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04/08/2024

07:05

Monday's Political Agenda: Trzaskowski with Warsaw Residents, Former Intelligence Agency Chiefs Before Parliamentary Inquiry

At 8:00 AM, at the entrance to the Kabaty metro station, the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, will meet with residents of Warsaw to thank them for participating in the local government elections.

At 10:30 AM, the parliamentary inquiry committee on the visa scandal will interrogate former heads of the Intelligence Agency - first Piotr Krawczyk, and then Bartosz Jarmuszkiewicz.

07:14

What Delights and What Worries - Tusk Summarizes Local Election Results

- What delights? Systematically closing the gap: in 2018 by seven points, in 2023 by five, today - by two. A record victory in cities. A lead in regional assemblies. What worries? Demobilization, especially among the young, defeat in the east and in the countryside. The conclusion for us? No whining! Let's get to work! - Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on Twitter.

07:49

Kierwiński:

There is no doubt the October 15th coalition won these elections

- It is a victory, there is no doubt that the October 15th coalition won these elections. 52%, which is a majority of support for the coalition, but there are certainly things that need to be thought about very carefully, analyzed, and then we must get to work – stated Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24.

07:54

Kierwiński on Farmers' Vote: A Result to Seriously Consider and Necessarily Improve

- This has never been a target group [of farmers] for which KO, PO was very, very strong. But I think these recent protests... This is not the best result, a result that needs to be seriously considered and a result that simply needs to be improved - stated Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24.

07:59

Kierwiński on Thoughts Before EP Elections: Mobilizing Primarily the Big-City, Young Electorate

- Mobilization [is something to consider before the EP elections}, primarily the big-city electorate, primarily the young electorate. Please note, 20% of voters who went and voted in the October elections did not turn out today – stated Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24.

08:01

Kierwiński:

We need to calmly draw conclusions, but above all, accelerate the implementation of what we promised, holding PiS accountable

- I think we need to calmly draw conclusions, but above all, accelerate the implementation of what we promised, accelerate the implementation of holding PiS accountable for what they have been doing for the last 8 years - stated Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24.

08:06

Kierwiński:

We Clearly Stated That 100 Specifics Were Programmatic Interests to Begin Within 100 Days

– This is a slight manipulation, however. We clearly stated that these 100 specifics were programmatic interests that would commence within 100 days. After all, it's obvious that no one will bring a politician before the State Tribunal within 3 months – stated Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24.

08:16

Kierwiński:

I Hope for 12 Regional Assemblies Where Civic Coalition Will Rule or Co-Rule

- We are reviewing this [data]. I hope that 12 regional assemblies will be the number where Civic Coalition will rule or co-rule. We are definitely regaining Lower Silesia, you showed that yesterday. With high probability, Łódź voivodeship. We will see what happens in Podlasie, the situation there is still very fluid, we will see what happens in Małopolska - stated Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24.

08:21

Kierwiński:

If Trzaskowski Decides, He is Naturally a Candidate for President of Poland

- This is a gigantic vote of confidence [Rafał Trzaskowski's result]. If Rafał Trzaskowski decides, then he is naturally a candidate [for President of the Republic of Poland]. I have no doubts about that. It must be said that the result in Warsaw is historic - stated Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24.

08:26

Trzaskowski on his Result: 'I'm Very Happy About It. It's a Huge Commitment.'

- I'm very happy about it [the better result than 5 years ago]. It is, of course, a huge commitment. Paradoxically, it was simpler 5 years ago because there was enormous mobilization; everyone was then focused on those elections in Warsaw and also wanted to show a red card to PiS. Now, the turnout was a bit lower, and a lot is happening in Polish politics, which is why the campaign in Warsaw didn't attract as much attention. I am even happier with this result - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in a conversation with journalists in Warsaw.

08:31

Trzaskowski on running for president: I have never ruled it out and I don't rule it out

- We have heard this many times. I have answered this question many times. I am concentrating on the here and now, and what will happen in 1.5 years, we shall see. I have never ruled out [running for President of Poland] and I do not rule it out, but as I say, I am concentrating on Warsaw - stated Rafał Trzaskowski in a conversation with journalists in Warsaw.

