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07/30/2025

07:34

Wednesday's Political Agenda: Tusk at the Air Force Institute, Duda and Trzaskowski with Uprising Veterans, Senate Session Begins
At 10:00, at the Zielona Training Centre in Karakul, the Deputy Minister of National Defence, Paweł Bejda, will participate in the ceremonial handover of command between the commanders of the II and III rotations of the Podlasie Task Force.

At 11:00, a press conference with the Minister of Infrastructure, Dariusz Klimczak, will begin at Warszawa Zachodnia station. The topic will be PKP Intercity's results in the first half of 2025.

At 12:00, a press conference will be held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, themed "The New Strength of Polish Agriculture - Minister Stefan Krajewski's Priorities".

Tusk at the Air Force Technical Institute

At 9:00, Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit the Air Force Technical Institute. Deputy Minister of National Defence Cezary Tomczyk will also attend the event.

A briefing of the head of government with the leadership of military institutes is scheduled for 9:05, followed by a statement to the media at 9:20.

Duda and Trzaskowski with Uprising Veterans

At 10:50, in the main courtyard of the Warsaw Uprising Museum, President Andrzej Duda will lay a wreath before the plaque commemorating Lech Kaczyński.

Immediately after, at 11:00, the President of the Republic of Poland and the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, will meet with the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising. The ceremony will include the awarding of state decorations and a speech by the head of state.

Senate Session Begins

A two-day Senate session will commence on Wednesday, during which members of the upper house of parliament will address, among other things, deregulation projects.

The start of the proceedings is scheduled for 11:00. Earlier, at 10:50, a press briefing by the Marshal of the Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, will take place.

08:01

Fogiel on Mentzen:

He's Behaving Like a Spoiled Brat, I Think He's Lost His Grip.
- I wouldn't want to delve into that kind of aesthetic, because then I'd have to say that Sławomir Mentzen, a political child, is behaving a bit like a spoiled brat. I have the impression that Sławomir Mentzen and his entourage have perhaps lost something, lost their grip. They seem to think that if they go for this Civic Platform-style anti-PiS stance, they'll gain something from it. I don't think so - stated Radosław Fogiel in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' "Graffiti". - This is my sincere appeal, gentlemen, colleagues, hello. The enemy is not here; what is harming Poland today are the disastrous policies of Donald Tusk - he continued.

08:07

Fogiel on Konfederacja:

There's Flirting Going On, Colleagues Would Gladly Position Themselves as Tusk's Coalition Partner.
- I have the impression that there's so much flirting going on, that colleagues would very gladly position themselves as Donald Tusk's coalition partner. A bit of touching grass would be in order - stated Radosław Fogiel on Polsat News's "Graffiti" program.

08:08

Fogiel:

Mentzen Repeated Dozens of Times During Debates That He Was the Only Candidate Who Could Defeat Trzaskowski. And So What? Well, Not Quite.
- I think Sławomir Mentzen is entering that mode he was in during the debates: I am the only candidate who can defeat Rafał Trzaskowski, he repeated dozens of times. And so what? Well, not quite – stated Radosław Fogiel in Polsat News' "Graffiti".

08:13

Fogiel Shows Mentzen's Tweet:

Legal Migration Didn't Bother Him Then.
- Another tweet from Sławomir Mentzen immediately came to mind, almost as if foreseeing it, I have it at hand. Sławomir Mentzen, I don't know if this will be visible, in the company, as he himself writes, of a migrant, because I wouldn't want to judge a book by its cover, perhaps it was some very tanned colleague of Mentzen's, but as he himself writes, one can understand from the context, "greetings to all hard-working immigrants learning Polish." This was on August 23, 2023, to be precise. As you can see, legal migration didn't bother him then - stated Radosław Fogiel on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

08:20

Fogiel on Confederation Marches:

The Turnout Wasn't Astonishing.
- I appreciate that many people showed up for these marches, which were, how many weeks ago, two, three weeks ago? But let's be honest, the turnout wasn't astonishing. Therefore, I believe it was organized in many cities so that it could be said that it happened. And this is also a protest, because this is the second element that escaped us, there is also the issue of the migration pact, the one that was magically decided in Brussels, for these illegal migrants, with whom Germany and France have a problem, to magically legalize them and send them to countries like Poland, Romania, Lithuania, and this must be opposed - stated Radosław Fogiel in "Graffiti" on Polsat News.

