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11/15/2024

07:27

Friday's Political Agenda: Siemoniak, Bodnar, and Klimczak on Road Safety, PSL Event in Lublin

At 9:00 AM, a press conference will be held at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister with the participation of the Minister of Interior and Administration, coordinator of special services Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar, and Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak. The topic of the conference is: "Road Safety – Legislative Proposals".

At 10:00 AM, at the Ministry of National Defence headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Deputy Minister Paweł Bejda will witness the signing of another executive agreement for 13 FlyEye UAV systems for the Polish Army.

At 3:00 PM in Lublin, the Polish People's Party (PSL) will hold an event: "Specifically About Poland!". The meeting will be attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, ministers, secretaries and undersecretaries of state, and PSL parliamentarians.

At 8:00 PM in Warsaw, President Andrzej Duda will participate in the Olympic Gala summarizing the participation of the Polish Olympic Team in the XXXIII Olympic Games Paris 2024.

07:38

Domański on the Arrest of Wrocław's Mayor:

This Shows the Prosecution is Acting Independently of the Political Situation.

- The state is functioning, the prosecution is taking action. It is not the role of the Minister of Finance to assess charges, let alone verify verdicts. Of course, I would expect full cooperation and the provision of all information, but I will not pass judgment in any way at this time - stated Andrzej Domański on TVN24's "Jeden na jeden" program.

- This matter must be resolved and will be explained. I would just add that this also shows that the prosecution in Poland is acting independently of the political situation, and during the previous term, the previous government, we probably would not have dealt with such a situation - he continued.

07:42

"The Ministry of Finance Acts Solely and Exclusively Based on Legal Regulations." Domański on the "Hypocrisy of PiS Representatives"
The Minister of Finance acts solely and exclusively based on legal regulations. To be more precise, he acts based on resolutions, decisions, and information coming from the National Electoral Commission (PKW). The Ministry of Finance has not even been officially informed of this motion [Supreme Court] and the Ministry of Finance is not a party to this in any way – stated Andrzej Domański in the program "Jeden na jeden" on TVN24. If decisions are made by the Supreme Court, they will be sent to the PKW, not the Ministry of Finance. And based on such decisions, the PKW will make its decisions and resolutions, and those will then go to the Ministry of Finance. We will act 100% in accordance with the law based on information and decisions from the PKW – he continued. In 2016, we had an exactly analogous situation when the payment of subsidies for Nowoczesna was also suspended. So, at the moment, representatives of PiS are employing complete hypocrisy and forgetting that we dealt with exactly the same situation in 2016 – added the Minister of Finance.

07:49

Domański Announces Government's Second Step on Lower Health Contribution:

Entrepreneurs Can No Longer Wait.

– Entrepreneurs can no longer wait. This discussion about the health contribution has been going on for a very long time, too long, and I am convinced that at the next government meeting, decisions will be made regarding a lower health contribution in 2025, but also in 2026 – stated Andrzej Domański in the program "Jeden na jeden" on TVN24.

– We took the first step, and that first step was to abandon the health contribution on fixed assets. Now it's time for the next steps. This second step will be to lower the minimum health contribution, which is currently paid on a base of 100% of the minimum wage. We will lower this to 75% – he continued.

– This will be the second step, affecting approximately one million of the smallest entrepreneurs who have really low incomes. Very importantly, it will also affect those entrepreneurs who do not generate income, as such situations also occur. We want this to be effective from January 1, 2025. The project is ready, and we want it to pass through the Sejm as quickly as possible – added the Minister of Finance.

The government is expected to adopt an amendment at its Tuesday session.

07:52

Domański on Health Contribution Changes:

We Want to Go Further.

- But this is of course not the end, because we also want to go further and we have already, at this last government meeting, discussed solutions for 2026. We want this health contribution for entrepreneurs to be lowered, primarily for those earning less, but not exclusively. This is in line with what I said earlier; the funds in the budget are secured - stated Andrzej Domański on “Jeden na jeden” TVN24.

