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12/09/2024

08:29

Scheuring-Wielgus Announces Date for Left's Presidential Candidate Announcement

- We are primarily acting in accordance with the law. There is no such thing as a pre-campaign according to the Electoral Code. The Left has stated from the very beginning, since September when we had our national council, that in December we would present our candidate, male or female, and we are proceeding according to plan. In a week, on December 15th, a Sunday, you will learn the Left's candidate for president – stated Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus in the program "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

- If it is Magdalena Biejat, it will be a truly excellent choice. We will announce this on December 15th – she added.

08:28

Tomczyk:

The New President Should Do Everything to Be Independent of the Government and Be a Unifier

- I remember Andrzej Duda's words, when he once said that the president cannot be the president of all Poles, which I consider to be untrue. This is somewhat the starting point, as we discussed with Rafał, for what he thinks and believes - stated Cezary Tomczyk on PR3.

- That is to say, we truly believe that a president, and we have had such an example in history, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, who was the president of the Left, a leader, became the president of all Poles, because he is still the only president who won re-election in the first round, and this is somewhat the starting point: that the new President of the Republic of Poland should do everything to be a president independent of the government, one who will unite, who also has an offer for voters of Konfederacja or PiS, PSL, etc. - he continued.

08:31

Szłapka:

We Clearly Said There Is No Such Thing as Forced Relocation
- No. We clearly said that there is no such thing as forced relocation from our point of view - said Adam Szłapka in 'Gość Radia ZET', when asked if, in light of the migration pact, Poland would have to accept potential migrants from Syria. - What is most important and what all of Europe must focus on is border security and preventing illegal migration. In this regard, Europe's approach has fundamentally changed, and Poland's voice is very strongly heard here. We are responsible for the EU's eastern border - he continued.

08:33

Tomczyk on Tusk's and Kaczyński's Paths:

An Unambiguous Choice.

- Poles are choosing between two truly diametrically opposed values. You either choose the path that Donald Tusk or Trzaskowski have walked, or the path of Kaczyński. It's such an unambiguous choice, and yet politics has revolved around these two political camps for many years, and I don't think anything can change in this regard – stated Cezary Tomczyk on PR3.

08:36

"I Don't Know What Hołownia Would Be Called Then With His Support," Says Tomczyk About the "Candidate of Half of Poland"

- Calling a candidate 'half of Poland' – I don't know what Szymon Hołownia would be called then with his support, if I were to be malicious, but I'm not by nature. I'm not malicious. I simply believe that everything should be in the category of fair play – stated Cezary Tomczyk on PR3.

08:37

Szłapka on Tusk's Post: He Responded to Hołownia's Unnecessary Attack on Trzaskowski
- I don't have the feeling that [Prime Minister Donald Tusk is publicly mocking Szymon Hołownia's support]. He commented on Marshal Hołownia's statement, which I also consider at least unfortunate - Adam Szłapka said in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on "Gość Radia ZET," when asked about the Prime Minister's post. - This is a reference to what I think was a completely unnecessary attack by Marshal Hołownia on Rafał Trzaskowski. In my opinion, Rafał Trzaskowski is the best-prepared candidate to hold the office of president – he has enormous experience and significant international contacts - he argued.

08:39

Tomczyk:

We Must Do Everything to Secure Poland. Nawrocki is Going There to Pardon His Colleagues

- We must do everything to secure Poland. Nawrocki is going there to pardon his colleagues. Let's be clear, that is Nawrocki's goal. This isn't just about the gangsters he was seen with, but also about political gangsters, such as Macierewicz and Sasin. These people are involved in dozens of prosecutorial proceedings, and in the coming weeks and months, these cases will be resolved step by step - stated Cezary Tomczyk on PR3.

08:40

Scheuring-Wielgus Comments on the KO Pre-campaign:

Trzaskowski's Campaign Team is Making a Mistake.

- I believe that certain things happening now, what is being done by, for example, a Confederation politician, Mr. Mentzen, is a violation of the law. All the election posters hanging in many cities, all the actions he takes, are against the law. What's more, I believe that Rafał Trzaskowski's campaign team is also making a mistake, unfortunately I have to say it, by printing posters saying that they are printed by a political party – said Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus on TVN24.

08:41

Scheuring-Wielgus:

Women See Politics Differently, They Have a Greater Sense of Responsibility Than Men
I think we women look at politics a little differently, I've had enough of men in politics hitting each other with shovels. I would like women to lead parties and hold high positions in politics – stated Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus on TVN24. - Women see politics differently and have a sense, I think greater than men, of responsibility for other people. I believe this is a bonus if it is our candidate, chosen by the national council of The Left – she continued.

