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06/02/2025

07:26

President Duda Thanks Voters and Congratulates the Winner:

Stay Strong, POLAND!
- THANK YOU! For participating in the presidential election. For the turnout. For fulfilling your civic duty. For taking responsibility for Poland. Congratulations to the Winner! Stay strong, POLAND! - wrote President Andrzej Duda on social media.

01:11

Second Late-Poll by IPSOS: Nawrocki Extends Lead
The second late-poll, with 90% of polling stations reporting, conducted by IPSOS on behalf of Polsat, TVN, and TVP.

Karol Nawrocki - 51%

Rafał Trzaskowski - 49%

05:27

Karol Nawrocki Becomes New President of Poland. Official Results from the National Electoral Commission Released
The National Electoral Commission (PKW) has announced the official, complete results of the second round of the presidential elections, with data from 100% of polling stations. Karol Nawrocki received 50.89% of the vote (10,606,628 votes) and has become the new President of the Republic of Poland. Rafał Trzaskowski received 49.11% (10,237,177 votes).

08:02

Szefernaker on Trzaskowski:

Some people online wrote that he was the shortest-serving president in the history of the Third Polish Republic.
- I slept for 3 hours. Some people online wrote that he was the shortest-serving president in the history of the Third Polish Republic, because for 2 hours. Late polls came out at 11 PM, so it was known that at least for those who were watching closely, Rafał Trzaskowski would not be president. There was a group of people who were also sure of this at 9 PM because certain trends and results indicated that everything was heading in that direction - stated Paweł Szefernaker in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News's "Graffiti".

08:13

Szefernaker:

The Entire State Apparatus Was Directed Against Nawrocki
- Every campaign involves election fires, especially one that is directed against a single individual. The entire state apparatus was directed against Karol Nawrocki, and therefore situations arose where we had to deviate somewhat from the plan we had established, because I recall that many times, including in this studio during the campaign, I said that we divided the campaign into 5 stages and were implementing our strategy according to plan - stated Paweł Szefernaker in "Graffiti" on Polsat News.

08:22

Szefernaker on Nawrocki:

He Wasn’t Destroyed by the System That Stood Against Him.
- We had, above all, a good candidate who endured all of this, held on, who wasn't destroyed by the system that stood against him - stated Paweł Szefernaker on Polsat News’s “Graffiti.”

08:34

Szefernaker Asked About Cabinet Appointments:

These will be President Nawrocki's decisions.
"These will be President Karol Nawrocki's decisions [who will join his cabinet]. There have been no such discussions; we focused on winning these elections, on convincing Poles, on showcasing what a great candidate we have. Those who were dividing the spoils before the hunt have lost these elections," stated Paweł Szefernaker on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

08:36

Schetyna:

The Result is Very Similar to Five Years Ago. Nothing Happened to Reverse This Trend
- Nothing happened that would change the logic of the elections of recent years, or the last presidential election. The result of this second round is very similar to that from five years ago. Today, from this perspective, it seems that nothing has changed that would reverse this trend. Five years ago, I was here in the same place, we sat and analyzed this situation. […] We did not manage to change this logic - Grzegorz Schetyna said in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24. - It seemed that this campaign was different, because they are candidates. Back then, Trzaskowski was the challenger, fighting the incumbent president. […] It seemed that information about Nawrocki would be decisive for the election outcome. It was not - he assessed.

08:38

Szefernaker:

Poles Showed They're Giving a Red Card to the Government and Tusk
- Poles yesterday showed that they are giving a red card to this government, to Donald Tusk, and today before us lies a future where Karol Nawrocki will finally make them get to work, and if not… It's impossible to govern effectively in Poland without cooperation with the president - stated Paweł Szefernaker on Polsat News's "Graffiti".

08:40

Szefernaker:

They will either cooperate with Nawrocki, or these governments will simply end
- For the last year, these people who are governing today were convinced that since President Duda's term was ending, they would be able to ignore the president at every step in a certain way, and today they know that with a very strong mandate, and record turnout, Karol Nawrocki has become president for the next 5 years - stated Paweł Szefernaker in Polsat News's "Graffiti". - They will either cooperate with Karol Nawrocki, or these governments will simply end - he continued.

08:40

"Tusk and Inauthenticity": Bocheński on the Two Factors Behind Trzaskowski's Defeat
- If we're talking not about the victory of Karol Nawrocki, but the defeat of Rafał Trzaskowski, there are two fundamental factors. The first factor is Donald Tusk and the fact that an increasing percentage of Poles are dissatisfied with his government. And the fact that he very intensely got involved at the end of the campaign, overshadowing Rafał Trzaskowski, coming to the fore - said Tobiasz Bocheński in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24. - The second element – Rafał Trzaskowski tried to present himself as someone he is not in reality. And this was, I suspect, inauthentic. Those voters that Civic Coalition (KO) wanted to mobilize before the second round did not mobilize because they did not see this authenticity - he stated.

08:42

Bosak:

I'm glad Nawrocki won, Poland won't fall under the sway of globalists
- I am very glad that Karol Nawrocki won; one could say it guarantees that Poland will not fall entirely under the sway of globalists and forces of a nihilistic, left-liberal character – stated Krzysztof Bosak on Radio Wnet.