- We estimate that this solution, which is currently on the table and which we will work on for a little while longer, but these are truly the last days, it will cost PLN 4.6 billion from the budget perspective, in its entirety. That's for 2026. Next year, approximately one billion - he continued.

08:00

Domański Announces Plan to Freeze Energy Prices
Energy prices - the Prime Minister stated this very clearly, that he expects the Minister of Finance to present a plan to freeze energy prices. He said this on Saturday, this plan is almost ready, at the beginning of next week I will present it to the Prime Minister - stated Andrzej Domański in "Jeden na jeden" on TVN24. I would like to absolutely reassure Poles here that they can be calm about their wallets in terms of energy prices - he continued.

08:08

Bodnar Announces Introduction of New Crime to Penal Code: "Road Homicide"

- Intensive work has been underway for two months involving the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Infrastructure, and the Ministry of Interior and Administration. Today, at 9 AM, the three of us – Minister Siemoniak, Minister Klimczak, and myself – will present a package of changes concerning road traffic,” stated Adam Bodnar on TOK FM.

- Certainly, these changes can be summarized with one slogan: "stop road thugs.” We must do everything in our power so that the Polish state does not blame itself for further deaths that occur. There will be an absolute toughening of penalties,” he continued.

- There will also be the introduction of a new type of offense, so-called "road homicide.” It will be formulated in such a way that certain circumstances, such as a gross violation of speed limits, exceeding any permissible limits, or driving a vehicle while banned from driving, if they result in a fatal outcome, will constitute a separate offense with separate penalties,” he emphasized.

08:08

Bodnar on the Arrest of the Wrocław Mayor:

It Was Necessary in This Form Due to the Possibility of Colluding on Testimony.

- According to the information I received from the prosecutor's office, such action was necessary due to the specific circumstances of the procedural activities planned with the participation of the Wrocław mayor. Because, please note, at the same time, not only the mayor was detained, but also three other individuals, and it was necessary to conduct the proceedings in such a way as to confront their testimonies and also to ensure that these individuals did not have contact with each other and did not coordinate their statements – stated Adam Bodnar on TOK FM.

08:08

Bodnar on Lifting Ziobro's Immunity:

Analysis and Preparation of Relevant Documents Underway.

- Let us remember that Minister [Ziobro] is protected by parliamentary immunity, which also requires specific procedures to be carried out, and now a motion has been submitted by the investigation committee. Prosecutors, specifically the prosecutor, informed me about this motion on Wednesday. Analysis and preparation of the relevant documents are underway – said Adam Bodnar in TOK FM.

- I believe that expecting the Pegasus investigation committee to quickly conclude its work is excessive, as there are many matters to clarify, and I think that with each passing month, they learn about new circumstances – he added.

08:12

Hołownia:

The President Should Not Have a Chairman or Prime Minister Above Them
- The President should be a President who will not have a chairman or a prime minister above them. Donald Tusk's candidate, whoever it may be, will have to listen to Donald Tusk's orders, Jarosław Kaczyński's candidate [...] will have to listen to Jarosław Kaczyński's orders. I will not have to listen to anyone's orders - said Szymon Hołownia in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' "Graffiti". - I am not independent in the sense that I do not have a political party, but I have no one above me apart from the voters in this race, and of course, if the voters were to decide so, I would resign from a political party - he continued.

08:13

Indeed, Mr. Tusk – Numbers Don't Lie." Morawiecki Recalls Prime Minister's Words

- These words from Tusk perfectly summarize the “achievements” of this government over the past year - says Mateusz Morawiecki in a clip published on social media, recalling Donald Tusk's statements on gas, electricity, and gasoline prices.