08:42

Constitutional Views, State Ownership in the Economy: Balcerowicz on Mentzen's Convictions, Which Resonate with Him
- I won't make any declarations today, as there's still some time. I will state the criteria: it must be a person who is decidedly pro-Western, in the sense of supporting Poland's membership in NATO [...] and the European Union. Secondly, I will also look at views and statements concerning the situation, especially the economic one in Poland, and proposals - Leszek Balcerowicz said in the 'Morning Conversation' on RMF FM when asked who he would vote for in the presidential elections. - The same things he says on this matter and some others align with my convictions - he continued when asked if Sławomir Mentzen should gain his support in connection with, among other things, his vote against a free Christmas Eve. - Constitutional views, yes, especially, you know, how much politics is in the economy, i.e., state ownership [...] state ownership is always a burden - he went on to say when asked if Mentzen's economic views were close to him.

08:43

Who Funds Trzaskowski's Banners? Szłapka: PO. It's Legal
- Civic Platform. These banners also concern the promotion of the party, Civic Coalition, and the specific program that Rafał Trzaskowski will now be creating - said Adam Szłapka on "Gość Radia ZET," when asked whose money was used to print banners featuring Rafał Trzaskowski's image. - Yes, it is in accordance with the law, because the campaign has not yet begun. He is the vice-chairman of PO, one of the leaders of KO. This is a completely normal practice in this regard - he assessed.

08:45

Tomczyk:

Trzaskowski is Heading Out Across Poland

- Yes, Rafał Trzaskowski is heading out across Poland. We are starting in Podkarpacie, a region that is very challenging from the perspective of electoral history, and at the same time, it is an area that Trzaskowski has visited many times. He has been to Podkarpacie both during election campaigns and outside of them - stated Cezary Tomczyk on PR3.

08:47

Scheuring-Wielgus Comments on the Wieczorek Case:

I've Never Criticized Anyone for Their Wife or Children Working Somewhere.

– For me, this is a black and white issue. I read the statement from the University of Szczecin, and for me, it's clear. That is to say, the fact that Dariusz Wieczorek's wife, the minister of science, was hired earlier, is for me proof that this was no arrangement – Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus said on TVN24.

– I'll go further, I have never, either in your studio or in other studios, criticized – and it truly doesn't matter which politician we're talking about, whether from the opposition or my own party – for someone's wife or son working somewhere – she continued.

08:47

Rymanowski:

If Trzaskowski Wins, Will Butter Cost 5 PLN? Szłapka: I Think So

– If Trzaskowski wins, will butter cost 5 zlotys – yes or no? – Bogdan Rymanowski asked on "Gość Radia ZET".

– I think so – Adam Szłapka replied.

– Oh, that's a clear declaration – commented the host.

08:54

Balcerowicz:

We have a bad rivalry between PiS and PO, who will give more
- We have at least 200 billion in spending that makes neither economic sense, meaning it doesn't support economic growth, nor social sense, meaning it doesn't reach the poorest. There is a huge expansion of spending for show – said Leszek Balcerowicz on RMF FM. - Here we have such a bad rivalry between PiS and PO in economic policy, who will give more at a social cost. [...] In economic policy, including budgetary policy, I don't see any significant difference, it's an irresponsible bidding war to increase spending without coverage – he continued.

08:56

Szłapka:

Information Emerging About Nawrocki Should Serve as a Warning to Voters
- For everyone who will be voting in Poland in the presidential elections next year, the information that is emerging about Karol Nawrocki should serve as a warning - said Adam Szłapka on "Gość Radia ZET". - There are already enough proofs and photos that the connections we are dealing with are simply dangerous in some way. He knows many people from the criminal world, and this is currently the only thing known about Karol Nawrocki - he stated.

08:56

Balcerowicz Encourages Abolishing 800+:

It Makes No Economic or Social Sense.
- You mentioned 800+, 500+. It makes neither economic nor social sense, because contrary to declarations, it does not improve demographics [...] nor does it reach the poorest - said Leszek Balcerowicz on RMF FM. - In my opinion, yes - he continued, when asked if 800+ should be abolished.

09:01

Balcerowicz on the 13th and 14th Pensions:

Expenditures That Must Be Limited.
- It fits on the list of expenditures whose limitation is necessary to avoid stagnation, or even worse, stagflation, meaning inflated inflation and a lack of clear economic growth. This current policy of PiS, and then of Civic Platform and its coalition partners, unfortunately, is leading Poland in this direction - Leszek Balcerowicz said on RMF FM, when asked if the 13th and 14th pensions should be abolished.

09:09

Balcerowicz:

People's economic situation doesn't depend on how much the minimum wage is increased
- Fortunately, we don't have 100% demagoguery, but many might say that if this continues, the minimum wage will be higher than the average, which is an arithmetic absurdity - Leszek Balcerowicz said on RMF FM. - People's economic situation doesn't depend on whether the minimum wage is increased or not; it depends mainly on whether the economy is developing or not, because if it is developing, it generally creates jobs, and here, the prevailing economic policy is not leading Poland to catch up with the West, but in the worst-case scenario, it's leading to stagnation - he continued.

