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06/24/2025

00:00

Tuesday's Political Agenda: Sejm Debates, NATO Summit Begins, Government on Crypto Market and Deregulation
The Sejm will commence its 3-day session with a block of votes at 10:00 AM. Throughout the day, MPs will address, among other things, a government bill amending certain acts regarding the operational digital resilience of the financial sector and the issuance of European green bonds. The Sejm will also consider a government bill amending the Act on the Defence of the Fatherland. At 12:00 PM, a Council of Ministers meeting will begin. The agenda includes, among other items, a draft bill on the crypto assets market. Ministers will again hear information from Minister Maciej Berka on the coordination of the legislative process implementing deregulation. Today and tomorrow, President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser–Duda will participate in the Meeting of Heads of State and Government of NATO countries in The Hague. At 7:00 PM, the arrivals of heads of state and government at the Royal Palace in The Hague will begin, with a planned group photograph and dinner. The actual deliberations are scheduled for Wednesday.

07:38

Czarzasty on recounting all votes:

Nothing indicates it.
- [Karol Nawrocki will take the oath on August 6th before the National Assembly]. If all votes are not recounted and everything aligns in time, he will take it. Nothing indicates [that all votes will be recounted]. Because we remember 3 things, at least I remember. I remember 600,000 protests during the election of President Kwaśniewski, I remember 6,000 election protests 5 years ago, and I remember now 60,000 election protests - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

07:38

Czarzasty on the Coalition Leaders' Stance:

We Didn't Say All Votes Should Be Recounted.
- I have an answer for that, which is not only simple but also true. None of the 4 coalition leaders, neither Prime Minister Tusk, nor Władek Kosiniak-Kamysz, nor Szymon Hołownia, nor myself, humble as I am, said that all votes should be recounted, without considering the procedure I mentioned - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

07:42

Czarzasty:

There are certainly commissions where it was falsified
- There are certainly commissions where it was falsified. I think so. I think so [it was a deliberate operation]. We are waiting for the prosecutors' statement on this matter. I remind you that the prosecution is subordinate to Minister Bodnar, and wherever it is done, lawyers, the prosecution, and a court and punishment should be involved - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in "Piasecki's Conversation" on TVN24.

07:45

Czarzasty:

I would never have Giertych in my formation. He was Kaczyński's deputy
- A beautiful difference, one of the differences between the formation I represent and the formation Donald Tusk represents, is that I would never have Roman Giertych in my formation, because I remember he was Kaczyński's deputy, Deputy Prime Minister. I know what he does and I know his tendencies towards emotions in politics - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in the "Piasecki Conversation" on TVN24.

07:47

"Humiliation of Coalition Leaders." Bosak: The PO-PSL-PL2050-Left Government Has Turned Poland into a Population Buffer for Germany. A Dumping Ground.
"The PO-PSL-PL2050-Left government has turned Poland into a population buffer for Germany. A dumping ground" - writes Krzysztof Bosak. "I wonder if and when I will read posts from voters of these parties calling on them to change the government's policy. Surely you cannot like this. You wanted a Poland that is a partner for Germany, not a footstool, right? Well, then start openly criticizing this humiliation of your leaders! It is your government that is currently forcing the Border Guard and the administration to pursue an anti-national and destabilizing policy for the state, so protest!" - Bosak continues.

07:49

Czarzasty:

I See No Need to Change the Coalition Agreement
- The banner of the government for the next 2 years will be the implementation of the coalition agreement, and that's a normal thing. Each of us has our priorities. I see no need to change the coalition agreement. There are many things to be realized within this agreement – stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

07:50

Czarzasty:

We Will Determine Government Structure at Next Coalition Meeting
- At our next meeting next week, we will determine the government's structure. How it will function. There are several things we definitely need to change, for example, the entire economic sphere - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24.

07:55

Czarzasty on the Lewica Leadership Election:

I Will Announce It a Month Before.
- Yes, December 14th [Lewica leadership election]. I will announce my decision a month before, I will make a decision - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty on TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego".