- Indeed, Mr. Tusk, numbers don't lie. The budget deficit for this year is PLN 240 billion, and for next year – around PLN 290 billion. Prices of basic products are skyrocketing, State Treasury Companies (SSP) are incurring further losses, there are insufficient funds in healthcare, and state budget revenues are falling. One could continue listing for a long time - emphasizes the former prime minister in the recording.

- The conclusion is simple – you are unable to manage a country of 40 million. You are incredibly incompetent at this - he added.

08:18

Hołownia on Potential Trzaskowski or Sikorski Victory:

I'm Afraid This Means PiS Will Return to Power in 2027.
- I have great respect for Rafał [Trzaskowski], because I believe he is a truly very honest and very interesting person, a good politician. Radosław Sikorski – a class act, I have no doubts. However, whichever of them Donald Tusk chooses as a candidate, it will lead to, if they win, a simple narrative: Civic Platform has taken over everything in Poland – said Szymon Hołownia on Polsat News. - I have concerns, and I watch this polarized scene a bit, that this means PiS will return to power in the parliamentary elections in 2027 – he continued.

08:25

Government Coalition Bills as President:

I Would Certainly Not Be a Pen." Hołownia Declares Readiness to Veto "Bad
- Of course. If it were bad, I would veto it. Just as today we fight [...] sometimes until the last moment in the parliamentary chamber or before it, because there are things we don't agree on – Szymon Hołownia stated in Polsat News, when asked if, as president, he would veto any bill from the governing coalition. - I would certainly not be a pen that signs everything that comes from the government, but on the other hand, I will not veto out of spite, regardless of who governs Poland – he continued.

08:34

Vacation During Campaign Season? Hołownia: There Was No Such Agreement. Marshal Czarzasty and I Considered It a Misunderstanding
- No, because there was no such agreement. I spoke about it yesterday with Marshal Czarzasty, we considered it a misunderstanding, we didn't understand each other. There is no such expectation, nor is there such a plan - Szymon Hołownia told Polsat News when asked if he would take a vacation during the campaign.

- Imagine, for example, a president [...] who stops performing their duties during the campaign. One does their work, because a politician is always in campaign mode. A Member of Parliament today, who sits in the Sejm, can also be said to be campaigning for themselves before 2027 - he continued.

- There will probably be a need to take leave for some longer campaign trip, at the very end of the campaign, in these last weeks, because it's simply impossible to combine duties. However, that's why we hold these positions, that's why we have this responsibility, to not do such things - he continued.

08:44

Hołownia:

Tusk is aware that he needs to find a successor
- It's also a matter of PESEL [national identification number]. It's a matter of energy, it's a matter of times. I don't talk too much with Jarosław Kaczyński, but I do talk with Donald Tusk, and he is a very aware politician who is aware that [...] he needs to find a successor, that he has already worked a lot, done a lot, but the succession of generations on the political scene is something absolutely normal - said Szymon Hołownia on Polsat News. - Before the presidential elections, no [we are not at the stage of handing over the baton in a generational relay], but after the presidential elections, I wouldn't rule that out, because after the presidential elections, the entire scene will reshape itself once again - he continued.

08:48

Hołownia:

Let Me Do in the Presidential Palace What I Did in the Sejm
- This is a very difficult coalition, and it's sometimes difficult with the opposition, but this is a completely different Sejm than it was before. There's no freezer, it's open, people come, we've had 150,000 visitors this year, there's an event happening all the time, it's really working. [...] Let me do in the Presidential Palace what I did in the Sejm, because I've shown what matters to me today - said Szymon Hołownia on Polsat News.

08:57

Hołownia:

I've Heard I'm Tusk's Proxy Candidate So Many Times, It No Longer Bothers Me
- I've heard so many times over the last 5 years that I am Donald Tusk's proxy candidate that it no longer bothers me. [...] To this day, I'm still asked, yesterday I was asked, 'Why didn't you support Rafał Trzaskowski in the second round of the presidential elections in 2020?'. If I were Donald Tusk's proxy candidate, the Civic Platform commentariat wouldn't be asking such questions. This is the best proof that I have an autonomous and independent position - said Szymon Hołownia in Polsat News. - Also, this tweet from Prime Minister Donald Tusk, in which he congratulates me with great sympathy, but also, as I know him, with a slight jab, on my courage and determination, shows that I have my own path, and he has his own path - he continued.