09:11

EU-Mercosur Agreement to Be Adopted Soon? Szłapka: I Don't Think So
- Now this text [of the EU-Mercosur agreement] must be adopted by the member states. Poland has a negative stance on this. We will work on this [building a blocking minority] so that the text of any trade agreements, with anyone, does not hit Polish agriculture - said Adam Szłapka in "Gość Radia ZET". "At first glance, it clearly hits farmers' interests" As he assessed: - At first glance, it clearly hits [the interests of Polish farmers]. We were expecting very specific analyses on what impact this would have on the European market. - However, what happened on Friday does not mean that this agreement has been adopted. It only means that the text has been negotiated by the EC, but the EC does not make the law - he emphasized. "I don't think this agreement will be adopted in the foreseeable future" - The law must be accepted by the member states, and I don't think this agreement will be adopted in the foreseeable future. […] One can always change [the provisions] because it can be rejected and discussions can continue. […] If there are countries, including Poland, that do not like it, then such an agreement will not be able to enter into force - he indicated.

09:15

Scheuring-Wielgus on PSL's Vote Regarding Kaczyński's Immunity:

People Expect Effectiveness from Us.

- To be honest, I'm a bit surprised that TD voted the way they did. People expect a certain level of effectiveness from us – stated Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus on TVN24.

- I'm surprised that TD made such a decision regarding Jarosław Kaczyński. Okay, it was their decision, voters will hold them accountable – she added.

09:17

Balcerowicz on KO's 100 Specifics:

Fortunately, Part of It Wasn't Implemented.
- I had some observations, for example, regarding the 100 specifics, it's fortunate that some of them have not been implemented yet - said Leszek Balcerowicz on RMF FM. - In itself, but at the same time with a smaller deficit, which means you either have to raise taxes, which nobody likes, rightly so, or cut some expenses. If, however, you increase the tax-free allowance, which, as I said, is right in itself and increases expenses, then what does it lead to? It leads to an inflated deficit, for which people pay through increased costs of borrowing for the country - he continued, responding to the statement that he would probably want an increase in the tax-free allowance.

09:21

Balcerowicz on PO and PiS:

We Must Unmask False Santas.
- In our own interest, and not just the interest of the state, we must watch politicians closely, for example, through civil society organizations and unmask false Santas – said Leszek Balcerowicz on RMF FM. - If we look at the dominant proposals and diagnoses in Poland, there are two main parties. We have a bidding war between PO and its coalition partners, and PiS in PiS-ism of the economy – he continued, when asked who in Poland is a false Santa Claus.

09:37

"It’s a Priority for Me to Be in These Places": Trzaskowski on Solving Problems of Small and Medium-Sized Towns
- We place great importance on transport connections and are signing an agreement for the next 15 years with SKM. Do you remember when I spoke in Gliwice about the Polish Academy of Sciences report, which stated that many towns in Poland have been losing their socio-economic functions over the last few decades? – said Rafał Trzaskowski at a press conference in Pruszków. As he emphasized: - It is a priority for me to be precisely in these places, to talk with local government officials and residents of these towns about how we can improve the situation, create a map of problems to solve, and also, when necessary – including through the Presidential Intervention Fund – to be able to address immediate issues. - We have been doing this for years, I have been doing this for years, by fighting communication exclusion in this very way. We are signing an agreement thanks to which residents of Pruszków, but also Piastów and other surrounding towns, can use the entire SKM system together with Warsaw residents – he continued.

09:45

Trzaskowski:

A Cohesive Poland Will Be a Cornerstone of My Electoral Program
- We care about Poland being equal, about Poland being cohesive. This is precisely what I am discussing here as well. We are solving a communication problem, but I will also be discussing other issues with the Mayor of Pruszków – Rafał Trzaskowski stated at a press conference in Pruszków. - We consider this problem to be one of the most important at the moment, when it comes to the development of Poland, and to leveling the playing field. A cohesive Poland is one of the cornerstones of the program we are preparing for the election campaign, and we will be discussing this over the coming weeks and months – he declared.

09:49

Trzaskowski announces visit to one of the voivodeships:

This week yet
- I will travel to Podkarpacie this week yet, to talk there too, with residents, both male and female, and local government officials, precisely about this – about the prospects of a cohesive, equal Poland - said Rafał Trzaskowski at a press conference in Pruszków. As he later added, the visit to this region is planned for Friday.

09:57

Which Regions Will Trzaskowski Visit Before Year-End? Candidate Discusses Pre-Campaign Plans
- I will also be in Silesia and Lesser Poland before the end of this year. We will be discussing the cities I've mentioned, but not only those, also the problems that need to be solved to create an equal, cohesive Poland - said Rafał Trzaskowski at a press conference in Pruszków.

