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06/11/2025

07:32

Wednesday's Political Agenda: Sejm Debates Confidence Vote and Deregulation, Duda Continues Malaysia Visit, Nawrocki Receives Election Certificate, Senate Convenes
At 8:30 AM, a press conference will be held at the Home Army Monument in Warsaw, featuring PiS Chairman Jarosław Kaczyński and the PiS Parliamentary Club Leader Mariusz Błaszczak. At 10:30 AM, a press conference will commence in the Sejm with Deputy Speaker Krzysztof Bosak and Konfederacja Parliamentary Club Leader Grzegorz Płoczek. At 5:30 PM, Karol Nawrocki is scheduled to receive his election certificate as president from the National Electoral Commission (PKW) at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. Sejm to Debate Confidence Vote for Government and Deregulation The Sejm will resume its proceedings on Wednesday. At 9:00 AM, the Sejm is set to consider Prime Minister Donald Tusk's motion for a vote of confidence in the government. At 2:00 PM, voting will begin, including a decision on a motion to supplement the agenda with the Prime Minister's information on the situation at Poczta Polska (Polish Post). At 2:10 PM, a first reading will take place for a parliamentary bill on protecting the rights of purchasers of residential premises or single-family houses and the Developer Guarantee Fund. This bill, proposed by Poland 2050 MPs, introduces a provision stipulating that regulations regarding warranty for sales will apply to all contracts whose ultimate effect is the transfer of ownership of real estate developed by a developer. At 3:30 PM, a second reading is scheduled for the government's draft bill on investment funds and the management of alternative investment funds. Subsequently, at 4:15 PM, a second reading will be held for the government's draft bill on the trading of financial instruments. Both of these bills concern regulatory deregulation measures by the government. At 5:00 PM, a second reading is planned for the government's draft amendment to the acts on the National Revenue Administration and on Value Added Tax. This concerns, among other things, enabling a controlled entrepreneur to voluntarily submit a tax declaration correction that partially accounts for errors discovered during customs and tax control. This bill is also part of the government's deregulation efforts. Procedural consideration of three further government deregulation bills is scheduled sequentially for 5:45 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:15 PM. The first of these concerns raising the limit of the so-called subjective exemption in VAT from PLN 200,000 to PLN 240,000. The second provides for simplifications for pharmaceutical companies, and the third extends the deadline for a divorced spouse to declare their return to their previously held surname. Senate Session Begins At 11:00 AM, a two-day Senate session will commence. Members of the upper house will address bills concerning repatriation, nature protection, protection of health against the consequences of using tobacco and tobacco products, as well as bills regarding anti-communist opposition activists and persons repressed for political reasons. Duda Continues Malaysia Visit President Andrzej Duda will continue his visit to Malaysia on Wednesday. At 5:00 AM Polish time, the President will deliver a lecture at the University of Malaya. Later, at 7:00 AM, Andrzej Duda is scheduled to speak to Polish media at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

08:02

Kosiniak-Kamysz on PSL MPs' Vote for Vote of Confidence:

I am Calm.
- When it comes to the stability and security of this vote [by PSL MPs on the vote of confidence for the government] - I have no concerns here, I am calm - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24. - Marek Sawicki says very interestingly that this is a vote on the coalition, on the government, which PSL also forms. And he is for ministers from PSL, for how this coalition is created, that it is precisely we who create it and our parties create this coalition. I am calm in every aspect of this vote - he continued.

08:05

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

The New Beginning Happening Today Must Bring Not a Personnel Change, But a Change in the Entire Coalition's Functioning
- This new beginning, which is happening today, must bring not a personnel change, but a change in the entire coalition's functioning. And this is what we have been discussing over the past few days. Because without it, even the best Prime Minister - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in "Piasecki's Conversation" on TVN24.

08:11

Kosiniak-Kamysz on the Prime Minister’s Position:

For Today, Tusk Has the Strongest Mandate.
- We will see in 2027 what our roles will be, for all the actors on this stage, both governmental and coalitionary. As of today, Donald Tusk has the strongest mandate. He is the leader of the largest party, he has the will for it, and his determination is, in my opinion, the key matter. He has enormous determination - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in “Rozmowa Piaseckiego” on TVN24. - No one is attached. Everyone must take responsibility for the position they see themselves in at the beginning, if others accept it. And Donald Tusk takes 100% responsibility. I do not feel that my mission as prime minister is exhausted, nor does any of us feel that way - he indicated.

08:20

"The Results of Many Actions Simply Haven’t Been Shown." Kosiniak-Kamysz on a "New Force That Must Be Injected into the Coalition"
- There is a feeling, a widespread one, not just within the coalition, of a new force that must be injected into the coalition, into everything we are doing. Because the results of many actions simply haven’t been shown, despite social transfers amounting to 60 billion, the largest budget for security, a focus on innovation, modern technologies, artificial intelligence, opening European markets, strengthening our position in Europe, economic growth, low unemployment... - Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz listed in the TVN24 program “Rozmowa Piaseckiego”. - All of this did not resonate with the message we would have expected. It’s not just about communication - he assessed.

08:30

Kosiniak-Kamysz on the Results of the PSL Survey:

They Want the Coalition That Voters Decided On in 2023
- We are a direct democracy. This is the only formation that is alive in this regard, because there is no dogma of infallibility of parliamentarians, leaders, only dialogue with those who create the formation - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". - They [the "party grassroots"] are saying directly that they want the current coalition, and they spoke about supporting Rafał Trzaskowski, which not everyone believed. Moreover, this is also a positive effect of this survey, which tells the other side that what you often claim, what you try to outline, that the leaders of PSL do not know what the activists at the grassroots are saying, is precisely untrue. They speak very similarly, sometimes they speak more radically than I do - he argued. - They want the coalition that voters decided on in 2023. They are faithful to that idea from 2023 - he added.