08:32

Fogiel:

The Current Rulers Have Lost All Moral, and Democratic, Mandate to Govern
- If we had a normal situation in Poland, where there is a government and an opposition, but the government isn't trying to imprison the opposition, isn't trying to illegally deny the opposition its due funding, isn't forcibly taking over public media, isn't forcibly taking over the prosecution service, then we could talk about something like that. But today, the current rulers have just lost any moral, and also democratic, mandate to govern, because they are behaving like a band of authoritarian regimes - stated Radosław Fogiel on Polsat News's "Graffiti".

08:38

Pawlak:

Deregulation Bills Will Test the New President's Goodwill and Openness to Cooperation
- Now I'm looking, for example, at what's happening in the Senate. We've received a large package of deregulation bills, and these bills will go to the new president. And this will be a test of the president's goodwill, whether the president will be open to cooperation – said Waldemar Pawlak in an interview with Maciej Głogowski on Poranek TOK FM.

08:48

"A Supra-Political Candidacy": Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on Haładyj and the Head of NIK Position
- This is an agreed-upon, joint candidacy of the entire coalition. Formally, it is submitted by the Marshal [of the Sejm], as that is the procedure, but the entire coalition has agreed, and the Marshal submits it on behalf of this coalition. This is a supra-political candidacy, as it should be for the head of NIK; it should not be the candidacy of one group or another, but rather cross-party, cross-political – stated Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz in an interview with Grzegorz Osiecki on "Sygnały dnia" (Signals of the Day) on PR1, when asked about Mariusz Haładyj.

08:50

Pawlak on Hołownia's Mistakes:

He Lacks Experience in Difficult Politics During Times of Tension and Crisis,
- Speaker Hołownia has recently made several such political mistakes, for example, that statement [about a coup d'état]. One could say that in these high positions, one can be talkative, but one must be very precise, because a lack of precision results in chaos - Waldemar Pawlak said on TOK FM's Morning show. - I think the Speaker only realized afterwards that he needed to clarify his statement. These are examples where one can see that politics, especially in such difficult, crisis times, requires great finesse and precision - he stated. When asked what Hołownia is lacking, he said: - I think it is precisely this experience in difficult politics during times of tension and crisis. But perhaps also what I often observe: politicians do not always appreciate the need for consultation and strategy setting with a group of experts. They may not listen to them afterwards, but it is good for them to hear from experts.

08:59

"It's a Shame PiS Doesn't Understand This." Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on Removing the Supreme Audit Office from "Political Conflict" and the "Pool of Party Responsibility"
- This is the difference in approach to the Supreme Audit Office (NIK) between the coalition of October 15th and PiS. PiS apparently believes that the head should be a person from their party and they are unable to grasp that there are institutions that should be shared, taken out of political conflict - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on PR1, when asked about Tadeusz Dziuba, PiS's candidate for head of the NIK. - Control is something that serves citizens and assures citizens that no state institutions will misuse public funds, will not break the law, and here, truly, this non-partisanship, taking the NIK entirely out of the pool of party, I would say, responsibility for the good of the citizens, this is the intention and this is the direction we are going, it's a shame that PiS doesn't understand this - she continued.

09:06

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on Duszczyk's potential departure from the Ministry of Interior and Administration:

This is not a classic reconstruction, but a personal decision.
- Professor Duszczyk, who is highly regarded, by us, by the former and current [Minister of Interior], because I have spoken with both gentlemen and they would very much like Professor Duszczyk to stay, they definitely want him to stay, however, it is his decision, not now, but in some time, probably in two or three months, the Professor wants to move on to something else - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on PR1, when asked about the possible departure of Deputy Minister Duszczyk from his position.

- So this is a completely different situation, it is not, I would say, that classic reconstruction, but a personal decision - she continued.

09:10

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz:

Deputy Ministers Group to be Reduced by Around 20%, We Are Ready
- Every political grouping makes decisions, and here the decisions are equal, meaning, as the Prime Minister said, the [...] ministerial group, not to say the deputy ministerial pool, is to be reduced by around 20%, and we, as partners, responsibly, just like all other groupings, are ready, provided others are ready – said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on PR1.