10:07

Trzaskowski:

Anyone Observing the World Sees That the Naive Era of Globalization Has Ended
- I have spent my entire life dealing with the European Union and also firmly prioritizing what is most important, which is our interests. However, it is probably clear that today anyone who observes the world sees that the naive era of globalization has ended and that, consequently, we must strengthen Poland economically – said Rafał Trzaskowski at a press conference in Pruszków.

10:15

Trzaskowski:

Hundreds of NGOs Rent Offices from the City at Attractive Prices - from Catholic Ones to Last Generation
- Hundreds of non-governmental organizations rent offices from Warsaw for themselves at an attractive price - from organizations that deal with the protection of unborn life, organizations that discuss Catholic values, to various other organizations, including the one you asked about [Last Generation] - said Rafał Trzaskowski at a press conference in Pruszków. - This is simply the city's policy to make premises available to non-governmental organizations at different prices. This has nothing to do with our preferences, we are simply helping everyone who functions in this way - he emphasized.

10:31

Bodnar:

In previous years, the justice system operated poorly, with a protective umbrella cast over politicians

- In previous years, the justice system operated poorly, and as I said, a protective umbrella was often cast over politicians. That is why a special team of 10 prosecutors was created within the National Prosecutor's Office to audit various questionable cases from recent years – stated Adam Bodnar during a press conference.

- At the end of December, a report will be presented evaluating 200 cases that have been analyzed by the prosecutor's office, and subsequently, more cases will be presented successively. We estimate there are about 600 such cases – he continued.

- However, I would like to point out that new cases are also continuously arriving at the prosecutor's office; according to my estimates, there are about 250 notifications – he added.

10:31

Bodnar announces regulation of the status of so-called neo-judges:

I will work to restore trust in judges.
"I will work to restore trust in judges and to regulate the status of judges who were appointed after 2018, in such a way as to, on the one hand, evaluate their appointments, but on the other hand, to ensure legal certainty for citizens" – stated Adam Bodnar during a press conference. "It is very important to repair all those institutions of a democratic state, which are essential for our normal, everyday functioning, the National Council of the Judiciary, the Constitutional Tribunal, the Supreme Court" – he continued.

12:23

Kaczyński Announces Week-Long Series Summarizing the Coalition's Year in Government:

Today We Talk About Soaring Prices.
Today we are launching a week-long series during which we will discuss various aspects of this current period, the last year, aspects that do not inspire optimism, because it has indeed been a very bad year for Poland, and this must be told to the public, which to a significant extent, one could even say a great extent, considering the media advantage of the other side, is under the influence of various kinds of false information, under the influence of something that truly resembles the PRL, times that seemed to be in the past - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference. Today we talk about soaring prices, the financial situation. These soaring prices are not a result of some objective situation; they are a result of policy. On one hand, it's extremely inept policy; this team and this formation that is currently in power, broadly understood, cannot govern. But it is also a result of a conviction that seems to be increasingly entrenched in the minds of those in power: that if you have a media advantage, if you can use the prosecution, the special services, then you can simply disregard society, its standard of living, what interests citizens most on a daily basis. And hence decisions like the complete or large-scale elimination of shields that protected Polish citizens from the effects of the international, global crisis - he continued. Everything is lacking, from healthcare to the aforementioned shields. There is simply no money and there will be no money – this was once stated by Minister Rostowski, and one can say that this principle has returned, it has returned at the expense of the citizens - he added.

12:27

Błaszczak Unveils a Stick of Butter in a Safe:

The Symbol of High Prices Under Tusk's Rule.
- We are launching a whole series of press conferences summarizing a bad year for Poland [...] we are starting with a symbol. This symbol is the contents of a safe. As you know, valuable items are kept in a safe. Let's see what is being kept in the safe today - said Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference. - This is a stick of butter. This is butter costing ten zloty [...] this is the symbol of high prices under the rule of the December 13th coalition, under Donald Tusk's rule - he continued.

12:29

Kosiniak-Kamysz on Implementing Lessons from the War in Ukraine:

We Must Redefine Our Defense Actions.
After more than two years, and in a few moments three years, of experience from the war in Ukraine, an analysis and redefinition of our actions must also take place. Regardless of the fact that we are radically changing our approach, because we know very well where the specific danger lies, how this danger is already affecting Poland today, but what is proving effective in combating this danger, against the adversary, against threats, this is an effect that has evolved – stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during a panel discussion on the vision of the armed forces. This was one of the first decisions I made in the ministry: to implement all possible solutions from the war in Ukraine. Not only concerning actions of a military nature, but also preparation of a political nature. For example, we ordered such a revision of all legal acts issued by the Ukrainian authorities. What must we focus on over 3 years and what laws, regulations, and actions should we take in a legal sense to be best prepared for a response – he continued.

12:30

Romanowski's Lawyer on the Groundlessness of His Client's Detention:

Let's Think, Even Using Common Sense, What's the Point?

