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06/18/2024

07:32

Tuesday's Political Agenda: Tusk in Luxembourg

Prime Minister Donald Tusk will be visiting Luxembourg, where at 11:30 AM he will meet with Prime Minister Luc Frieden. Statements to the media are scheduled for 2:15 PM.

At 12:00 PM, in the Presidential Palace, President Andrzej Duda will present statuettes and certificates in the 16th edition of the "Employer Friendly to Employees" Competition, whose main organizer is the National Commission of the Independent Self-Governing Trade Union "Solidarity".

08:04

Fogiel on the Reaction to the Incident with German Police:

Perhaps a Note Should Be Sent to the German Ambassador, Not Just an Announcement of a Conversation.
- What happened is completely unacceptable. German police arrive as if nothing happened, dropping illegal migrants into Poland; something like this cannot happen. We will see if the Prime Minister or the Polish government are able to react more concretely than through Twitter posts. Perhaps a note should be sent to the German ambassador, not just an announcement of a conversation. I have some difficulty believing that Donald Tusk will talk tough with Olaf Scholz - said Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News's "Graffiti".

08:04

Nowacka:

Hołownia Has Empirical Proof Tusk Helped and Threw a Lifeline to the Third Way
- Speaker Hołownia questioned this, and now he has empirical proof that Donald Tusk indeed helped and threw a lifeline to the Third Way. But we are glad they entered [parliament], because thanks to that, we have a broad, colorful coalition. I think we need to look at politics realistically and be aware that Civic Coalition (KO) is indeed the strongest formation, and it is the coalition and the coalition's program that largely dictates the political direction, for example, in the case of accountability, which some are questioning. But we know perfectly well that our voters expect, and I too expect, legal action from the state administration, from the new government, to show where the theft occurred and to punish that theft – stated Barbara Nowacka in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

08:05

Nowacka:

The entire Civic Coalition expects coalition partners to reach an agreement on civil unions swiftly

- I would also prefer for certain things to happen. I would like there to finally be a normal, civilized law on civil unions. This is also the expectation of the entire Civic Coalition, that coalition partners will reach an agreement among themselves at a rapid pace. I know there is a meeting on Thursday between Minister Kotula and Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz, because we are determined here - stated Barbara Nowacka in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

08:11

Fogiel:

It Seems Tusk Got Scared Sikorski Would Grow Too Strong and Run for President
- Yesterday, I was perhaps not even surprised [...] but somewhat amused by how magically Radosław Sikorski's candidacy seems to have vanished into thin air. We remember, he was supposed to be a commissioner, perhaps the High Representative for Foreign Affairs, there was talk of some commissioner for defense. Yesterday, we hear that Radosław Sikorski is no longer an option, Donald Tusk will support Kaja Kallas - said Radosław Fogiel on Polsat News. - It seems that this is a function of internal power struggles, that Donald Tusk got scared that Radosław Sikorski would grow too strong and want to run in the presidential elections - he continued.

08:18

Fogiel on PiS cooperation with other groupings in the EP:

AfD is excluded.
- It will certainly remain the core of the European Conservatives and Reformers faction; that is not changing. However, we would indeed like to build a broader agreement. The question of whether it will be a kind of federation, perhaps with some groupings that have so far been part of other groups, or whether some of them will be invited – that is still to be decided - Radosław Fogiel said on Polsat News. - For Law and Justice, this is definitely a red line; AfD is excluded - he continued.

08:24

Fogiel on Potential PiS Support for the Civil Partnerships Act:

We Are Not Here to Lend a Helping Hand to Anyone in the Ruling Coalition.
- It is difficult for me at this moment to envision such a decision by the club; of course, we are again speaking purely hypothetically. These are matters [tax issues, inheritance, hospital visits] that can largely be resolved today through authorization, notarized. We need to look, although knowing Lewica, they will be much more radical here - Radosław Fogiel said on Polsat News, when asked if he could imagine PiS supporting the civil partnerships act. - Law and Justice has the comfort and the opportunity here to wait for the decision on how the parliamentary majority will form. We are not here to lend a helping hand to anyone in the ruling coalition. They knew what they were getting into, to put it colloquially, their eyes saw what they were taking, an exotic coalition, so let them reach an agreement among themselves first - he continued.

