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10/08/2024
07:22
Tuesday's Political Agenda: Government Receives Flood Situation Report, Bejda and Wrzosek Face Pegasus Committee
At 10:00 AM, the Pegasus investigative committee will interrogate former head of CBA, Ernest Bejda, and prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek. Subsequently, at 4:00 PM, the hearings will continue in a closed session.
The government session will commence at 12:00 PM. The agenda will primarily feature a report on the flood situation, as well as, among other items, the medium-term budgetary and structural plan for the years 2025-2028. Ministers will also address a draft bill concerning aid for farmers affected by natural disasters.
At 9:30 AM, the Marshal of the Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, will participate in the inauguration of the "Childhood Without Violence" campaign.
At 11:00 AM, a press conference will be held in the Sejm by PiS MPs Zbigniew Kuźmiuk and Włodzimierz Tomaszewski.
07:35
Sasin on Dworczyk's Statement:
It Was Unnecessary, It Generated Tensions.
- I haven't said anything on this matter publicly and I won't, because discussions within party forums should remain within those forums. I think that's a good principle, we don't deliberate and talk in a closed circle just to speak about it publicly afterwards. There was a discussion on this matter, regarding [Michał Dworczyk's] statement - stated Jacek Sasin in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
- There was a discussion because, it seems to me, and I said this immediately when the statement emerged, that it was unnecessary, it unnecessarily generated certain tensions, additional tensions, it heated up the atmosphere. Now is not the time to do that, we need to unite - he continued.
07:38
Sasin:
Personal Calculation Cannot Be Prioritized Over the Well-being of the Entire Movement
- This unification [of PiS with Sovereign Poland] evokes various emotions within PiS, but such decisions always stir emotions, some positive, some negative - stated Jacek Sasin in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
- I also understand that there are politicians in our party who might consider this movement to be unwelcoming, unfavorable to them, that it will operate internally in a way not necessarily aligned with our politicians' intentions - the former Deputy Prime Minister continued.
As he emphasized: - But this is a matter of personal calculation. Personal calculation cannot be prioritized over the well-being of the entire political movement, and consequently, over the good of Poland, because we deeply believe that our program and our actions serve Poland.
07:41
Sasin:
I am a proponent of merging with Sovereign Poland
- I could probably say about no one, perhaps except for President Kaczyński, that they are a political ideal or a political genius. Politicians, like all Poles, like all people, have their frailties, their flaws, and sometimes they are guided by various personal considerations as well. This is unfortunately something that is the norm, and I don't think anyone would dispute that – stated Jacek Sasin during "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
- I happen to be a proponent of this merger. For me, it holds similar significance in this case [as being an enthusiast]. I believe that now is the time to unite within one camp, not to march alongside each other, even if in the same direction – he continued.
07:45
Sasin:
Our Colleagues from SP are No Burden to Us
- No, our colleagues from Sovereign Poland are no burden to us, and if we're talking about whether this will increase or decrease our chances of forming a coalition or returning to power, I believe it will increase, because it will boost our support and make us more effective in our actions – stated Jacek Sasin in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
07:48
Sasin:
I See Potential Coalition Partners in This Sejm
- Yes, I see these coalition partners in this Sejm. For instance, within Konfederacja, but also in PSL. I see such a possibility. It seems to me that regardless of the fact that we have different paths and have travelled down different roads over these 30-odd years of the Third Polish Republic, this cooperation is possible - stated Jacek Sasin in "Piasecki's Interview" on TVN24.
07:50
Sasin:
A Coalition with PiS Would Be Better for the PSL Than Continuing with Far-Left Forces
- Today, in the long run, I believe a coalition with PiS would be better for the PSL than continuing with forces that are currently extremely left-wing. This certainly does not please the PSL's voters - stated Jacek Sasin in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.
07:51
Sasin on the Presentation of the PiS Presidential Candidate:
Not a Long Period.