- Let's think, really, even using common sense. What is the purpose of placing Mr. Romanowski in detention, in a situation where no one, I repeat, no one is deprived of liberty in relation to the charges or the threads in which he appears within the course of this investigation – Bartosz Lewandowski told journalists.

- If we are dealing with a situation where, 5 months after his detention in July, during which he familiarized himself with the case files, he did not destabilize any course of proceedings, did not influence, and did not contact any individuals, then what is the point of imprisoning a person. Especially since we continuously hear from representatives of either the Prosecutor General or the Ministry of Justice that pre-trial detention is being overused in Poland – he continued.

12:36

Błaszczak Announces Relaunch of Energy Shield Bill Project
- In June of this year, we submitted a citizen's bill, supported by the signatures of over 140,000 Poles, a bill concerning the energy shield, meaning a bill that would curb the rise in bills if it had been adopted by the December 13th coalition - said Mariusz Błaszczak at a press conference. - Unfortunately, it was not adopted, so we are resubmitting this project, this time as a parliamentary bill. This bill will ensure an energy shield for Poles [...] we are presenting the bill to the Sejm, we will demand that this bill be adopted even now, at the session that begins next week - he continued. - This bill concerns the introduction of an energy shield in 2025, and thus stopping the price increases - he further elaborated.

12:46

Kaczyński:

I Have No Intention of Discussing with Tusk. There Is Such a Thing as Superiority and Inferiority

- Regarding a discussion with Tusk, I have no intention of undertaking it, because, well, there is such a thing as superiority and inferiority - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference.

12:50

Kaczyński on Changing the Candidate:

Don't Tell This Fairy Tale.

- Changing the candidate - please don't tell this fairy tale, I've been hearing it for months. I was asked about it in the Sejm already a few months ago. Perhaps someone had something like that in mind, but that someone was certainly not me - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference.

13:01

Kaczyński on the Report Concerning Nawrocki:

I Don't Even Know Who Delivered It to Me, But I Saw It Was Completely Worthless.
- Regarding this report, I absolutely knew nothing about its preparation. Although at some point someone, I don't even know who, delivered it to me, after reading it I saw that it was something completely worthless in terms of proving anything concerning the life of Mr. Karol Nawrocki - Jarosław Kaczyński said at a press conference when asked about the report on Karol Nawrocki. - One can place photos of various shady groups and claim they concern people who are not present in those photos, and the fact that someone knew some individuals [...] In my youth [...] I lived in Żoliborz, which was a district where on one hand there were many very decent residents, but on the other hand, there were also very many residents who could be described as not very decent - he continued. Kaczyński: I Also Knew Dishonest People, So What, Should I Be Associated with Hooligans? - I won't hide the fact that I also knew those dishonest ones, I simply lived then, and so what, should I therefore be associated with various types of hooligan groups that were active in Żoliborz at the time? [...] The most famous was probably a certain "Lewy" [...] his name was Lewczuk. Do I know him? I did. So what? Does that mean I was a hooligan? Please be serious - the PiS chairman continued. - Boxing is a sport where various people appear, but it really proves nothing concerning moral character - he added.

16:29

Duda on Appointing Święczkowski as Constitutional Tribunal President:

I Had No Doubts He Possessed Full Qualifications.
- I am extremely pleased that I can present this nomination after selecting from two candidates proposed to me, a judge who will be tasked with leading the Constitutional Tribunal for the coming years. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for undertaking this task, for participating in the competition, and also for accepting this nomination - said President Andrzej Duda during the ceremony of appointing Bogdan Święczkowski as President of the Constitutional Tribunal. - In making this decision to choose you for this extremely important and serious office, especially in times of various political upheavals and battles that are currently taking place, where the issue of the rule of law, compliance with the Constitution by state institutions, but above all by the persons responsible for these institutions, is of fundamental importance for the future of the Republic of Poland, as well as, very importantly, for its stability and security - he continued. - Therefore, this position requires a person who not only knows how to make decisions, who is not afraid to make decisions, but above all, who has great managerial experience in institutions whose operations are not easy. And Mr. President has such experience - he went on to say. - In my personal opinion, you have carried out all the tasks entrusted to you over the years, in various difficult situations, excellently. Therefore, I had no doubts that you possess absolutely full qualifications and experience necessary to perform the function of President of the Constitutional Tribunal as best as possible - he added.

17:10

Court Decision Issued Regarding Romanowski's Arrest

18:13

Snowden, Depardieu, and Yanukovych Have a Fourth for Bridge," Sikorski on Assad’s Ouster
- It’s not that the Russians can transfer forces from Syria to the Ukrainian front, but rather the opposite. This is because they have already done so, and among other things, the Assad regime has fallen - said Radosław Sikorski at a press conference. - I think other dictators should also consider that relying on external patrons – and such authoritarian ones as today’s Russia – instead of on the support of their own nations, is precisely how it ends - he continued. - Messrs. Snowden, Depardieu, and Yanukovych have a fourth for bridge - he stated, referring to the fact that the overthrown Syrian leader was granted asylum in Russia.