09:11

Pawlak:

Nawrocki Has Selected Warriors for His Chancellery, Not Compromise-Minded Individuals
- I have concerns [regarding cooperation with President Karol Nawrocki], looking at the people President Nawrocki has proposed for his chancellery. Because they are rather frontline warriors - Waldemar Pawlak said on TOK FM Morning. - [...] He is selecting people who have so far been known for such combative behavior in politics. Who are not people of compromise, but rather sharp, direct engagement at close range - he stated.

09:21

Pełczyńska-Nałęcz:

Giertych Took the Lead in Stirring Sentiments After the Presidential Election
- When the prosecution itself, which is subordinate to the Minister of Justice, stated that these irregularities [in the presidential election] did not exceed three thousand votes with a difference of 370,000 between the candidates. So I ask, where is the responsibility, why were sentiments stirred up like that, why did it happen, who did it and why, how do they intend to explain themselves to the people now - said Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz on PR1. - This does not require me to point fingers, because it happened in the public space, these are simply tweets, statements. [...] Mr. Giertych took the lead, he is a Member of Parliament from a specific grouping, but at this moment I will say this, I really would like the coalition to move forward with a well-functioning government [...] therefore I will not be throwing a list of names here - she continued, when asked, "who stirred up" sentiments, whether it was about Roman Giertych.

10:14

Tusk after a briefing with the leadership of military institutes:

I am deeply impressed.
- I am deeply impressed by this brief but very substantive briefing with the participation of generals and heads of institutes, both hosts, i.e. from the Air Force Institute of Technology, but also institutes dealing with armaments, armored and automotive troops - Prime Minister Donald Tusk told the media at the Air Force Institute of Technology. - Generally speaking, we are talking about an extremely competent staff here, not only commanders, not only heads of institutes, but also young engineers, programmers, IT specialists; this is an absolute treasure of the Polish army. In reality, our security in the near future and in the longer term will depend on what is born primarily in people's minds. Today, wars are won by smarter, better-equipped troops operating at a higher technological level - he continued.

10:19

Tusk:

We Won't Indefinitely Invest Polish Money in Foreign Equipment
- We will not indefinitely invest Polish money in foreign equipment. We must invest this Polish money both in Polish companies, but above all in Polish minds - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a statement to the media at the Air Force Institute of Technology.

10:22

Tusk on a possible suspension of the Russian-Ukrainian war:

There is a big chance, many signs.
- There is a big chance, many signs indicating that perhaps the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the Russian-Ukrainian war, will at least be suspended in the near future, but this does not diminish our situation in any way - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a statement to the media at the Air Force Institute of Technology. - Poland must be ready to defend itself regardless of developments on the Russian-Ukrainian front, and we cannot lose an hour or a day in this race for a modern army - he continued.

10:29

Ensuring Cybersecurity:

Only Americans Can Probably Compete With Us." Tusk on the "Perhaps World's Best Mini Army
- The last sentence I heard during the briefing was that our cybersecurity is being taken care of by perhaps the world's best mini army responsible for cybersecurity, and this is not only our opinion, but also that of our allies; only Americans can probably compete with us effectively at this moment - Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated in a press conference at the Air Force Institute of Technology.

10:35

Tusk on Repolonization in the Military:

I Announce a Fundamental Shift in Spending Proportions.
- Probably in no other area of Polish economic and social life does the word "repolonization" hold such fundamental significance as in the Polish military and our defense. We will fundamentally change the proportions. There is no reason why equipment comparable in quality, with comparable technical thought, should be preferred over Polish companies, Polish scientific institutes, Polish engineers, and Polish scientists - Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated in a media address at the Air Force Institute of Technology. - This money must also feed the Polish economy and Polish science, and that is why I am announcing today a fundamental change in proportions regarding expenditure streams. Enough money has already gone into investing in companies that work, produce, and operate outside the territory of Poland - he continued.

10:38

Morawiecki:

The systemic brainwashing Nowacka wants to inflict on young Poles cannot be forgiven
- Much can be forgiven of reckless politicians, but this systemic brainwashing that Barbara Nowacka wants to inflict on young Poles cannot be forgiven - wrote Mateusz Morawiecki on social media.

