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07:32

Thursday's Political Agenda: Tusk in Rome, Crisis Staff Meeting, Confederation in Sejm on Immigrants, Kaczyński at Smoleńsk Monument

Tusk in Italy on Ukraine's Reconstruction and Meeting with Meloni Prime Minister Donald Tusk is traveling to Rome to participate in a conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine. As reported by CIR, the Polish Prime Minister's participation aims to "present Poland as a key partner in the reconstruction of Ukraine." Tusk's visit to Rome will also be an opportunity for bilateral meetings, including with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who will welcome the Polish Prime Minister at 10:20. At 10:30, the first session – the conference inauguration – will commence, featuring a speech by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. At 12:00, the head of government will meet with representatives of key Polish public entities, and at 13:00, with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso. At 14:30, Prime Minister Tusk will attend a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing." Later, at 16:05, he will meet with Giorgia Meloni. A press conference by Donald Tusk, concluding his visit, is scheduled for 18:00. Sejm Session Thursday marks the third and final day of the Sejm session. The lower house will resume its deliberations at 9:00 with a series of questions on current affairs, and at 11:15, it will hear – at the request of PiS – a current information update regarding the "catastrophic situation in schools in the context of decisions made by Minister Barbara Nowacka that are inconsistent with the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and educational law." At 12:45, the first reading will take place of the government's bill amending the act on the computerization of entities performing public tasks. The project aims to implement EU law while simultaneously realizing the government's deregulation initiatives. Starting at 14:15, first readings are scheduled for parliamentary bills: an amendment to the Energy Law authored by Civic Platform, an amendment to the act on tax on certain financial institutions authored by PiS (15:45), and an amendment to the personal income tax act authored by the Left (17:15). Events in the Sejm At 11:00, a meeting of the Parliamentary Team for Illegal Immigration, chaired by Confederation MP Krzysztof Mulawa, will begin in the Sejm. "The topic of the deliberations will be immigrant crime. Individuals who deal with immigration issues on a daily basis will participate in the meeting," announced Sejm Deputy Speaker Krzysztof Bosak. At 12:30, a conference titled "Security Alert – Where is the Government?" is scheduled in the Sejm, with the participation of PiS club leader Mariusz Błaszczak, Andrzej Śliwka, and former heads of the Border Guard, Military Counterintelligence Service, CEO of Polska Grupa Energetyczna, Commander-in-Chief of the State Fire Service, and the District Police Commander in Iława. Smoleńsk Monthly Commemoration Today is the monthly commemoration of the Smoleńsk air disaster. At 9:15, PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński will deliver a statement in front of the Monument to the Victims of the Smoleńsk Tragedy in Piłsudski Square. Press Conference Following Crisis Staff Meeting At 9:00, following the conclusion of the Government Crisis Management Team meeting concerning the weather situation in Poland, a briefing will be held with the participation of the Minister of Interior and Administration and coordinator of special services Tomasz Siemoniak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak, and Minister Marcin Kierwiński.

07:44

The October 15th Coalition Will Endure and Work, Regardless of the Prime Minister's Personnel Decisions,' Says Nowacka on Reconstruction

- The October 15th coalition will endure and work, regardless of Prime Minister Tusk's personnel decisions, so that is truly secondary – stated Barbara Nowacka in TVN24's "Rozmowa Piaseckiego". - Clinging to being a minister truly reflects poorly on individuals who are very attached to it – the head of the Ministry of National Education continued.

07:48

Nowacka on Religion Classes:

The Church Has Decided to Go to Battle.

- The Church has decided to go to battle here. Instead of attending to what the bishops declared they would do, to prepare the curriculum, safe places for catechists, they haven't dealt with any of that, they've dealt with complaints. However, an agreement is possible if both sides want to reach one – stated Barbara Nowacka in “Rozmowa Piaseckiego” on TVN24.

08:03

Siemoniak:

Hołownia Part of PiS's Plan? I Don't Think So. He and His Party Are Patriots of the October 15th Coalition

- I respect him greatly as Marshal of the Sejm and it's good to cooperate with him. [...] Regarding my relationship with Marshal Hołownia, a simple minister in the government, I have trust because in matters concerning parliamentary work, which I have asked him about, I have never been disappointed - said Tomasz Siemoniak in an interview with Karolina Lewicka on Poranek TOK FM. - Of course, I understand the context of your question. [...] I don't think that's the case [that Szymon Hołownia has become part of PiS's plan]. I think Marshal Hołownia behaves a bit differently in politics, and I believe that's also his unique characteristic and an advantage over many other politicians - he stated. - Furthermore, based on what Donald Tusk wrote publicly after the leaders' talks – he accepted Szymon Hołownia's declaration. I believe that Szymon Hołownia and Polska 2050 – I cooperate with ministers from this party – are absolute patriots of the October 15th Coalition. Regardless of who Marshal Hołownia speaks with - he continued. - I am not afraid that there would be any turbulence here in the near future. He is a serious individual - he added.