19:13

Ziobro on Romanowski:

A Show Trial Orchestrated for Political Orders.
- The trial of Marcin Romanowski is a show trial orchestrated for political orders. The investigation was unlawfully supervised and extended by an individual illegally holding the position of National Prosecutor. 'Appointed' through a criminal act by Donald Tusk and Adam Bodnar - wrote Zbigniew Ziobro on social media. - Previously, Romanowski was unlawfully charged and deprived of his liberty, which was confirmed by 3 independent courts. Despite the prohibition of re-charging in the same case and based on the same evidence, he was again arbitrarily arrested with a flagrant violation of his rights - the former minister noted. - But this was to be expected from them – after all, neither the political instigators nor the perpetrators who previously unlawfully deprived him of his liberty have faced consequences, even though Article 189 of the Penal Code strictly mandates it. Media reported yesterday that the decision to arrest was made 'at the very top.' Now they want to silence the former minister so he cannot criticize them. This is pure political revenge, not a fair trial - he added.

19:15

Gliński:

One Cat Lover on Twitter Overshadowed a Whole Grand Convention Costing 4 Million PLN

– Was there some convention? One cat lover on Twitter overshadowed the whole grand convention costing 4 million, did you see that, Madam Editor? Everyone saw it – stated Piotr Gliński on Radio Zet.

– You must admit that the party leader dealt a blow to a major party that spent 4 million on grand efforts – he added.

19:17

Gliński comments on Romanowski's pre-trial detention:

This is done to satisfy Tusk's expectations.

– Mr. Tusk needs a spectacle, so he probably has one. And such detention, I don't know, extractive or preventive, or whatever you call it, does it make any sense – stated Piotr Gliński on Radio Zet.

– When do you put people in prison? When there is a court verdict, is there a court verdict? There isn't. And here they are closing someone up to satisfy Mr. Tusk's expectations – he continued.

– I am asking about the sense of detaining a person about whom the charges have been known for a long time, if he wanted to obstruct justice, he would have already done so – he added.

19:18

Gliński on the Nawrocki Report:

It's a Collection of Various Information and Photos.

- This is not a report, it's a collection of various types of information and photos, on which Mr. Nawrocki is present in perhaps two, while the majority are photos depicting individuals described negatively, with whom Mr. Nawrocki has no direct connection, either in the photos or in the descriptions – said Piotr Gliński on Radio Zet.

- There are no direct connections with someone who could be of dubious character, just an acquaintance of an acquaintance – he added.

Gliński: Nawrocki Has No Direct Contact with Gangsters

- It is simply pure slander and insinuation that Dr. Karol Nawrocki has any direct acquaintances or friendly contacts with people who can be described as marginal or suspicious – he emphasized.

19:54

"If I were in his place, I would probably punch that guy in the face myself"? Gliński: I agree with Mr. Mentzen's reaction
- These are people who come there [to the Smoleńsk monthly commemoration] solely to provoke, to offend, to vulgarly insult us. I also go there, and every month I hear vulgarities shouted at me by these people, inscriptions with various lies written on them, a guy who, with a megaphone to his ear, tells the TVN-Putin narrative about the Smoleńsk catastrophe – said Piotr Gliński on Radio Zet.

- I don't know what happened with that assault [on Zbigniew Komosa's bodily integrity by Jarosław Kaczyński], however, here I agree with Mr. Mentzen, his famous reaction about this [words stating that "he would probably punch that guy in the face himself"], I happen to agree with that – he added.

20:09

Kwaśniewski on Trump’s Words Regarding US Presence in NATO:

Very Dangerous.
- What is risky about this statement [by Donald Trump]? That he defines what is “fair” - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski in “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News, when asked about the recent words of the president-elect, who stated that “if Europeans treat us fairly, we will stay in NATO, but if not, I will absolutely consider leaving the Alliance.” - And what is even more risky – that until now he spoke about something that in Europe there was already agreement on: that more needs to be paid for NATO. Poland pays a lot [...], others have already reached the necessary 2%. A few countries are still a bit short, but that would have happened - he continued. “It would be good for Trump to understand that we don’t buy American cars because ours are better” - However, he said something else: that he also treats “fair treatment of America” as a matter of trade exchange and tariffs. And this, in my opinion, is very dangerous. […] This kind of expanding list of demands and putting the security of Europe and the USA on the line is very dangerous - he assessed. - This is trade that operates according to completely different rules. I think it would be good for Donald Trump to understand that we don’t buy American cars, producing our own, because ours are better. […] Their food products are much worse than European, and especially Polish ones - he continued.