08:26

"Breaking All Rules": Tomczyk Announces Siemoniak's Conversation with His German Counterpart
- We will be discussing this [the German police leaving a migrant family on the Polish side] with our partners from Germany. Minister Tomasz Siemoniak will be talking with his counterpart on Friday, that is, with the minister responsible for internal affairs - said Cezary Tomczyk in an interview with Renata Grochal on the program "Bez uników" (No Evasion) on PR3. - This is an absolute breaking of all rules. Not only do we not agree to this, but Poland has also sent an appropriate notification in this matter. I believe that the German officers should simply be punished - he emphasized. - Such incidents are unacceptable. It doesn't matter which country it concerns: whether it's Slovakia or Germany, officers of these states certainly cannot operate on Polish territory without permission - he pointed out.

08:33

Nowacka:

One Hour of Religion from Next September

- From 2025 [there will be one hour of religion]. We have started work in the ministry to reduce religion lessons to one hour per week. As I committed, this work will commence - stated Barbara Nowacka in the "Piasecki Conversation" on TVN24.

- There were requests for us to wait with actions until a calmer moment. That calmer moment has arrived - she continued.

- From the next academic year [from September 2025], yes, this is precisely the ministry's action plan. I have commissioned the preparation of a regulation that will introduce this single hour from next year - added the head of the Ministry of National Education.

08:40

Nowacka:

Trzaskowski is the Best Candidate for President from Civic Coalition
Yes, I believe Rafał Trzaskowski is the best candidate for president from the Civic Coalition (KO). It's known that discussions are also underway within our coalition on how to present our candidate. Many people likely have their own ambitions, but Trzaskowski is an absolute leader in popularity and trust rankings. He is valued by both younger and older generations, and is absolutely a strong card for KO – stated Barbara Nowacka on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

08:41

Nowacka:

I have already recovered 11 million zloty from Czarnek's various investments

- I have already recovered over 11 million zloty from Mr. Czarnek's various investments, including Willa Plus. So, there are already two [foundations] that have decisions to return funds - these are Dumni z Elbląga and Integra. Another 11 million zloty will return to the state budget - stated Barbara Nowacka in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

08:56

Tomczyk:

Legal Changes Are Necessary Due to the Situation at the Border
- Firstly, we are amending the Act on the Defence of the Homeland. Secondly, these changes are necessary due to what is happening at the border. Thirdly, let us remember that we, as the Polish state, are sending these soldiers to the border to stand in our defence. They are defending us, they have been sent there by this government and the previous one, and any other government in our place would behave in exactly the same way - said Cezary Tomczyk in the programme ‘Bez uników’ on PR3. - So far, 25 soldiers in recent years, from the very beginning, have been injured or wounded. We also have the death of one of our soldiers at the border. The state, in such a situation, must act and provide tools for the soldiers so that in situations where their lives or the lives of their colleagues are threatened, they can use their weapons - he continued. - They should use them responsibly, nothing changes in this regard - he added.

09:04

Tomczyk:

On the Other Side, We Have Absolute Brutalization. We Must Ensure Soldiers' Legal Security of Action
- Soldiers are there to defend the homeland. On the other side, we have absolute brutalization, we have attacks on soldiers. Attacks not only with stones or branches, but we also have the death of a soldier at the border, the use of knives, we have signals that escalation could occur there. We must ensure soldiers' legal security of action - said Cezary Tomczyk in the program “Bez uników” (No Evasions) on PR3.