08:34

Siemoniak:

We are acting as the October 15th coalition, and these results add up. I'm surprised anyone might think PiS won these elections.
- What good is it that PiS has the best result? Their result is worse than in the parliamentary elections; in fact, one could say the parliamentary election results have been confirmed, despite lower turnout. Rafał Trzaskowski's phenomenal result, very significant victories for our candidates in cities, and certainly, we are awaiting the final results here, a win in most regional assemblies – said Tomasz Siemoniak in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Gość Radia ZET". - We are acting as the October 15th coalition, and these results add up, and these results give great certainty, or a high probability of governing in most regional assemblies. As for the cities, PiS has truly suffered a catastrophe. In many places, like in Krakow, the PiS candidate did not make it to the second round. This is the case in many cities – the results for a party that ruled unchallenged for eight years, that handed out money, are in the teens. So, I am truly surprised by the tone of many commentaries suggesting that someone might think PiS somehow won these elections. Truly, no – he continued.

08:39

Siemoniak:

Many young people in big cities who voted on October 15th, did not vote yesterday. Back then, they saw a fight, emotion, and Tusk's leadership.
- Young people in big cities, those who voted on October 15th, many of them did not vote in yesterday's elections for the reasons I've mentioned. Back then, they saw a great fight, great emotion, they saw the leadership of Donald Tusk, and today in their cities, they either decided the matter was settled because there was a clear favorite, or they decided they didn't see their candidate. It's this kind of situation - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Radio ZET.

08:43

Siemoniak on whether the lack of a joint KO and the Left's start was Tusk's mistake: It's speculation, we don't know how it would have affected our voters if we ran with the Left.
- This is speculation, because we don't know how it would have affected our voters if we ran together with the Left. So it never adds up that simply, there's no such arithmetic - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Radio ZET, when asked if the lack of a joint start for KO with the Left was Tusk's mistake.

08:47

Siemoniak on the Coalition Agreement Following the Left's Result: 'Of Course, It's Binding. We Agreed on Four Years, There Should Be No Hasty Moves'
- Of course, [the coalition agreement is binding despite the Left's result]. Leaders will certainly meet, draw conclusions from what happened on Sunday and from these first months of governing, but we agreed on four years, and there should be no hasty moves here - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Radio ZET.

08:53

Siemoniak:

We Urge Broad Participation in EP Elections, It Would Be Great to Go with PSL. It's Conceivable that Civic Coalition Could Run with Third Way
- We are urging, in various ways, broad participation in the European elections. PSL is our natural partner in the European People's Party, it's one faction, so it would be great if we could run together. But these are, of course, PSL's decisions, PSL's commitments to Szymon Hołownia - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Radio ZET. - It's conceivable that the Civic Coalition could run together with the Third Way, that we are all together here [...]. I expect that the coming days will bring resolutions here, because, firstly, certain formal steps need to be taken now - he continued.

08:59

Siemoniak:

Trzaskowski's Phenomenal Victory is the First Step to the Presidency of the Republic of Poland, This is its Political Meaning
- It was certainly a very important day for Rafał Trzaskowski and for all of us who want him to run for president next year. A phenomenal victory, a very strong mandate for him here in Warsaw, this is the first step towards the presidency of the Republic of Poland, and I believe that this is exactly what happened, this is its political meaning. However, it is his decision, it is also the decision of various supporting circles, but it seems to me that whoever doubted Rafał Trzaskowski's strength has now seen that he is someone who is simply going for the presidency - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Radio ZET.

09:01

Czarzasty:

I Won't Say I Won. These Elections Are Bittersweet

- I won't say I won. These elections are really bittersweet, in all aspects. Firstly, the terrible turnout, the ruling coalition couldn't mobilize people. As Lewica, we got a lower result than in the parliamentary elections, so I'm not satisfied with that. Trzecia Droga did worse than in October - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in the "Morning Interview" on RMF FM.

09:08

Biedroń:

If We Had Formed a Coalition with Civic Coalition, We Would Have Won These Elections. KO Lacked a Few Percentage Points That the Left Has
- I didn't want to say this, but you see, if we had formed a coalition, we would have won these elections. Because the Civic Coalition lacked a few percentage points, and the Left has those percentage points. It would have been a clear signal to voters: look, we can win against PiS, we are effective when we unite, when we cooperate, we are effective, so the Left was right on this matter, and I regret that unfortunately the Civic Coalition made a different decision - said Robert Biedroń in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' "Graffiti". - Donald Tusk invited us to talks, he received a signal from the regions, from the ground, that the lists were already ready, that colleagues from the Civic Coalition didn't want this, and these talks didn't really begin; they ended as quickly as they started, and the proposal flew by like a meteor - he continued.