08:43

Śliwka:

Our money was illegally taken, yet we managed to defeat those bad people and Nawrocki is the president-elect
- Our money was taken illegally by Minister Domański through Donald Tusk's decision, and despite this, we managed to defeat that evil, those bad people, and Dr. Nawrocki is the president-elect - said Andrzej Śliwka on "Sygnały dnia" PR1.

08:45

Bosak Summarizes Election Results' Impact on the Government:

Destruction of Tusk's Authority.
[The election result will cause] A moral shockwave within the ruling camp, the destruction of Donald Tusk's authority. And we know very well that Donald Tusk's authority within the ruling camp currently relies neither on his programmatic and reformist genius, nor on some extraordinary political dexterity, nor on a good approach to coalition partners. It simply relies on the fact that they believe he guarantees them victories – said Krzysztof Bosak on Radio Wnet.

08:47

Śliwka:

Tusk Actually Lost the Elections. He Should Resign
- This is a red card for the ruling team [...] in reality, Donald Tusk lost these elections. If we function in a civilized democracy, then Donald Tusk, after such results, after the first round and now, he has received a red card, he should resign. Donald Tusk should resign - said Andrzej Śliwka on PR1.

08:52

Bosak Proposes a Meeting with Duda:

We, as Konfederacja, would like to meet with the President-elect.
- Certainly, as a political group, we would like to meet with the President-elect, and we will definitely propose such a meeting through official channels, and perhaps unofficial ones as well. This is obvious, however, the choice of collaborators naturally belongs to the president – said Krzysztof Bosak on Radio Wnet.

08:53

Bosak:

Early Elections Unlikely Now, Possible in Late 2026 or Early 2027
- In my opinion, contrary to what is being speculated, there will be no rapid fall of the government, but rather the government will embark on a path of gradual and further progressive destruction of its electoral base and morale, and shifting blame for who is at fault. In my opinion, The Left will embolden itself at this moment and will radicalize its programmatic expectations – stated Krzysztof Bosak on Radio Wnet. - I believe that early, snap elections are improbable, meaning those that could occur this year, or at the beginning of next year. However, late snap parliamentary elections, meaning, let's say, the second half of 2026 and earlier in 2027, seem possible to me. In the logic, so to speak, of shortening the lingering death, the ebbing away of the current government and minimizing the loss of support from coalition partners – he continued.

08:53

Bosak:

PSL's Failure to Field a Candidate May Have Cost Trzaskowski the Election
- I think that the failure to field [a PSL presidential candidate] may have been what truly cost Trzaskowski the election, to some extent. This is because, in my opinion, Szymon Hołownia was never a good candidate for PSL voters – said Krzysztof Bosak on Radio Wnet.

08:56

Schetyna:

The Question is How to Win the Election in 2 Years and Inject New Spirit and Energy into the Coalition. Lessons Must Be Learned
- A year and a half ago, Donald Tusk led the Civic Coalition to electoral victory. He did it, he won that election. He was the leader of the entire project. And now the question is how to win the election in 2 years and who, in what way, should build the Civic Coalition, how to give new spirit and new energy to the coalition of October 15th – said Grzegorz Schetyna in the "Piasecki Interview" on TVN24. - It must be possible to stop the victory of the PiS-Konfederacja coalition. This is the most important thing today. We need to draw conclusions from these election results, how to break through this logic of the presidential election outcome – he added.

08:58

Śliwka:

Some PSL Politicians are Very Reasonable, Lacking Kosiniak-Kamysz's Self-Destructive Gene
- I hope, I deeply believe that politicians of the Polish People's Party (PSL), looking at how their leader, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, behaved, who seems to have some kind of self-destructive gene, traveling around Polish villages and small towns, claiming that Rafał Trzaskowski would be the defender of Christian traditions and identity - said Andrzej Śliwka in PR1, when asked if PiS would try to change the prime minister in this Sejm. - I am talking with colleagues, ladies and gentlemen from the Polish People's Party, who were disgusted by the appearance of this government, and in my opinion, if a new coalition arrangement is not found in the current parliament, then the awareness of the politicians of the Polish People's Party, Poland 2050, as well as other parties that are in the current parliament, will make them realize that Donald Tusk is like a millstone around the neck, dragging them down - he continued. - Arithmetic is relentless, but I also deeply believe and I see that some politicians of the Polish People's Party are very reasonable politicians, they do not have the self-destructive gene like Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz - he added.

09:00

Bocheński:

A New Majority in This Parliament? I Dare to Doubt
- It is no secret that we believe the best thing Donald Tusk could do is resign. [...] Is this kind of majority possible in this parliament? I dare to doubt - said Tobiasz Bocheński in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

09:03

Śliwka:

I Deeply Believe Marshal Hołownia Will Cooperate with President Nawrocki
- I deeply believe that Mr. Marshal Hołownia, in line with his declaration, will cooperate with Mr. President Nawrocki - said Andrzej Śliwka in PR1.

09:04

Hołownia to Nawrocki:

Bring Peace to Poland, Not Vengeance.
- Congratulations, Mr. President Karol Nawrocki. You face one fundamental challenge: mending a Poland split in half. Bring peace to Poland, not vengeance - wrote Szymon Hołownia on social media.