07:57

Czarzasty on Changing the Sejm Marshal:

I Haven't Heard a Single Word About Wanting to Deviate from the Coalition Agreement.
- I anticipate every possibility, but I must tell you that among the group of those 4 people again, I haven't heard a single word about wanting to deviate from the provisions of the coalition agreement. None at all - stated Włodzimierz Czarzasty in the "Piasecki Interview" on TVN24.

08:36

The Marshal of the Sejm is 100 Times More Important Than the Deputy Prime Minister. Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on Coalition Talks and Positions for Poland 2050
- I am a minister, I am where I am, and please address me as I am [...] I am here, and I am satisfied with this and see no reason to push for more - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz in the RMF FM 'Morning Conversation', when asked if she should be addressed as 'Deputy Prime Minister'. - The talks are ongoing, of course. I am not afraid of any work and I am not afraid of challenges. I believe that development matters are very important [...] but I will say with all my deep conviction: if in these coalition talks it came down to a choice between a Deputy Prime Minister for Poland 2050 and a Marshal, the Marshal is 100 times more important for Poland as well - she continued, when asked if the talks were ongoing. - Today, we very much need someone like Marshal Hołownia, who stabilizes the system - she continued.

08:44

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz:

Inciting Emotions Because Someone Else Won Is Irresponsible and Bad for Poland
- There is a difference between a pro-state aspiration to stabilize and foster belief in the election process, which is very important and I am entirely in favour of, and inciting emotions simply because someone else won - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on RMF FM, when asked if votes should be recounted. - On the surface, it is very easy to conflate the two. I am entirely in favour of approaching electoral matters in a pro-state manner, and we truly need to foster belief in the electoral institution today, which means that every doubtful vote must be verified - she continued. - However, inciting emotions because the person we wanted to win did not win – I voted for Rafał Trzaskowski – is irresponsible, it is bad for Poland, and it should not be done - she added.

08:50

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz:

Poland 2050 Does Not Treat Coalition Agreement Commitments as 'What's the Harm in Promising'
- We came out with five points, probably as the only ones in this coalition, which are the five substantive points, crucial for us, but in our opinion for the entire coalition, and we keep repeating them. This includes the anti-cuvette law [...] public TV, not private TV [...] housing matters - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on RMF FM. - All these things I'm talking about are in the coalition agreement. We simply treat the commitment not as 'what's the harm in promising,' but as something that truly needs to be done - she continued.

08:55

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz:

We Agree to a Smaller Government, but It Must Serve Effectiveness and Efficiency
- We are acting and now we strongly want others to also state their priorities, so that there is a government plan. We are ready for government changes, even if it comes at a quantitative cost; we understand that streamlining might be a good idea - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on RMF FM. - We agree to a smaller government, yes, but this must also serve effectiveness and efficiency. The government is a means to an end, not an end in itself - she continued.

09:04

Czarnek in Nawrocki's Chancellery? Sasin: I Would Wish for It. He Would Be Its Political Brain
- First and foremost, we are talking about a virtual fact that has not yet materialized. I would wish for it to materialize and become a real fact, not just a virtual one – Jacek Sasin said on TVP Info's "Gość Poranka" when asked about the possible appointment of Przemysław Czarnek as head of President Karol Nawrocki's Chancellery. - I am convinced that knowing him and his skills, abilities, he would cope very well, and in that regard, he would rather build himself up. But that's probably not what it's about today. It's about President Nawrocki having a truly professional team that will form his chancellery – he continued. - I don't know if Przemysław Czarnek is suitable as a cudgel. He is certainly an extremely talented, capable, and experienced politician – he stated. As he continued: - President Nawrocki's declarations, which I believe in [...], say something completely different: he has no intention of being a cudgel or wielding a cudgel in Polish politics. He would like to introduce new standards in Polish politics. I hope the other side will allow him to do so and will not escalate this war. [...] Czarnek is meant to be the person who will likely be the political brain of this chancellery.

