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05/06/2024
08:47
Siemoniak:
I have no doubts Kierwiński was sober
- I have no doubts that [Marcin Kierwiński] was absolutely sober. I spoke with participants of this ceremony who were there up close, and they absolutely confirm this [...]. In fact, from that printout [from the breathalyzer] of '0.0', the matter should have completely ceased to exist - said Tomasz Siemoniak in an interview with Renata Grochal on the program "Bez uników" on Trójka.
08:39
Kierwiński on Leaving Interior Ministry: "We Decided in the Civic Coalition that We Must Show How Important These Elections Are"
- We decided in the Civic Coalition that we must show how important these elections are. My individual decision stems from two issues: emphasizing the importance of these elections and also leveraging this experience regarding the fight for Poland's security on the international stage and within the European Union. I also have my personal reasons, but I don't want to discuss them - stated Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the "Guest of Radio Zet" program.
08:52
Kierwiński Asked If He Will Sue: I Have Two Politicians Identified. I Will Provide Updates, Including Former Employees of the PiS Propaganda Machine on Woronicza Street
- Immediately after the breathalyzer test, I went to the hospital to have my blood drawn for alcohol content. The result is 0.0. I have a discharge summary, as I obviously report to the emergency room in such situations - stated Marcin Kierwiński on the "Guest of Radio Zet" program.
- My lawyers are working. There will probably be several people against whom I will proceed in civil proceedings, I will seek to vindicate my [good name] (...) Please give my lawyers a little more time, I have two politicians identified. I will provide updates, including former employees of the PiS propaganda machine on Woronicza Street - he added.
08:54
Kierwiński:
Siemoniak is an experienced politician. The Prime Minister will decide who will be his successor at the Ministry of Interior and Administration
– Tomek Siemoniak is an experienced politician who has experience at the Ministry of Interior and Administration. The Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, will decide who will be his successor – stated Marcin Kierwiński in the "Gość Radia Zet" program.
08:56
Siemoniak:
Obajtek Had Untouchable Status
- I cannot imagine that the head of government, having warnings concerning either the Swiss affair or the small reactors, could simply throw them in the trash. These papers still exist, and yet such decisions were made – Tomasz Siemoniak said on Trójka.
- I believe that Obajtek certainly had the status of an untouchable person, he reported directly to the party leader [Kaczyński], the leader was fascinated [...] Obajtek mesmerized the leader, telling him he was building, I don't know, the largest company in the world [...] glaring signals from the services that bad things were simply happening were overlooked – he continued.
- I believe that Obajtek certainly had the status of an untouchable person, he reported directly to the party leader [Kaczyński], the leader was fascinated [...] Obajtek mesmerized the leader, telling him he was building, I don't know, the largest company in the world [...] glaring signals from the services that bad things were simply happening were overlooked – he continued.
09:05
Siemoniak on CBA Liquidation: The Calendar Will Be in President Duda's Hands
- We have a draft, this draft is on the Council of Ministers' work plan. We organized a large, public conference with Minister Bodnar and Minister Kierwiński two weeks ago to present to the public how Donald Tusk's government intends to fight corruption. A part of this is the liquidation of the CBA, the establishment of new structures. All of this will be in President Duda's hands, this calendar - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Trójka.- I have such a hope [that the bill will be passed before the holidays]. I don't know why the president is approaching this matter so politically. I think that when he is familiar with the results of the audit of this service, he will change his mind. I don't know if he will change it so much that he will sign the bill, but it seems to me that the president simply does not have, as in many matters from these 8 years, full knowledge of what was really going on there - he continued.
09:16
Siemoniak:
I believe Kaczyński is looking for new founding myths. He sees Kamiński and Wąsik as pseudo-victims of the system
- I think President Kaczyński is looking for such new founding myths because the Smolensk myth has absolutely run its course, it has been compromised by Macierewicz, and the myth of PiS building a strong state, a state of law and justice, has completely compromised itself. So it seems to me that in these figures [Kamiński and Wąsik], the President sees such pseudo-victims of the system, one might say, persecuted, detained, etc., I see no other explanation. Of course, it is probably also a form of securing their future, they haven't been MPs since December, it's probably difficult for them to find any work - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Trójka.
09:22
Brudziński:
Tusk Tries to Adopt the Role of a Party He Consistently Fought Against
- This strategy of Tusk's, his very act of sticking those paper white and red hearts. Suddenly he turned out to be a white and red Polish patriot, speaking of love for Poland. You know, I don't deny anyone the right to feel like a patriot and speak of love for Poland, but there is such a thing as basic credibility. Tusk today, by adopting such a strategy, is trying to step into the role of a party that he very consistently fought against, attacked, and condemned profoundly – said Joachim Brudziński in the program "Graffiti" on Polsat News.
