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04/18/2024
06:49
Thursday marks the second and final day of the informal European Council summit, attended by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. At 9:30 AM, a report on the internal market will be presented to the EU Council members, followed by a closing working session at 10:30 AM.
Thursday is also the last day of President Andrzej Duda's visit to the United States. The head of state's schedule includes an address during the opening session of an event focused on building global resilience and promoting sustainable development through infrastructure links, organized by the United Nations General Assembly (4:00 PM Polish time).
At 10:00 AM, the parliamentary investigative committee on the visa scandal is scheduled to convene, with the hearing of former Minister of Interior and Administration Mariusz Kamiński planned. However, the politician announced yesterday that he would not appear at the session, as he had previously been summoned to the prosecutor's office for the same time.
The Senate is gathering for a two-day session. A briefing by Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska is scheduled for 10:50 AM.
At 11:00 AM in Gliwice, a conference titled "Work for Poland Team" will take place, focusing on ETS2, with the participation of the deputy head of PiS, Mateusz Morawiecki.
Today, the Minister of Sport and Tourism, Sławomir Nitras, will visit the Pomeranian and Warmian-Masurian voivodeships. Press conferences with his participation will be held in Gdynia (12:10 PM), Elbląg (2:15 PM), and Olsztyn (4:00 PM), with candidates for the mayors of these cities also attending.
At 5:00 PM in Wrocław, a convention will be held with the participation of Izabela Bodnar, a candidate for the city's mayor, and the leaders of Trzecia Droga, Szymon Hołownia and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
06:57
The meeting on Fifth Avenue lasted over 2.5 hours. The Polish president reportedly presented arguments for increasing aid to a fighting Ukraine and his concept for increasing NATO member states' defense spending.Właśnie zakończyło się spotkanie Prezydenta @AndrzejDuda i Prezydenta Donalda Trumpa. Przyjacielska atmosfera. Doskonała rozmowa. ????? pic.twitter.com/un5o5QCy0d
— Marcin Mastalerek (@MMastalerek) April 18, 2024
- We had 4 great years together, we may have to do it again (…) we agree on so much, we are behind Poland all the way. I know Poland feels the same way - said Trump after the meeting. - An excellent meeting of two friends who reminisced about the time they cooperated for 4 years while serving as presidents. It was a very good, fruitful period for Polish-American relations. Donald Trump repeatedly emphasized his great affection for Poland and his admiration for Poles - said presidential minister Wojciech Kolarski in an interview with Karol Darmoros on PR24.We had 4 great years together, we may have to do it again (…) we agree on so much we, we are behind Poland all the way. I knows Poland feels the same way - said @realDonaldTrump after welcoming in NYC the President @AndrzejDuda of Poland pic.twitter.com/0BxUlyPQmu
— Karol Darmoros ?? (@KarolDarmoros) April 18, 2024
Prawie 2,5 godziny trwało nowojorskie spotkanie prezydenta @andrzejduda z walczącym o powrót do Białego Domu byłym prezydentem ?? @realDonaldTrump. „Znakomite spotkanie dwóch przyjaciół, którzy wspominali ten czas, kiedy przez 4 lata współpracowali, sprawując urzędy prezydenckie.… pic.twitter.com/HS9dhrkINK
— Karol Darmoros ?? (@KarolDarmoros) April 18, 2024
Zdjęcie opublikowane przez sztab wyborczy Donalda Trumpa. @PR24_pl pic.twitter.com/JZG7lGy9lf
— Marek Wałkuski (@Marekwalkuski) April 18, 2024
08:16
Tusk:
If All Words Spoken in Brussels Were Turned into Missiles, Europe Would Be the World's Strongest Power
- If all the words that have been spoken in recent years here in Brussels about common defence could be turned into bullets and rocket launchers, Europe would have become the strongest power in the world. And the safest place - Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on Twitter.
If all the words that were said in the last years here in Brussels about common defence, could be changed into bullets and rocket launchers, Europe would have become the strongest power in the world. And the safest place.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) April 18, 2024
08:44
Müller:
Trump and Some Republicans Don't Fully Grasp the Situation in Central-Eastern Europe; It's Worth Talking Directly About These Threats
08:48
- We are all asking ourselves whether this is not, by chance, sending a political signal. In my opinion, it's not the best idea to make such gestures, but if they are to be made, then I hope that during this two-hour conversation, issues important to Poland's interests were raised - said Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk on Polsat News's "Graffiti" program.