08:06

Nowacka:

Loyalty to These Voters Imposes on Us an Obligation of Cohesion

- I wish it weren't so, because I deeply believe in what we promised our voters, what we agreed upon. I remember that just before the elections, before October 15, 2023, Prime Minister Tusk also appealed to our voters, the KO coalition's voters, to cast their ballots for our partners, for Lewica, for the party of Szymon Hołownia – stated Barbara Nowacka in "Rozmowa Piaseckiego" on TVN24. - I know that a portion of our voters also voted for them, and loyalty to these voters imposes on us an obligation of cohesion. I hope that everyone, regardless of their own interests and thoughts about their future, whether I will be a minister or not, will ensure that our voters are not disappointed – she continued.

08:07

Nowacka on Yesterday’s Vote on Social Construction:

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz Was the Leader of This Project.

- [Polska 2050 wanted to send a signal] that it has its own concept, which it perhaps doesn't feel the need to negotiate with the rest of the government, or it sees that there is no room for negotiation. I am convinced that Minister Pełczyńska-Nałęcz was the leader of this project – stated Barbara Nowacka on TVN24’s “Rozmowa Piaseckiego”.

08:21

Siemoniak:

A Year Ago in Germany, I First Criticized and Warned Poland Must Consider Introducing Controls

- Germany introduced these controls in October 2023, but they first implemented them in connection with the European Football Championship, extending them under various pretexts or justifications. In February, there were elections in Germany, a new government was formed in May, and this new government introduced a new practice in June, where illegal migrants are not admitted to Germany without readmission and are turned back from the border - said Tomasz Siemoniak on Poranek TOK FM. - We warned, I found my public statements, exactly a year ago I was on a visit to Germany and then, for the first time, I criticized and said that we must also consider introducing controls from the Polish side - he indicated.

08:30

Siemoniak:

Border Defense Movement Was Not Present at the Lithuanian Border. It Had No Impact on the Decision for Controls

- What happened in June, and the fact that after the sealing of the Polish-Belarusian border, a very significant one, migrants started crossing through Lithuania and Latvia, entering Poland, which led to the decision to introduce controls on two borders. The Border Defense Movement was certainly not present at the Lithuanian border and had no impact on the decision - said Tomasz Siemoniak on TOK FM's Morning Show.

08:34

Leszczyna:

Will I stay in the Ministry of Health? Probably yes. I have a few very important things to do.

- Probably yes, but every minister answers the same way, everything is in the Prime Minister's hands, I am always at the Prime Minister's disposal - said Izabela Leszczyna in the "Morning Interview" on RMF FM, when asked if she was staying in the ministry. - If you were to ask me if I want to continue being the Minister of Health, I would answer: yes, because I have a few very important things to do, I have already done a few different, equally important ones, but there is still a lot ahead of me, or perhaps rather ahead of the Polish healthcare system - she continued. - This is a frequently repeated thesis, but it is not actually true. Of course, [I know people who would like to], but I won't mention their names - she added, when asked if there were no willing candidates for Minister of Health.

08:41

Leszczyna on the Bill Strictening Penalties for Attacks on Medics:

It Will Come into Force After the Holidays.

- The next step is the Council of Ministers. If there were no comments at this Social Dialogue Council meeting, it means that the Council of Ministers can adopt this project even at its nearest session, and that means it will appear in the Sejm even before the parliamentary recess - Izabela Leszczyna said on RMF FM, when asked about the bill tightening penalties for attacks on medics.

- In my assessment, 90% yes, but the entire government, the Council of Ministers, must decide - she continued, when asked if the bill would be in the Sejm before the parliamentary recess.

- It will definitely come into force after the holidays, which I regret, of course - she added.