09:04

Śliwka:

I Think Czarzasty as Sejm Marshal is Still a Step Too Far
- The question is whether Marshal Czarzasty will pass. There are rumors that he won't - said Andrzej Śliwka in PR1. - I will say this, and here I am speaking on my own behalf, of course, I will admit honestly that Marshal Czarzasty as Sejm Marshal is, in my opinion, still a step too far - he continued.

09:06

Schetyna:

This Will Be a Presidency of War and Conflict. There Will Be No Cohabitation
- Of course, there should be cooperation, there should be a new beginning. But after this campaign and after what Karol Nawrocki said at the end, I know this will be a presidency of war and conflict. I have no illusions about that - said Grzegorz Schetyna in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24. In his opinion: - There will be no cohabitation. Cohabitation is when there is at least a search for some agreement. […] We need to find things, matters, spaces that should be excluded from current politics and differences. But it won't be like that. I know it should be like that, but it won't be. - Kaczyński will treat these first 2 years of the presidency as a stage leading up to parliamentary elections - he added.

09:36

Szczerba:

Perhaps We Should Have Accounted for Things Sooner
- I remember a text by Professor Marcin Król, unfortunately deceased, saying that we were deaf. I don't know if we were deaf. Perhaps we simply needed to listen more, communicate better. Perhaps we should have accounted for things sooner - stated Michał Szczerba in an interview with Renata Grochal on PR3.

10:18

Mentzen Appeals to President-Elect Nawrocki: 'I Count on You Not Forgetting Those Who Voted for You Yesterday, Not in the First Round'
“Congratulations to President-Elect Karol Nawrocki! You have won a very important election, and I have great hope that this victory will benefit Poland. I hope you will represent our country well, that you will not repeat the mistakes of your predecessors, and that this time it will truly be different than it has always been until now,” wrote Sławomir Mentzen on X.

“I believe you will remember that you won thanks to millions of votes from people who did not vote for you in the first round, who voted for you against Trzaskowski, who voted for you despite being supported by PiS. You managed to convince my voters with very specific declarations, signed at my place in Toruń. You managed to convince my voters that you have a critical view of many important actions of the previous PiS governments,” he continued.

“I count heavily on you remembering this, that you will not forget these millions of voters who did not vote for you in the first round but did so yesterday. These people wanted change, they wanted something to finally change in Poland. They expect that this time it will be different, that this time someone will actually stop the introduction of new taxes, will not allow for further restrictions on cash, will not allow for the limitation of free speech, and will not place Ukraine’s interests on par with our own,” he stated further in the post.

“Thank you for these months of healthy rivalry during the election campaign, and I sincerely wish you success in serving Poland!” he added.

10:38

Zelensky Congratulates Nawrocki:

I Count on Fruitful Cooperation.
- I congratulate Karol Nawrocki on his election in the presidential elections. Poland, which protects the strength of its national spirit and faith in justice, has been and remains a cornerstone of regional and European security, and a strong voice in defense of the freedom and dignity of every nation - wrote Volodymyr Zelensky on social media. - By strengthening each other on our continent, we give Europe greater strength in global competition and bring true and lasting peace closer. I count on continued fruitful cooperation with Poland and with you, Mr. President, personally - he noted.

11:12

Defense Spending and Support for Ukraine. Duda Ahead of Bucharest Nine Meeting on Discussion Topics
- I am very pleased that we are having a Bucharest Nine meeting in Vilnius today - said President Andrzej Duda in Vilnius. - We have a custom, I can now confidently say, for almost 10 years, that we meet in this format and discuss before the summits of the North Atlantic Alliance. I believe that in The Hague we will make a very important decision to increase defense spending in NATO countries to, as I proposed, at least 3% of GDP - he continued. - I know that the proposal is much more ambitious, put forward by the NATO Secretary General, by Mark Rutte, 3.5% for defense, and an additional 1.5% for industrial development and research aimed at strengthening security and defense, which would total 5%. If such a decision were made, I would be very pleased - he went on to say. - Poland currently spends [...] 4.7% of its GDP this year on defense security, in order to strengthen our deterrence potential and to ensure that we are not attacked as a member state of the North Atlantic Alliance by anyone, but also so that we can, if necessary, provide support to those who have been attacked. I hope that all of NATO will pursue an effective policy in this regard and, as a result, we will strengthen our security. We will certainly discuss this today - he added. - We will also discuss support for Ukraine, and we will discuss all matters important to us - he emphasized.

11:14

Duda Comments on Election Results and Nawrocki's Lead over Trzaskowski:

Undeniably Clear Victory.
- A lead of 370,000 votes, which Dr. Karol Nawrocki obtained according to official data [...] gave him this victory, it is a very significant lead, it is the equivalent of a large Polish city, one might say, in this election, so this victory is undeniably clear - said President Andrzej Duda in Vilnius.

- I am happy about this because for me it is also, when we are talking today, here in Vilnius, just before the Bucharest Nine summit [...] this support from Poles for Karol Nawrocki, who announced and has always said that he would in fact continue the policy that I took over from President Lech Kaczyński and have been implementing all these years, that this is the policy that suits Poles - he continued.