08:46

Kosiniak-Kamysz on the Need to Conclude the Housing Issue:

I’m Not Attached to Loan Subsidies.
- The question is more important to me regarding the effectiveness of today’s coalition. [...] If this coalition doesn’t start playing to the same goal, if all parties, including mine, don’t realize that the government’s success as a whole and the Prime Minister’s success is the success of our formations, and not that each of us over these 18 months has thought more: let’s show our formation in the best light, it will be a greater success for us, let’s not worry about what others will do. This has proven, as you can see, ineffective - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in „Rozmowa Piaseckiego” on TVN24. When asked if there are, therefore, issues where the PSL is ready to take a step back, he indicated: - I am putting these matters on the table. The issue of housing. For several months we have been having a discussion that has not brought results. Often there were even squabbles and barbed remarks between ministers. I believe this is the first topic that should be concluded, shown to be common. - I am not attached to loan subsidies. I believe there are still many people in Poland who want to own an apartment. But if our coalition partners see a better way to implement housing policy, not through support in acquiring that apartment, or in another way of support – perhaps let’s transfer all these funds to local governments? Let them build, and that will also be a local government support program. And here we are able to step back, reach a common understanding sooner rather than later - he indicated.

08:52

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

PiS's Alien Integration Centers Should Be Abolished
- The second point is to respond to the citizens' fears, the anxieties we saw during the presidential campaign. […] I am primarily thinking about: migrants. And here we succeeded, for example in the east, in responding. But in the west, PiS's alien integration centers – I believe they should be abolished – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in the program „Rozmowa Piaseckiego” on TVN24. - This was one of the biggest reasons why Rafał Trzaskowski lost the election. If hundreds of people came to a former provincial city's city council against integration centers and we said: “this is something else, it's not about that, our predecessors created it” – that response did not land – he argued. In his opinion: - If these centers are not bringing any good, then in my opinion they should not be implemented.

08:58

Kaczyński Summarizes the Government:

In a Short Time, a Serious Crisis of Public Finances Has Been Brought About.
Today we have an important, though predetermined, vote on a vote of confidence for the government. And this is an opportunity to present our position towards this government, towards these dozen or so months of its rule. I won't surprise you by saying that this position is highly critical, which, incidentally, is shared by a very significant part of society, which is less than 60% who assess this government as bad or very bad - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference in Warsaw. - In a short time, a very serious crisis of public finances has been brought about. Public finances in this case refer to budgetary finances, which are the basis of the state's functioning. And today we have a situation where recently we were incurring debt of a billion daily, but now it's 1.2 billion. This means that even the enormous budget deficit, which was projected in the budget bill, as everything indicates, will be exceeded, or huge cuts in public spending will have to occur - he continued. - We have a drop in tax revenues and revenues from other public levies. Simply put, the leakage of funds that the state should receive, as is legally mandated, which always occurred under PO governments, has intensified again - emphasized the PiS leader.

09:01

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

If Hołownia Isn't Speaker, He Should Be Third Deputy Prime Minister
- Of course, there is also the question of what role Szymon Hołownia will play when he ceases to be the Speaker of the Sejm. I believe that is also a very good idea [for all coalition leaders to join the government]. Rather not [it's not current], given that it is stipulated that after Speaker Hołownia, there will be Speaker Czarzasty - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24. - But Szymon Hołownia should, if he is not the Speaker, be in the government. Yes [he should become the third Deputy Prime Minister], yes [head of some ministry]. A Deputy Prime Minister without a ministry is not very effective - stated the leader of the PSL. Asked what Hołownia's response to this is, he replied: - I think he will approach this matter well. I would not want him to remain outside the area of governmental and coalition responsibility.

09:10

Kaczyński:

Poland Needs a Good, Efficient Government, and We Will Strive to Ensure One is Formed
- We radically disagree with all of this policy and will do everything to make it collapse and be replaced by good policy. Poland needs a good, efficient government, and we will strive to ensure such a government is formed in Poland – stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference in Warsaw.

09:12

Kaczyński on a Technical Government:

It Wasn't Met with Much Interest.
We proposed a technical government. It seems that at this moment it would be a good solution, but it wasn't met with much interest, and I don't want to claim there were no contacts, no talks, because there were, but their outcome is what we have today - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference in Warsaw.

09:13

Hołownia:

We're giving the government and coalition a vote of confidence, while also acknowledging our own shortcomings in not delivering everything we promised.
- We stand here today as the Polska 2050 party [...] at a moment when we are faced with a decision on whether this government should continue its mission, to clearly and unequivocally state that, in our opinion, it should. We will vote for a vote of confidence today, but this vote is not, in our assessment, a mere formality. Poles also voted on how we are doing certain things in the presidential elections - said Szymon Hołownia at a press conference. - Today we very clearly say 'yes' to this government, but we also very clearly say what's next and what are, I want to say, the conditions for us not supporting this government, but being in this government. [...] The Left, being in the government today, clearly states its left-leaning postulates. The PSL clearly formulates its right-leaning postulates [...]. We are not the Left or the Right in this government [...] we entered politics to change the lives of our children [...] we are not interested in old divisions - he continued. - Today we are giving this government and this coalition, one could say, a vote of confidence, while simultaneously beating our own chests, that being part of this coalition and this government, we haven't delivered everything we promised [...] in the areas of education, healthcare [...]. We are in this government to implement the things we agreed upon. If we lose hope that this is possible to achieve, we will no longer participate in this government, and I also want to state this very clearly, today is not that moment - he went on to say.