08:49

Health Committee Gives Negative Assessment of NFZ Budget. Leszczyna: PiS Criticizes Everything, While Razem Believes Funds Should Be Found for Everything

- PiS is known for criticizing everything, and the Razem party is known for believing that funds should be found for everything and that we should pay taxes, I don't know, like in Scandinavia - said Izabela Leszczyna on RMF FM, when asked about the health committee's negative assessment of the NFZ budget for 2026. - I understand that my colleagues from the Razem party and MPs from PiS, when I come to the Sejm with a bill that will limit the dynamics of wage growth in the healthcare system, meaning I will come with an amendment to the law they imposed on this system, and it is PiS who is to blame for medical salaries growing faster than contributions, I understand that since they now see what they have done, they will vote for a law that will allow the NFZ's financial plan to balance - she continued.

08:57

"Hospitals Mismatched to Needs" and "Wage Dynamics": Leszczyna on Healthcare System Problems

- We have two problems in the system. One problem is that we have hospitals mismatched to the health needs of local communities, and district hospitals very often have entire wards that are occupied at 50%, at most 60%, while the most expensive empty bed is in the hospital - said Izabela Leszczyna on RMF FM. - They must transform. If we only have half of the beds occupied, then perhaps acute surgery should become elective surgery, day-case surgery - she continued. - The second [problem] is the dynamics of wages in the healthcare system. Every hospital director will tell you, for the past 1.5 years, hospital directors have been coming to me and saying: change the wage act - she went on to say.

09:20

Kosiniak-Kamysz After the RZZK:

The State is Passing an Exam in Inter-Service Cooperation.

- We are continuously engaged in the cooperation that Minister Siemoniak spoke about. This is an absolutely fundamental issue. The state is passing an exam in the cooperation of services, the State Fire Service, Volunteer Fire Brigades, police, and the army. This is about building a lasting system for responding to crisis events. This is very important in today's context, for the protection of the population, for aid in the current threat situation, which means intense rains, forecasts of heavy rainfall, downpours, torrential rain, and potential flooding - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a press conference.

09:35

Says Kaczyński at Smoleńsk Anniversary Observance:

Services Are Fighting Poles Performing Their Patriotic Duty,

They are constantly causing trouble, and what is very sad about this is the lack of reaction from the judiciary and the police. This shows the state of affairs in Poland today, but in today's Poland, these police forces, the forces of other services, unfortunately, are fighting those Poles who are fulfilling their patriotic duty, defending Poland's borders - stated Jarosław Kaczyński during the so-called Smoleńsk anniversary observance. - This is the opposite; these two situations show the essence of the current situation in our country. An essence which is, one could say, in the highest degree unacceptable, sad, dangerous, which simply shows Poland as a country where foreign agencies are running rampant, as a country where those from the outside, those who do not want us, who want us to be weak, who want to subordinate us, have powerful allies here, and we must remember this - the PiS leader continued. As he said: - We must remember, and this is one of the reasons for these monthly observances, because the Smoleńsk affair is, one could say, at the very center of everything that has happened in Poland over the last 35 years, and which has led to today's state. A state of severe crisis and a state where this external subordination is already entirely obvious, visible, most visible today at the border. We warn against this, we will fight against it, and we are convinced that we will win, and we are also convinced that what is happening here is coming to an end.

09:50

Petru on the Deputy Prime Minister Position for Pełczyńska-Nałęcz:

There Are Other Candidates I Would Prefer.

- I believe the most important thing is to move to this program offensive as quickly as possible, and talk as little as possible about who should be who, because it's already, I agree with you sir, that this saga, or this Brazilian serial, has gone on too long. It was supposed to be fantastically quick, but it's become long and boring. That it [the reconstruction] is being discussed for too long - stated Ryszard Petru in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' "Graffiti". - The key is the agenda for implementation, because Poles have complaints against us that we are implementing it too slowly - he continued. - There are different voices on this matter. There are also other candidates, whom I would certainly prefer. I don't want to reveal names, we will discuss it at the club meeting. This decision is still ahead of us - he emphasized.

11:02

Sawicki:

Without a Change of Prime Minister, It Will Be Difficult to Last Until the End of the Term

I believe that if there isn't a change of prime minister, it will be difficult to last until the end of the term. Besides, what does 'to last until the end of the term' mean? It's about solving problems, not just enduring. If this coalition is only meant to endure, then what's the point of this coalition? - stated Marek Sawicki in an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio Zet.