09:11

Tomczyk on Prosecutor’s Actions Regarding the Smolensk Sub-committee:

Two Investigations Have Already Begun.
- We have sent a notification to Minister Bodnar, and it is being processed; two investigations have already begun. The first concerns the destruction of evidence by Macierewicz's commission, and the second concerns the destruction of the Tu-154M aircraft - said Cezary Tomczyk in the program “Bez uników” (No Evasions) on PR3.

09:29

Suski on Kaczyński:

It's Better for the Chairman to Be the Chairman, to Soothe Moods, Tensions.
- - I will not persuade the chairman to such solutions [that he becomes honorary chairman and relinquishes power]. Because, after all, the chairman, who is the creator of this concept, knows the party very well, and I think that without the chairman, we would have an earthquake. So, it's better for the chairman to be the chairman, to soothe moods, tensions – stated Marek Suski on RMF FM.

09:32

"Sometimes PO Manages to State the Obvious Fact'. Suski Maintains Stance on Wąsik
- That's my opinion [Wąsik will not be taken seriously in the European Parliament], however, I supported Karol Karski, whom the leader also supported, so how can one say I criticized the leader when I supported the same candidate that the leader supported – Marek Suski said on RMF FM. - Sometimes PO also manages to say something that is an obvious fact, after all, it is an obvious fact [that Wąsik will not be taken seriously]. Whether rightly or wrongly, I believe wrongly, but [Kamiński and Wąsik] were indeed there [in prison] and no one in the European Parliament will analyze this, especially since EPP will probably form the majority, and the MEPs who go there from our side will certainly engage in negative PR towards their colleagues – he continued.

09:33

Suski on the Potential Merger of PiS and Sovereign Poland:

It's Reasonable.
- - It is possible that Sovereign Poland will merge with PiS. I believe it is reasonable – stated Marek Suski in RMF FM.

10:39

Tusk's Budget Deficit Will Ruin Poles' Pockets. Błaszczak on State Budget Shortfall
- We wanted to present our assessment of the state budget situation. A few days ago, the Ministry of Finance published a statement regarding the budget execution for the first 5 months of this year. It is very worrying. It is clear from this statement that Tusk's budget deficit will ruin Poles' pockets. The budget deficit amounts to 53 billion zlotys, compared to less than 21 billion zlotys last year - said Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference. - When we add to this the fact that Tusk's government introduced the first cuts in the form of lowering the 14th pension, that Tusk's government raised food prices by introducing VAT on food from April 1st, it only proves that the situation will unfortunately worsen from month to month. At the Sejm session, which will take place next week, we will request information on this matter - he continued.

10:42

Błaszczak on 5% of GDP for defence:

This project is with Marshal Hołownia, we hope it will be considered positively.
- This is indeed an achievement of the Law and Justice government, over 4% of GDP for defence. We believe that the spending should be higher, hence we submitted a draft bill increasing the share for defence to 5%. This project is with Marshal Hołownia, we hope it will be considered positively - said Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference.

10:45

"The Effect of Mutual Agreement": Błaszczak on the Potential Shift of Sovereign Poland MPs to PiS
- This will naturally be the effect, or will become the effect, of mutual, bilateral agreement, because such a process must proceed with the consent of both parties - stated Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference, when asked about the potential end of the Sovereign Poland project and the shift of its MPs to PiS.

11:15

Morawiecki Lists the Increases:

Smiling Poland"Repays Citizens with Higher Prices for Most Basic Products.
- Who could have expected this?! After the government took away zero VAT on food from Poles, inflation started to rise! 'Smiling Poland' has repaid citizens with higher prices for the most basic products. Prices in stores have been rising for several months. In March, it was 2.1%, in April 2.4%, and in May 2.9%. What's more – from July 1st, electricity price increases of an average of 20% and gas of 45% will further fuel prices and inflation! In just two months, the prices of goods on store shelves have risen by almost half as fast. This is according to data presented in the 'Retail Store Price Index' by UCE RESEARCH and WSB University – Mateusz Morawiecki wrote on Facebook. - If anyone thinks these are one-off, temporary problems, they are deeply mistaken. This is just the prelude to the real symphony of price hikes that will soon hit Poles! Everything, of course, is connected to the end of the Energy Shield. Price increases for energy will impact consumers' wallets, as well as businesses, and thus... again, consumers – he continued in the latter part of his post. - As constructive opposition, Law and Justice argued, appealed, and called on the government to maintain the shields – those concerning zero VAT on food, the energy shield, and others. These appeals were met with silence. We will not sit idly by! We will loudly demand government action to protect Polish families from price increases! – he added.