- That building close relations between Poland and the United States, basing our security on that, as well as strengthening our security by strengthening the Polish army, through defense spending, by thus building the strength of our state [...] through the equal development of Poland, that this is the direction that Poles chose in yesterday's vote, I am extremely grateful for that - he went on to say.

11:19

Duda:

I Hope to Meet the President-Elect Tomorrow
- I hope I will have the opportunity tomorrow evening to meet with the president-elect, with Karol Nawrocki, immediately after my return from Vilnius, directly after the B9 session, after meetings with President Gitanas Nausėda, which will take place tomorrow in a bilateral format, Poland-Lithuania. I am returning to Warsaw tomorrow evening and I hope that right away, shortly thereafter, I will have the opportunity to meet with Karol Nawrocki - said President Andrzej Duda in Vilnius.

11:21

Wipler Thanks Republika:

These Elections Without Fair Treatment for Us Would Have Ended Differently.
- If it weren't for the success of TV Republika and the strategy adopted by this station of treating us—Konfederacja and Sławomir Mentzen—fairly, this election would have ended completely differently. A victory margin of 400,000 with Sławek's three million voters—the conclusions are clear. Heartfelt congratulations! - Przemysław Wipler wrote on X.

11:22

Trzaskowski Thanks Voters and Congratulates Nawrocki:

I'm Sorry We Didn't Win Together.
- THANK YOU for every vote. I fought for us to build a strong, safe, honest, and empathetic Poland together. A modern Poland where everyone can fulfill their goals and aspirations. Thank you to everyone who voted for such a Poland - wrote Rafał Trzaskowski on social media. "Thank you for your presence at rallies. For all the kind words. For all the photos taken together, the clasped hands, the shouts of support. For every banner hung out, for every sign. Thank you for believing in me and casting your vote for me on Sunday. And I apologize that I did not manage to convince the majority of citizens of my vision for Poland. I apologize that we did not win together. I congratulate Karol Nawrocki on his victory in the presidential election. This victory is a commitment, especially in such difficult times. Especially with such a close result. Please remember that. Thank you for everything. See you!"

11:24

Duda after the presidential election:

I hope this is a clear signal for Prime Minister Tusk and the government.
- These will of course be the decisions of the future president, but they will also be the decisions of the government, whether the government wants to cooperate well with the president. I hope this is also a clear signal from Poles for Prime Minister Tusk and the government that they expect, despite everything, a policy in their majority that is proposed by the president-elect, which Karol Nawrocki proposed and advocated during the election campaign – said President Andrzej Duda in Vilnius, when asked how he imagines the cooperation between the new president and the government.

12:08

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

A Great Task of Rebuilding Community Lies Ahead for Everyone, One That Must Not Be Abandoned
- The elections are behind us. Congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his victory. A great task of rebuilding community lies ahead for everyone, one that must not be abandoned - wrote Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on social media.

13:08

Żukowska Suggests Vote of Confidence Motion for the Government
- This is reportedly coming in - Anna-Maria Żukowska wrote on the X platform, attaching a screenshot with an item concerning a motion of no confidence in the government.

14:48

Morawiecki:

Nawrocki's Victory Wouldn't Be Possible Without the Internet, a Gigantic Platform for Exchanging Thoughts and Views
"These elections are a great victory for freedom of speech and a great triumph of sovereignty, which Poles fought for themselves! Karol Nawrocki's victory would not have been possible without the gigantic platform for exchanging thoughts and views that is the internet" – wrote Mateusz Morawiecki on X. "Not on the big television channels, not on TVP, not on Onet – but it was in social media that this campaign was decided! It was there that the most important debates took place about the Poland we want. And they were not led by journalists whose faces we have known from television for years. Everyone was equal, everyone could speak and say what kind of Poland they want and what kind of Poland they dream of" – he continued. "This signifies a symbolic end to the media establishment of the Third Polish Republic. This campaign showed that it is impossible to win elections with dull and crude propaganda, slander, and libel disseminated through television programs and articles on major portals. It is also impossible to corner and silence inconvenient candidates. Because they can speak for themselves. And people will listen to them" – stated the former prime minister in his post. "There is something beautiful in the fact that we can agree, for example, on the Central Communication Port, and disagree significantly on the issue of RES. But what unites us is a love for debate and freedom of speech. Such a Poland will win" – he emphasized.

14:48

Hołownia Criticizes the Idea of a No-Confidence Vote Motion:

Perhaps We Will Abstain.
- I will therefore state clearly today that I believe this is a bad idea and we will consider how to vote in such a vote. I will say this quite frankly. The Prime Minister cannot corner us and surprise us with such news in this manner, without consultation, if we are part of this government and this coalition. Perhaps we will abstain from voting – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing in the Sejm. - If you are asking me and I am learning from journalists on Twitter, from the Prime Minister of my own government, that he wants to table a motion for a vote of confidence and hasn't even discussed it with us, then I believe this is not how it should look – said the Marshal of the Sejm.