11:03

Sawicki:

The Prime Minister Cannot Be Strengthened Further. Tusk Should Find Another Candidate

In my assessment, the Prime Minister cannot be strengthened any further. I say this openly: Donald Tusk should look for another candidate for Prime Minister within Civic Platform. He is the leader of this party, the largest coalition party, but after losing the presidential election, he should simply focus on leading Civic Coalition or Civic Platform, and send younger, so to speak, reserves to govern – stated Marek Sawicki on Radio Zet.

12:19

Hołownia on Poland 2050, PiS, and Confederation Voting Together:

We're Rising Above a Sick, Tribal Mentality.

On Wednesday, the Sejm voted to approve a bill increasing the budget limit for social housing construction. With votes from Poland 2050, PiS, and Confederation, an amendment was passed allowing tenants of housing from Social Housing Initiatives in cities with populations under 100,000 to eventually own their apartments. The KO and the Left opposed this solution. "We vote in line with the government's policy on 99% of matters; this law is also a government bill. However, this is not the first instance in this term where various particular, minor issues have been passed with different majorities. I have seen very different majorities in this chamber," said Szymon Hołownia in a conversation with journalists, when asked why a coalition is needed if agreements can be reached with different political forces on various issues. "The moment is specific, but a law is a law, and we want to show very clearly and explicitly that we are rising above this sick, tribal mentality, where if one camp says something, the other must protest, and if one side says this, then the others must shout. The Sejm is for resolving people's issues, not for politicians' satisfaction of being identifiably, tribally tied to one side of the political scene," he continued. "These amendments were good. I don't actually know much about housing, since the club recommended it and stands firm on this decision..." he added. Earlier, Anna Maria Żukowska commented on the matter on X, writing: "It's astonishing that Poland 2050, together with PiS and Confederation, are in favor of privatizing apartments that will be built with public funds."

12:50

Tusk at a Conference in Rome:

No Reconstruction Without Victory.

- No reconstruction without victory. We are meeting here today to discuss how to help Ukraine not only to survive, but to win and to be rebuilt. Not only in a material sense, but also in a spiritual and social sense. Ukraine's victory is a matter of security for all of Europe, and victory means territorial unity, sovereignty, and in short, a just and lasting peace [simultaneous translation by TVP Info] - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Rome, during a conference for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

12:51

Tusk at a conference in Rome:

This is not a war being waged solely for Ukraine.

I deeply believe that we all understand now that this is not a war being waged solely for Ukraine. This war is being waged for Europe and for Europe, and perhaps even for the world and for the world as we know it. Because cracks are appearing all over the world. This is a war between civilization and barbarism [simultaneous translation by TVP Info] - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Rome, during a conference for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

12:56

Tusk at Conference in Rome:

I Appeal to the Entire Democratic World.

– From Rome, one of the cradles of our civilization, I appeal to the entire democratic world. Our consciences cannot rest when Putin attacks civilians, night after night. The end of this war must be our common goal. Now is the time to open a new chapter – a chapter of rebuilding Ukraine in peace [simultaneous translation by TVP Info] – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Rome, during a conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine.

12:58

Błaszczak:

We've Witnessed Embarrassing Events for the Government; We Wondered if the Polish State Exists

- In the last few days, we have witnessed events that are embarrassing for the government; that's how it must be said. We wondered if the Polish state exists, if state institutions are safeguarding the security of Poles, the security of our homeland - said Mariusz Błaszczak during the conference "Poland's Security in the Face of Crises" in the Sejm. - These embarrassing events include the migration crisis on the western border; these embarrassing events also include a whole series of arson attacks, including on critical infrastructure - he continued. - These embarrassing events also include the behavior of those managing the retention reservoirs, because forecasts indicated a crisis related to storms. Meanwhile, the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management was still announcing on Monday that the retention reservoirs were being replenished, accumulating water, not getting rid of it before the looming danger associated with the storms - he went on to say. - These are the fundamental issues that show the state of the state institutions appointed to protect the security of Poland and Poles. But I will say it perhaps even more directly: what are the competencies of those in power to utilize the potential, the great potential of state institutions [...] for the defense of our homeland - he added.

13:01

Błaszczak:

Germany Decides Who Can Enter Polish Territory, Not Poles

- Assessing what is happening on the western border, Poland has become a subordinate country. Poland implements decisions made in Berlin, not in Warsaw. Why is this so? Because we have such a government in Warsaw that is subservient to the Germans. Germany decides who can enter the territory of the Republic of Poland, not Poles, not Polish services - said Mariusz Błaszczak during the conference "Poland's Security in the Face of Crises" in the Sejm.