11:16

Brudziński:

No Support for von der Leyen

- No, there will be no such support for Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, because as the head of the EC, she has repeatedly provided evidence of how treaties and laws in force in the EU are applicable as long as it suits countries like Germany, but when it is not something attractive from the perspective of Germany's economic or political interests, then we are dealing with such a farce as the alleged fight for the restoration of the rule of law in countries like Poland or Hungary - stated Joachim Brudziński on Radio Wnet.

11:41

Brudziński:

Migrants to be Treated as Refugees. The EU Asylum Directive Obliges Us to Do So
I don't have good news. Because the asylum directive means, and regardless of what Donald Tusk's government ministers say today, that we will be obliged - because the whole idea boils down to this - to treat these migrants, as you rightly said, because they are not refugees at all, as de facto refugees and detain them in the countries where they cross the EU's external border. This means, in essence, providing them with services such as very high benefits - stated Joachim Brudziński on Radio Wnet.

11:56

Brudziński:

Mohamed or Ibrahim Will Identify as LGBT for Family Reunification and Bring His Husbands, Partners, and Actually Colleagues

- As Polish taxpayers, we will have to ensure decent housing conditions, healthcare, and education, and the right to family reunification. What does this mean? In countries like Islamic states, where polygamy is practiced, it means that one Ibrahim will soon be able to bring his 4 wives here as part of family reunification. But there is another danger. Setting aside ideological issues, because I don't want to refer to various ideological disputes at the moment, related to this whole LGBT ideology, but these young people who come here from African or Middle Eastern countries are not some primitive, I don't know, shepherds who don't have internet access – stated Joachim Brudziński on Radio Wnet.

- They will immediately pick this up, they will identify as homosexual individuals in a relationship with some man, and they will bring their colleagues here en masse, because that is how this law will be interpreted. So, one Mohamed or Ibrahim will soon, as part of family reunification, because he identifies as LGBT, bring here what he claims to be his husbands, partners, and in reality, colleagues – he continued.

14:55

Sikorski:

PiS Outflanked German Nationalists from the Right and is Speeding Towards the Ku Klux Klan

- Former Ambassador A. Przyłębski underestimated when he said that PiS's values are similar to the AfD's. PiS has outflanked German nationalists from the right flank and is speeding towards the Ku Klux Klan - wrote Radosław Sikorski on Twitter.

15:02

Tusk on individuals who may take high positions in the EU:

We are close to an agreement.
- As a negotiator acting here on behalf of our party, the European People's Party, along with our partners in the European Council, in the European Parliament [...], we are already very close to reaching an agreement. It is very probable that Ursula von der Leyen, Antonio Costa, and Kaja Kallas will occupy high, prominent positions in the new configuration of EU decision-making structures. This should all be confirmed next week - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a statement in Luxembourg.

15:24

Tusk:

Europe Must Take Shared Responsibility for Its Territory and Borders
- I was truly satisfied that all members of the European Council share the same priorities, and in particular, our support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and the necessary joint actions regarding external borders and guaranteeing security against illegal migration and hybrid attacks, which are organized day in and day out by the regimes of Putin and Lukashenko - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a statement in Luxembourg. - We are absolutely convinced that all of Europe must take shared responsibility for its territory, its external borders, and air defense. I must emphatically stress here that the discussions between the negotiators – President Macron, Chancellor Scholz, Prime Minister Sanchez, Prime Minister Rutte, Prime Minister Mitsotakis, and others – were very constructive - he emphasized. - This is not just a platitude. As you know, I am quite experienced in the matter of negotiations and European activities, and the process is truly moving quickly and smoothly compared to previous terms, and we have good grounds for greater optimism than ever before - he assured.