09:26
Brudziński:
I Don't Believe Kierwiński, Just Look at the Footage from That Day
- Obviously, I don't believe [Kierwiński], because you just need to look at all the journalistic materials, as well as those online, which show Mr. Kierwiński's facial expressions and demeanor. I'm not judging whether Mr. Kierwiński was drunk as a skunk, or if he has some post-COVID social anxieties and was terrified by the crowd of people at the square in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I know one thing: his babbling, his speech, ruined the celebration for thousands of firefighters, it lowered the prestige of the ceremony. How are the generals who were appointed then, who received their sabers from his hands, supposed to feel? – stated Joachim Brudziński on Polsat News.
09:27
Brudziński:
Obajtek and Kurski Will Bring Mandates and Greatly Strengthen Our Campaign
- I am convinced that both Daniel Obajtek and Jacek Kurski are individuals who can mobilize our segment of the electorate and secure votes. I am convinced they will not only bring mandates but also greatly strengthen our campaign – said Joachim Brudziński on Polsat News.
09:31
Brudziński on Reports of PiS Politicians Being Wiretapped: I Believe Kamiński on This Matter
- I believe in this matter in a statesman like Minister Mariusz Kamiński. Minister Mariusz Kamiński clearly stated that no such actions were taken. Mr. Editor, and if it turns out that [it was] otherwise, then we will make decisions and reflect. I don't think, and I am even convinced, that such a responsible and prudent person as Minister Mariusz Kamiński would undertake or agree to such actions – stated Joachim Brudziński on Polsat News.
10:14
Szefernaker:
We Have a Problem, Because the Communication of Such an Important Ministry as the Ministry of the Interior and Administration Should Be Very Fast, Effective, and Not Generate Further Speculation
- In the 21st century, the government should communicate effectively, so that people who watched this event, who later saw this speech online, who commented on it, have no doubts that the government wants to resolve the issue [...]. There was no such effective communication [...] we have a problem because in a country located in the center of Europe, in a country where we are currently exposed to various hybrid attacks, the communication of such an important ministry as the Ministry of the Interior and Administration should be absolutely very fast, effective, and not generate further speculation - said Paweł Szefernaker in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on the program "Sedno Sprawy" on Radio Plus.
- Just three weeks ago, the Lower Silesian Vice-Voivode, Mr. Jacek Protasiewicz, formerly Vice-President of the European Parliament, a man who knows Civic Platform politicians very well, worked very closely with them, was still a subordinate of Mr. Kierwiński [...] he talks about the possibility of some boozy meetings taking place in the Prime Minister's Chancellery, that alcohol is flowing in the Prime Minister's villa, he says this, the former Vice-Voivode, a close associate of these people, and then says not to send a serial killer to him [...] these are very serious matters - he continued.
10:20
Szefernaker on Protasiewicz: Someone allowed him access to the country's most important information, and now he's telling the head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration not to send a serial killer after him. An absolute scandal
- Someone entrusted this man [Protasiewicz] with this position, someone entrusted him with functions over the years, someone allowed him access to the country's most important information, and today he's telling the head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration not to send a serial killer after him. In a country of 40 million? This is an absolute scandal – said Paweł Szefernaker on Radio Plus.
10:26
Szefernaker:
The PiS Government Was Repeatedly Deceived in Various Negotiations by EU Bodies
- When you hold power, you must also take responsibility for European policy, and this policy pursued by our government was under exceptionally difficult conditions. On one hand, we had the European Union and the European Commission, which very often changed its mind and, in the end, simply played to ensure that Law and Justice did not win the elections. In my opinion, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and the Polish government were repeatedly deceived by EU bodies in various negotiations, discussions, etc. Therefore, it is difficult to comment on specific decisions today because the context in which these decisions were made and the negotiations themselves is of great significance - said Paweł Szefernaker on Radio Plus.
10:58
Kosiniak-Kamysz:
Today, the Most Important Task is Building a National Community Capable of Bearing Any Situation
- Today, the most important task is building a national community that is capable of bearing any situation, defending the homeland when necessary, and developing it every day when possible. This is our sacred commitment to the homeland. We will pass the exam, we will prove ourselves, and history will judge us. If we neglect any of these elements today, we have no place in the annals of history or in the memory of our countrymen – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Defence2024 conference.
- I invite you to cooperate for the sake of security. We cooperate with the President and will continue to do so, because this is a matter that does not lend itself to political debate; it is self-evident in its very essence. We are also a credible ally. I want to declare Poland's fulfillment of all its commitments within NATO and the European Union – he added.