10:19

Even a Lifetime Driving Ban: Government Unveils Proposed Changes to Traffic Regulations
- I am grateful to Minister Siemoniak and Klimczak for enabling us to create a working group that has developed comprehensive proposals for changes concerning road safety. […] In the coming weeks, an intensive legislative process will take place, aimed at ensuring these proposals undergo full social consultations and are then adopted by the government and parliament - said Adam Bodnar at a press conference. The Minister of Justice listed the following proposed changes to the regulations:
  • introduction of stricter penalties for offenders driving vehicles while under a court-imposed ban. If someone breaks it, a lifetime driving ban may be imposed
  • the issue of driving under the influence of intoxicating substances or alcohol. If a driver has between 0.5 and 1.5 permille of alcohol in their blood or is banned from driving, the court may order the forfeiture of the vehicle. Above 1.5 permille, the court has this obligation. Additionally, the possibility of suspending prison sentences is to be restricted
  • driving bans should not be cumulative, but should run from the end of the previous ban
The Head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Tomasz Siemoniak, spoke about further changes:
  • a new type of offense: organizing and participating in illegal car races. As Siemoniak assessed, a "severe penalty" could be the obligation for services to provide insurers with information about vehicles participating in illegal races, which would allow for an increase in premiums for these individuals. Fines of up to PLN 5,000 are foreseen for individuals participating in or organizing such gatherings. Additionally, the court will be able to order the forfeiture of the vehicle
  • higher sanctions for grossly dangerous, reckless driving
  • a new offense - so-called drifting, dangerous sudden acceleration of a vehicle
In turn, the Minister of Infrastructure, Dariusz Klimczak, announced, among other things, the following proposals:
  • a two-year probationary period for young drivers - including lower speed limits outside built-up areas (80 km/h) and on highways (100 km/h), and a zero alcohol limit. For a twofold commission of "the most drastic" offenses, the probationary period will be extended by 2 years
  • driving during a period of license suspension will result in a permanent suspension of entitlements and the possibility of acquiring them only after 5 years
  • elimination of the possibility of reducing penalty points for the most serious offenses

10:20

Bodnar on the Arrest of Wrocław's Mayor:

It Was Necessary to Conduct the Actions in This Manner.
We are at a stage where the prosecution has brought charges. The Silesian regional department for organized crime, led by Prosecutor Tądla. Activities took place yesterday – stated Adam Bodnar at a press conference in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

The prosecution assures, and I have every reason to trust the prosecution in this regard, that it was necessary to conduct the actions in this specific way to make the arrest and carry out all these procedures, because yesterday's matter concerned 4 individuals, of whom 2 will face preventive measures, so-called liberty-preserving ones, and in relation to 2, there will be requests for pre-trial detention – the Minister of Justice continued.

10:20

Bodnar:

Prosecutor's Office Charges Former MEP Karol K.

- The prosecutor's office has also pressed charges in this matter against Karol K., a former Member of the European Parliament, in connection with various actions surrounding Collegium Humanum, leveraging influence, and other related activities - stated Adam Bodnar at a press conference in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

10:40

Sikorski Publishes a Message Justifying His Campaign:

Because Times Have Changed.

"Because times have changed" – Radosław Sikorski published a graphic with this slogan on social media.


10:58

Sutryk:

I Do Not Admit to the Charges Against Me

- I do not admit to the charges against me in general, of course I don't, that's why I went there, to explain it precisely in this way – stated Jacek Sutryk in a conversation with journalists.