- The [PiS presidential candidate] will be presented soon. It’s really not a long period. It’s obvious it’s approaching because the elections are approaching. I think it’s a prospect for the next month. Let's say it's almost ready – stated Jacek Sasin in “Rozmowa Piaseckiego” on TVN24.
08:23
Petru:
We'll Put the Health Contribution Issue on the Chopping Block
- I don't understand this decision, and therefore I am dissatisfied with it. The health contribution was supposed to be lowered; I don't know if this action is political or substantive – stated Ryszard Petru in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News's "Graffiti".
- There is a parliamentary path, and I am a supporter of acting in the style of The Left, which shouts very loudly about its matters, putting the issue on the chopping block. However, in this particular case, it's the only issue we're treating this way, and it will need to be put on the chopping block – he continued.
- We are submitting a bill to the Sejm through the parliamentary path and waiting for parliament's reaction. According to my insights, this proposal will have a significant majority, despite the opposition of The Left, as a considerable part of the opposition would also be inclined to support it – said Petru.
08:44
Will General Kukuła Resign Over His Words About War? Tomczyk's Clear Declaration
- No [General Wiesław Kukuła will not resign]. He is the Chief of the General Staff. Poland is currently in a situation where there is a war beyond our eastern border. I don't even want to speculate on such topics - said Cezary Tomczyk in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on "Gość Radia ZET".
Referring to the statement by General Kukuła, who said that "all indications suggest that we are the generation that will stand with weapons in hand in defense of our state," he stated: - I treat it as a kind of warning to the graduates of the Land Forces Academy. He said it in the conditional mood.
Referring to the statement by General Kukuła, who said that "all indications suggest that we are the generation that will stand with weapons in hand in defense of our state," he stated: - I treat it as a kind of warning to the graduates of the Land Forces Academy. He said it in the conditional mood.
08:46
Tomczyk:
There Is No Hard Scenario Today That Predicts War
- There is no hard scenario today that predicts war will happen. I am not here to reassure, but I am certainly not here to scare people either. Everything is in our hands; the future is happening now. It depends on what the world will look like on the other side of the ocean as well as in Europe - said Cezary Tomczyk in "Gość Radia ZET".
08:50
Coalition Politicians Didn't Yield to Protests Because They Weren't in Power. Siemoniak on Retention Basins
- Coalition politicians didn't yield to those protests because they weren't in power [...] I will defend Monika Wielichowska; she was among the people, listening to them, whereas the ones in charge always bear responsibility. It wasn't Monika Wielichowska and Tomasz Siemoniak who were in power then, but PiS, and the then-presidents and ministers were dismissing the need to build basins - said Tomasz Siemoniak in an interview with Renata Grochal on "Bez Uników!" in Trójka, when asked about retention basins and succumbing to protests against their construction.
08:53
Reinstating Compulsory Military Service? Tomczyk Responds
- Conscription was not abolished, only suspended in 2009. [...] No, [it will not be reinstated]. However, we want to, and are, activating soldiers in various ways - said Cezary Tomczyk on "Gość Radia ZET".
- Territorial Defence Force is one, active reserve is two, and all forms of military training that will appear in the coming months. [...] We have introduced the "Vacation with the Army" system, meaning every student will be able to dedicate 2 out of their 3 months of vacation during their studies to being a soldier. After 5 years of studies, they will be able to become a second lieutenant and will earn 6 thousand zlotys net during their vacations - he explained.
08:58
The Prosecutor's Office is Decisive': Siemoniak on Providing the Pegasus-Infiltrated List to the Investigative Committee
- The prosecutor's office's investigation is ongoing, and if an agreement is reached, then in my opinion, the investigative committee can receive everything it desires, including the list of individuals [infiltrated by Pegasus] - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Trójka.
- If the services, in agreement with the prosecutor's office, decide – and here the prosecutor's office is decisive – that everything can be handed over [...] I respect the prosecutor's investigation, and we are dealing with a situation where, generally, model-wise, investigative committees are established when the state, state organs, have failed to act. Here, we have both the prosecutor's investigation, which will bring charges against various individuals – this is to be expected – and the work of the investigative committee, and it is important to coordinate all of this properly - he continued.