09:12

Czarzasty:

If Biejat is interested, she will be one of our candidates in the 2025 presidential elections

- If Magda Biejat is interested in it, she will be one of our candidates in the 2025 presidential elections. It is too early to discuss the presidential elections. However, if Rafał Trzaskowski becomes President of Poland as a result of these elections, Magda Biejat will certainly run again in Warsaw - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in the "Morning Interview" on RMF FM.

09:13

Biedroń on European Parliament Elections: I Believe We Should Run as the Governing Coalition, as Strong as Possible
- As of today, we are going it alone [in the EP elections], preparing for an independent start, but perhaps these results will also be an opportunity to start discussing other configurations. I believe that the concept should prevail where we run as the governing coalition, as strong as possible, with the greatest chance of obtaining the most mandates, because unfortunately, the right-wing, populist wave is also flooding the European Parliament - said Robert Biedroń in Polsat News.

09:30

Biedroń on Turnout: Young People and Women Didn't Vote as Before. I Don't Want to Say the Third Way Discouraged Them, But I Think It Was a Problem
- The reason for the low turnout again was that young people and women also did not vote as they did before. I don't want to say that the Third Way [discouraged them], but I think it was a problem, meaning people want us to get certain things done, that's why they elected us and that's why we are governing, to deliver these things, to put it colloquially. That issues related to housing, widow's pensions, women's and men's equality, climate, public transport are simply addressed. If people don't see this, they won't see the point in going and voting for us - Robert Biedroń said in Polsat News, when asked, among other things, about Kosiniak-Kamysz's words: "those who said in recent days to show a red card to the Third Way did not play fair". - Certain projects are unnecessarily delayed, and I think this can discourage people, that people don't see agency, meaning, why should I choose these guys if, at the end of the day, they will block projects that are important to me, solutions that are important to me, answers that are important to me regarding my life - he continued. - It [the abortion dispute] was related to the ruling coalition. For us, it's important, for millions of Polish women, it's important, for millions of young people, issues related to housing, women's and men's equality, climate, public transport, good schools, good hospitals are important, and that's why Lewica exists, to fight for them - he went on to say.

09:55

Zgorzelski:

I Have My Own Stance on Rotation, Planning Political Histories Years Ahead is Unrealistic

- Did ideological matters and those related to abortion have to enter the campaign agenda? Did Lewica have to stir up this issue, hoping to gain percentage points by attacking TD? Well, we see how it turned out. They told Marshal Hołownia, a prudent, wise man who did well to postpone it after the elections, they told him to… and now it's a mess, we know what that means. Meanwhile, society has apparently told them the same thing, so karma is a bitch – stated Piotr Zgorzelski on Radio Zet.

- I have my own stance on the rotation of political functions. Because you, Mr. Editor, know very well, that broad smile on your face says it all, that this kind of planning of political histories for years ahead is rather unlikely. We certainly won't say to Marshal Czarzasty what Anna-Maria Żukowska said to Marshal Hołownia – he continued.

10:01

Zgorzelski:

If PiS Takes First Place Again, I Thank You for Such Victories, Because on October 15th They Won and Lost Power

- One thing is certain, even if PiS takes first place again, I thank you for such victories, because on October 15th they won and what, they lost power. Now they have won again and will have fewer regional assemblies than they had. […]. We cannot look at local government elections solely through the prism of regional assemblies and large cities, because that multitude of people who ran is somewhat beyond these categories – stated Piotr Zgorzelski on Radio Zet.

10:02

Zgorzelski on Low Election Turnout: We Didn't Reach People After the Victory on October 15th. I Think There Was Demobilization

- I believe that those who govern and have the ability to impose narratives and encourage people to vote should be responsible for building good turnout. Perhaps we didn't reach people after that victory, after that euphoria on October 15th, because you'll agree that democracy was damaged, yet it was defended, even though it was already somewhat undermined by PiS, and civil society won. Here, I think there was precisely this demobilization, this relaxation – said Piotr Zgorzelski on Radio Zet.