- I was surprised because, as I also said in Katowice, nearly two years ago, I was questioned in these very matters. Back then, by invitation or by summons. I think if a similar measure had been applied this time, then considering the office I hold, I would have appeared, moreover, I always report to every summons. I have no problem with that – he continued.

- I know I am a public figure, and therefore I have to explain certain things, even more so than others, I am perfectly aware of that, I have nothing to hide. Therefore, one could indeed discuss this form, whether it was [appropriate] – he added.

11:02

Sutryk declares he will not resign as city mayor despite accusations:

There is no such reason.

- There is no such reason [for me to resign]. This does not concern city matters, and the city's affairs are progressing well, anyway. Therefore, there is absolutely no reason to stop working for the city. That's why the residents elected me, and this is a situation that sometimes happens in life, especially when holding certain positions; various things are alleged. That's why there are independent courts, to simply defend oneself. [...]. I have not even the slightest intention of ceasing to work for the city – said Jacek Sutryk in a conversation with journalists.

11:07

Petru on Health Contributions and Domański's Promise:

A Symbolic Reduction Is Not a Good Solution.
- A symbolic reduction of the health contribution for entrepreneurs in 2025 and delaying real changes until the following year is not a good solution - wrote Ryszard Petru on Twitter. - Economic data is unfavorable – Polish entrepreneurs need a reduction in burdens right now. Minister Andrzej Domański himself promised PLN 4 billion for a reduction in 2025 in the Sejm - he continued in the rest of his post.

11:35

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

EU Allocates Insufficient Funds to Defense; Poland Will Advocate for Change During its Presidency

Unfortunately, in my opinion, the European Union is still allocating too little to defense, and we will strive to change this during Poland's presidency, so that the new European Commission allocates significantly more [than 11 billion]. However, the Armaments Agency, along with our partners from several European countries, will participate in joint procurement and joint actions for 155 mm ammunition, stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a press conference.

Today, we need to build defenses against threats, not just react with delays, as unfortunately is often the custom of the [EU's] large bureaucratic machinery. Therefore, we are interested in increasing these funds. We are pleased with the successes of the Armaments Agency and our international partners in the procurement of 155 mm ammunition, and Poland will participate in this. We count on an increase in the pool of funds so that Piorun [missiles] can be included in this group, he continued.

11:36

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

Our Predecessors Signed Contracts in Haste for Pre-Election Events
I would like to thank all citizens of the Republic for contributing to Polish security, but what do they expect from us? Not just anything, but the best quality, most useful, most modern equipment, purchased at a good price. That is why time is needed. Our predecessors did not always adhere to this principle. The haste was more evident with them due to the upcoming elections, and decisions were made, contracts were signed, for the sake of having an event before the elections – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a press conference.

12:20

Paprocka Announces Date for Civic Coalition Primary Results

- The Civic Coalition primaries will take place on November 22, 2024. We will announce the results on November 23. And then, ALL hands on deck and work for the candidate - wrote Wioletta Paprocka on social media.

15:57

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

Security and Economy – These are the Most Important Matters for the PSL in Government
- This is an important moment for us. We promised at the Supreme Council […], that we would present such a report to our compatriots on what has been achieved over this year, plan for the future, and speak concretely about these most important matters. […] I would summarize these most important matters […] in two words, two values: security and economy – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL event “Konkretnie o Polsce” (Concretely about Poland). - This is an absolutely priority matter for the PSL. That's why we are in the coalition. […] Just as two fingers form the symbol of freedom, victory, the symbol of victory – so two matters are absolutely the most important in the government of the Republic of Poland for the PSL. That is security and the economy – he emphasized.

16:02

Sikorski Calls Civic Platform Members:

We Need a Strong Candidate for Difficult Times.

Radosław Sikorski, who is seeking nomination in the primary elections, has published a recording on social media showing the Minister of Foreign Affairs persuading Civic Platform members to vote for him.