13:10

Border Controls and Modernization of Services. Błaszczak on Demands Directed at the Government:

Real, Not Superficial

- I have hope, and even certainty, that our conference will conclude with concrete findings which we, as parliamentarians, will submit to the government. I will be obliged if the esteemed experts present specific demands – said Mariusz Błaszczak during the conference “Poland's Security in the Face of Crises” in the Sejm.

- Undoubtedly, these demands must include the reintroduction of real border control, real, not superficial, but real border control. I believe that another demand that should be submitted to the authorities, to the government, is a return to the modernization programs for our services – he continued.

15:06

Tusk on Poland 2050 and its vote with PiS and Confederation:

If this is another attempt to emphasize the distance from the coalition, then it is unwise.

"If this was another such moment of emphasizing the distance from its own coalition on the part of Poland 2050, I would say that it is unwise", said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing, when asked how he assesses Wednesday's votes in the Sejm on amendments to the housing bill, in which Poland 2050 voted the same way as PiS and Confederation.

15:06

Tusk Before Talks with Zelensky:

I Will Expect Such Decisions.

– I still have a conversation with President Zelensky ahead of me, of course. However, I will expect decisions that will make it easier, not harder, for Polish businesses wanting to do joint ventures with Ukrainians there in Ukraine – Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated at a press briefing. – It is, as you know, very probable that one of the conclusions of this meeting will be granting Poland the organization of another international conference, and we do it in such a way that the world will truly see where the center of organizing not only aid for Ukraine but also entrepreneurs and large sums of money for joint ventures is located – he continued.

17:37

Following Braun's Words, Żukowska Files a Complaint with the Prosecutor's Office

- In the morning, he was on a broadcast on Radio Wnet. During that broadcast, he uttered disgraceful, scandalous words that constitute the crime of so-called Holocaust denial. Specifically, he denied the existence of gas chambers at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Because of what he said, he was asked to leave the studio, but this is not a situation that should close the matter. Therefore, today I have filed a report concerning the suspicion of a crime committed by Grzegorz Braun and I am requesting his prosecution - stated Anna-Maria Żukowska at a press briefing.

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19:16

Tusk Comments on Braun’s Words and Reveals His Recommendation:

A Disgrace.

– Braun is not the first and will not be the last. This is a disgrace, meaning these are things that… We must do everything so that Poland is not associated with such people, faces, and actions anywhere in the world, and attempts at political exploitation, but we have also seen this at the border recently, meaning racist acts, in Zamość there were some unpleasant scenes, namely witch hunts against people of a different skin color or Braun’s antisemitic obsession – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing. – Meaning, wherever there is a violation of the law, even if something irritates me sometimes, when I see that the prosecutor’s office is doing it slowly or timidly, or the Marshal’s Guard or the police are acting with such caution, because it’s a Member of the European Parliament or a Member of Parliament, I will turn to them, I will not give orders to a police officer or prosecutor at the scene of the action, but my intention, my recommendation, is to act tough and decisively and not to consider the position of individuals who break or violate the law – he continued.

19:19

Tusk Appeals to Kaczyński and Duda:

So They Don’t Flirt, Don’t Play Along with This Nasty Atmosphere.

There is also my fervent appeal to everyone, without exception, regardless of political views, and here I am also addressing President Duda, Chairman Kaczyński, that they too do not flirt, do not play along with this nasty atmosphere, which is being created by people like Braun or Bąkiewicz, or political players of that ilk – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing. Everyone who has – you know – such a readiness to say they are Polish patriots, must show the good face of Polish patriotism and there can be no acceptance or agreement or political games surrounding these matters, because we will all be ashamed for the rest of our lives that among us are people who do such things – he continued.

19:20

Tusk After the Conference on Ukraine's Reconstruction:

Surprising Unity of the US, Europe, and Canada.

- You were with me at the place where the conference on Ukraine's reconstruction was held, and you surely observed something perhaps not new, but quite exceptional – namely, a much better atmosphere, or mood, of cautious, of course, but optimism regarding full transatlantic cooperation on Ukraine's affairs. Not only reconstruction, but also a tougher policy and a common policy towards Putin and Russia – said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference on the way back from Rome. - The nature of this conference was in some sense unique: the presence of Gen. Kellogg and Senators Lindsey Graham and Senator Blumenthal, thus both Republicans and Democrats committed to introducing a new package of sanctions by the United States and aid for Ukraine, showed in some sense, indeed, a surprising unity of America, Europe, and Canada – he indicated.