10:02

Zgorzelski on Abortion: The Left Stirred Up This Issue to Hit TD, and Society Told Them What Hołownia's Left Said - Karma is a Bitch
Did worldview issues and those related to abortion have to enter the campaign agenda? Did the Left have to stir up this issue, hoping to gain percentage points by attacking TD? Well, we see how it turned out. They told Marshal Hołownia, a prudent, wise man who did well to postpone it until after the elections, to go... and now beep beep, you know what that means. Meanwhile, society seems to have told them the same thing, so karma is a bitch – stated Piotr Zgorzelski on Radio Zet.

10:46

Buda on Whether Bocheński is No Longer a Presidential Candidate: He Was Never a Presidential Candidate
These are entirely different elections. Well, it's not a good result, that needs to be clearly stated. Presidential elections are won without a pocket square and in a helmet. Elections are decided precisely in smaller towns; we have a status quo in big cities. Now we need to catch up and gain support in medium-sized cities. What kind of candidate it will be, I don't know, I don't want to decide that. He was never a presidential candidate because we didn't nominate any candidate. The serious discussion will continue in a few months – stated Waldemar Buda on the TVN24 program “Czas Decyzji”.

13:04

Schetyna on Election Results: A Signal That Only an Integrated Democratic Opposition Can Form Coalitions to Effectively Defeat PiS
- I believe this is not a warning, it is a signal that shows that only an integrated, well-cooperating democratic opposition can form coalitions that will effectively defeat PiS, and this is the conclusion I draw from the results, primarily from the regional assemblies, because they are arguably the most representative - said Grzegorz Schetyna in "Rozmowa w południe" on RMF24.

13:12

Schetyna on PiS: It Has Lower Support in Absolute Numbers, Its Result Depends on Turnout
- This is the hard electorate. They have lower support in absolute numbers, but it is an opponent who cannot be underestimated, because their result depends on turnout, and if the turnout is high, above 70%, then it is easier for the democratic coalition, for democratic groupings to win. When it drops, when it is lower, then this hard PiS electorate has a greater influence on the political, electoral reality - said Grzegorz Schetyna in RMF24.

13:15

Schetyna:

We failed to convince Poles that these elections are as important as those in October
- Turnout, meaning we failed to convince Polish women and men that these elections are as very important as the last ones in October, that every election today in Poland in 2024 and in the following years is about everything, that we must have initiative everywhere, a political idea, and that will then give us political victory – said Grzegorz Schetyna in RMF24, when asked what KO's defeat in these elections is attributed to.

13:21

Schetyna on the Joint Bid of Civic Coalition, Third Way, and The Left for the European Parliament: This is the Optimal Variant
- This is the optimal variant. Even if these are different groups within the European Parliament, what matters to us is simply fighting for everything. For us, every election is about everything, including the European elections that lie ahead. A democratic coalition that is as broad, as extensive, and as well-organized as possible, based on trust, is the key to victory over PiS - said Grzegorz Schetyna in an interview with RMF24, when asked if the coalition for the European Parliament would consist of Civic Coalition, Third Way, and The Left.

14:24

Tomczyk:

Łódź Voivodeship Assembly Reclaimed from PiS Hands

- The Łódź Voivodeship Assembly has been reclaimed from PiS hands! Time for change - wrote Cezary Tomczyk on Twitter.

17:05

Court Decides on TVP Liquidation; Sienkiewicz: A Steamroller Doesn't Negotiate with Asphalt About Its Path

The District Court for the Capital City of Warsaw has ruled to register the opening of Telewizja Polska's liquidation with the National Court Register (KRS).

- The dispute over the legality of liquidating this abomination, which was PiS's television, is over. I thank everyone who helped with this, and to those who defended this pathology, I have only one thing to say: a steamroller doesn't negotiate with asphalt about its path - Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz wrote on social media.

17:20

Tusk:

PiS Lost the First Round in the Hundred Largest Cities. In Regional Assemblies - Eleven to Five for the Coalition

- In the hundred (yes, a hundred!) largest cities in Poland, PiS lost the first round. In each of them. They only made it to the second round in sixteen. In the regional assemblies - eleven to five for the Coalition. I know, it can always be better - Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on Twitter.

17:22

Fogiel:

Despite Difficult Circumstances, Unprecedented Attacks, and the Illegally Seized Prosecution and Media, PiS Won

- There is one winner of these elections – the most Poles supported PiS – said Radosław Fogiel on PR24.

- PiS won despite a very difficult campaign for us, despite the difficult situation, of course – a party relinquishing power after 8 years is certainly not in a comfortable position. Despite unprecedented attacks against us, despite the ruling coalition illegally seizing the prosecution, seizing the media, and conducting a massive propaganda and socio-technical campaign against PiS – we emerged victorious under these challenging conditions – he continued.