09:18

Sasin:

50 Thousand Election Protests? A Campaign Orchestrated by Giertych
- Perhaps 50,000 zloty would have made a bigger impression on me [than 50,000 election protests]. […] We are dealing with an orchestrated campaign here. […] If it appears that Roman Giertych is creating a kind of template, which is then shared, and consequently many people who politically identify with Roman Giertych follow this call to file such protests, and some even do it so mechanically that they enter Roman Giertych's PESEL number instead of their own… - said Jacek Sasin in "Gość Poranka" on TVP Info. - Frankly, I trust President Manowska more in what she says. Of course, each of these protests needs to be considered, I am absolutely in favour of that, but that is what the Supreme Court is currently dealing with - he added.

09:50

Hołownia on the number of bills:

This will be a record Sejm session.
- This will be a record Sejm session, because we intend to pass as many as 24 bills during it. There will be a lot of bills from the deregulation package, there will be a very important bill concerning strategic defense investments from the perspective of state security. There will also be a very important bill regarding support for our soldiers who will be going for training related to the implementation of new equipment we are purchasing - said Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm. - There will be the wind power bill. […] I hope this bill will be passed - he indicated.

09:52

Procedure Initiated for Motion to Impeach Świrski Before the State Tribunal. Hołownia on When the Vote Might Occur
- Tomorrow, we will be considering the report from the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) and the National Media Council regarding the situation of public media. We anticipate a heated discussion here. Yesterday, the Sejm Presidium also decided to proceed with the motion to bring the KRRiT chairman, Maciej Świrski, before the State Tribunal - said Szymon Hołownia at a press conference in the Sejm. - In connection with the above, the procedure has been initiated. This motion will be available for interested MPs to review for 21 days. I believe that during the second July sitting, we could make a decision on this matter after this period has elapsed - he indicated.

11:24

Hołownia on vote recounting:

This is mainly in his interest.
- My opinion hasn't changed [regarding the elections]. We don't have another National Electoral Commission than this one, we don't have another Supreme Court than this one, of course, after all the mess that PiS has created in the Supreme Court and in the system of appointing the National Electoral Commission. Presidential elections benefit from a presumption of validity, I have very clear legal opinions on this matter, which were commissioned by the Sejm back in January, meaning there can be no accusation that they were commissioned for something, for a specific situation - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference. - I hope that the Supreme Court, in its current form, will lead to the ordering of a recount of votes in all places where there were any irregularities concerning the counting of votes, which is primarily in the interest of the winning candidate, because this is something I have said to Karol Nawrocki and hope to say to President Duda - he continued.

11:25

Hołownia:

I Expect Clear and Unambiguous Actions from the Prosecutor's Office in This Area
We expect, I expect clear and unambiguous actions from the prosecutor's office in this area. In my opinion, this will also give people a sense of security that the state is watching over this - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference.

11:28

Hołownia Explicitly on Convening the National Assembly:

Nothing Indicates My Words Have Lost Their Relevance.
- As of today, nothing indicates that my words from two weeks ago have lost their relevance. If the Supreme Court confirms the validity of these elections, I will convene the National Assembly for August 6 and enable the president-elect, Karol Nawrocki, to take the oath. Unless something happens in the Supreme Court that leads to our collective, our fact-based, our concrete conviction about the validity of these elections finding its conclusion in the Supreme Court's decision to annul these elections - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference.

11:30

Hołownia Announces Tusk to Present Outline of Government Structure Changes
- The Prime Minister has announced that next week he will present an outline of his idea for changes in the structure of the Council of Ministers, and then we will continue the discussion on how to align competencies accordingly - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference.

11:34

Hołownia Responds to Giertych's Idea:

Nawrocki Will Win in the First Round with 70%.
Yes, and then it would happen, for example, if Roman Giertych were still deciding – I understand that he sometimes wants to decide for the National Assembly and for many other state institutions – until the next election, do you know what that would end in? Karol Nawrocki would win it in the first round with 70%, because the social emotion that says: Aha, you wanted to steal the election from the people, you fiddled with the election, it cannot be stopped and it will be much stronger than it is today – stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference.