- Good morning, this is Radek Sikorski. I'm calling you to ask for your vote in the Civic Coalition primaries - says Sikorski.

When asked to convince the person to vote for him, the minister replies: - Because times have changed. These will be elections about Poland's security. That's why we need a strong candidate for difficult times.

You have my vote - replies the woman in the recording.

16:06

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

For Years They've Said the PSL Will Disappear – Yet the PSL Grows Stronger Election After Election
- We've shown that Poles have trusted us once again. They cast their votes for us, over 3 million votes for the Third Way list, which no one gave a chance to. No polls indicated that this result would be so good. For years, everyone has been telling us that the PSL will soon disappear – yet the PSL grows stronger election after election - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL's "Konkretnie o Polsce" (Specifically about Poland) event. - If it weren't for us, this coalition wouldn't exist today. If it weren't for the votes we attracted from PiS, there would be no victory. If it weren't for our values and our views, we wouldn't be influencing the entire political spectrum and reaching all Poles - he assessed.

16:17

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

There is no government without us. We are the stabilizing guarantor of the coalition's functioning
- There is no government without us. We are also the stabilizing guarantor of the coalition's functioning. We are the second-largest party in the coalition, I would also like you to realize that - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL event "Konkretnie o Polsce" (Specifically about Poland). - In terms of parliamentarians and influence in local government, after PO, it is the PSL - as the second-largest, but also in terms of contribution to this coalition, party - he continued.

16:32

Tusk after talk with Scholz: "Putin was told Poland's stance on Ukraine"

- I have just received a call from Chancellor Scholz who gave me an account of his talk with Vladimir Putin. I was satisfied to hear that he not only condemned the Russian aggression, but he also reiterated the Polish position: "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine" - wrote Prime Minister Donald Tusk on platform X.

16:33

"500,000 Applications in 15 Days." Kosiniak-Kamysz: We Were Right That Entrepreneurs Need a Vacation from ZUS
- A very important area of our activity is the economy – the sphere for which we are responsible. Here, I have the great pleasure to inform you that our program is being implemented. Firstly, to restore dignity to entrepreneurs, in terms of financial stability, investments, but also deregulation of regulations - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL's event “Konkretnie o Polsce” (Specifically about Poland). “We Were Right That Entrepreneurs Need a Vacation from ZUS” - Today, 15 days after the launch of the “vacation from ZUS” program, meaning for the first time in Poland's history, entrepreneurs do not have to pay ZUS for one month – for now – I believe it will be for two and three months in subsequent years – they do not have to pay contributions, which so often weigh them down. So they can truly take a holiday - he continued. - To date, approximately 500,000 entrepreneurs have signed up for this program in 15 days. This means we were right that entrepreneurs need a vacation from ZUS, they need such support - he stated.

16:43

Kosiniak-Kamysz Announces Health Contribution Reduction for a Million Entrepreneurs
- Starting next year, it will not only be unnecessary to pay the health contribution on the sale of fixed assets [...]. Our predecessors introduced this, and we have to clean up after them – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL event “Konkretnie o Polsce” (Specifically about Poland). As he said: - This law has gone through the government, but at the parliamentary stage, it will have an amendment that will reduce the health contribution for a million entrepreneurs who pay the lowest version, but they are also in the most difficult situation. These are the smallest businesses, which often struggle to make ends meet. The leader of the Peasants' Party declared: - The burden for approximately one million entrepreneurs will decrease by 25% due to the change in the health contribution. We are fulfilling our promises.

17:01

End of the 10H Rule for Wind Turbine Construction. Kosiniak-Kamysz Declares
- Work is already underway; soon a bill will be presented to the government that will abolish the flawed 10H rule concerning the placement of wind turbines - declared Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL's event "Konkretnie o Polsce" (Specifically about Poland).