08:53
Müller:
If Kamiński and Wąsik acted illegally, then by that logic the Marshal and Head of the Chancellery of the Sejm also broke the law
08:55
08:58
Dziemianowicz-Bąk:
I Don't Plan to Run in European Parliament Elections
- I don't plan to run in the European Parliament elections. Working in the ministry is an extremely demanding job, and I want to stick to this work - said Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk in the "Graffiti" program on Polsat News.
09:00
09:02
- Any actions aimed at improving the safety and health of Poles, at limiting alcohol sales, in my opinion, from the perspective of family policy and combating social pathologies, are worth considering. Minister Leszczyna will have my full support in this matter - said Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk on Polsat News's "Graffiti" program.
09:10
Müller:
I Would See Morawiecki as a Presidential Candidate, but I Don't Know of Other Potential PiS Candidates
09:15
– I am looking at this meeting from two perspectives. Firstly, President Duda naturally has the right to choose his guests and interlocutors. I would want, I would expect, that the primary, initial message from this meeting would be a signal to the public, to the world, concerning discussions about the security of Europe, the security of Poland, and support for Ukraine – stated Grzegorz Schetyna in the program "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
09:18
Schetyna:
It's Important for the Democratic Coalition to Navigate Election Campaigns with Grace
- You will know them by their fruits. I don't think [Tusk] is making mistakes, meaning, what was achieved in the parliamentary elections wasn't obvious either, after all, we remember, we've discussed the [electoral] concept many times even here. These are not obvious things when it comes to European elections, meaning, for example, Third Way is going with its own coalition, this small coalition, but they will join other groups in the European Parliament. PSL will join the EPP, and Poland 2050 will join RenewEurope, so it's not that straightforward either. It's important for the democratic coalition to navigate election campaigns with grace, without arguing, seeking elementary agreement and winning against PiS – said Grzegorz Schetyna on TVN24.
09:18
Müller:
American politicians must be made aware that if Russia breaks through Ukraine, American business will be at risk
09:20
Schetyna:
Trzaskowski Has the Best Credentials and Most Arguments to Become President
- I think Rafał Trzaskowski has the best credentials and the most arguments to become president. You know, I look at the challenges facing the government, at Donald Tusk's work, at the way he is leading this coalition government, and believe me, I'm speaking from my own experience, it is more difficult than it used to be when two parties formed a coalition – stated Grzegorz Schetyna on TVN24.
09:21
Müller:
Around 20 Seats in the European Parliament Realistic for PiS
10:04
Kamiński:
The actions the prosecution wants to take against me are illegal and politically motivated by PO politicians
- I have been summoned to be charged due to votes I participated in in the Sejm. I consider this political repression. The vote in the Sejm on December 21st, with the procedure to revoke my mandate unfinished, because according to the law, I had the right to appeal Marshal Hołownia's decision to the Supreme Court, therefore, these votes for which I am to be punished were my duty as a Member of Parliament whose mandate was not revoked. Furthermore, I want to remind you that on January 5th, and also now on April 12th, I received information from the Supreme Court that Marshal Hołownia's decisions were annulled. I am still a Member of Parliament. The actions the prosecution wants to take against me are illegal, they are actions taken at the behest of PO politicians. I treat this as repression due to my stance, my political views, my public activity. These are illegal actions - stated Mariusz Kamiński in a conversation with journalists.
10:42
Szczerba:
Kamiński has been avoiding not just the postman for the last 8 days, but also police officers for the last 2 days
10:42
Kamiński:
I will appear at Monday's parliamentary committee hearing
11:17
Kidawa-Błońska:
Senate to Work on Credit Holidays, Village Head Benefits, and Municipal Self-Government Act
11:23
12:00
Wąsik:
I Believe the Prosecution is Carrying Out a Political Order from the Ruling Camp
13:35
Morawiecki:
Go to the polls and vote according to one criterion - a yellow or, even better, a red card for KO candidates
- I ask everyone, first and foremost, to go to these elections and vote across Poland according to just one criterion: a yellow or, even better, a red card for KO candidates, for PO. Look at what they are showing; it's only been half a year since the elections. Mass layoffs are appearing more and more frequently across Poland, the cost of living is rising, and VAT on food has been reinstated. Food has already become more expensive by over 5% in just over a dozen days. In two months, electricity, gas, heating, and fuel will become more expensive - said Mateusz Morawiecki at a press conference.
14:40
Tusk:
I trust the President used the Polish government's recommendations and presented Poland's security viewpoint during his New York meeting
- I trust that during the New York meeting, the President utilized the Polish government's recommendations and presented Poland's perspective on security matters. In these issues, we need maximum consensus and minimum controversy. Even if we choose different interlocutors - Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on Twitter.