19:24

Tusk on his conversation with Zelensky:

I felt greater determination, as if they had regained faith that full Western unity is possible.

- In my conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky, I felt not so much relief, but greater determination on the part of the Ukrainian President and the entire Ukrainian delegation – as if they had regained faith that full Western unity is possible in aiding Ukraine, both now, during the war, so that Russia does not defeat Ukraine, and for the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war has ended – Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference on his way back from Rome.

19:25

Tusk on Duda's Words:

It Shows He's Ending His Presidency in Poor Mental Condition.

- I refrained from commenting on President Duda's recent statements. They were so unbelievable that, frankly, when I saw them on my phone, because they were everywhere, I watched the entire interview, thinking it was manipulation or taken out of context. But the fact that such thoughts are coming to President Duda's mind shows he is ending [his presidency] in poor condition, in poor mental condition, because it was very nasty and exceptionally foolish, inexplicable. It's a shame, I would have preferred the president to finish in better style - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing.

19:30

Tusk asked about government reconstruction timeline:

It's a misunderstanding. I don't know where Czarzasty got that date from.

- It's a misunderstanding. I don't know where Marshal Czarzasty got that date [July 22nd] from. Because Marshal Hołownia, to take a short break, for some personal reasons. Because he wants to be present at these key discussions for obvious reasons. So I agreed without any problem, and Marshal Hołownia said that when the Sejm is in session, and that is between July 22nd and 25th - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing. - So I laughed that July 22nd might please Marshal Czarzasty, but not me particularly, so we agreed that it would be around that time, but it definitely won't be July 22nd, and Marshal Czarzasty has a sense of humor and sometimes is... Well, he has such a sophisticated sense of humor, so he probably allowed himself this kind of play with dates - the head of government continued to say.

19:33

Tusk:

No Deputy Prime Minister Position for Poland 2050 in Government Reshuffle

- At this moment, there is certainly no talk of that [a Deputy Prime Minister for Poland 2050]. That is, within the framework of the government reconstruction, I do not foresee a Deputy Prime Minister position for Poland 2050, and there certainly won't be one – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press briefing.

19:37

Tusk on Polish companies' participation in Ukraine’s reconstruction:

The talks are very promising.

- Being, Poland and I personally, proponents of support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, at the same time we want Polish companies to participate on a large scale and also to earn in this grand project of rebuilding Ukraine - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference on his way back from Rome. - These talks are very promising. You asked me today if this would result in contracts - of course not today, because these were talks of a political nature. But we agreed with President Zelensky that in such large undertakings in which we want to participate, for example, Orlen, when it comes to the oil industry and petrol stations in Ukraine - he said. As he further listed: - Our banks, because those that are State Treasury companies, are highly valued partners when it comes to transformations in the banking sector in Ukraine. LOT wants to be and will be a partner for Ukrainian airlines once the skies are reopened for flights after the war ends. And besides that, dozens, hundreds of larger and smaller private companies that need government support. - We agreed with President Zelensky that certainly some businesses should be covered by such joint care, which may result, for example, from an agreement between governments - he indicated.

19:41

Tusk on talks with Meloni:

Poland and Italy are seen as leaders of a firm policy against illegal migration.

- I had a long conversation with Prime Minister Meloni about a common migration policy. We are seen - Poland and Italy, and personally Prime Minister Meloni, myself - as leaders of this firm policy aimed at illegal migration - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference on his return from Rome. - The Italians have a very serious problem of a different kind, because it's from the sea. We have a problem with Belarus and Russia, and illegal migration from that direction. Poland and Italy will further tighten cooperation here to harden not only our national policy, but European policy towards illegal migration - he announced.

20:04

Kosiniak-Kamysz on Stanowski:

We Need New Energy, Dynamism, and to Show What We Have Achieved.

- There are 2.5 years until the elections. This is usually a moment when, especially after a presidential election that didn't go as we would have liked, a more difficult period arrives. This is probably not surprising or new in the history of Polish politics. We need new energy, dynamism, and also to show what has been achieved. I have a plan, I know what I want to do next, for the Polish army, for security, for my political formation, and I am convinced that my coalition partners, if not all of them yet, will soon have it - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Kanał Zero.