09:01
Tomczyk Announces: We Will Be Ready to Start Building the East Shield This Year
- We had assumed that the construction of the East Shield would begin in the first quarter of next year. History is changing, which is why we are accelerating. We will be ready this year to start building the East Shield - declared Cezary Tomczyk on "Gość Radia ZET".
As he announced: - In the coming weeks, military tests will begin on military training grounds, already of the military infrastructure that will be designated for the East Shield, in order to avoid the kinds of mistakes Błaszczak made with the fence on the border.
- According to the resolution of the Council of Ministers, this is a multi-year program that will take approximately 4 years. These are fortifications along a length of about 800 km, wherever they are needed - he added.
09:06
Siemoniak on the Constitutional Tribunal:
It's absurd that something doesn't exist, yet the President treats it as if it does.
"What's the point of referring something to a Tribunal that doesn't exist, that is improperly staffed, so these are futile moves," Tomasz Siemoniak said on Trójka.
"The judges themselves no longer know who is actually there, they questioned Mrs. Przyłębska's presidency, so it's a sick body that operates on PiS's orders," he continued.
"It's absurd that something doesn't exist, yet President Duda treats it as if it does exist," he went on to say.
09:11
Tomczyk:
Błaszczak is Behaving Like a Russian Troll Today
- Yes, it's true [that Leopard tanks will be moved from the east to the west]. And do you know why? Because much more modern Abrams and K2 tanks will be stationed in eastern Poland - Cezary Tomczyk said on "Gość Radia ZET".
- This is a decision by the Chief of the General Staff, General Kukuła. Each division will specialize in one type of tank – so, one division will have Leopards, another K2s, and the third Abrams. Having one division use 3 or sometimes 4 types of tanks is idiotic - he justified.
- I wouldn't want to use any insults towards the former Minister of Defence. But what Błaszczak is doing is simply madness. Today, his words are being used by Russian propaganda. […] Błaszczak says: Leopards will go to Żagań. […] But he doesn't mention that Abrams and K2 will appear in the east - he continued.
As the Deputy Minister of National Defence assessed: - Mr. Błaszczak is truly behaving like a Russian troll today.
09:15
Perhaps the Scenario of Starting Work Before the Elections, but the Law Reaching the New President, is Optimal. Siemoniak on the Liquidation of the Central Anticorruption Bureau
- We have to decide in light of President Duda's very clear declarations that he will not sign any such project [on the liquidation of the CBA] and he has said this publicly many times, whether it makes sense to proceed with this project to the Sejm and Senate during this presidency and then not get the president's signature. To do a lot of work which will then be discredited – said Tomasz Siemoniak on Trójka.
- This is not my decision, this is the government's decision, the prime minister's decision, we simply have to consider it. Perhaps a scenario where we start work in the Sejm and Senate before the presidential elections, but the law reaches the new president, is the optimal scenario – he continued.
- The project is ready, I have presented its assumptions many times – he added.
10:34
Bejda Fails to Appear Before Pegasus Committee:
Shielded by the Przyłębska Tribunal's Ruling
- The agenda for today's session included the hearing of Mr. Ernest Bejda, former head of the Central Anticorruption Bureau […]. As we can see, Mr. Bejda has not appeared for today's summons – said Magdalena Sroka during the session of the parliamentary investigative committee on Pegasus.
- A letter from Mr. Bejda was received by the committee, indicating that he is invoking the ruling of the so-called Julia Przyłębska Tribunal and emphasizes that, in his opinion, this is grounds for not appearing before the committee. […] Undoubtedly, this letter that reached us is not an effective excuse for his absence – she noted.
The committee unanimously voted to submit a motion to the District Court in Warsaw to fine Ernest Bejda.
- The date for Ernest Bejda's hearing will be set today – announced the head of the investigative committee.
The hearing of prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM.
11:36
PiS proposes an investment subsidy for local governments:
We hope senators will understand it's beneficial.