15:26
Tusk:
West or East? Europe or Russia? Civic Coalition or Law and Justice? These are the choices Poland faces today
- West or East? Europe or Russia? Civic Coalition or Law and Justice? These are the choices Poland faces today. Every day we learn more facts that confirm the very significance of these elections. Let no one pretend any longer that they do not see this - Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on social media.
Zachód czy Wschód? Europa czy Rosja? KO czy PiS? To są wybory, przed którymi staje dziś Polska. Każdego dnia dowiadujemy się o kolejnych faktach, które potwierdzają takie właśnie znaczenie tych wyborów. Niech nikt dłużej nie udaje, że tego nie widzi.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) May 6, 2024
19:48
Bocheński:
I wouldn't reduce this matter to a squabble over whether judges are PiS-affiliated or not. Judge Szmydt committed treason.
- I wouldn't reduce this matter solely to a squabble over whether judges are PiS-affiliated or not. There are simply judges in Poland, and this judge [Szmydt] was actually appointed to his office by President Komorowski [...] that's not the point. The point is that in my opinion, he did indeed commit treason, because fleeing to Belarus, to a state that is directly hostile to Poland and NATO, and aids Russia's invasion of Ukraine [...] qualifies as treason - said Tobiasz Bocheński in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News.
19:57
Bocheński on Tusk: The Man Who Championed the 'Reset' Policy, Warming Relations with Putin, Will Now Label Those Who Are Pro-Russian. It's Absurd.
- This is absolute nonsense [that backing PiS means backing Russia]. A man who was the architect of the policy of 'let's be friends with Russia as it is,' as Donald Tusk said in the Sejm, a man who was the architect of the so-called reset policy, meaning warming relations, meetings with Vladimir Putin, a politician who became known for advocating for closer ties between Europe and Russia, which Law and Justice opposed, will now be the one to designate who is pro-Russian and who is not. This is absurd – said Tobiasz Bocheński on Polsat News.
19:59
Biedroń on the Polish Judge's Flight to Belarus: What Morawiecki Said in Budapest is Becoming a Reality for PiS
- Today it is clearly and distinctly visible that what Morawiecki said in Budapest is becoming a reality for PiS. For them, Brussels is a greater enemy, and Moscow is a friend. You attack Brussels and the European Union more often than Moscow and Russia. Where are your associates today, in Minsk or in Warsaw? Where was Obajtek, in Budapest or in Rzeszów? – stated Robert Biedroń in Polsat News.
20:04
Biedroń:
I trust Kierwiński was sober. Perhaps these lawsuits are unnecessary
- I think this topic is already closed, I trust the minister on this matter and I believe that the minister was indeed sober at the time, let's close this chapter. Perhaps these lawsuits are unnecessary because I believe it will only escalate this discussion – Robert Biedroń said on Polsat News.
- Why is this needed, really. Of course [I would advise Kierwiński to let it go], both in terms of PR and strategically, why this discussion, there are really more important matters. He is a constitutional minister of the interior who has a lot of work to do, and he is also a candidate in the European Parliament elections – he continued.
20:11
Bocheński:
I Absolutely Don't Believe the Fire Department's Statement. I Find It Deeply Disturbing That We Have to Consider Whether the Minister Was Under the Influence
- When it comes to safety, all of Poland has to look for answers as to whether the minister was sober or if the minister was under the influence of alcohol. [...] I absolutely do not believe in this [the Fire Department's statement], but I find it deeply disturbing and damaging to the overall political mood and political culture that we have to consider such facts - said Tobiasz Bocheński on Polsat News.
20:17
Bocheński on EC's Decision Regarding Poland: Brussels Simply Likes This Government Now, So Brussels Takes Off Its Boot
- This is an example of how the European Commission's decision to discontinue the entire Article 7 procedure, concerning the assessment of the rule of law in Poland, has been an absolutely political decision for several years. This is because nothing has happened since the election of Donald Tusk and this government, this parliamentary majority, that would have changed the stance. The Commission is basing its decision on the fact that the political will and mood in Poland have changed. This is not an objective category, but a subjective one. [...] Brussels simply likes this government now, so Brussels takes off its boot – said Tobiasz Bocheński in Polsat News, when asked about the EC closing the Article 7 procedure against Poland.