14:54

Hołownia clarifies his words:

The whole mess can be considered null and void.
- Now we have clarity [that these were unofficial reports about a vote of confidence, not an official announcement], I am glad we could clarify this and that it is not the Prime Minister who creates these situations, communicating such things to coalition partners through the media, presenting them with a fait accompli. In view of the above, I understand that the whole mess can be considered null and void, and I therefore state clearly and unequivocally: I am glad that the Prime Minister has adhered to all the standards of our internal coalition communication, and next time, check yourselves when you report something [journalists] - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing in the Sejm.

15:04

Hołownia Announces Stance for Today's Coalition Leaders' Meeting:

We Should Renegotiate the Coalition Agreement.
- Today, we have a meeting of the coalition leaders scheduled, which I hope will be productive and constructive. We need to discuss the situation related to what happened yesterday with the presidential elections – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing in the Sejm. - I am hearing various voices and different proposals. I am going to this meeting with a very clear agenda. I believe we should renegotiate the coalition agreement. We should draw conclusions as quickly as possible from what happened yesterday during this electoral process – he continued.

15:04

Hołownia:

Electoral Result is a Red Card for This Government
- Today, and I have said this many times, the electoral result is a yellow card, bordering on a red card, for this government, for this coalition – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing in the Sejm.

15:05

Hołownia Announces Readiness to Meet with Nawrocki:

I'm Eager to Hear About His Vision for Cooperation with Parliament.
- I am ready to cooperate with the president-elect, after his inauguration on August 6th, with President Karol Nawrocki. The presidency is a role, an office, that has a lot to do with parliament, as some of its fundamental competencies include vetoing laws. It also involves submitting its own legislative initiatives. I declare my readiness today for a meeting with the president-elect; I am eager to hear about his plans in this regard, about his vision for cooperation with the Polish parliament – Szymon Hołownia said at a press briefing in the Sejm.

15:13

Hołownia:

The Coalition Cannot Be a Hostage to Our Prime Minister's Twitter
- I believe that the change awaiting our coalition also entails a change in how we communicate what we are doing. We can no longer hide the fact that the coalition cannot be a hostage to our Prime Minister's Twitter. Today, we must have a very clear communication policy that will allow us to talk about what has been achieved – said Szymon Hołownia at a press briefing in the Sejm.

15:42

– Deputy Speaker Kamiński Mocks Tusk's Plans:

Trust? That's a Stretch
- Słownik języka polskiego PWN: zaufanie 1. «przekonanie, że jakiejś osobie lub instytucji można ufać» 2. «przekonanie, że czyjeś słowa, informacje itp. są prawdziwe» 3. «przekonanie, że ktoś posiada jakieś umiejętności i potrafi je odpowiednio wykorzystać» - wrote Michał Kamiński on Facebook. - Hmmmm... this is what Donald Tusk wants to ask the Sejm about. That's a stretch - the senator noted.

16:55

Szefernaker on Nawrocki's Meeting with Kaczyński at PiS Headquarters:

First Post-Victory Meeting of the Campaign Team.
- Today marked the first meeting of the campaign team following Karol Nawrocki's victory. […] Today's meeting was attended by President-elect Karol Nawrocki and party leader Jarosław Kaczyński, where we discussed issues related to the results, as well as the recent weeks, during which, despite the attacks against Karol Nawrocki, we won the elections through hard work and the support of millions of people who [...] backed Karol Nawrocki – said Paweł Szefernaker at a press conference after the meeting of Karol Nawrocki, his campaign team, and Jarosław Kaczyński at the PiS headquarters.

17:01

"An Absolute Record": Szefernaker Reveals Amount Donated to Nawrocki's Campaign
- This campaign would not have been possible without citizen contributions. [...] We thank everyone who donated funds to the campaign as part of the public collection. Today, we can summarize that over 23 million zlotys have been raised – this is an absolute record for Poland in terms of campaign collections from citizen contributions and donations - said Paweł Szefernaker at a press conference following a meeting between Karol Nawrocki, his campaign staff, and Jarosław Kaczyński at the PiS headquarters.

17:06

Scheuring-Wielgus:

This Election Campaign Showed That Elections Aren't Won in Końskie and That Young People Were Truly Fed Up with POPiS
- I generally believe that this entire election campaign was in many respects very different and specific [...] it was surprising, it also showed a great deal. For instance, it showed that elections aren't won in Końskie, elections are won in the virtual world - said Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus in a conversation with journalists. - This election campaign also showed that young people were truly fed up with POPiS. [...] They weren't, as it were, living this politics known to older politicians. They were looking at the here and now and didn't want it, and they also showed that red card - she continued.

17:07

Szefernaker:

These Elections Were a Referendum on the Government. Tusk Lost It and I Think He Knows It
- Donald Tusk is aware, in my conviction, that yesterday was a red card for Donald Tusk's government. We talked about this during the campaign, that these elections are a referendum for or against the government. The government led by Donald Tusk, Rafał Trzaskowski, and Civic Platform lost this referendum, and I think he is aware of that - said Paweł Szefernaker at a press conference after a meeting between Karol Nawrocki, his staff, and Jarosław Kaczyński at PiS headquarters.