09:17

Tusk Begins Speech in Sejm:

We Cannot Close Our Eyes to Reality.
- I am today asking the High Chamber for a vote of confidence for our government, probably for quite obvious reasons. The very dynamic political calendar has shown with utmost clarity what challenges the ruling coalition faces, as of October 15th. We cannot close our eyes to reality. These challenges are greater than we expected, in connection with the presidential elections – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:20

Tusk:

I Am Seeking a Vote of Confidence Because I Am Certain We Have a Mandate to Govern and Take Full Responsibility
- I want to very clearly emphasize that I am seeking a vote of confidence because I am convinced, I have faith, and I am certain that we have a mandate to govern, to take full responsibility for what is happening in Poland – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:20

Tusk:

I Know the Taste of Victory and the Bitterness of Defeat, But I Don't Know the Word 'Capitulation'
- I know the taste of victory and the bitterness of defeat, but I don't know the word 'capitulation'. There's no question of it - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:23

Tusk:

No Earthquake, But Let's Call a Spade a Spade - a President Unwilling to Our Changes Will Be Replaced by a President at Least Equally Unwilling
- There is no earthquake, but let's call a spade a spade: we face 2.5 years of very hard, serious work in conditions that will not change for the better, I'm talking about political conditions - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in the Sejm.

- The president, unwilling to the changes we proposed for Poland and our voters, will be replaced in August by a president at least equally unwilling to these changes and proposals, which for 11 million voters on October 15, 2023, seemed very attractive and which are still in effect - he continued.

09:23

Tusk Appeals to Institutions Responsible for Election Oversight:

We Will Definitely Respect the Election Results.
- Regardless of emotions and negative news concerning the election process and potential abuses or falsifications during voting and vote counting, we will definitely respect the election results. However, we primarily respect the Constitution and the principles of our system. Therefore, while respecting the election results, I will continuously appeal to all institutions responsible for overseeing, conducting, and validating the legality of the elections, very diligently. Given that 10 million people expect this with absolute certainty, I urge you to thoroughly investigate all signals of irregularities or risks of falsification - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:25

Tusk:

2.5 Years of Full Mobilization and Responsibility Await Us
- The election results do not diminish, do not relieve, and do not justify anyone who might believe that the presidential elections have changed the systemic rules and that we have less responsibility today for what is happening. No, we have even greater responsibility today, because 2.5 years await us, but 2.5 years of full mobilization, full responsibility - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:31

Sawicki on the Need for a New Beginning:

If it were up to me, I would vote to dismiss the Prime Minister.
Of course [I would vote to dismiss the prime minister], but it's not up to me, so it's a decision and a job for the leaders, for the leaders of the 4 formations that make up this government, and of course, it's all ahead of us – stated Marek Sawicki in the program "Sedno Sprawy" on Radio Plus. – We need to be clear that for a new beginning, there should be a new prime minister, a new government composition, certainly with a significant reshuffle, but it's not for me to form this government today, because that's the responsibility, on behalf of PSL, of Kosiniak-Kamysz and Piotr Zgorzelski, and that's their headache – he continued.

09:31

Tusk Lists Three Reasons:

We Must Confirm Readiness to Take Full Responsibility.
"Both the mandate from the people, the Constitution, and the enormity of the challenge facing Poland and you, are the three reasons why today we must confirm our readiness to take full responsibility for what is happening in Poland," stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:32

Sawicki:

I Have No Reason Not to Grant Confidence Votes to My 4 PSL Ministers
- I have 4 ministers from my party, the PSL, in this government, whom I assess well, and therefore I have no reason not to grant them a vote of confidence. However, the best assessment of the entire government was made, despite everything, by the Prime Minister himself in his three-minute address immediately after the presidential elections. I am unable to surpass or improve upon the Prime Minister in any way here – Marek Sawicki said on Radio Plus.

09:32

Sawicki:

If Tusk Lacks the Courage to Talk to Nawrocki, Then Kosiniak-Kamysz Should Go
- Poland needs changes, Poland needs reforms, because the justice system is failing, because healthcare is failing, because the issue of education has been led astray and was also one of the reasons for Mr. Trzaskowski's defeat. So these things need to be fixed, and we need to sit down and agree on them. If Prime Minister Donald Tusk lacks the courage to go talk to President Nawrocki, whom he hasn't even congratulated, then Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz should go. I am convinced that President-elect Nawrocki will talk to him — stated Marek Sawicki on Radio Plus.

09:42

Tusk:

Some Say It Directly: You Haven't Boasted Enough. Perhaps We Overestimated the Belief That Truth Defends Itself
- There are many questions about how much the evaluation of the government, our government, my activities as prime minister, influenced the presidential election results. And truly, what I hear most often, and you will probably all agree, is that there wasn't enough information, some say it directly: you haven't boasted enough – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm. - As you remember, we probably once told ourselves very clearly [...] that in our thinking about politics, propaganda cannot be more important than truth, that lies cannot be a more effective tool in politics than truth. Perhaps some, and I'm saying this to myself too, faithful to this commandment, perhaps overestimated the belief that truth defends itself - he continued. - I have asked the ministers to remind me of the most important achievements, I'm not talking about successes, but achievements, what has been realized, so that I have grounds to correct the opposition's message that little has been achieved. And I received several dozen pages, even though I asked for the greatest possible brevity regarding things that we can today say with full conviction have been successfully accomplished - he went on to say.

09:46

Another Declaration Obtained from Ukraine. Tusk on Exhumations
- Today I have information that not only will we continue what we started, namely the initial excavation work, but regardless of the current atmosphere on the Poland-Ukraine political line, another declaration has been obtained that we will continue this work - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:52

Tusk on CPK Construction and Railway Investments:

These 1.5 Years in Government are a Huge 'Yes' to Development.
- How much they [PiS] talked about development, about CPK, about the nuclear power plant, about the electric car factory. […] They carried posters, banners "yes to development", they protested. I saw the effects of their actions: a forest cut down near Jaworzno for the non-existent Izera factory, giant salaries paid out at CPK, forced, brutal expropriations, hundreds, actually thousands of employees, and in the end, an attempt to conclude a contract that effectively handed the airport over to foreign capital. That was PiS's idea for CPK - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

- Soon CPK will be built by Polish companies, because that is the decision we have made. Not Chinese, not French, not Australians, but Polish companies will be privileged in this huge project - he stated.

- What is happening on Polish railways. If you want, really talk to those who use trains every day, whether it's Intercity or local trains. We are experiencing a quiet, truly excellent revolution in terms of increasing the number of Intercity connections, shortening train travel times, and investments, with 14 billion PLN in railway investments in Silesia alone - he listed.