17:20

Kosiniak-Kamysz Announces "Major Project" for Bill on Building Ammunition Factories in Poland
- In the coming days, likely at the next Council of Ministers meeting, there will be a major project, of which I am a co-author, together with Minister Jaworowski and Domański, concerning a strategic challenge for Poland, namely the construction of ammunition factories - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL event "Specifically about Poland". - This will not be a resolution, but a law, so that no one ever changes it. A law providing the basis for good, stable financing and the construction of ammunition factories in Poland, which we desperately need. Factories that we did not find when we took power - he continued.

17:42

Kosiniak-Kamysz Backs Hołownia:

A Guarantor of Rebuilding Community
- Reconciliation, burying the trench between Poles, rebuilding the community – this has not been achieved this year. And it will not be achieved until there is a president who wants to build an authentic community – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL event “Konkretnie o Polsce” (Specifically about Poland). - Who will be a president independent of party leaders, of political parties. This does not mean he will not be connected to them, not come from them, not cooperate with them – he continued. - Today, Szymon Hołownia’s declaration clearly states what kind of presidency he wants. And without his presidency, the slogan of return, of recreating community, will not be realized. I know he truly desires this and will certainly strive for it – he stated. - We know what promise we made to the voters: restoring community. The guarantor of this restoration is certainly Szymon Hołownia. Therefore, it is worth supporting, it is worth getting involved, it will be worth helping – he continued.

17:46

Kosiniak-Kamysz Warns Against Voting for a PiS Candidate:

It's a Dangerous Experiment.
- Voting for those who have handed over power would be a dangerous experiment, and I would like to warn against that. Not because they lack capabilities here, but because the sole aim of a PiS president would be the return of PiS to power, not building a community. We cannot be subjected to such a dangerous experiment - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Lublin, during the PSL's "Specifically About Poland" event.

18:35

Sikorski Launches Website and Writes to KO Members:

In the Realities of 2025, I Have the Best Chance to Win a Duel Against a PiS Candidate.

- I am seeking your nomination with the conviction that in the realities of 2025, I have the greatest chance to win a duel against a PiS candidate. I can only speak positively about the President of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski. Regardless of whom you trust with the role of candidate, I commit to working with all my might for the victory of the Civic Coalition's candidate - wrote Radosław Sikorski in a letter to the members of Civic Platform.

The letter was published on a newly launched website.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is seeking the presidential nomination, argues that times have changed since 2020, and PiS is now in opposition, desperate to hold onto its last stronghold, the Presidential Palace. - Although current polls show that both Rafał Trzaskowski and I would win in the second round, let's not delude ourselves that this will be a pleasant campaign. I am ready to fight day and night to ensure our victory. I know what battle I will face, and I promise that I will not back down in the face of a brutal campaign - he writes.

Sikorski announces that as president, he will work to rebuild national unity and fight for dignity for all – because partnership unions and safe abortion are matters of respect, not ideology.

Sikorski also addresses a topic raised by Monika Olejnik. - My wife, Anne Applebaum, consciously and voluntarily chose Poland as her home. She accepted Polish citizenship and learned our difficult language. No one and nothing can take away her Polishness from her - writes Sikorski.

- Today, the vote of a precinct member weighs as much as the vote of a minister. Times have changed, and the stakes of the election have risen even higher. I know we will choose the best candidate, guided by Poland's prosperity and security - the minister concludes.

19:50

He Should Consider Handing Over City Operations to His Deputy. Tomczyk on Sutryk
- If there is a court verdict, I believe that the President [Jacek Sutryk] should resign. And as for his presence in Wrocław [even before the court's decision], I believe he should consider handing over the city's operations to his deputy. But that is the decision of the one who was elected, not mine - said Cezary Tomczyk in an interview with Diana Rudnik on TVN24's "Fakty po Faktach".