11:36

Hołownia Responds to Giertych:

If He Found 281 Members of the National Assembly, Let Him Show Them.
- 

There are certain sacred tenets in a state, and one of these is the Constitution, the voice of the people. Roman Giertych is a very creative lawyer, he comes up with various concepts. He also doesn't want to internally, in spirit, agree with the election results, but if he were to find, because it requires 281 members of the National Assembly, people who would support a recess, then let him show them - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference.

11:38

Hołownia on Renegotiating the Coalition Agreement:

To Ensure the Coalition’s Priorities Are Written Down.
- From the very beginning, for 2 months, I've been saying: renegotiate the coalition agreement to enshrine the coalition's priorities for the next 2.5 years. Then, structurally adapt the government reconstruction to this, and subsequently, the personnel - stated Szymon Hołownia at a press conference.

11:47

Kaczyński:

There is no reason to question the election results at this time
- There are no grounds to suggest that was the case in many instances; you, ladies and gentlemen, don't even know if it was like that in these 13 constituencies, where the Supreme Court ordered a recount of votes - Jarosław Kaczyński told journalists in the Sejm. - There is no reason to question the election results at this time - he continued.

12:53

Tusk on the Polish Presidency:

We've Made a Truly Profound Turn.
I can say with satisfaction that the strategic goals we set for ourselves and the presentation of Europe's political direction on security in many dimensions, and most importantly security in the literal sense, meaning very massive changes, also concerning the use of European funds, but also the entire political philosophy concerning both the attitude towards a potential aggressor and illegal migration, Poland was here not only because of the presidency – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a government session. - But also the actions we took here, treated as a leader of these changes, and they are not easy. Meaning, in reality, this was about something more than just a correction; we have made a truly profound turn in European policy in these dimensions of security, competitiveness, and deregulation – he continued.

12:54

Tusk on Deregulation:

We Will Summarize the First Stage of Our Work.
We will be summarizing the first stage of our work [regarding deregulation] at the beginning of July. Over 300 initiatives from the social side and our commitment that we will implement at least 1/3 by the end of June – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during the government meeting.

12:56

Zandberg:

Vote Counters Deserve Thanks, Not Conspiracy Theories Even Macierewicz's Commission Would Blush At
- Poland has over 32,000 polling stations and a quarter of a million people working selflessly in these commissions, often late into the night, honestly counting votes. These people deserve respect and thanks from the high chamber, not the spread of conspiracy theories that Mr. Macierewicz's commission wouldn't be ashamed of - said Adrian Zandberg during a Sejm session. - If abuses occurred in specific precincts, we have appropriate procedures in our state to clarify them, and the responsibility of politicians, dear sirs and madams, is to stand guard over these procedures, not to undermine them and shake the state for the sake of short-term gains - he continued.

12:57

Tusk:

We've decided to abandon the so-called Morawiecki tax
- We will continue to discuss this with the European Commission, but as of today, after a final conversation with Minister Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, we have decided to abandon the so-called Morawiecki tax. This refers to that infamous tax on car registration, on the cheapest cars, which were affordable for people earning less - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a government session.

13:00

Zandberg:

I Hear Insane Scenarios to Avoid Convening the National Assembly. Together Will Not Agree to Overturning the Constitutional Order
- I also hear, unfortunately also from the mouths of deputies sitting in this hall, completely insane scenarios to avoid convening the National Assembly - said Adrian Zandberg during a Sejm session. - From the side of Together, there will be no consent to overturning the constitutional order, and democracy, in the end, always means agreeing to and respecting election results, even when we are not the ones winning them, because Poland, ladies and gentlemen, is something more than your and their petty war - he continued.