- Despite the Ministry of Finance's declarations that as a result of this act, local government unit revenues will increase by nearly PLN 25 billion next year, this increase is quite illusory, as the act imposes a kind of financial corset on local governments. [...] The wealthier local governments will benefit more from this, while the less wealthy ones will be held back in their development - said Zbigniew Kuźmiuk at a press conference.
- The act [on local government unit revenues], which has been sent to the Senate, reinstates the original sin of acts that have been created since the very beginning of local government revival regarding local government revenues, namely the lack of funds for investments. [...] This act essentially eliminates, and drastically so, investment funds, and in a long-term perspective [...]. Our investment subsidy is precisely this proposal to supplement this act so that there is also a motivational factor for investing - said Włodzimierz Tomaszewski.
"A mechanism beneficial not only for local governments but also for the state budget"
- On average, local governments received an additional PLN 20 billion annually for investments, and this is roughly how we estimate this investment subsidy mechanism. It is very simple; it is calculated based on investment outlays in each local government in a base year. This means that if a local government invested a certain amount, then each local government, within this subsidy, would receive 14% of the value of these investments, plus an additional 10% for the smallest local governments with up to 20,000 inhabitants, I am referring here to municipalities - continued Tomaszewski.
- We hope that in the Senate, perhaps the senators will understand that this mechanism [investment subsidy] is beneficial not only for local governments but also for the state budget, and it will simply pay off for all of us - added Zbigniew Kuźmiuk.
13:10
Tusk Announces Formation of Advisory Team on Flood Impact
- We will be adopting, I hope, a Council of Ministers resolution today concerning the coordination of actions related to the September 2024 floods, which will allow Minister [Marcin Kierwiński] to more effectively coordinate, above all, financial streams, so that they reach their destinations optimally and in agreement with local communities and environments. As I have emphasized, no one will have their competencies taken away. Minister Kierwiński's role is to coordinate, to facilitate our work as a team – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a government session.
- We will establish a team that will serve as an advisory body to the Council of Ministers and will support Minister Kierwiński in the daily management of this dramatic problem – he continued.
13:20
in Polish politics:
Spreading disinformation about hundreds killed". Tusk on closing a "grim chapter
- This brought no relief to anyone, the spreading of this disinformation about hundreds killed and about some grim government action intended to hide these facts. I hope we have now definitively closed this grim chapter in Polish politics, which was characterized by such speculation and disinformation – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a government session.
13:25
Tusk Announces Duda's Participation in Ramstein Meeting:
I Do Not Question That.
- I kindly ask Mr. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Mr. Radosław Sikorski to urgently prepare the government's position in connection with the President's participation in the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a government session.
- This meeting will take place on October 12th in Ramstein. The President has decided that he wants to represent the Polish authorities at this meeting. I do not question that, but I want to prepare the government's position so that the President knows what he is to present – he added.
13:29
Kierwiński provides figures:
Aid benefits are being disbursed on time.
- Aid benefits, as this is probably the most important thing right now, are being disbursed on time; approximately 200 million has already been paid out through the voivodes [...]. The problem that arose in one of the municipalities was resolved very quickly; there are no backlogs in this regard. Another 13 million is awaiting disbursement to the people, I think this money will reach the affected individuals today, or at the latest tomorrow - said Marcin Kierwiński during a government session.
18:33
Kobosko:
I Agree with Hołownia Who Says 'I'm Sorry' to Voters
- I agree with Marshal Hołownia who uses the word: 'I'm sorry', or 'we are sorry'. I believe that this word would be useful more often in politics and sometimes in everyday life - said Michał Kobosko in an interview with Piotr Salak on RMF FM's "Afternoon Conversation".
- When the Marshal says 'I'm sorry', it is in the sense that a year ago we came with a specific election program, which our voters supported in the elections of October 15, and many elements - for various reasons - we have not managed to implement, with hand on heart. For example, the health contribution, which has been famous in recent weeks - he continued.