- I take responsibility for the fact that we are not always able to talk about it. But these 1.5 years in government are a huge 'yes' to development. Poland is once again becoming a very important investment player. Do you remember that cover of "The Economist" showing Poland as the most impressive country in Europe in terms of development - the Prime Minister emphasized.

09:52

Tusk:

I Won't Be Persuaded by Anti-Ukrainian Narratives, But I Told Zelensky There's No Return to That Mess
We’ve done a great job, not an easy one at all. I know there are quite a few anti-Ukrainian politicians here, decidedly anti-Ukrainian, and even pro-Russian. I will never be persuaded by an anti-Ukrainian narrative. I know exactly where the sources of Polish security and Polish risk lie – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.
I know that Russia is our enemy and the enemy of Europe. I know that Ukraine is fighting today in the interest of our security. But I have never had complexes about telling, even recently, President Zelensky, that there will be no return to the mess that Morawiecki, among others, caused by opening the Polish border to products from Ukraine without any controls, without any standards – he continued.

09:53

Tusk:

Someone from PiS held a poster saying "You won't lock us all up." Probably not, but the work continues.
- I want to say that no abuse, no theft, no falsehood will be swept under the rug. None. Here in this chamber, just a moment ago, there were those who will soon stand before the justice system, and they will probably appear again - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in the Sejm. - I even recall at one of these emotional moments, when the prosecution took action against the perpetrators of abuses, someone from PiS held a poster saying "You won't lock us all up." Probably not, but the work is ongoing, I want to assure you. And it's not about politically deciding to lock someone up; it's about the fact that [...] few in Poland and in the world expected that there could be a country where the president hides perpetrators pursued by the state in his palace - he continued. - We will not waver an inch on this matter, neither concerning the temptation to "just lock up whoever you can, regardless of the law," no, even if it costs time, nerves, we will do everything in accordance with the law. We will pursue the perpetrators of abuses, not political opponents, but there will be no mercy, no leniency towards those who deserve punishment - he went on to say.

09:54

Tusk:

The Settlements So Far Are Unprecedented
- The settlements so far are unprecedented in the history of Poland and unprecedented when it comes to European states. There are charges, formally formulated charges, for former Prime Minister Morawiecki. There has been no such situation until now. There are 11 parliamentary immunities revoked. There are formally formulated charges for 7 members of that PiS-led Council of Ministers, with 6 indictments ready - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:54

Tusk:

No One Will Convince Me That Due to the Presidential Election Results, We Must Abandon Further Reckonings
- I will not be persuaded to engage in a witch hunt, but no one will convince me that due to the presidential election results, we must abandon further reckonings. Absolutely not - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:57

Tusk Announces "New Beginning" After Government Reconstruction and Structural Changes
We will announce this new beginning after the government reconstruction still in July. I am not talking about changing names here, but primarily about changing the government's structure – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

09:59

Tusk Announces Appointment of Government Spokesperson
- In June, the government spokesperson we appoint will also reorganize the way we communicate and provide information about what we are doing in Poland - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

10:01

Tusk:

We Will Return to Projects Aimed at Rebuilding the True Justice System in Poland
Inter alia, we will return to those projects that aim to rebuild the true justice system in Poland. One of the tests will be, among others, the project to separate the Prosecutor General from the political minister, and this project is ready – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

10:03

Tusk:

I'd like you to form a technical opposition
President Kaczyński said here that it would be good to use this time and form a technical government. I would like you to form a technical opposition. Be a technical opposition, try to vote something through with us that could help Poland - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

10:06

Tusk on Resolving Legal Chaos:

This is a Hellishly Difficult Task.
"Nobody cares as much as I do about this chaos finally ending, for example, this legal chaos. I don't want to impress anyone with these actions; when it comes to rebuilding the justice system, the judiciary, it's a hellishly difficult task," Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated in the Sejm. "People also want judges to be exclusively just, to work quickly, for there to be no conflict at the highest levels of power, so that we can calmly believe that some chamber of the Supreme Court will not manipulate elections, that we will finally be able to believe that the Constitutional Tribunal guards the constitution, and not protect and safeguard the security of those who have violated the constitution for so many years," he continued.

10:08

Tusk thanks coalition partners from The Left and Poland 2050:

For the internship bill, for determination on housing issues.
- I wanted to thank our coalition partners very much. We will be working on these bills from The Left concerning housing, thank you for the bill regarding the inclusion of those who had their own business activity and mandate contracts in [work] tenure [...] also this bill, so that internships are not unpaid - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

- I thank Poland 2050 for such determination, also when it comes to housing issues, we have a few things to agree on here, as you might guess, but I truly see a professional and determined approach - he continued.

10:11

Tusk:

Professionalization of State Treasury Companies is Progressing. I am Sensitive to Every Sign of Nepotism
- The professionalization of State Treasury companies, this process is progressing. I am very sensitive to every sign of nepotism, because it still happens. It's absolutely incomparable to what was happening under PiS, the scale is incomparable, but it still happens, so the work on finding rules that will ultimately exclude these types of situations, I am of course ready for further work on this - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

10:13

Tusk:

I Will Not Tolerate Government Disputes Turning into Public Quarrels
- I certainly will not tolerate disputes within the government that turn into public quarrels. A lack of trust in one another. We saw yesterday in Helsinki how conflicts end within a team that should be driven by a single goal, a single spirit. Let's not make these kinds of mistakes. We must re-understand what teamwork means - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

10:15

Tusk to MPs:

If Anyone Doesn’t Believe We Can Do It, They Shouldn’t Vote for a Vote of Confidence.
- If anyone doesn’t believe we can do it, or if anyone would like to turn the ruling coalition into a marketplace of vanity or conflicts, then they shouldn’t vote for a vote of confidence today. Let those who truly believe that over the next 2.5 years we will lead our homeland, the Republic, to further successes, and that they will dedicate their time solely to this, vote for a vote of confidence. Let them vote for it if they believe that we won’t lose sight of what’s most important to us by squabbling over details – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

10:20

Mentzen:

Tusk Spent an Hour Convincing Us to Grant Him a Vote of Confidence, Citing Opposition Takeover Risk. He Didn't Convince Me.
"It took Tusk an hour to convince us that he should be granted a vote of confidence, because otherwise the opposition would take power. Furthermore, the government was working very well, it just wasn't boasting enough. That was its only mistake: the belief that truth would defend itself :) He didn't convince me." - Sławomir Mentzen wrote on X.