19:51

Sikorski:

German Chancellor Took Significant Reputational Risk

- The German Chancellor indeed took a significant reputational risk, because let's remember that Vladimir Putin is accused by the Hague Tribunal of war crimes. It's good that he briefed, spoke with our Prime Minister, the President of Ukraine, and presented a stance that Poland has always advocated, namely that no decisions regarding Ukraine should be made without Ukraine's involvement. However, as the scripture says, 'By their fruits you will know them' - stated Radosław Sikorski in an interview with Piotr Witwicki on Polsat News' 'Gość Wydarzeń'.

19:54

Tomczyk:

A State "Protection Umbrella" Was Extended Over Law and Justice Party Members
- This is the fundamental question today: what were the services doing during Mr. Kamiński's tenure, what were the services doing during Mr. Morawiecki's tenure, because today I am putting forward the thesis that over Law and Justice party members, I have no doubt about it, a state protection umbrella was extended. And if it happened that someone else was there, it didn't matter because those threads were simply not pursued in any way - stated Cezary Tomczyk on TVN24. - The Law and Justice state was rotten to the core, it used the prosecution service as a political whip - he continued.

20:05

Tomczyk on why he will support Trzaskowski in the primaries:

After such soul-searching, I have no doubts.
- After such soul-searching, I have no doubts that I will cast my vote for Rafał Trzaskowski, because the argument is made here, and it is a just one, that we should have someone very tough and strong. I don't know anyone else like Trzaskowski - Cezary Tomczyk said on TVN24 when asked if he already knows who he will vote for in the primaries. - Radosław Sikorski [...] is a very capable man and I rate him very highly when it comes to Polish diplomacy, but he has only been with us in Polish politics for 9 months, which is when he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs - he continued. - Trzaskowski, for 8 years, including before Donald Tusk's return, led us through this difficult time. He stood on all barricades, at all marches, he won against Patryk Jaki, he had 160 inspections by the Central Anticorruption Bureau and the prosecutor's office in the city hall and he did not let himself be broken by this system - he went on to say.

20:08

Tomczyk on Trzaskowski:

In My Opinion, He De Facto Won These Elections with Duda,
- In my opinion, he [Rafał Trzaskowski] de facto won these elections with Duda. Donald Tusk says that if it weren't for these tricks, we wouldn't have any doubts here - said Cezary Tomczyk on TVN24.

20:10

Sikorski:

I've Convened a Weimar Triangle+ Meeting for Next Week

– The EU is only as strong as its member states are united. So when Hungary vetoes, for example, the reimbursement of funds to Poland for weaponry supplied by us to Ukraine, then the EU can be blamed, but in reality, Hungary is to blame – stated Radosław Sikorski in Polsat News.

– I hope that with the new High Representative we will achieve [loyal cooperation]. That is why I have convened a Weimar Triangle+ meeting for next week, to which the incoming new High Representative intends to come, at least that's what she told me today – he continued.

20:14

Sikorski on PiS’s Role in Convincing Trump:

A Part of the Current Opposition’s Responsibility.

- Therefore, a greater responsibility rests with PiS to convince President Trump to ensure a just peace for Ukraine. This is a part of the current opposition’s responsibility – stated Radosław Sikorski on Polsat News.

- The opposition today has its representative in the Presidential Palace, President Duda, who considers President Trump a hero and his personal friend – he continued.

20:25

Sikorski:

Even Left-Leaning President Kwaśniewski Can Say a Kind Word About Me

- I can admit when my political rivals are right. Aleksander Kwaśniewski also had his merits during the Orange Revolution. As you can see, even the left-leaning President Kwaśniewski can say a kind word about me - stated Radosław Sikorski on Polsat News.

21:31

Nitras:

Difficult Times? Did the War Just Start Yesterday? Rafał Was Always With Us

- Have times changed? Difficult times? Were the pandemic times easy? Did the war just start yesterday? Were the 8 years of PiS easy times? Rafał was always with us. He was always on the front line. Our President - Sławomir Nitras wrote on social media.

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