20:08

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

We Couldn't Boast About Many Things. PiS Has a Much Greater Capacity for Information, Perhaps Even Propaganda

 I think we simply couldn't boast about many things. That's our mistake, and not the first time in history, for that matter. PiS here has a much greater capacity for information, perhaps even propaganda. We don't have that - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Kanał Zero.

20:11

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

Much better than these few social programs would be if we adopted a tax-free allowance

- I think it would be much better than these few social programs if we adopted a tax-free allowance. 60 [thousand PLN]. I'm talking about what has already happened, because those large transfers have already been made. Now no one will change that. I'm speaking more as a reflection - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Kanał Zero. - It needs to be done, I am a full supporter. It's too late to go back and, instead of, for example, the 'babciowe' [grandma's benefit] and widow's pension, start with a tax-free allowance, even by 10 thousand. But this can still be done going forward - he continued.

20:30

Kierwiński on Duda's Statement about Rzeszów Airport:

Scandalous Words Threatening Polish Security.

- I see that the President is ending his two terms as President of the Republic very poorly; these are words that contradict Poland's national interest - said Marcin Kierwiński in an interview with Monika Olejnik on TVN24's "Kropka nad i," when asked about President Andrzej Duda's words regarding aid to Ukraine and Rzeszów airport. - This is something that, coming from the president, is on the verge of either extreme stupidity or, in fact, acting against Poland's national interest. I think the President is taking very badly the fact that these 10 years of doing nothing or doing foolish things are coming to an end [...] but these are scandalous words because they directly threaten Poland's interest, directly threaten Poland's security; it's a wink towards Konfederacja and Konfederacja voters - he continued. - This is not little Andrzej from kindergarten, but the president of a large country in the center of Europe, a country whose interest is for Ukraine to defend itself against Russian imperialism - he added.

20:34

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

Nawrocki Needs 100 Laws on His Desk at the Start

- I would check good faith and I also believe that this is how it should be done with the new president, President Nawrocki, who needs to have 100 laws placed on his desk at the start. He will receive a lot of deregulation laws, but I also believe that in worldview matters, we should also adopt laws - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Kanał Zero.

20:34

Siemoniak:

Braun's Actions Should Lead Him Behind Bars. He Will Be Prosecuted

- He will be prosecuted for these statements. I cannot imagine anyone in Poland telling such things, which are a disgraceful lie. A lie that violates the memory of millions of victims of German concentration camps in Poland. Poles also perished in these camps, as did representatives of various other nations - said Tomasz Siemoniak in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' "Gość Wydarzeń". - What Grzegorz Braun is doing should absolutely lead him behind bars - he emphasized. - Just like previous incidents - the prosecution is dealing with them, because we have already had altercations in the Sejm and various other actions. This is a person who should be outside the scope of public life - he assessed. - The state is functioning, and the prosecution will certainly inform quickly about these several cases where his immunity has been lifted and what actions will be taken - he added.

20:38

President Proves to be a Law and Justice Cacique Once Again. Kierwiński on Duda's Words about Judges and 'Hanging for Treason'

- That this is a call to hatred, that this is inflaming the atmosphere in Poland, that this is another instance of the president proving to be a Law and Justice cacique, not the president of all Poles - said Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24, when asked what he would say about President Andrzej Duda's words about the judicial community and 'hanging for treason'. - It is good that Mr. Duda's two terms are ending, because he is radicalizing at such a pace in these last few weeks that I don't know what else he might say if he had another month or two longer - he continued.

20:43

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

Trzaskowski and Komorowski Believed in Polls. What Came of It?

- Rafał Trzaskowski believed [in the polls], Bronisław Komorowski believed. What has become of it, what has become of those polls? [Trzaskowski] had 60, 70% - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Kanał Zero.

20:45

Will PO Change Its Name? Siemoniak: It's Possible

- It is possible. We are already so integrated within the Civic Coalition that I believe it is something absolutely natural to broaden this formula - said Tomasz Siemoniak in "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News, when asked about changing the party's name at the autumn congress. - However, appropriate decisions must be made, this is a very serious matter. Platforma has existed for 24 years, it has had a huge impact on Polish politics - he continued. - I think it is a very serious decision, but we have always been those who attracted new people, who integrated new environments, and the environments of Nowoczesna and Inicjatywa Polska should absolutely be with us. I no longer see any differences between us here - he stated.

20:48

Kierwiński on Hołownia and His Meeting with Kaczyński:

He Made a Mistake,"'Played Like a Child,"But 'We Need to Close This Matter.