18:35
Kobosko on Health Contributions:
Differences of Opinion Don't Necessarily Weaken the Coalition.
- The fact that we have different opinions within this coalition on some matters, that our postulates are recorded differently, does not necessarily mean the weakening of the coalition. In fact, I believe the opposite is true - the fact that we have different opinions means we are capable of working towards a common message and solution - said Michał Kobosko in the "Afternoon Conversation" on RMF FM.
18:45
Kobosko Speaks Unequivocally on Health Contribution:
The Proposal the Finance Minister is Pushing is Insufficient for Us.
- We take our commitments to our voters very seriously. It’s not that we promised various things and now we want to forget about them - said Michał Kobosko in the RMF FM program “Popołudniowa rozmowa” (Afternoon Conversation).
- This proposal, these solutions in the version that Minister Domański, the finance minister, is currently pushing, are insufficient for us - he stated.
As he explained: - If the government, the finance minister, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, are pushing this idea of changes to the health contribution, which is essentially the liquidation of the health contribution only on components of fixed assets [...], then this is an insufficient solution. Hence our party's announcement that a bill will then appear in the Sejm that fulfills our electoral promises.
19:07
"It borders on violating the law for me." Kobosko distances himself from the term "fighting democracy"
- This is [Szymon Hołownia’s words] presenting the issue perhaps in a slightly different way than our largest coalition partner, KO, sometimes does, prioritizing accountability above all else - Michał Kobosko said in the “Afternoon Conversation” on RMF FM.
- Allow me to state things very clearly: When restoring the rule of law in Poland, should it be done in accordance with the law, or should it be done using shortcuts, quickly, because voters expect it and have a right to expect it? I believe it must be done in accordance with the law - he stated.
Asked whether he prefers “fighting democracy” or “non-fighting democracy,” he replied: - I don’t entirely know what that means, because fighting can take various forms. I do not use this term, because “fighting democracy” for me borders on violating legal provisions to achieve justice and law.
- For me, democracy consists of the separation of powers, of there being clarity about who is responsible for what. The prosecutor does their job, the court does theirs, and it’s not the case that a politician stands over them, rushing them, and saying, “You have to bring me a bill of indictment in 2 hours, or you’ll lose your job.” This is precisely the kind of system we fled from on October 15th - he assessed.
19:35
Sejm Speaks Out on Romanowski and Woś Immunities:
Resolutions Remain in Force.
The Sejm – “in response to voices appearing in the public sphere” – stated that the resolutions concerning the lifting of immunities for Michał Woś and Marcin Romanowski – and in the latter's case, also the resolution on consent to detention and temporary arrest – remain in force.
As informed by the Chancellery of the Sejm, Marshal Szymon Hołownia has two legal opinions on this matter. They have been published on the Sejm's website.
*In a situation where the Sejm has passed a resolution expressing consent to the detention or temporary arrest of a member of parliament, and subsequently the court has deemed the detention unfounded or illegal, or has not applied temporary arrest, the subsequent detention of the same member of parliament or the re-submission of a request by the prosecutor's office for the application of temporary arrest against them in the same case does not require a new resolution from the Sejm* – it was emphasized in the communication.
20:06
Kapiński:
Barski is the National Prosecutor
- Pursuant to the resolution of the Supreme Court panel of September 27, Prosecutor Barski was reinstated from retirement based on applicable regulations [...] he is a prosecutor, that is the conclusion, the National Prosecutor - stated Zbigniew Kapiński on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach," a former appellate court judge appointed to the Supreme Court by the so-called neo-KRS.
20:12
Kapiński on Bodnar's words:
This stance is completely unjustified.
- Everyone is responsible for their words. The Minister, Mr. Bodnar, too. And I would like to say that these words, this stance, is completely unjustified, it has no basis in the rulings of European tribunals, nor in the Constitution - said Zbigniew Kapiński on TVN24, when asked about Adam Bodnar's statement: "Neo-judges are defending their own positions and the politicization of the judiciary. They want to block the accountability process. Today's stance by three neo-judges is not a resolution of the Supreme Court and is not binding."