15:32

Morawiecki to Tusk: The KPO was supposed to be paid in euros, not illegal immigrants

- Prime Minister - The KPO was supposed to be paid in euros, not illegal immigrants... - Mateusz Morawiecki wrote on Twitter.

17:05

Tusk on Agreements Regarding Border Protection and More:

Putin's Voice Is Not Heard in Brussels Today.
- I am returning after meetings, primarily after the informal European Council, which are truly a turning point in the history of the European Union over the last few, perhaps a dozen or so years. Nothing so spectacular has happened yet; we are still ahead of formal decisions, negotiations and backroom talks have been ongoing, so my opinion might surprise someone, but in reality, we are witnessing such a radical transformation in the way European capitals and Brussels think about the most important issues for Europe, and especially for Poland - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference. - Today, I am even more grateful to all those in Poland, in Europe, but especially here, in our country, who voted in such a way that Europe is truly speaking with its own voice today. Putin's voice is not heard in Brussels today. In fact, all those political forces that until recently defended the Russian narrative have fallen silent, and Europe has indeed become largely united when it comes to the war in Ukraine, countering Russian and Belarusian propaganda, and also when it comes to ensuring the security of Europe, Poland, and our border - he continued. - What is, from my point of view and from our point of view, the greatest achievement is that there are no longer any doubts in Europe that the issue of border protection, of external borders, is not the problem of this or that member state, but it is a problem, a challenge, a task for the entire European Union. And in particular, this concerns, of course, our border with Belarus [...]. Regardless of political views, who is from which party, from which country [...] everyone is speaking with one voice and has no doubts that this border will be a common task for the entire European Union - he went on to say.

17:08

Tusk:

I spoke with Scholz. It's a shame former PiS prime ministers and a former PiS prime minister are acting as Putin's trolls

- I discussed the German incident with Chancellor Scholz, so you can calm down the PiS trolls. It's a shame that even former prime ministers and a former PiS prime minister are acting in the role of such Putinist trolls, repeating various lies and unverified information. I intervened, I spoke with Chancellor Scholz, and he committed to a swift clarification of this matter - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

17:16

Tusk:

PiS is Waging a Brutal Campaign Against the Polish Government, Highly Conducive to Putin's Narrative
- Poland is making a great effort – and this is also possible thanks to voters’ voices – and we are doing it effectively, so that Europe treats the fight against illegal migration as its common priority. But no one is unleashing racist hysteria for this reason - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - Today in Poland, we are dealing with such a political action from the side of PiS, which in a single day brought in more migrants from Asia and Africa than cross illegally through the eastern border in a month. They bear full responsibility for this migration crisis, for this leaky border. At the same time, they use this as a pretext or reason to wage a very brutal campaign against the Polish government, highly conducive to Putin’s narrative - he continued.

17:18

Tusk Suggests Sikorski Will Not Be a Commissioner
We are also discussing Radosław Sikorski's future with him. As you know, he is a very strong pillar of my government. And as you are well aware, some members of my government, ministers and deputy ministers, have become MEPs, and this has also stirred some emotions or questions. So, if you ask about the most probable scenario, it is that we would like to continue conducting foreign policy together with Radosław Sikorski, because this is a great challenge. Poland's position tells us one thing, and this is a very serious argument: today, the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs is a truly important political figure in the European arrangement. And with Radek Sikorski's talent and temperament, it is worth utilizing this special position of Poland to the maximum today. I am inclined to say to Minister Sikorski: 'Stay, continue to help here, on the ground' - Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated at a press conference.