11:13

Kidawa-Błońska:

Marshal Hołownia is Harming Himself the Most
- In reality, Marshal Hołownia is harming himself the most. He is a Marshal appointed by the coalition, he is part of this coalition, so he should be taking care of ensuring this coalition functions smoothly and well - Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska said at a press briefing before the Senate session. - All these statements and his recent actions are actually harming Marshal Hołownia the most. He is taking such actions himself and he probably sees himself that he is harming himself - she stated.

11:19

Kidawa-Błońska:

Poles Have Stopped Trusting Hołownia Because They Don't Understand Which Side He's On
- Indeed, Poles want to trust politicians, they want to know why they behave in a certain way, why they use certain words and not others - Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska said at a press briefing before the Senate session, when asked about a poll indicating that trust in Hołownia is at its lowest point in the history of research on him. - Speaker Hołownia, through his late-night meeting with Jarosław Kaczyński or his unfortunate statements, has caused Poles to stop trusting him because they don't understand which side he is on and what his further political plans are - she stated. - Because one cannot be the Marshal of the Civic Coalition and meet Jarosław Kaczyński at night, and suggest or misuse words in public statements - she added.

11:27

What's Happening with Michał Kamiński? Kidawa-Błońska Speaks Out
- Indeed, the Senate has received Michał Kamiński’s leave of absence. He is currently on sick leave, and this sick leave extends until August 6. That’s all there is to it, and it’s also quite a lot – Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska stated at a press briefing before the Senate session. - In any case, my attitude towards Michał Kamiński and my expectations of our coalition partners have not changed since the last Senate session – she indicated.

11:33

Kidawa-Błońska:

I will never meet Kamiński one-on-one again. If I speak with him, there will always be a witness
- I will never meet Michał Kamiński one-on-one again in my life, because I don't know what he will say, what was said at that meeting. If I speak with him, there will always be a witness - Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska said at a press briefing before the Senate session, when asked if she would want to have a one-on-one conversation with Michał Kamiński regarding meetings he participated in.

11:41

Duda:

The world's most important leaders are coming to our country and talking about the Uprising, despite remaining silent for years
- This is why no one has any doubts today that the absolute, fundamental duty of members of the Polish authorities is to build a secure Poland. Especially after the Russian aggression against Ukraine, no one has a shadow of a doubt that it is worth dedicating all resources to ensure the Polish army is strong and provides security for Poland - stated President Andrzej Duda during a meeting with the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising. - But most importantly, as I mentioned a moment ago, the world's most important leaders are coming here today, to our country, and they are talking about the Warsaw Uprising, despite remaining silent for years, even with shame, realizing that this Poland and the insurgents were abandoned by their allies, by them, 81 years ago. But today they are also coming here more at ease, because they have sent their troops here to support Poland's security, to guarantee that security - he continued.

11:45

He became a hostage to speaking too easily without thinking.' Kidawa-Błońska on Hołownia
- A politician, especially the second person in the state, should weigh their words very carefully, because words mean a lot. If the Marshal [of the Sejm] had some knowledge indicating that the situation in our country is dangerous, he should have notified the services about it. However, if he misused his words, he should explain it to all of us and not leave any ambiguity - said Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska at a press briefing before the Senate session. - He became a hostage to speaking too easily without thinking, that the words of a politician, the words of the second person in the state, have a completely different meaning in public statements than words spoken in some street conversations - she emphasized.

11:49

Kidawa-Błońska:

Hołownia Got Carried Away with Opinion Pieces and Forgot He's Second-Highest Official in the State
- Of course, it should be explained [the matter of Szymon Hołownia's words]. Because if such words [about a coup d'état] are uttered in public space, then it must be explained – Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska said at a press briefing before the Senate session.

- I'm just saying: in my opinion, the Marshal got carried away with opinion pieces, he forgot that he is a politician and the second-highest official in the state – she assessed.

14:18

Government Spokesperson Tries to Quell the Fire:

The Reading Canon Remains Unchanged.
- The reading canon remains unchanged. The Ministry of Education is not removing any titles from the reading list - Adam Szłapka wrote on social media.