10:21

Zandberg:

Tusk Declares He Doesn't Know the Word 'Capitulation.' Perhaps He Should Familiarize Himself with 'Retirement'?
"It's great, we just don't boast enough. PiS PiS PiS. We lost, but we won. The fact that you voted for Rafał with your nose plugged means you support us. PiS PiS PiS." - Adrian Zandberg wrote on X, commenting on the Prime Minister's speech in the Sejm.

"Tusk announced he doesn't know the word capitulation. Perhaps he should familiarize himself with the word retirement?" - he continued in his post.


10:27

Śliz to Tusk: Time to Clean Out the Litter Box of PiS Rule Once and For All
- I very sincerely thank you for the words of perseverance and determination regarding the work on the bill on the professionalization of State Treasury companies. Poland 2050 has been talking about this determination from the very beginning. Mr. Prime Minister, it's time to clean out the litter box of the Law and Justice (PiS) government once and for all - said Paweł Śliz in the Sejm.

- State Treasury companies are not a private farm of a political party, but the property of Polish women and men. Today, we are fighting so that no political force, and I mean truly no political force, can ever again treat State Treasury companies as their positions and rewards, rewards for loyalty - he continued.

- Our bill restores professionalism where acquaintances ruled. [...] My question is: will the government continue to have the determination and perseverance in working on this bill - he went on to say.


10:40

Zandberg to Tusk on Transparency in State-Owned Companies:

Either You're Misleading Us or Living in Another World.
- Are you serious, Mr. Prime Minister, when you say that there has been a professionalization of public asset management in Poland? Does this professionalization consist of hiring the families of PSL politicians in key companies, or does it involve hiring online haters who work for Civic Platform (PO) at Totalizator Sportowy, that the same is happening in Polski Holding Nieruchomości, or perhaps this professionalization is evident in the management of Polish science, in what happened around research institutes concerning artificial intelligence – stated Adrian Zandberg in the Sejm.

- Mr. Prime Minister, if you believe that today in Poland there are transparent, honest competitions and that people are selected for public asset management in this way, then I have bad news for you, either someone is misleading you, or you are living in some other world – he continued.

10:46

Czarnek to Tusk: In Your Speech, You Omitted Serving German, Not Polish, Interests
- Mr. Prime Minister, you were terribly nervous, even threatening with courts, when your "für Deutschland" statement was recalled. But let's look at the facts, which you didn't mention here. A minister in your government, on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, slandered Poles by saying they built the camps. You didn't react to this, you downplayed it. This statement is still being discussed worldwide - said Przemysław Czarnek in the Sejm. - The same minister eliminated all dignity programs for Poles in the Ministry of Education. To such an extent that Polish children from Polish schools in Chicago this year had to fly to Poland with Lufthansa, because LOT was giving them tickets 3,000 PLN more expensive - he continued. - You eliminated the possibility of the operation of the Maria reactor, which produces radioisotopes for 10% of the world. At the same time, who is opening radioisotope production? Germany - he went on. - In your speech, you omitted serving German, not Polish, interests. The question is: why don't you rise to honor and resign, instead of filing a stupid motion of confidence? - asked the PiS MP.

11:22

Petru:

There is no alternative to this coalition, but there is an alternative to its way of operating
- There is no alternative to this coalition, but there is an alternative to its way of operating. Both in terms of economic deregulation, it can be deeper, Sunday trading, finally a fulfilled postulate, we should, however, return with a reduction in the health contribution - said Ryszard Petru in the Sejm.

12:32

KPRM Lists Government Achievements:

We Have Already Done a Lot for Poland. We're Not Stopping, We're Moving On!
"We have already done a lot for Poland. KPO (National Reconstruction Plan), in vitro, "babciowe" (grandma's benefit), salary increases for teachers, the lowest inflation in years, rising wages, growing GDP, restoring funding for the child and youth helpline, 800+, reduced VAT for the "beauty" sector, pension indexation, widow's pension" - says the narrator in a video published by the Prime Minister's Chancellery.

"Sealing the barrier on the Polish-Belarusian border, 4.7% of GDP for defense, Shield East, frozen gas prices in 2024, an increase in the funeral benefit from 4 to 7 thousand, an increase in the amount of benefit from the alimony fund from 500 to 1000 zlotys, the construction of the Baltica II wind farm, new K2 tanks, the delivery of AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters. We're not stopping, we're moving on!" - the narrator continues.


13:57

Hołownia:

We want to hold PiS accountable, but first and foremost we want to hear the government and coalition's program for Poland's development
I am pleased that the Prime Minister's speech, in addition to threads related to PiS and holding PiS accountable, references to PiS, included threads that matter most to us. We want to hold PiS accountable, but today, first and foremost, we very much want to hear what program this government, this coalition we are part of, has for our children, for Poland's development, looking towards the future – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

13:59

Hołownia:

I Slightly Regret That the Prime Minister Dedicated So Little Time to Modernization Programs
- I might slightly regret that the Prime Minister dedicated so little time in his speech to all these modernization programs and the changes we are waiting for, but I note with satisfaction that out of the 5 specific, substantive proposals that he referred to, speaking about the coalition partners' projects, 3 come from Poland 2050 - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

14:01

Hołownia:

Renegotiating the Coalition Agreement's Programmatic Section Becomes an Urgent Necessity
- Today, even more so after this speech, it's clear that we, as a coalition, need to pick up the pace. The government reconstruction must happen as soon as possible, and this is the most important thing. I told the Prime Minister about this, and after today's expose, I must say it even more clearly – renegotiating the coalition agreement's programmatic section is becoming an urgent necessity. Today, we must reach out to the people not only by showing that we are better than PiS, because we are, but by showing in what areas we will be better over the next two years and want to be better, so that PiS does not return to power in 2027 – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

14:12

Hołownia on the Coalition Not Being a Barrier Against PiS:

If This Doesn't Happen, There Is No Future.
- Today, we will give the Prime Minister a vote of confidence because this hope still exists within us. And I believe we are capable of setting, and we must set, a new pace for the coalition in the coming weeks. I deeply believe this will happen, because if it doesn't, then this coalition has no future - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

- Because this is not just a buffer coalition, a barrier against PiS. The presidential elections have already shown us that this is not enough to bear responsibility for the state. To say that we are against PiS, a barrier against PiS - he continued.

14:15

Hołownia on Presidential Elections:

If anyone wants to stage a coup, they won't do it with me.
I would like to address these voices very clearly, stating: if anyone wants to stage a coup in Poland, they will not do it with me. Today we are in a very clear, specific situation. We have the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, and I also have a very clear interpretation of the Constitution - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm. According to the Electoral Code in force in Poland, Karol Nawrocki is, from the moment the election results are announced by the National Electoral Commission (PKW), the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland. He will become President of the Republic of Poland and all associated powers will come into effect at the moment he takes the oath before the National Assembly. The electoral process does not end at the moment the Supreme Court issues a ruling on the validity or invalidity of the elections. It ends at the moment the election results are announced by the PKW - he continued.

14:17

Hołownia:

The Presumption of Presidential Election Validity Applies
- I stand by the position, and I have legal grounds for it, that the presumption of the validity of a presidential election applies in the sense that the Supreme Court would have to declare this election invalid for any other actions to be taken in accordance with the Constitution - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

14:23

"I Can Imagine Various Scenarios Until the End of the Term'. Hołownia Asked About Potential Prime Minister Change
- I don't know what it will be like until the end of the term. I know that today we are expressing a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Donald Tusk's cabinet; however, the political reality is so dynamic that I can also imagine various scenarios regarding this matter until the end of the term. This will also depend not only on the political situation but also on Donald Tusk's own will - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

14:25

Hołownia on the Government Spokesperson:

The Prime Minister Already Has First Names in Mind.
“The Prime Minister, from what I’ve heard, already has first names in mind, and is conducting initial conversations. As coalition partners, we are also happy to get involved in this process,” stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

14:31

Hołownia on His Conversation with Nawrocki:

The Invitation Is Open.
I am strong in spirit and they won't get me alive. In light of this, I think we can arrange these relations well. The invitation is open; I know he probably has a lot of other things on his mind right now, but I am counting on such a meeting to take place in June – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm.

14:42

Braun's Party Gains a New Member:

We are Breaking the Monopoly in Public Life.
During a press conference of the Confederation of the Polish Crown, it was announced that Jacek Wilk is joining the party. - I welcome MP Jacek Wilk to our ranks - said Grzegorz Braun. - We are breaking taboos, we are breaking the monopoly in public and political life, and with Jacek Wilk, an MP of the 8th Sejm, and I hope, for subsequent terms, we have been doing this together for years - he continued.

15:55

Tusk on PiS MPs:

The Whole of Poland Saw Who Cared Deeply About What’s Happening in the Sejm
“The PiS side’s remark about someone not being in the chamber is suicidal. The whole of Poland saw who cared deeply about what is happening in the Sejm and in the Republic of Poland,” stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

16:18

Tusk:

It's highly probable we'll introduce partial controls on the German border this summer
I have informed our neighbors, not only Germans but also other countries we border, that if the situation at the border, the pressure – it's not huge, I'll explain in a moment what it entails – but this real pressure is not too great, I will not hesitate to make the decision to introduce temporary controls also on the border with Germany. It is highly probable that we will introduce such partial controls on the border with Germany this summer," stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

16:18

Tusk Addresses PiS MPs:

We Introduced Changes to the Polish Deal to Help Polish Farmers, Despite Your Sabotage.
- Who led to the extreme liberalization at the Polish-Ukrainian border, I'm returning to this once again, who? PiS. Who said the Green Deal is a PiS program? Who produced commercials saying the Green Deal is a revelation for Polish agriculture? You. Who is fixing this situation, how many changes have we introduced to the Green Deal in cooperation with the European Commission to help Polish farmers, also after the protests. We introduced these changes, despite your sabotage in this matter – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

16:30

Tusk on Preventing Illegal Migration to Poland:

The Discouragement Campaign Has Launched Today.
- I want to make you aware that today the discouragement campaign has been launched in countries we consider to be of the highest risk when it comes to illegal migration. Tomorrow, we will present this campaign, which is also a visual campaign, with posters, online, and via email in high-risk countries, in their local, national languages. In my opinion, it will effectively discourage, and continue to discourage, potential migrants from choosing the route through Belarus to Poland – said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm.

16:33

Motion for a Vote of Confidence. Sejm Makes its Decision
The Sejm, at the Prime Minister's request, has granted a vote of confidence to the Council of Ministers. 243 MPs voted in favour, 210 voted against, and no one abstained.

16:35

Mentzen on Tusk:

I Wouldn't Even Give Him a Loan.
Granting a vote of confidence to Tusk is one of the last things he should be given. I wouldn't even lend him a loan – Sławomir Mentzen wrote on social media.