17:31

Fogiel on PiS Presidential Candidate: We Will Look for Someone with a Strong Moral Compass and the Potential to Win Over Poles
- There are many potential candidates [for President of Poland] in PiS. There are obvious candidates, there are less obvious ones; President Andrzej Duda would have been one of the less obvious ones - Radosław Fogiel said on PR24. - We will be looking for someone who, above all, has a strong moral compass, principles, is a person one can rely on, and of course, who has the potential to win over Poles. And these will be the criteria - he continued.

18:17

Marciniak:

We're Close to Full Satisfaction. Data from Over 99.90% of Polling Stations Received
- We're not far from full satisfaction, but as we've mentioned many times, we need to receive protocols from all polling stations. Currently, the situation is such that regarding the results for provincial assemblies, we have data from 31,423 polling stations out of 31,456. This means 99.90% of polling stations, so we're not far from complete satisfaction. However, it must be borne in mind that this is only the initial input, and this data is subject to verification and confirmation - stated Sylwester Marciniak at the National Electoral Commission (PKW) press conference. - In the case of results for district councils, the outcome is even better, as we already have data from 99.94%, specifically 24,689 out of 24,705, meaning only 16 protocols are missing. Finally, for elections to municipal, town, and city councils, data from 31,446 polling stations out of 31,456, which is 99.97%. I would like to emphasize, ladies and gentlemen, that this is the status as of 5 PM. In turn, regarding the results for the elections of village mayors, town mayors, and city presidents, we have data from 31,451 polling stations out of 31,456, meaning only 5 protocols are still outstanding, which constitutes 99.98% - he continued.

20:13

Dulkiewicz:

New Local Government Financing System Likely from 2025, But Finance Minister Acknowledges Need for This Year's 'IV'
- Indeed, we are in dialogue, we are in conversation about creating a system that will be predictable above all else. It's not the case that as we consciously develop our municipalities and cities, we will learn each year: maybe this year there will be a development subsidy, maybe not, maybe someone will come with a check, or maybe they won't - said Aleksandra Dulkiewicz in an interview with Grzegorz Kajdanowicz on TVN24's „Fakty po Faktach”. - There is full understanding that a system must be created on partnership principles, which has not been the case, as evidenced by the NIK (Supreme Audit Office) report and the charges brought against Prime Minister Morawiecki and the then Finance Minister. This will be a proceeding to clarify why local government finances have been so ruined - she continued. - Today we are in a new reality; this won't happen with the wave of a magic wand because the state budget is demolished, but there is a will to talk to create a new system, which will likely come into effect from January 1, 2025. However, the Finance Minister is well aware that we will need an ongoing 'IV' (intravenous drip) this year, because we truly won't cope - she emphasized.

20:24

Miszalski:

There's Progress, We Have a Better Result Than in Parliamentary Elections, PiS Has a Worse One
- There is progress, we have a better result than in the parliamentary elections, PiS has a worse one, but if someone thought it would be three months and the matter would be settled, then unfortunately it doesn't work that quickly, these are processes. What happened with public media for eight years was a process of constantly pounding into people's heads we know what, untruths, falsehoods, hate; it's not the case that by repairing the state in three months, we are able to completely reverse their views by 180 degrees - said Aleksander Miszalski in "Pytanie dnia" on TVP Info.

20:29

Miszalski:

It's hard to blame the government and the prime minister for focusing on matters of state instead of campaigning for a month or two
- The victory in October caused a part of the electorate to believe that the matter was settled. However, it is hard to blame the government, the prime minister, for currently carrying out the tasks entrusted to them by society, for focusing on matters of state instead of campaigning for a whole month or two. The war in Ukraine, farmers' protests, and tidying up in ministries are very important issues, and therefore, if someone is in government, they must deal with these things rather than travel and campaign, as Prime Minister Morawiecki usually did - said Aleksander Miszalski on TVP Info.

21:24

PiS with a Larger Lead Than in Exit Polls. PKW Announces Election Results

The National Electoral Commission (PKW) has presented the results of the elections to provincial assemblies, with data from 31,456 polling stations (100%).

PiS - 34.27%
KO - 30.59%
Third Way - 14.25%
Confederation - 7.23%
The Left - 6.32%

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