17:10

Scheuring-Wielgus:

Trzaskowski's Campaign for the First Round Was Very Poorly Managed
- It's easy to comment on the work of other campaign teams [...] I will do it now, just once. I believe that Rafał Trzaskowski's campaign for this first round was truly very poorly managed, meaning pretending to be someone you are not was, in my opinion, a serious mistake - said Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus in an interview with journalists. - In politics, you have to be authentic, real, and fight for your values, and not pretend to be someone you are not - she continued.

17:15

Nawrocki-Duda Meeting Confirmed by Szefernaker
Paweł Szefernaker was asked at a press conference whether the president-elect would meet with the incumbent president, Andrzej Duda, tomorrow. - I know that President Andrzej Duda has invited President-elect Karol Nawrocki, and I believe it can be confirmed that such a meeting will take place - replied Nawrocki's campaign chief.

17:19

Scheuring-Wielgus:

If PSL Politicians Think Medieval Conservatism is Still Strong in Poland, They Are Mistaken
- I listen to the statements from the PSL and, frankly, I listen with astonishment, because when you look at conservative politicians in Europe, their views, when we talk about human rights issues [...] are completely different from those of politicians centered around the PSL - Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus said in a conversation with journalists, when asked about the conclusion drawn by the PSL from the campaign, that the coalition must care for conservative voters, as mentioned by Urszula Pasławska. - Conservative politicians in Europe are in favour of liberalizing abortion law, they are in favour of civil unions, they are in favour of looking towards the future, not constantly standing with their feet in the Middle Ages. Truly, this tendency in Europe is firm and strong - she continued. - If PSL politicians think that such a rigid and medieval conservatism is still strong in Poland, I believe they are mistaken, because the second round of elections and also the 2023 elections have shown that thinking ahead, thinking progressively, truly has the potential to flourish in Poland - she went on to say.

17:22

Mentzen:

I'd like to see how the 'underdogs' Hołownia and Czarzasty explain to Tusk that something must change in this coalition
"But today's meeting of the coalition of losers would be great to watch. They should broadcast it on PPV. I'd like to see how the 'underdogs' Hołownia and Czarzasty explain to Tusk that something must change in this coalition." - Sławomir Mentzen wrote on X.

18:20

Sawicki for replacing Tusk:

If a horse isn't pulling, you change the horse, not give it a lighter cart.
- I believe that if Tusk wants a vote of confidence for the government, he should propose a constructive vote of no confidence and change the prime minister. That would be a normal approach, because I believe that unfortunately, since his return from Brussels, Tusk has not kept up with the situation. Every politician who has been to Brussels seems to think that one doesn't have to work, and money just drips from the sky. Unfortunately, Tusk's laziness and lack of interest in the government's work were visible all along - Marek Sawicki told wPoliyce.pl. - We have departmental silos, we have silos within departments, that's not how a normal government works. I had the opportunity to be briefly in Cimoszewicz's government, for 16 months. I had the opportunity to be in Tusk's government for almost 7 years, and I know how we worked our butts off, and at the moment, that work was not visible. It's as if no one cared that they had taken power and needed to solve problems - he continued. As the PSL politician said: - And why not? If we, as a democratic majority, want to maintain any position and prepare well for the parliamentary elections, then certainly not with Tusk. - I don't know that [who could be prime minister]. Let the leaders sit down and agree. However, if the horse is tired and isn't pulling, you change the horse, not give it a second, slightly lighter cart and hope it will pull then - he added.

18:42

PiS Announces "Important Statement" from Leader Kaczyński
Today at 7:45 PM, an important statement from Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński will be made at the PiS headquarters, Rafał Bochenek announced.

19:00

Przydacz on a PiS-Konfederacja Coalition:

We Do Not Rule Out Cooperation Within a Broad Patriotic Camp.
"We do not rule out cooperation within a broadly understood patriotic camp, of course. This was also spoken about by President Jarosław Kaczyński, and Karol Nawrocki also spoke about it yesterday, stating he is pleased that this patriotic camp, a broad camp, a wide tent, cooperates with each other. I see many young people on the side of Konfederacja politicians, people generationally close to me, with whom I largely agree, though not on everything" - stated Marcin Przydacz on Radio ZET.

19:01

Przydacz:

I hope Tusk resigns today
- I hope that Mr. Donald Tusk resigns today. It would be very bad for Poland [if he did not resign], Poles do not want this government, it was visible after the vote – said Marcin Przydacz on Radio ZET. - It would suit us if a government functioned in Poland that is capable of fulfilling what Poles expect from it. This government has done virtually nothing in the last year and a half, and that's why it received a red card. Out of 100 promises, nothing remains; Poles did not believe the deceitful message that it was supposedly President Andrzej Duda's fault. In a situation where none of these laws even reached the President's desk – he continued.

19:02

Government Received a Red Card, Even Coalition Politicians See It. Przydacz on Hołownia's Words
- It's evident that this government has received a red card. The majority of Poles have spoken in direct elections, not through some polls; these are direct votes for a candidate associated with the opposition and against a candidate who is Donald Tusk's deputy. This government's policy has ended in failure; even politicians from within the coalition see this – stated Marcin Przydacz on Radio ZET.