16:56

Tusk Announces Government Spokesperson Nomination:

This Will Be a Serious Political Figure.
- This is meant to be a government spokesperson, not my personal one. So, I still have another round with all the coalition partners to go; everyone needs to feel comfortable with the spokesperson - Prime Minister Donald Tusk told journalists in the Sejm. - The spokesperson's task will be to build a much more modern system. We have the Government Information Centre (CIR), Minister Rucińska, the team working at CIR is dedicated to ensuring everyone has accurate information about what's happening in the government. But that's not enough - he continued. As he pointed out: - We need to mobilize all personnel resources, people with authority, to be heralds of what we are doing. So, it's not just about administration, preparing information, but it's a daily battle using all modern methods. The spokesperson will be needed for that. - I think you will learn the spokesperson's name within a week - he declared. - This will be a serious political figure. A wise person and a heavyweight in politics - he added.

17:13

Tusk:

I Needed This Vote of Confidence. Speculation Arose Whether the Government Would Survive, Whether Tusk Would Be Ousted
- I needed this vote of confidence for obvious reasons – because there was a commotion, a buzz, speculation about whether the government would survive, whether Tusk would be ousted. It was all over the media. It’s hard to work in such conditions – Prime Minister Donald Tusk told journalists in the Sejm. - My intention wasn't to show how strong I am here and that I have a majority, but to put an end to all speculation. We have 2 years to set things right where we haven't been doing our best – he added.

17:14

Tusk:

If Common Ground is Found - It's Better for Poland. If Nawrocki Wants Confrontation - I Sympathize
- I have expressed my opinion on Mr. Nawrocki's candidacy many times. I know my powers, I know the president's powers. […] The president also knows his powers. If common ground is found - it's better for Poland. If the president wants confrontation - I sympathize - Prime Minister Donald Tusk told journalists in the Sejm.

17:24

Hołownia:

Braun Will Be Barred from the Sejm
- The matter is clear, I do not intend to allow Mr. Braun to build his pathological popularity on xenophobia, on insulting people of different sexual orientations, on non-heteronormative individuals, to build popularity and expand his political base on some kind of hatred, on animosity towards other people within this building, in the Sejm of the Republic of Poland – stated Szymon Hołownia in a conversation with journalists. - Mr. Braun will not have access to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland as long as I am the Speaker – he added.

17:25

Hołownia on the vote of confidence:

This is one element of the coalition's restart.
I believe that this vote of confidence is just one element of what is supposed to happen today – this restart of hope, restart of the coalition, restart of the government. The other two elements are an immediate renegotiation of the coalition agreement, especially its substantive part, so that we can truly say what we are doing now, how, how quickly, and how we want to do it faster than before – said Szymon Hołownia in a conversation with journalists.

17:25

Hołownia on Candidates for Government Spokesperson:

Those Names Seem Promising.
- I've heard a few names, I know that the Prime Minister is meeting with various people, primarily politicians, and the names that are currently in play seem promising. I also have my own types, I suggested to the Prime Minister that perhaps this one more than that one, but there's no conclusion and I understand that the Prime Minister is only somewhere at the beginning of this entire path of meetings on this matter – Szymon Hołownia stated in a conversation with journalists.

17:44

Head of PKW During Ceremony Presenting Resolution to Nawrocki:

It’s Impossible Not to Notice the Statements of Some Politicians Questioning the Electoral Process’s Reliability.
- 
It is impossible at this point not to draw attention to the statements of some politicians who question the reliability of the electoral process. In this regard, we should refer to the PKW communication of June 9 this year, in which we stated that within 14 days the PKW will prepare a report, including an analysis of information provided by district election commissions. At the same time, it was reminded that any voter, in case of discovering irregularities concerning the course of voting, determination of voting results, or election outcome, may file a protest with the Supreme Court against the election of the president - stated Sylwester Marciniak at the ceremony at the Royal Castle. - 
It is worth quoting the statement from the report of the presidential election observation mission in Poland, comprising over 100 people from 30 countries, that the election administration at all levels efficiently and professionally carried out its tasks related to conducting the elections - the head of PKW continued.

17:49

Nawrocki:

I will also be your president, I will be the president of one Poland
- I also wanted to address those voters who made a different choice in the last presidential election. I will also be your president, I will be the president of one Poland. I will fulfill all the obligations of the head of state, I will take care of your security as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces - stated President-elect Karol Nawrocki at a ceremony at the Royal Castle.

17:50

Nawrocki:

The President of Poland Faces a Very Important and Difficult Task
- The President of Poland faces a very important and very difficult task today. This task is to tear down the walls of hatred, to tear down the walls of hatred between Poles, among Poles, between specific social groups. This is a task that I want to take on - stated President-elect Karol Nawrocki at a ceremony at the Royal Castle.

17:50

Nawrocki:

Thank You to Everyone Who Participated in the Elections, Regardless of Who They Voted For
- The presidential elections and this turnout, which is so encouraging for all of us, show and prove to us all today that Poles want to take responsibility for their future, they want to vote for real, concrete programs, plans, for concrete individuals who are to serve the homeland and our national community – stated President-elect Karol Nawrocki at a ceremony at the Royal Castle. - That's what this voter turnout speaks of: that we are a nation ready for every voter, male and female citizen, to take responsibility for the future of our wonderful homeland – he assessed. - From this place, I want to thank everyone who participated in the recent elections, regardless of the choices they made in the first and second rounds. I thank you for going to vote, for fulfilling your duty to Poland, and for being ready to co-create our democracy – he said.

17:52

Nawrocki:

Hate Cannot Be an Alternative to Incompetent Governance
- Hate cannot be an alternative to incompetent governance, it cannot be an alternative to conducting political disputes in the Polish parliament and the lives of many social groups. At our tables, among our families - stated President-elect Karol Nawrocki at a ceremony at the Royal Castle.

18:00

Nawrocki:

I Want to Build a Poland Where There's Room for Everyone Who Loves or at Least Respects Poland
- We must put an end to social hatred, and I also have a plan and a proposal for all of you on how to do it. We must begin to build this community on two emotions. I want to build a Poland where there is room for everyone who loves Poland or at least who respects Poland. This is the Poland we want, and in such a Poland, there will be a place for each of us - stated president-elect Karol Nawrocki during a ceremony at the Royal Castle.