13:00

Tusk Announces Decision on Energy Price Freezing:

Individual Consumers Can Sleep Soundly.
- Individual consumers, electricity consumers can sleep soundly. We froze prices until September, and we have made the decision that we can continue to freeze energy prices until the end of the year. This, coupled with a simultaneous drop in energy prices on the market, may mean – and this is what we are aiming for – that next year too, there will be no severe changes from the customer's perspective - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a government meeting.

15:41

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

It is forbidden to stir any emotions that undermine the election outcome
- We have been saying this from the very beginning. Every election protest should be considered. This is an obligation of the state, a state governed by the rule of law, and it fulfills the principle of citizens' trust in the state. Citizens have the right to expect efficiency, transparency, and reliability from the state in its actions, so if they file a protest, they should receive a response to that protest, but at the same time, I do not see any grounds for all votes to be recounted - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a press briefing. - Where there are justified protests, resulting from information coming from citizens, it must be checked, but in no way is it permissible to stir any emotions that undermine the election outcome, and I believe that these emotions are unnecessary - he continued.

15:47

Duda:

We're Heading to the NATO Summit with Pride and Heads Held High
- For me, this is already the 11th summit since 2016, since the historic NATO summit in Warsaw, which established NATO's presence on the eastern flank [...]. Over all these years, we have consistently worked to strengthen security - said President Andrzej Duda in a statement before departing for The Hague for the NATO summit. - I proudly say that we in Poland have calmly and consistently increased defense spending and implemented our army's modernization plan. It accelerated significantly in '22 due to Russia's aggression against Ukraine, it is being effectively implemented, and today we are the country in the North Atlantic Alliance that spends the most on defense relative to its GDP, i.e., 4.7% - he continued. - So we are going to the NATO summit with pride and our heads held high, because we can boldly say, and others do say about us, that today we are one of those countries that strengthens security, that today we are also the country that brings security - he went on to say.

15:52

Duda:

I hope this NATO summit will go down in history for a collective decision to raise defense spending thresholds
- First and foremost, it is crucial that the alliance remains united. We have important decisions ahead of us. I hope that this NATO summit, the one in The Hague, will also be a historic summit, my last one as President of the Republic of Poland, but I hope it will go down in history specifically through a collective decision by member states, the allies, to raise the minimum defense spending threshold in their countries. This is extremely important – said President Andrzej Duda in a statement before departing for The Hague for the NATO summit.

15:59

Duda:

At the NATO Summit, We Will Also Discuss the Development of Arms Industries
- There is still a whole range of topics we will be discussing, certainly general security issues [...] primarily from our perspective, it is important that we will also be discussing the development of arms industries in Europe, within NATO member states, so that we are self-sufficient, so that we can cope with all challenges, especially those related to procurement - said President Andrzej Duda in a statement before departing for The Hague for the NATO summit. - It is easy to raise defense spending levels, but you still need something to buy with that money. To be able to buy, production is needed, and we will certainly discuss this too, because it requires significant investment - he continued.

16:04

"I Appeal to Parliamentarians to Adopt My Proposal": Duda on Enshrining a Minimum of 4% of GDP for Defense in the Constitution
"I appeal to our parliamentarians to adopt my proposal to introduce a constitutional minimum threshold of 4% of GDP as the minimum level of annual defense spending, because this is a necessity today, and only enshrining it in the Constitution will guarantee an appropriate majority so that this spending level is not hastily lowered due to some political perturbations that can always happen" - said President Andrzej Duda in a statement before departing for The Hague for the NATO summit.

16:22

Fogiel:

The Ruling Camp, Unable to Accept Their Candidate's Defeat, Is Weaving a False Narrative of Irregularities
- Today, the ruling camp, unable to accept their candidate's defeat, is attempting to weave a completely false narrative about alleged irregularities in the electoral process. And this defeat occurred despite enormous support from public media, from state institutions, the use of special services, and [...] the use of illegally foreign-funded advertisements supporting Rafał Trzaskowski. This is the real scandal of these elections – said Radosław Fogiel at a press conference.

