concerning the position of the National Public Prosecutor."
Pismo Prezydenta RP @AndrzejDuda do Premiera Donalda Tuska ws. rzekomego powołania nowego Prokuratora Krajowego.
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13:28
Błaszczak:
Bocheński, Our Candidate for Warsaw Mayor, Guarantees Ambitious Policy
- The December 13th Coalition is pursuing a policy of denial and inaction. An example of this is the current Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, and his actions in the capital. He is the Vice-Chairman of Civic Platform. For instance, the tram construction to Wilanów has been dragging on for many years, over two years now. The construction of a tram to Zielona Białołęka has been abandoned. This demonstrates a failure to respond to the needs of residents in specific Warsaw districts. Mr. Tobiasz Bocheński, our candidate for Mayor of Warsaw, guarantees an ambitious policy. He guarantees that he will pursue investments that increase economic opportunities, and he will act in a way that these investments improve living standards, make it easier to handle daily affairs, and improve the everyday lives of residents. Tobiasz Bocheński guarantees that if he becomes Mayor of Warsaw, he will pursue such a policy – stated Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference.
13:37
Morawiecki:
Poland Faces Housing Poverty. We Cannot Allow This.
- The European Parliament has adopted the so-called Building Directive, which was supported by representatives of the currently ruling coalition. This is a powerful blow to the household budgets of Poles and another whim of the European Green Deal. See what exactly the adopted directive means - stated Mateusz Morawiecki in a recording published on social media.
- Firstly, the lack of funding for gas boiler installations, effective from the beginning of next year. This is a huge threat to the Clean Air program. As many as 700,000 Poles have applied to install them in place of so-called 'smokers' [inefficient, polluting heating devices]. Secondly, the obligation of zero-emission new buildings, introduced by 2030 at the latest. Within the next 20 years, this will apply to all existing buildings. Who will bear this great cost? Nobody supporting this decision has said. Thirdly, huge expenses related to the national building renovation plan. This will hit the least wealthy Poles hardest. On top of that, there are various new, very costly requirements for energy performance certificates. Poland faces housing poverty. We cannot allow this. PiS will always defend the Polish interest - he emphasized.
#DyrektywaBudynkowa to kolejny szkodliwy zapis w europejskim Zielonym Ładzie, który poparli przedstawiciele rządzącej koalicji w Parlamencie Europejskim.
— Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) March 21, 2024
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13:48
Bocheński:
I am the Only Candidate for Warsaw Mayor Who Categorically Supports the Concept of Building CPK
14:43
Tusk Responds to Duda:
Mr. President, Let the Prosecution Do Its Work.
Według NIK premierzy Morawiecki i Sasin kręcili się przy interesach na wadliwych respiratorach i maseczkach. W czasie pandemii, która pochłonęła tysiące istnień. Brakuje słów. Teraz czas na prokuraturę. Panie Prezydencie, proszę dać jej pracować.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) March 21, 2024
15:21
Domański presents new proposals regarding health insurance contributions:
We are proposing changes for entrepreneurs that will benefit 93% of them.
15:38
- This is simply an abuse of law. Even more than that, it is simply a crime against the Polish economy, against Poland's credibility. And this is something that could last for decades, and this is not my opinion, I am not an economist, this is the opinion of economists - stated Jarosław Kaczyński in an interview with TVP Info.
- This perfectly shows how unfounded these accusations are and how much we are dealing with a political action whose ultimate goal is to introduce the euro, which means another great robbery of Poles - he continued.
- He brilliantly fought inflation without a serious weakening of the economy, and only for two months was the price increase higher than the wage increase. No one in Europe managed to do that. It was a truly brilliant action, and I often, many months before the success, spoke about it, saying that this is how it is being conducted - added the PiS leader.
15:47
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16:15
Sikorski:
It Seems to Me These Were Some of the Best 100 Days in Foreign Policy in Many Years
16:22
Sikorski:
Together with European partners, we will update our laws so the Russian war machine has no components to wage aggression against Ukraine
16:29
Sikorski:
We are materially aiding Ukraine in regaining its internationally recognized borders and earnestly request Hungary not to hinder us.
20:05
Gawkowski:
Audits Are Still Underway, There's a Lot to Do
- I'm cleaning up all the time and I will continue to clean up. Finances, organization, matters concerning audits that are still ongoing, and I have a feeling there is still a lot to do, because we don't know everything yet, although we know a lot. We realize that we will be uncovering these things because they have been hidden. In my ministry, in subordinate institutions, things happened where multi-month severance packages were signed in the final months. A golden parachute - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" program.
20:10
Gawkowski:
I Want to Expand the mObywatel App
- I want to expand mObywatel with further functionalities, because in recent weeks, for example, the legal advisor's ID card has been added to the application, but there are also long-term plans. We are thinking about new applications, new functionalities - stated Krzysztof Gawkowski on the TVN24 program "Fakty po faktach".
20:20
- In my opinion, today we still need to work on the MPs from the Third Way for all of this to succeed. We are working behind the scenes, but we know what's most important – the leaders' voices count, after all – stated Krzysztof Gawkowski on the TVN24 program "Fakty po faktach".
- The Left wants to implement its program, but it also entered government so that no one would ever threaten democracy, to respect the system, and to prevent PiS from returning to power – he added.
20:23
Kierwiński:
I'm Not Going to the European Parliament
20:33
Kierwiński:
Policemen Said Directly – We're Leaving Because We Don't Want to Serve as the Party's Annex. That Has Ended.
20:42
Kierwiński:
Officer Reprimanded for Incident During Farmers' Protest, Materials Sent to Prosecutor's Office
20:46
Kierwiński:
On Monday, results of the control over the second major scandal in the police in recent months
20:53
21:10
Kierwiński:
I Understand the President is Doing Everything to Hinder the Prosecution in Investigating PiS's Wrongdoings
21:19
Siewiera:
The President Was Not Informed Until the Missile Was Discovered
21:19
Siewiera:
In My Assessment, Trump Motivates the European Side to Properly Spend Defense Funds
- I had the honor of meeting President Donald Trump in my previous, let's call it, incarnation, and in my assessment, Donald Trump uses words very effectively, also for the benefit of his election campaign, and intentionally, motivating the European side to properly spend defense funds – said Jacek Siewiera on TVP Info.
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