20:12
Bosak:
Konfederacja Needs One Presidential Candidate, Not Several
Konfederacja needs one candidate in the presidential elections, not several. This is also why I supported Sławomir Mentzen. We need one candidate, a good campaign, a decent result, and then to move forward in building our electoral base for the 2027 elections, so that Konfederacja in the next Sejm has not 18 MPs, but for example 80 - stated Krzysztof Bosak on TV Republika.
20:15
Bosak on Romanowski: If there are charges, he should answer from freedom
- To be clear, I believe this is not necessary. If there are charges, he should answer from freedom. Detention is a tool meant to protect witnesses. Frankly speaking, the last thing I would expect from Marcin Romanowski, whom I had the opportunity to meet, is that he would somehow endanger witnesses - stated Krzysztof Bosak on TV Republika.
20:18
Kapiński:
European Court Rulings Don't Render Laws Inoperative
- These rulings mean that they are to be incorporated into the Polish legal order. The way this incorporation happens is either through amending legislation, and it does not occur automatically. It's not the case, as some claimed after certain rulings, that new judges should immediately pack their bags and leave the Supreme Court or ordinary courts. No European Court ruling has such power - stated Zbigniew Kapiński on TVN24.
- They do not cause legal provisions to cease functioning. They remain in effect until the Polish Sejm, Senate, and President amend the law - he continued.
20:47
Czarzasty Summarizes Left's Successes - Including Widow's Pension and Housing Funds
- There are many successes [of the coalition]. I will start with the Left: the widow's pension is evident, securing financial means for all affordable rental housing, applications submitted by local governments in 2023 and 2024. The act on changing the definition of rape, 1500 zlotys for families and family support. 1000 zlotys to support people caring for the disabled. Also, the statutory in vitro fertilization, previously when PO was in power, it was a regulation, now it is an act. These are some elements from the Left, and regarding the entire government: EU funds are evident, stabilization in the European Union, rebuilding Poland, Poland's position in the EU – stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in the program 'Guest of Events' on Polsat News.
20:47
Czarzasty Assesses the Coalition:
The Most Difficult Government Since the Systemic Transformation.
This government has not fallen and has no chance of falling, because it is the most difficult government in Poland since the transformation. That's my opinion. The most diverse, but also composed of four highly individualistic entities. Therefore, if someone evaluates us as a whole of people and information fighting for their programmatic elements, then it's good. I spoke at the beginning about the programmatic elements that Lewica has implemented. From the perspective of one of Lewica's leaders, I am very satisfied this year – Włodzimierz Czarzasty said on Polsat News.
20:49
Czarzasty Comments on TD's Idea to Outvote Health Contribution with the Opposition:
Responsibility Matters in Politics.
I cannot imagine that, and I think Szymon Hołownia, my boss in the Sejm, the Marshal, will not go for such a solution. Let me tell you, these are solutions that are very appealing to a politician. When we introduced the widow's pension, we ultimately want the second benefit to remain for a person living, at 50%. After long discussions, we came to the conclusion that in this act, we are assuming 25% and there will be an evaluation. Do you know why we did that? Because we were tempted in the parliamentary chamber, without meetings, by PiS, which submitted a motion for it to be 50%, but do you know what else is very important in politics? Responsibility – stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty on Polsat News.
20:50
Partnership Law Inches Closer: Czarzasty States It's in Government Review
- Partnerships are currently in government review, led by Minister Kotula. I believe that the common sense of all parties will lead to this matter and the concept of a partnership entering Polish legislation – stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty on Polsat News.
21:22
Czarzasty Reveals Date of Budget Vote
- I think this will be a good turning point to make very firm decisions, but because this vote, and I know, as I'm returning from the Sejm Presidium, will be on December 6th [on the budget], therefore I think the Together party will reach an agreement by that moment, super, nicely, with a smile on our faces, just like the smiling coalition, with the same smile – stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in Polsat News.
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