16:25

PiS MPs Denied Access to ABW Materials, Claim Violation of Law
- Today, MPs are being denied the right to carry out their mandate, the right to conduct parliamentary oversight. I want this to be very clear: what is so dangerous from the perspective of those currently in power in these ABW materials, in this response concerning the illegal campaign supporting Rafał Trzaskowski, that they are willing to, they are deciding to break the law, because the law on the exercise of a deputy and senator's mandate, Article 19, allows MPs access to information in, among others, government administration institutions - said Radosław Fogiel at a press conference.

- The ABW officer himself, who spoke with us, admitted that the Internal Security Agency is a government administration institution. And despite this, we were denied access to this information. What are the ruling party so afraid of? What devastating information for them is contained in this ABW response? - he continued.

16:35

Szłapka:

Combating Illegal Migration is a Government Priority, We are Ready to Introduce Additional Border Controls
- The fight against illegal migration is also a priority for our government, and I believe this is a consistent policy. We have focused very strongly on sealing the eastern border and streamlining the visa system. According to the data I had and still possess, regarding readmission, these figures have significantly decreased compared to previous years – stated Adam Szłapka at a press conference. - The fight against illegal migration is certainly a priority for us, and if the need arises, we are prepared to take action, including introducing additional border controls – he added.

16:37

Szłapka on electoral irregularities:

Where there are doubts, votes should be recounted.
If there are any doubts, they should simply be clarified. If there are doubts about the procedure, then in those places where there are these doubts, all votes should simply be recounted, and I think this is in the interest of everyone and the entire society – said Adam Szłapka at a press conference.

16:39

Szłapka on introducing controls at the border with Germany:

We are ready to make symmetrical decisions.
- We are, of course, ready to make symmetrical or adequate decisions, including tightening controls at the border [with Germany]. All of this also requires further verification, so please give me a moment, and I will certainly respond on this matter – stated Adam Szłapka at a press conference.

16:40

Szłapka on Bodnar’s actions regarding recognized election protests:

He will intervene in all these matters.
- Today, the most important thing is that every protest that has been submitted to the Supreme Court is taken seriously by the Supreme Court, and in each of these cases, the Prosecutor General can and will certainly intervene – said Adam Szłapka at a press conference.

18:11

Szefernaker:

PO Today Has Giertych's Face
- We are currently dealing with madness on the part of, particularly, PO, which today has the face of Roman Giertych. PO today has the face of Roman Giertych, behind whom stands Donald Tusk. I don't know other statements from coalition partners or other politicians. It is primarily Giertych, who is also trying in a frenzied way to save himself, in my opinion, politically, by leading to some kind of madness - stated Paweł Szefernaker on RMF FM.

18:13

Szefernaker:

There are politicians trying to set Poland ablaze simply because they disagree with the election results
- Today, unfortunately, there are politicians in Poland who are trying to set Poland ablaze simply because they disagree, they disagree with the election results, and I believe fear has entered their eyes - stated Paweł Szefernaker on RMF FM.

19:52

Bosak:

Giertych's Ideas are Either a Calculated Game to Polarize Poles or Evidence of Being Out of Touch with Reality
- Giertych's ideas [regarding the swearing-in of Karol Nawrocki] go beyond constitutional boundaries and are evidence of either a calculated game to ignite negative emotions, polarizing Poles [...], which I assess very negatively – we need calming of sentiments after the presidential campaign, not escalating them and introducing chaos – or they are evidence of some detachment from reality – said Krzysztof Bosak in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń". As he stated: - I don't know how a lawyer can say things so far removed from the provisions of the Electoral Code and the Constitution.

20:00

Bosak:

Everyone Can Have Doubts About Election Results. But the Result Was Announced by the PKW, Staffed by the Coalition
- Everyone can have doubts [about the election results], they are not forbidden. However, the National Electoral Commission (PKW) is staffed by parties of the ruling coalition, and the PKW announced this result. Representatives of the ruling coalition, including those holding Deputy Prime Minister positions, witnessed the presentation of the resolution on the election outcome to one of the candidates, the president-elect - said Krzysztof Bosak on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń" (Guest of Events). - In my opinion, for every reasonable person, this closes the matter - he assessed.