20:18
Bodnar on the National Council of the Judiciary: I confirm we are holding talks with the President's Chancellery, I wouldn't call it negotiations
- Yes, I confirm [that we are holding talks]. I wouldn't call it negotiations [with the President], but please note that the President has said on more than one occasion that if any fundamental laws concerning the judiciary are presented, they should be consulted with him beforehand. I believe this is the final stage where we can still consult with the President and avoid the risk of a veto – stated Adam Bodnar on the program "Fakty po Faktach" on TVN24.
20:29
Mastalerek:
Kaczyński's Move with Obajtek is About Turnout – He'll Mobilize PO's Electorate Like No One Else
- I understand President Kaczyński's decision to field Daniel Obajtek as a move to boost turnout. Daniel Obajtek will mobilize the PO electorate like no one else, and Donald Tusk is already using this in his campaign. So, as I understand it, President Kaczyński is looking out for turnout by fielding President Obajtek - said Marcin Mastalerek in an interview with Monika Olejnik on TVN24's "Kropka nad i".
20:35
Bodnar on Pegasus: I've agreed with the prosecution that I will speak generally about clarifying the matter
- Regarding the Pegasus issue, I have agreed with the prosecution that I will speak generally about clarifying the matter, while personal issues I will leave to the National Prosecutor's Office to discuss, analyze, and conduct further proceedings. In this case, we have a team of five prosecutors handling the matter - stated Adam Bodnar on the TVN24 program "Fakty po Faktach".
20:44
Mastalerek:
The President will continue to pursue Nuclear Sharing. If it provides security for Germany, it will also provide it for us.
- I am convinced that we must pursue Nuclear Sharing. The President has been doing this consistently for many years and will continue to do so, because we cannot give in to Russian propaganda, which claims – and unfortunately, some Polish politicians, still from before 1989, echo what Russian propaganda says about Nuclear Sharing – that Poland will become dangerous because of it. […] There are such left-wing politicians who repeat this propaganda – said Marcin Mastalerek in the TVN24 program „Kropka nad i” (The Dot Over the i).
Asked whether Donald Trump had promised Andrzej Duda during their last meeting that if he won the presidential election, Poland would join the Nuclear Sharing program, he replied: - I cannot reveal conversations from a private meeting. He didn't talk about specifics… I can't say. But I will say this: President Duda will continue to pursue Nuclear Sharing for a simple reason: if Nuclear Sharing provides security for Germany, it will also provide it for us.
20:50
Mastalerek:
Some talks on the KRS Act took place. The President will not allow for any differentiation of judges
- As far as I know, some talks [regarding the KRS Act] did take place, because the President has repeatedly said that the Presidential Palace is open, and consultations can be held - said Marcin Mastalerek in TVN24's "Kropka nad i".
- However, the President said the same thing he told Mateusz Morawiecki's government officials earlier: that the Constitution of the Republic of Poland is paramount, and he will not allow for judges to be differentiated in any way, nor for the constitutional term of the KRS to be shortened - he emphasized.
20:58
Mastalerek:
Tusk is sick when he's supposed to meet the president, but not when he's railing against Obajtek
- Should the president invite him three times? And again, Prime Minister Tusk will say: I've already recovered from pneumonia, now my leg hurts? Come on, no jokes - said Marcin Mastalerek on TVN24's "Kropka nad i".
- Donald Tusk found time to campaign and attack Mr. Obajtek, but he didn't find time to talk about Nuclear Sharing and Poland's presidency with President Andrzej Duda - he stated.
When asked if Donald Tusk should now make a proposal for a meeting, he replied: - If he twice didn't find the time, then let the Prime Minister propose a date. I think the president is always ready for talks. However, how many times can one invite someone to meetings and always hear that they are not there, cannot come, or it's impossible?
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk is sick when he is supposed to meet and discuss state matters with the president, but he's not sick when it comes to Daniel Obajtek. He can rant about Obajtek, he can meet with heads of services... - he continued.
21:04
Mastalerek:
Judge Szmydt is a traitor to me
- I am shocked, outraged, and I think we need to approach this matter very responsibly. I would rather seek unity in public opinion to absolutely condemn such behavior, to call treason treason and a traitor a traitor - said Marcin Mastalerek on TVN24's "Kropka nad i".
- To me he is a traitor [Judge Tomasz Szmydt], that is obvious. We don't know what his true role was in the past, whether the things he did at work, he did as himself, or if he was acting on orders. We don't know that. That is why I believe there is a need for great responsibility here, such behavior must be condemned. As far as I know, representatives of the President's Chancellery are in contact with the Supreme Administrative Court regarding the termination of his judicial work - he continued.
- He is not the first traitor in the world, and he won't be the last. In Western democracies, there have been people who were much higher than this gentleman. We need to draw conclusions. Poland is still a young democracy, we must constantly improve our procedures - he added.
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