18:04

Nawrocki:

We Must Draw a Demarcation Line Around the Issue of Polish Security
- We must create a situation where we draw a demarcation line around the issue of Polish security. Everyone must be safe, regardless of whether they vote in the presidential elections, but regardless of who they vote for - stated President-elect Karol Nawrocki at a ceremony at the Royal Castle. - Security is owed to all Poles, and building a national community requires us to engage in communal reflection and to draw a demarcation line around our actions concerning security - he continued.

18:06

Nawrocki:

Poland is Our Mother. One Does Not Speak Ill of a Mother Abroad.
- In foreign policy, we must speak with one voice: Poland is our mother. One does not speak ill of a mother abroad from the Republic of Poland - stated President-elect Karol Nawrocki at a ceremony at the Royal Castle.

18:13

Płaczek:

It Wasn't a Vote of Confidence, It Was a Theatrical Act to Discipline Coalition Partners
- It wasn't a question of whether it would succeed or not. We knew perfectly well that no one in the current coalition would stand against the prime minister; I think the outcome, especially for politicians, was decided long ago. It wasn't a vote of confidence, in our assessment of the prime minister's government, it was rather a political, theatrical act to discipline the coalition partners, and the prime minister succeeded in that. However, for us, for Confederation, this is absolutely no surprise – stated Grzegorz Płaczek in PR24.

18:13

Płaczek Accuses Government of Inaction:

We Will Witness Further Theatricals.
- We will now witness further theatricals, further promises, that we will hear that we Poles now have to wait another few months for the government to get to work, that they now definitely know how to do it – said Grzegorz Płaczek in an interview with PR24.

18:14

Płaczek on Confederation's Support for Deregulation Programs:

If Something Aligns with Our Ideals, We Do Not Close Ourselves Off to Any Cooperation.
Despite the fact that we do not currently support the government's policy and despite seeing much harm that, in our opinion, the government is doing, if something is good, if something aligns with our party line, if something aligns with our ideals and with how we want to develop Poland, then of course we do not close ourselves off to any cooperation; that is what politics is about – stated Grzegorz Płaczek.

18:21

Head of PKW: I've Had Enough of the Polish-Polish War and the Judge-vs-Judge War
- As the Chairman of the PKW and as a judge, I would like to share my reflection that I have had enough of the Polish-Polish war. It is worth recalling here the prophetic words from April 1939: 'there are accounts of grievances in the homeland, and a foreign hand will not erase them' - stated Sylwester Marciniak at a ceremony at the Royal Castle. - Furthermore, I have had enough of the judge-vs-judge war. Courts were meant to be free, but they are slow. Millions of Polish citizens and thousands of entrepreneurs are waiting too long for fair rulings - he continued. - I hope that the President, in cooperation with the highest organs of public authority, will manage to resolve these issues. May providence watch over the President, over our nation, over our homeland. Long live the Republic of Poland - concluded the head of the PKW.

19:45

Szefernaker:

Remember That the Fight for a Better Poland Never Ends
- From the first day of this campaign, we were all the #Nawrocki2025 campaign headquarters. This is a victory for all of us! You are great! Remember that the fight for a better Poland never ends! We will keep fighting! - wrote Paweł Szefernaker on social media.

19:50

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz:

A Vote of Confidence Isn't About Buying Time. We Must Immediately Sit Down to Renew the Coalition
- This [vote of confidence for the government] is not about buying time, but about the fact that we must immediately, because there is no reason at all to delay, sit down to renew the coalition - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz in Polsat News' "Gość Wydarzeń" (Guest of Events). - Renewing the coalition means: setting a plan, showing people what we want to do. We, as Polska 2050, have proposed five very specific, clear, and fundamental systemic things that need to be done, although we have many more ideas - she continued. - So, setting a plan, changing the government and the coalition more broadly in this regard. And let's get to work, simply to get the job done - she added.

20:13

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz to Coalition Partners:

When Someone Tries to Put a Spoke in Our Wheel, Like with Social Housing...
- We are not giving anyone time to do our work for us, because we are ready to do our work ourselves. But the moment someone tries to put a spoke in our wheel - as, forgive me, is happening with social housing - they should not expect us to wash each other's hands behind closed doors, but rather we will come out and say: “Promised social housing? There must be funds for it.” Not everyone says “yes, yes, yes,” and then blocks the funds behind closed doors - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz in “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News.

20:18

Kaczyński Asked About His Absence During the Sejm Vote:

I Had an Appointment with the President-Elect.
- Because I had an appointment with the president-elect. And it was supposed to be at two o'clock, I would have been there at two, but unfortunately it was much later, so I couldn't. If you don't hear something, you don't have an opinion. I didn't hear [it], but I heard the opinions of others, which out of decency I will not repeat here - stated Jarosław Kaczyński in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm. - What did we talk about? About what needs to be done next - he continued.

20:42

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on Braun's behavior:

Hooliganism. I don't respect such people.
- This is hooliganism, what was done today in the Sejm [by Grzegorz Braun]. There are two categories of politicians. Some, unfortunately including Mr. Braun, are incapable of building anything and only destroy, provoke, and demolish, both public space, public debate, and physically - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz in "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News. - Basically, everything he does is that he goes somewhere, demolishes something, causes a scandal, and that's it. There is absolutely no good from it for any Pole, no step forward, no resolution of issues. [...] I don't respect such people and politicians - she assessed.

20:47

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on the Future of the Third Way:

I Have a Very Clear and Decisive Opinion on This Matter.
- The National Council of Poland 2050 will convene soon. We have never hidden the fact that [the Polish People's Party and Poland 2050] are two entirely different groups that can cooperate, but they remain very different. We will talk about this [the future of the Third Way], we will decide - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz in "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News. - I have a very clear and decisive opinion on this matter, but at the same time, I believe there are appropriate bodies within our organization, within the Poland 2050 movement, that should discuss and decide on this, rather than the vice-chairperson deciding for the entire party, with all due respect, in an interview with the editor - she stated.