20:10

Bosak:

When PiS Lost Elections, They Also Liked to Suggest Something Was Rigged. Now PO is Stepping into PiS's Shoes
- In my opinion, playing on social sentiments, on a certain disappointment or dissatisfaction of those 10 million voters who supported Rafał Trzaskowski, is a matter of a certain political stance and political communication. PO has decided to capitalize on this dissatisfaction, disappointment, and in a way, imitate PiS - Krzysztof Bosak said on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń". As he indicated: - PiS, when they lost elections, also liked to suggest that something was rigged, perhaps not everything was honest. And at the moment, PO is stepping into PiS's shoes. This is not the first matter in which they have stepped into those shoes.

20:19

Bosak Praises Coalition Partners of PO on Election Stance:

I Rarely Say Anything Good About The Left or PSL, But This Should Be Appreciated.
- The other parties [in the ruling coalition] do not have such an intention [to suggest that the presidential elections were rigged]. Perhaps they assess that it is simply unserious – in my opinion, they are rightly assessing that, it is unserious – and they have simply decided to behave normally – Krzysztof Bosak said on Polsat News’ “Gość Wydarzeń”. - I rarely say anything good about the Left or PSL, but it should be appreciated that they are behaving normally and not further dismantling elements of trust in the procedures we have in the state – he stated.

20:28

Bosak on Turning Migrants Back from Germany to Poland:

If I Wrote Everything I Think About This, I'd Have to Use Swear Words.
- The current coalition government, parties with centrist and left-wing profiles, treat Poland precisely like this: Germany doesn't want someone – poof, to our side of the border, and we keep our heads down, quiet, say nothing, don't provoke Germany - Krzysztof Bosak said in Polsat News' "Gość Wydarzeń" [Guest of Events], when asked about his post today. - For me, this is a major scandal, and I believe the words I used are mild. I used such mild words because I hold a high office - he stated. - If I wrote everything I think about this, I'd have to use swear words. I consider this situation to be deeply, completely unacceptable - he assessed.

20:37

Bosak Responds to Szłapka on Migrants:

Calculated Lie and Statistical Juggling.
- This is a calculated lie from Minister Szłapka. This is so-called “lying with the truth.” The facts Minister Szłapka provides are true, but what he presents is completely beside the point – said Krzysztof Bosak on Polsat News’s “Gość Wydarzeń,” responding to the words of government spokesperson Adam Szłapka regarding readmissions. - I am surprised that you, as journalists, are not exposing this more actively. […] This method has been used for several months by Minister Siemoniak; they probably invented it in the Ministry of Interior and Administration. This is typical statistical juggling – he assessed. As he explained: - The so-called readmission statistics have fallen because Germany is currently using a different procedure. I informed about this in October 2024, after a parliamentary inspection at the border in the coordination center of border services […] in Świecko. Germany is using what is called a “border return.” They do not send any papers. According to the Deputy Marshal of the Sejm: - They simply bring them and say: “Here is the border, we have controls here now, these are people we did not admit, go to the other side.”

20:45

Bosak:

If I Were in Charge of the Government, I Would Immediately Close the Border with Germany
- We don't know [what the scale of migrant returns at the border with Germany is] because the government is not making the information public. However, from the German side, we know that it runs into the thousands. Eurostat revealed this in the form of the number of asylum grants, because these people, upon entering Poland, often fill out asylum applications - Krzysztof Bosak said on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń". - From the asylum figures, it appears that in 2024 there were over ten thousand applications submitted, and this year it has already accelerated twice, and we have over ten thousand in the first half of the year - he stated. When asked what he would do if he were in charge of the government, he replied: - I would immediately close the border with Germany.