19:03

Przydacz on Giertych:

I See Nothing Positive in His Activity.
- Roman Giertych in a left-liberal government? I don't know what positive role he could play there today. He is a man filled with a thirst for revenge due to the fact that he was eliminated from politics in the 2000s, and today he burns with this one desire for revenge. I see nothing positive for Poles, for Poland, from Mr. Giertych's activity, apart from satisfying the expectations of the most radical supporters of Civic Platform (PO) – stated Marcin Przydacz on Radio ZET.

19:04

Przydacz:

Ukraine Must Strive for Polish Support for NATO and EU Membership
"This will be our signal to Ukraine. It is Ukraine that must begin to strive for Poland, and Poles in particular, Polish citizens, to want to accept Ukraine into NATO and the EU. However, the Polish state belongs to Poles, and it is they who will decide the direction of foreign policy," said Marcin Przydacz on Radio ZET. "I believe that Ukraine's place in the future lies within broadly understood structures, but Ukraine must also start seeking this. We still have unresolved historical issues, we have unresolved economic issues," he added.

19:08

Duda:

I Had the Pleasure of Briefly Speaking with President-Elect Nawrocki
- A moment ago, after returning from the Bucharest Nine summit, and then from a visit to the cemetery at Rossie […], after visiting Ponary […], I had the pleasure of speaking briefly with Mr. President-Elect Karol Nawrocki - said President Andrzej Duda during a meeting with the Polish community in Lithuania. - He knew I was in Vilnius today, but I told him I would be meeting with you shortly. He asked to send his warmest greetings and promised that he would also appear. I think you can expect a visit from the President, probably after his inauguration, in the not-too-distant future - he stated. - I hope President Gitanas Nauseda will invite him soon and that this visit will be one of the first, also to show how important good neighborly relations with Lithuania are, and how important our compatriots who […] live in Lithuania are - he added.

19:13

President Nawrocki's First Post After Victory:

You Can Be Sure That as Head of State, I Will Not Let Go of Any Matters Important to Poland and Poles.
- We want to live in a safe, economically strong country that cares for the weakest. A state that matters in international, European, and transatlantic relations. A state that cares for its centuries-old tradition and respects its history. I will give my all to meet your expectations. You can be sure that as head of state, I will not let go of any matters important to Poland and Poles. I will represent you with dignity on the international stage, ensuring Poland is treated as an equal partner - wrote President-elect Karol Nawrocki on social media.

19:30

Szefernaker:

Trzaskowski's Campaign HQ Lacked Humility and Hard Work
- What's important, I think that on the other side as well, in Rafał Trzaskowski's campaign headquarters and among those who supported Rafał Trzaskowski, there was no humility, there was no hard work. We always said that hard work and humility would be what leads us to victory - said Paweł Szefernaker in the program "Ewa Bugała. Everything is Clear" on TV Republika. - This lack of humility is why yesterday's election night looked the way it did in both headquarters, where indeed Rafał Trzaskowski spoke of victory, he already spoke about the First Lady, and yet he was the shortest-serving president in the Third Polish Republic, serving only two hours - he continued.

19:33

Szefernaker:

Not Every PiS-Backed Candidate Could Convince So Many Voters Who Chose Others in the First Round
- I think that not every candidate who would have been supported by Law and Justice could have convinced such a large group of people who voted for other candidates in the first round. This is, among other things, the very quality of Karol Nawrocki that allowed him to become the president-elect - said Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

19:39

Szefernaker:

Fake news and lies were constantly thrown at us, attempts were made to disrupt our campaign rhythm
- I think they also wanted us to be inconsistent in the actions we took, and they constantly tried to disrupt this rhythm of our actions. Starting with small lies that appeared - said Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika. - I remember when Karol Nawrocki called me and said that on one of the portals [...] he had just read that I was no longer the campaign manager because I had been fired, and at the same time it was said that Karol Nawrocki would not be a candidate for Law and Justice, that Law and Justice would stop supporting him at some point, so fake news and lies were constantly thrown at us, attempts were made to disrupt our campaign rhythm - he continued.

19:52

Szefernaker:

Any government will have to cooperate with President Nawrocki, otherwise it won't exist
- Karol Nawrocki has repeatedly stated that as president he will hold the government accountable, regardless of what government it is, and I think he will act precisely in this way. This cooperation is necessary. Karol Nawrocki has a very strong mandate for 5 years, and any government that wants to function, to implement its program, will have to cooperate with the president, and if not, that government will not exist – stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

19:53

Szefernaker on Szczerba's Words Regarding Accountability:

They're Not Drawing Any Conclusions.
- If they claim that, it means they aren't drawing any conclusions. They deceived Poles, they haven't been implementing their program for eighteen months, they aren't governing, they are preoccupied with themselves and with the opposition. If they believe that more Tusk, more of all that they are doing, is their idea for success, then it's bad for Poland, but from a political perspective, I think more and more people will evaluate this government negatively – said Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

19:53

Szefernaker on the Third Way:

If They Want to Realize These Slogans, They Should Leave the Coalition.
- Poles have already assessed Marshal Hołownia in the elections, and this result indicates how credible they are in this coalition. If they truly want to realize the slogans they write about, they should leave this coalition [Third Way]. If they remain in it, they are only preserving Donald Tusk's system – stated Paweł Szefernaker on TV Republika.