Ufam, że Prezydent w czasie nowojorskiego spotkania skorzystał z rekomendacji polskiego rządu i przedstawił polski punkt widzenia na kwestie bezpieczeństwa. W tych sprawach trzeba nam maksimum zgody i minimum kontrowersji. Nawet jeśli wybieramy różnych rozmówców.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) April 18, 2024
18:07
Hołownia:
Change is the Essence of Democracy. That's Why Democracy Exists – To Replace Those Who Haven't Performed
18:10
Bosak:
President Duda's meeting with Trump was in Poland's interest
- President Andrzej Duda's meeting with Donald Trump was in Poland's interest. This is because Donald Trump could become the next American president, and since President Andrzej Duda, when they were both presidents, had good relations with Donald Trump, it would be peculiar from the perspective of Polish state interests if President Duda were to spoil good relations with Trump. These relations must be maintained - said Krzysztof Bosak in an interview with Beata Lubecka on the program "Gość Radia Zet".
18:18
Bosak:
I Don't Know Who Will Govern the Podlaskie Voivodeship Sejmik
- We have one sejmik where there is democracy, not a regional political oligarchy. I don't know who will govern the Podlaskie Voivodeship sejmik. I think it depends on what majority emerges there. It also depends on all the councillors, after all, some councillors in the previous term, elected from a party, supported the Marshal from PiS - said Krzysztof Bosak in the program "Gość Radia Zet".
18:22
Bosak:
A Ban on Alcohol Sales at Gas Stations is Unnecessary, Absolutely, It's Forcing Happiness on People
- A ban on alcohol sales at gas stations is unnecessary, absolutely, it's forcing happiness on people (...) let's be serious, if someone wants to buy alcohol, they will buy it. Shops at gas stations should be treated like all other shops. If someone thinks it should be different, let them say why - said Krzysztof Bosak on the program "Gość Radia Zet".
18:24
Hołownia:
I will fight to organize the summit of speakers of Baltic states, Ukraine, and Poland in Białystok for the first time
18:28
- We are counting on many seats, I won't say exactly how many. I'll say this, I'd prefer it to be 10 rather than 3. If we cross the electoral threshold by a very small margin, just over 5%, it will be 2-3 seats. If we improve our result, we can aim for 10 seats, or even more - said Krzysztof Bosak on the "Guest of Radio Zet" program.
19:17
Duda:
I conveyed to Trump the suggestion that American aid for Ukraine is extremely necessary
20:14
Sikorski:
It's Good That Duda and Trump Discussed Ukraine
20:21
20:32
Budka:
The Era of Lawlessness Has Ended, Everyone Who Broke the Law Will Answer in Court
- The era of lawlessness has ended, everyone who broke the law will answer in court. And whether Mariusz Kamiński, Mr. Wąsik acknowledge something or not, has no bearing. The prosecutor has brought charges, I believe the court will consider them – stated Borys Budka on TVP Info.
20:33
Budka:
The Times When Politicians Dictated to Prosecutors Are Over
- The times when politicians dictated to prosecutors what to do are also over. That was the case in the previous era, the PiS era. The prosecution was for the use of politicians. Those in power were impunity, and the prosecution did not do what it was supposed to do - stated Borys Budka on TVP Info.
20:39
Sikorski:
I think if the American aid package for Ukraine passes, Russia will not be able to win this year or next
20:52
Budka:
Obajtek Has Something to Fear. They Had No Restraints When Squandering Money
- Daniel Obajtek has something to fear, because new documents are constantly emerging about what he and his colleagues were up to at Orlen. Imagine that one of the board members spent over a million zlotys from his credit card during his tenure; they had no restraints. For example, nearly 400,000 zlotys on restaurant lunches, nearly 200,000 on meals abroad. They had no restraints when it came to squandering money – stated Borys Budka on TVP Info.
20:59
Budka:
Esteemed Citizens, Before the Second Round, Investigate All Cases Where PiS is Trying to Take Over Polish Cities Through the Back Door
- I have a very, very clear appeal. Esteemed citizens, before the second round, investigate all cases where PiS is trying to take over Polish cities through the back door, because there are very many such places. Not only in Silesia, not only in central Poland, but everywhere - stated Borys Budka on TVP Info.
21:03
21:06
Tusk:
Trump Has Different Views on Ukraine, and There's No Doubt These Are Not Views We Share
21:09
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