17:23

Tusk Announces Further Countries Joining the Eastern Shield
- There is full agreement on supporting this initiative by the Prime Minister of Greece and myself, meaning that Europe will jointly build this iron dome over Polish skies. Other countries, including the Baltic states, will most likely join our initiative on the eastern border, the Eastern Shield, in the coming days, and this will also be a project supported by the European Union – said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

17:24

Tusk on the Words of an EU Leader:

Putin Has Opposition in Some Countries That Repeats His Narrative Word-for-Word.
- I won't say who, but one of the European leaders told me: listen, when I look at what's happening in Poland, Putin doesn't need to build new troll factories, because in some countries, he has opposition that repeats his narrative exactly, word-for-word – that migration is the fault of the European Union or democratic governments – Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference.

17:28

Tusk on the Too Slow Process of Holding PiS Accountable:

The Former Structure of the Prosecution Service Remains Largely Protected.

- I would like, as do very many Polish voters, for the issue of restoring the rule of law, because that is moving quickly, considering the stance of the President and the opposition, I must say that we are managing and Minister Bodnar is managing to restore the standards of the rule of law, which the EU, among other things, has noticed and appreciated, hence the release of all European funds. However, the direct consequences, i.e., what is supposed to hurt those who stole from Poland, who stole from Poles, that is moving too slowly, and this is related, among other things, to the fact that the former structure of the prosecution service is to a large extent protected by laws or by the President's position. I will no longer blame them, but I admit without complaint that it is not easy to fix and motivate the entire prosecution service to act in a situation where a significant part of this prosecution service is cemented by laws enacted by PiS, and every minor change requires some nightmarish war with the President – stated Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- This is my personal ambition; everyone who has stolen will have to return it and will be held accountable sooner or later before a prosecutor and a judge – he added.

17:35

Tusk:

PiS is pursuing a racist and repulsive political narrative
- Among other reasons, this is why we won the elections, this is why you voted for us, so that the border would be secure and that we would effectively fight illegal migration without resorting to racist arguments. It is unacceptable to, on the one hand, admit hundreds of thousands of migrants from Asia and Africa into the country for years without any restrictions, only to subsequently use this to pursue a racist, truly repulsive political narrative - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - There is truly a special place in political hell for those who first create problems at the border and then turn them into so-called political gold. I hope someone will finally stop them in their shameless and, for them, disgraceful treatment of this matter - he continued.

18:17

Leszczyna:

Duda's Veto on Emergency Contraception Bill is His Major Failure

- The failure belongs to President Duda. I prepared an excellent, straightforward bill that would have brought Poland into the civilized European world regarding access to emergency contraception. President Duda vetoed this bill, and he himself is one big failure - stated Izabela Leszczyna on RMF FM.

18:22

Leszczyna on Emergency Contraception: Perhaps Pharmacists are Financially Well-Off Enough Not to Need Extra Earnings

- An application needs to be submitted to the National Health Fund (NFZ), likely filling out a certain number of tables. The program is financed from public funds, so everything must be calculated, and a contract signed. Perhaps pharmacists are financially well-off enough not to need to earn extra money, and this, in some way, requires dedicating some time to fill out a survey, send it to the NFZ, and perhaps that's the point - stated Izabela Leszczyna on RMF FM.

20:26

Tomczyk on the Incident with German Police and Migrants:

Germany Apologized, and Consequences Must Be Drawn Towards the Officers.
- Germany apologized, and consequences must be drawn towards those officers because this should never have happened, and this is how such matters are handled, as Prime Minister Tusk did. However, what Prime Minister Tusk spoke about is a very serious matter, because each of us can see, even by googling, how Russian propaganda works, and what MPs like Ms. Szydło or Mr. Kowalski are doing today is 1:1 Russian propaganda – said Cezary Tomczyk in an interview with Monika Olejnik on "Kropka nad i" on TVN24, when asked about the incident with German police and migrants.