19:54

Kaczyński Proposes the Establishment of a Technical Government
- We are proposing such a solution. That solution is a technical government, which would be, similar to the President, non-partisan, but this does not mean it would be, like the President, so intensely supported by PiS. The head of this government must be selected through talks with all those who would be willing to support such an idea, this kind of project, and it wouldn't have to be a person who has some ties to us, and individual ministries would be simply led by specialists in particular areas of our social life - stated Jarosław Kaczyński during a press statement.

20:00

Kaczyński on the Formation of a Technical Government:

I Appeal to All Political Forces to Enter into Talks
- In 2027, voters will decide who will govern, and we will do everything to ensure that PiS is the governing party. But at this moment, we propose [...] an apolitical, technical government. To calm sentiments, to improve the situation in all important aspects of our social life, as well as regarding our international situation and in particular our military strength. The biggest problem that needs to be addressed immediately is the issue of the public finance crisis – stated Jarosław Kaczyński during a press statement. - I appeal to all forces – I emphasize: all political forces in the country – to enter into talks precisely in this direction [of forming a technical government]. I am convinced that we will have the support of the president-elect for such an undertaking, and I believe I am not risking anything by saying that there will be similar support from the incumbent president as well – he indicated.

20:05

Tusk Announces "Emergency Plan" in Evening Address
- Regardless of how we assess the winning candidate, their victory must be acknowledged, and their voters congratulated. Which I hereby do. I also thank the loser for their determination and for fighting for every vote until the very end. I want to declare to all of you today that I will not stop for a moment as the Prime Minister of the Polish government in my work and in our shared fight for the Poland we dreamed of at the dawn of independence – a free, sovereign, secure, and prosperous one. The presidential elections have not changed, and will not change anything here - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a recording published on social media. - In accordance with the constitution and my own conscience, we will cooperate with the new president wherever necessary and possible. I am aware that it may be more difficult than many of you thought when you went to vote yesterday. But this does not in the slightest degree change my determination and will to act in defense of everything we collectively believe in - said the head of government. As he emphasized: - An emergency plan, assuming a difficult cohabitation, has been prepared. It is difficult to assume in advance what the new president's stance will be. If they show a willingness to cooperate, it will be a positive surprise, to which we will respond with full openness. If not, there is no longer anything to wait for. We will get to work regardless of the circumstances, because that is why we were elected. We will submit ready draft laws, but if necessary, we will govern and make decisions even with a president attempting to block good changes. We already have experience.

20:08

Motion of Confidence for the Government - Tusk Confirms in Evening Address
This plan will require unity and courage from the entire coalition of October 15th. The first test will be the vote of confidence, which I will request from the Sejm in the near future. I want everyone to see, including our opponents at home and abroad, that we are ready for this situation, that we understand the gravity of the moment, but that we do not intend to retreat even one step. To all those who voted for Rafał Trzaskowski, today I say - we are moving forward, Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated in a recording published on social media. I know what you're feeling, but let's remember, we agreed on something big, requiring strength, perseverance, and perhaps more time than we would like. In a democracy, the fight never ends. I believe in you, in Poland, he said.

20:38

Szefernaker:

Tusk's Latest Promises Are Another Hoax
- Regarding Tusk's actions, it's another hoax. A month ago, he announced 100 laws that were supposed to be submitted to the Sejm by the government; they weren't. Earlier, there were 100 specific points which are not being implemented. These people have lying and deceit in their DNA. They are now trying to cover up the fact that they lost the elections. On one hand, they said 'no' to this government, a red card for Tusk's government, and on the other hand, Tusk says he will now look for a majority in the Sejm. Poles showed yesterday that this government, a government of failures after 1.5 years, has no public trust – stated Paweł Szefernaker in wPolsce24.

21:30

Wipler:

PSL Should Nominate a Technical Prime Minister. If They Did That, I Believe We Would Support Such a Minority Government
- The ball is primarily in the court of PSL politicians. The biggest loser of these elections is Trzecia Droga (Third Way), Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz. And an appeal to him: Mr. Prime Minister, if you do not want to lead the PSL, the oldest political party in our country, out of the mainstream, you must change the direction you are heading in - said Przemysław Wipler on TV Republika.

- If the PSL wants to survive, it should take responsibility, nominate its own candidate for such a technical prime minister, and have a minority government. Take full responsibility for Poland, prepare fair elections. They can be held within the normal timeframe of 2 years, but Bodnar must go, Nowacka must go […], they should stop destroying our economy, all these people must go […], the incompetent pseudo-accountant who is the Minister of Finance […] should also go - he continued.

As he stated: - If the PSL did something like that, I think we would support such a minority government, and it is clear that it would be much better than the current government. Alternatively, Szymon Hołownia can make a similar move – and should – because otherwise he will become a political organ donor.

22:08

President-Elect Responds to Trzaskowski: Thank You for the Presidential Race for Our Beloved Homeland
– Poland is our duty, and the election of the head of state is a celebration of democracy, for which our ancestors fought – wrote President-Elect Karol Nawrocki on social media. – The President of the Republic of Poland represents all Poles. And I promise that I will be the President for all of us. Thank you, Mr. Rafał, for the competition in the race for the presidency of our beloved Homeland – he emphasized. – You can be sure that Poland always comes first, Poles always come first! – he added.

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