20:09

Szefernaker:

We Won't Waste a Single Day of This Campaign

- The main campaign is still ahead of us. More than 5 months until the elections. I think, above all, as we said at the very beginning - we will not waste a single day of this campaign. We made such a commitment to Poles, the candidate made it, the campaign staff made it, and we will do everything to reach every Pole, to win a vote, to fight for every vote, and certainly work, work, and more work - stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

20:11

After Announcing the Campaign in January. Gliński Gives Approximate Date for Nawrocki's Programmatic Convention

- Already after the formal announcement [of the campaign]. In January, most likely, in the second half rather, not the first as Mr. Hołownia thought, the campaign will start. Then we will be able to talk about the programmatic convention – stated Piotr Gliński on Radio Zet.

20:12

Szefernaker:

This campaign will not be easy, we need people to support and engage with us
We cannot do it alone, we need the support of sympathizers, all those who are with us, but also those we want to convince. Because this campaign will not be easy, we need above all millions of people who will support us, tens of thousands of people who will engage in this campaign every day. We also need funds for this campaign, so there is a lot of work ahead of us – stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

20:14

Szefernaker on Nawrocki's Plans:

We Are Not Slowing Down.

- Tomorrow in Siedlce [a meeting with Karol Nawrocki], on Wednesday a meeting also in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, on Thursday Białobrzegi. So we are not slowing down, we will use every day to reach as many of our citizens, Poles, as possible - stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

20:18

Szefernaker:

One Major Retail Chain Once Had an Ad Saying 'No Idiots Allowed.' They Simply Treat Poles Like That

- People are wondering today how to organize these holidays, and you know, one of the major retail chains once had an ad saying 'No idiots allowed.' They simply treat Poles like that. You can't tell Poles that if they elect a president, suddenly butter will cost 50% more - stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

20:19

Kwaśniewski:

Trump's Plan for Ukraine Serves Putin's Interests
- He will probably have to accept [Zelensky accepting Trump's conditions], because what else can he do? By ceasing financial and military aid, the Americans put Zelensky in a no-win situation - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski in "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News. - However, we must immediately state – what Trump is proposing to Ukraine today is not peace. It is merely a frozen war. And a frozen war is very much in Putin's interest because he gains time […]. For Zelensky, however, it is a tragedy - he stated. - Putin's goal is to have all of Ukraine in his hands. And this plan by Trump, which is being discussed today, unfortunately serves this goal - he assessed.

20:22

Kobosko on Romanowski's Arrest:

No Sacred Cows, No Untouchable Politicians.
- We have no sacred cows among us, no untouchable individuals or politicians. The matter has been known and public for many months. Many voters, when I talk to them, ask me about these settlements, when matters like that of Minister Romanowski will enter the proper judicial proceedings. Hence, as I understand it, today's decision is what it is - said Michał Kobosko in an interview with Dorota Wysocka-Schnepf on TVP Info's "Question of the Day," when asked about the arrest of Marcin Romanowski.

20:23

Szefernaker:

We Will Create Support Committees at the District Level

- We will also be creating support committees at the district level in Poland, and we invite you to support this campaign at the district level as well - stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

20:27

"The Elite Candidate Label": Kwaśniewski Points Out Trzaskowski's Toughest Challenge
- Trzaskowski is starting from a position of leadership. […] The toughest task for him is to travel to the counties and challenge this label that is being attached to him, that of an elite, Warsaw-based candidate – Aleksander Kwaśniewski stated on “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

20:27

Szefernaker on Trzaskowski:

He's the Candidate of Warsaw's Elites.

- This is one big deception [Rafał Trzaskowski's transformation]. He's the candidate of Warsaw's elites, who, as the mayor of Warsaw, couldn't even channel sewage into the Wawer district - stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

20:30

Kwaśniewski:

Nawrocki May Have Strength, but it's a Very Dubious Argument
- For Nawrocki, the main problem is to make himself known. Of course, if he wanted to carry sacks of sand or flour everywhere, it wouldn't be possible to arrange that. He also needs to get out and about in Poland – said Aleksander Kwaśniewski in “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News. - He may have strength, but it's a very dubious argument. Because 90% of men don't go to the gym. So, if he wants to provoke jealousy and resentment in them, then it's a good idea – he assessed. - Among some women, yes [it might inspire admiration], but I also don't think it would be a decisive argument. So, these are PR stunts that have very limited significance – he added.

20:31

Tusk and Bodnar Responsible for Romanowski's Life? Kobosko: A Politician Who Plays the Martyr Is No Politician
- A politician is also a human being, they also have various health issues, but I don't know what kind of health issues former minister Romanowski has behind him. We all associate health matters with the case of minister Ziobro, and my general observation is that a politician cannot in any way hide behind health matters or try to avoid responsibility this way - said Michał Kobosko in TVP Info. - Frankly speaking, using these kinds of arguments looks a bit grim - he continued, when asked about Janusz Kowalski's post with a photo of Marcin Romanowski from the hospital, captioned "Tusk and Bodnar bear full responsibility for the life of MP Romanowski, who will be their next political prisoner". - There is a politician who did terrible things over the past few years. When it comes to trying to settle accounts for his activities, he says 'I am poor, I am sick, I can't do anything and I am generally a martyr'. It means a politician who makes a martyr of himself is, frankly speaking, no politician - he went on to say.