- I really don't like this meeting, especially a late-night meeting at Mr. Bielan's place [...] the majority of voters in the pro-democratic part of society don't like it either - said Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24. - We are in a coalition [...] because so far we have cooperated with the Marshal and his formation, and we have cooperated well for almost two years, so we also know that even if we really don't like this meeting, if the Marshal has apologized for it and discussed it with the [coalition] leaders, we know that we should now close this matter - he continued. - He made a mistake, we have to learn to live with this mistake. [...] Marshal Hołownia was played like a child in this matter, because they invited him to Bielan's, he met with Kaczyński, and then they exposed him, exposed him, to actually provoke certain excessive reactions. No one will convince us to have an excessive reaction. We don't like it, but for the good of defending democracy [...] we will cooperate with Marshal Hołownia - he went on to say.

20:49

Siemoniak:

Changing the Prime Minister Would Be Detrimental. Only Tusk Can Lead Us to Victory

- I have the opposite view - I believe that changing the Prime Minister would be absolutely detrimental to the entire political camp, that Donald Tusk is the only person who is pulling this and gives a guarantee that we will fight for victory in 2027 - said Tomasz Siemoniak in 'Gość Wydarzeń' on Polsat News. - Obviously, those who wish us ill, criticize, will point to various reasons, but I am convinced that only Prime Minister Donald Tusk is capable of leading us to victory - he stated.

20:51

Kosiniak-Kamysz:

I See No Threat to the Coalition's Stability

- I see no threat to the coalition's stability. This is the most important conclusion I draw from this matter. I don't see any willingness in Poland 2050 to join forces with PiS - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Kanał Zero.

20:52

Kierwiński on Poland 2050's Joint Vote with PiS and Confederation:

Unnecessary Inflaming of the Atmosphere, Unwise Behaviour

- This is primarily unnecessary inflaming of the atmosphere, unwise behaviour. Fortunately, the bill, which is a government bill, passed when it comes to the vote on the entire bill - said Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24, when asked about Poland 2050's joint vote with PiS and Confederation on amendments to the housing bill.

20:58

Deputy Prime Minister for Poland 2050? Kierwiński: The topic will likely return in November. Today there are no reasons to change anything

- These matters are regulated by the coalition agreement. When in November Mr. Marshal Hołownia finishes his mission as Marshal of the Sejm, then Włodzimierz Czarzasty will take over the function of Marshal, and then the topic of the Deputy Prime Minister portfolio for someone from Poland 2050 will likely return - said Marcin Kierwiński on TVN24. - Today there are no reasons, especially after such behavior from our colleagues from Poland 2050, to change anything regarding this government management structure - he continued.

21:00

When will the government reconstruction take place? Siemoniak: More likely July 23-24

- The decision [on government reconstruction] has been postponed at the request of Marshal Szymon Hołownia and will likely be made around July 23-24 - said Tomasz Siemoniak in "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News. - Since the initial date proposed by the Prime Minister was around July 15, it was then said it would be a week later, and hence July 22 emerged. I believe, also after yesterday's meeting of the [Civic Platform National] Board, that it will rather be July 23 or 24 - he continued.

21:04

Siemoniak:

Rumors of the coalition's demise are exaggerated

- Rumors of the coalition's demise are exaggerated, as Mark Twain would say. It's a very exaggerated assessment. Looking from an internal government perspective, recalling my cooperation with Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz, I assess that he is in excellent form as a politician and Minister of Defence. Our cooperation is going excellently - Tomasz Siemoniak said on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń".

21:09

Siemoniak:

Strategic Cooperation Between Hołownia's Poland 2050 and PiS is Impossible

- There is less cooperation [with Szymon Hołownia], he is the Speaker of the Sejm. With Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz, it is daily operational cooperation […]. So I believe that in no case can we talk about any loss of vigor here. I assess the ministers from Lewica, Deputy Prime Minister Gawkowie, and his colleagues similarly - Tomasz Siemoniak said in "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News. - Poland 2050 is certainly in some turmoil, but the Speaker of the Sejm acts a bit differently than ministers. I have very good experiences cooperating with Speaker Hołownia and I believe that we will emerge from this turmoil strengthened - he stated. As he assessed: - I would not draw any far-reaching conclusions. I believe, knowing Speaker Hołownia, knowing the parliamentarians of Poland 2050, that some kind of strategic cooperation with PiS is simply impossible. Everyone knows what kind of people they are, how they behave, how they treat coalition partners.

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