20:32

Tomczyk to Olejnik: If you were defending your home from a knife-wielding attacker, would you push him back, or defend your home's border?
- If you were defending your home at night from a knife-wielding attacker, would you push him back, or would you defend your home's border? - Cezary Tomczyk said to Monika Olejnik on TVN24. - Every government that defends its border acts rightly, because that is the essence of the state. There is a state, it has its borders, and it has special services appointed to defend them - he continued.

20:38

Tomczyk on proposed changes to regulations:

If a soldier defends themselves, a colleague, and the border, they have the right to use their weapon as they deem fit.
- Tomorrow, we want to present regulations to the Council of Ministers for their approval, which, firstly, will strengthen the role of the soldier: if a soldier defends themselves, defends their colleague, and defends the border, they have the right to use their weapon as they deem fit. That's the first point. Secondly, we want soldiers to have a lawyer at the expense of the Ministry of National Defence from the very first moment if any legal threat arises for them, an attorney provided ex officio. We also want the Military Police to handcuff soldiers, if necessary, but only as a last resort - said Cezary Tomczyk on TVN24.

20:40

Tomczyk:

Belarusian and Russian Services are Training Individuals at the Border Against Polish Soldiers. They're Teaching Them What Soldiers Can and Cannot Do
- Based on the information we have, it appears that Belarusian and Russian services are currently training people at the Polish-Belarusian border [...] against Polish soldiers. They are teaching them what soldiers can and cannot do, what techniques these individuals should employ. Soldiers are being pelted with stones, shot at with slingshots [...] we have 25 injured soldiers and we have a soldier who died there, was murdered by an outsider, whom Polish services are currently searching for - said Cezary Tomczyk on TVN24.

20:43

Tomczyk:

Macierewicz Should End Up in the Dustbin of History
- The second matter is equally serious and concerns the destruction of the second Tupolev. [...] They used saws, grinders, to destroy the fuselage of this aircraft, they tore it in many places so that nothing was left of this aircraft. This plane could have been sold, it could have been donated to Ukraine, it could have been done 1000 things with it. A functioning plane, after renovation, was destroyed, a plane worth 50 million zlotys. I cannot imagine that these people will not be held accountable for this. I not only believe that there should be clear criminal responsibility, but Antoni Macierewicz should simply end up in the dustbin of history, and that many years ago – said Cezary Tomczyk on TVN24.

21:06

Sikorski:

I am not considering the role of Defense Commissioner

- Today, the significance of our country has grown to such an extent that a Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs simply has a lot of influence. There is also a technical reason why I am not considering this role; if it were a real defense commissioner with a defense budget, it exists, but it is not a budget for military operations – stated Radosław Sikorski in the program 'Question of the Day' on TVP Info.

21:07

Sikorski on PiS Campaign Spot:

Something Terrible.

- In the European Parliament, I expect we will snatch two or three committees for Poles. Parliament has influence over the shape of directives, the budget, treaties, and precisely the approval of committees, so if there's a committee for the internal market, or rule of law, or foreign affairs, or defence, then one can have influence over the decisions of the entire EU – stated Radosław Sikorski on TVP Info.

- Something terrible, and then they'll be surprised that they are considered a racist party. Here in this building, where we are sitting, such spots were produced constantly, I recall 'Fur Deutschland'. It seems one can ask from below, at every level – he continued.

21:08

Sikorski:

The EU Gave Us Some Money for Refugees, but PiS Didn't Seek It Because Anti-EU Propaganda Was More Valuable to Them

- I believe that a non-racist, serious debate about immigration is legitimate and necessary, and the nation has the right to know what the rules are. Whom do we want to let in, whom not, how to make potential migrants good citizens. Please note that during the 8 years of PiS's rule, no migration strategy was created; we are only writing one now. Gigantic loopholes in the system were tolerated, and in reality, it was probably deliberate to issue hundreds of thousands of work permits without any control and tens of thousands of student visas for people who couldn't even study in their own country – stated Radosław Sikorski on TVP Info.


- The EU also gave us some money for refugees, but PiS didn't seek it because that anti-EU propaganda was more valuable to them – he added.

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