20:35

Kwaśniewski:

Hołownia Wants to Claim He's as Untainted as Five Years Ago. Nobody Will Believe Him
- In my opinion, Hołownia is playing a worn-out card. Five years ago, he was indeed a candidate who drove a wedge between two factions that had been clashing for years. [...] Back then, it made sense and had a certain freshness - Aleksander Kwaśniewski stated on Polsat News' "Gość Wydarzeń." - Today, Hołownia wants to tell us that after five years, he is as untainted as he was five years ago. Nobody will believe that - he declared.

20:38

Szefernaker:

Nawrocki Received a Positive ABW Recommendation During Tusk's First Government

- Karol Nawrocki was vetted by the Internal Security Agency (ABW). During Donald Tusk's first government in 2009, he received a positive recommendation. In 2014, when PO was also in power, he received a positive recommendation. They are trying to lie, impose a different narrative, they are doing this, they are exploiting the fact that they are in power today - stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

20:38

Kobosko on Kurski:

If There Is Evidence He Helped Skew the Proceedings, He Should Be Held Accountable.
"I saw Mr. Kurski's reaction today to these publications [Gazeta Wyborcza's reports on irregularities in the investigation into Jacek Kurski's son], where he responded something like 'leave my family alone, you can hold me accountable.' I believe that yes, if there is evidence of actions taken by him personally to help [...] skew these proceedings, then he should be held accountable, not just politically, but very specifically," said Michał Kobosko on TVP Info.

20:46

Kobosko:

We Cannot Reach a Point Where Our Voters Say: All You Have Against Kaczyński is a Destroyed Wreath
- If I were still a Member of Parliament, then yes, I would vote the same way as my colleagues [for revoking Jarosław Kaczyński's immunity in the case concerning Zbigniew Komosa, but against revoking immunity for destroying a wreath] - said Michał Kobosko on TVP Info. - Terrible things have happened in our country over the last 8 years [...] these matters, often translatable into hundreds of millions of zlotys siphoned from Polish State Treasury companies or generally from public activity [...] must be accounted for in a very specific, unequivocal manner, and I will be the last person to say that Jarosław Kaczyński is innocent. He is guilty because he created this organization - he continued. - We cannot allow a situation where our voters say: after a year of your actions, all you have against Kaczyński is a destroyed wreath, and that is the main element of settling accounts with Jarosław Kaczyński? We cannot allow such a situation - he went on to say.

20:47

Kwaśniewski Predicts First-Round Election Results: Who Will Reach the Podium? What Percentage for the Left's Candidate?
- If you were to ask me today for an electoral forecast of the first round, and it's six months before, I would tell you: Trzaskowski will win, with 33% of the votes. Nawrocki will be around 30%. Mentzen will take 15%, Hołownia much less – 8%. [The Left's candidate too] 8% - said Aleksander Kwaśniewski on Polsat News' "Gość Wydarzeń".

20:54

Kobosko on Święczkowski's Appointment as President of the Constitutional Tribunal:

A Spit in the Face to a Large Part of Society.
- The Tribunal of Święczkowski, or the Tribunal of Ziobro, or the Tribunal of Przyłębska, all of this says only one thing: if the tribunal is to be associated with a certain name, it means that there is no Constitutional Tribunal in Poland - said Michał Kobosko on TVP Info, when asked if instead of the "Tribunal of Przyłębska" we would now say the "Tribunal of Ziobro". - I was [...] saddened today, I was not surprised, but very disappointed for the umpteenth time by the actions of Mr. President Duda. The President did not seize the opportunity, towards the end of his term, to do something good in terms of restoring the rule of law in Poland, restoring some basic norms of functioning - he continued. - If [...] he nominates Mr. Święczkowski for this position, who is one of the main faces of everything that PiS has ruined in Poland, how they destroyed the rule of law in Poland, how innocent people were detained, who were later not charged with anything, but were held for weeks and months, and now Mr. Święczkowski [...] is to be the president of the Constitutional Tribunal, it is a spit in the face to a large part of Polish society - he went on to say.

21:44

Kaczyński Tweets: Will the Greatest Shame of the Third Polish Republic Return, i.e., Hungry Children?

- "Butter in the safe" would be funny if it weren't terrifying. Unfortunately, it's a grim symbol of this government. High prices, high bills, people forced into usurious loans – and they've only been in power for a year. Tusk is back, and with him, poverty. Will the greatest shame of the Third Polish Republic return, i.e., hungry children? - Jarosław Kaczyński wrote on social media.

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