15:22

Czarnek Withdraws from Beer with Mentzen:

Have You Lost Your Mind?
- Dear Member of Parliament Sławomir Mentzen, have you lost your mind? The boundaries of even uncivilized polemics have been repeatedly crossed by you in this statement. Perhaps when you cool down, you will come to the conclusion that it is worth apologizing, even for human reasons - wrote Sławomir Mentzen on social media. - In the meantime, please remove me from the guest list of the so-called "Beer with Mentzen". After your statements, it is simply impossible. Who knows? Perhaps that is exactly what you wanted? - he noted.

16:58

President Duda Revokes Jolanta Lange's Silver Cross of Merit
- The President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, by decree of July 29, 2025, based on Article 36, Paragraph 1, Point 2 of the Act of October 16, 1992, on Orders and Decorations, has revoked Jolanta Małgorzata Lange (née Gontarczyk) of the Silver Cross of Merit - the Chancellery of the President informed.

19:35

Tusk Asked About Hołownia's Words Regarding a Coup d'état:

I Consider the Matter Closed.
- I thought the matter was over. Well, if someone expresses such rather controversial theses, they must be prepared for certain consequences. I've already spoken about this, but I don't want to offend anyone in any way. Sometimes people, even the most serious ones, do things that are not entirely thought out, but Marshal Hołownia tried to publicly explain this misunderstanding, which was costly for him, as we all noticed. I consider the matter closed - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

19:40

They Unambiguously Stated Their Opinion: Regardless of What Happens Next, the Swearing-In Should Occur. Tusk Relates the Words of Coalition Leaders
- Since these doubts arose, I naturally did ask a rather fundamental question: how do they assess the entire situation and, in connection therewith, does the Marshal [Hołownia] intend, without waiting for other resolutions, to convene the National Assembly and bring about the swearing-in of the president-elect? When I ask a question, it's to get an answer, not to suggest an option. If I have a position, I express it clearly and decisively - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts). - Marshal Hołownia, but also Marshal Czarzasty and Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz, definitely and unambiguously stated their opinion that regardless of what happens next with the verification in committees and the counting of votes, the swearing-in should occur. For me, the matter was closed; regardless of doubts and questions, it is the Marshal of the Sejm who makes the decision to convene the National Assembly and swear in the president. I have no intention of questioning that - he continued.

19:44

Tusk on Hołownia’s Night Visit:

It Was a Serious Mistake.
– Words, gestures, certain thoughtless decisions, because I believe that the night visit to Mr. Bielan and the conversation with Mr. Kaczyński was something more… In my opinion, it was a serious mistake, and I regret it because I feel responsible for the entirety of this project. This project is called Poland, free from the abuses and evil that happened in Poland for 8 years. Feeling responsible for the entirety of this project, I must also think about the partners in the project behaving sensibly, responsibly, and also thinking about the whole, not just about their party or position – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in TVN24’s “Fakty po faktach”.

19:48

Tusk:

Hołownia Didn't Inform Me About the Meeting. I Have My Own Knowledge, of Course, But That's a Completely Different Matter
- No, Marshal Hołownia did not inform me [about the first meeting with the PiS leader]. I have my own knowledge, of course, but that's a completely different matter. No, please don't joke [that it's knowledge from the Government Protection Bureau]. Mr. Editor, the Government Protection Bureau (SOP) is there to ensure the safety of protected individuals, and it would never cross my mind, I'm serious, I was a protected person for many years, I've been Prime Minister three times, and it never even occurred to me to try and endanger SOP officers, Polish officers, in behaviors that would put them in the public eye. My sources of information are, for example, the media, journalists, sometimes chance encounters help in finding out about various situations, politicians who are not always discreet, but never SOP officers - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in "Fakty po faktach" on TVN24.

19:50

Tusk:

When forming the government, I proposed that all leaders share responsibility equally
- I proposed already back then, when the coalition government of October 15th was being formed, that all leaders should share responsibility for the success of this government's work to the same extent. But I also had to respect their will, because the crucial matter for me was to form this government. I do not live in a world of illusions; I deeply respect hard facts in politics [regarding the formation of a majority] - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

19:54

Tusk on the recounting of votes:

You know the prosecution’s statement. I consider the matter closed.
- In my opinion, it was important to allow both the courts and, further on, the prosecution to recount votes where justified and fundamental doubts arose regarding potential irregularities – for example, in those commissions where commission members directly reported that something was seriously wrong - Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on TVN24’s „Fakty po Faktach” (Facts after Facts). - It turned out well because what depends on me, to some extent, as the Prosecutor General is a member of the government, is that where experts – but experts appointed by the Minister of Justice, the Prosecutor General – identified those commissions where the abuses could have been truly worrying, there the prosecution led to the recounting of votes - he continued. - As you know the prosecution’s statement on this matter, in its assessment, it did not influence the election results. Therefore, I consider the matter closed - he indicated. - I understand the emotions, I myself experienced those emotions. It was very unfortunate that ambiguous situations occurred in so many places, and I was surprised that from the very beginning some – including those most interested, namely the President-elect, PiS leaders – raised such a terrible outcry that someone intended to recount votes where irregularities had occurred. Well, one must - he continued.

19:58

Tusk's Message to Coalition Partners:

I Expect Absolute Loyalty to Poland from Everyone, Including Myself.
I would expect one thing, and that is absolutely necessary right now. Difficult days are behind us, lost presidential elections, unnecessary words, sometimes unnecessary events; let's finally close this chapter. We are sailing on the same ship. This ship is called Poland, and Poland's security and stability also depend on how the coalition partners behave. I would expect absolute loyalty from everyone, including myself – not to me as Prime Minister or the leader of the largest party, but to Poland, because we have all made an informal, public promise that we will work together for Poland – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

20:03

Tusk:

I want to continue and will continue to be the leader of a great political center
Yes, I want to continue and will continue to be the leader of a great political center, so that, for example, the need to protect the borders and territory of a strong, resolute state is not associated with hatred for others or contempt for others - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in "Fakty po faktach" on TVN24.

20:06

Tusk on the Upcoming GUS Inflation Announcement:

I Believe It Will Be Around 3%.
- We will have a GUS announcement shortly. I don't know the announcement, it's always a discreet matter, but I suspect, as I look at the trend, we will have 3% inflation. Three percent. We had 4.1% in June, if I remember correctly. I believe it will be around 3% now. And in August, it might finally be in the twos - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach".

20:11

A Deputy Prime Minister from Poland 2050? Tusk: Ultimately, I will assess whether their candidate is suitable. But that will be in due course.
- I'm quite indifferent to that, to be honest - Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on TVN24's "Fakty po Faktach" (Facts after Facts), when asked if three deputy prime ministers in his government is the maximum, or if he could imagine four. - What matters to me is that this coalition continues to function, that it remains solid. If Poland 2050, Marshal Hołownia, decide - after the marshal's replacement, we know what awaits us in the autumn - to join the government, whether it's Marshal Szymon Hołownia or the nomination of a candidate for deputy prime minister, then in the end I will assess whether that person is suitable for the position of deputy prime minister or not. But that will be in due course - he pointed out.

20:14

Tusk on the 800+ Benefit:

I Delivered.
800+, I don't know if you remember, because we are talking about 800+ now, not 500+. Kaczyński in June, they were still in power, said: we want 800+, but in half a year. I said back then: no, if you really want to do it... They didn't do it. I was Prime Minister from January 1st, and from January 1st it was 800+. And I delivered. I don't buy this black propaganda that they delivered, they implemented, and we are not implementing. That is not true - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts).

20:20

Tusk on Raising the Tax-Free Allowance:

Certainly Not by 2026.
- I don't think it will be possible as early as 2027. We are working on the tax-free allowance. I've spoken about this, I don't want to provoke fear or anxiety. When I say that we are currently spending 5% on defense in Poland, I say this to explain, because I want to treat people honestly. Since we are spending the most in Europe, few in the world spend so much on defense, because we have a real threat, we truly have a hybrid threat in our midst and a regular war just beyond our border. So, yes, the money we are spending on armaments, on the Polish army, on Polish security, is much more than I had anticipated we would have to spend - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts). - When we are ready with the draft for the tax-free allowance and its timeline, meaning how much and when, I will inform you precisely about it. Certainly, it won't be in place by 2026 - he continued.

20:21

"I'm telling Mr. Nawrocki to take note'. Tusk to the new President
I will not allow Mr. Nawrocki, once he is sworn in as President, to politically demolish the government. I know the Constitution by heart, especially those parts that describe what belongs to the President and what belongs to the government. The President, and I'm also telling Mr. Nawrocki this, so he should really take note of it, the President in Poland is a representative of the Polish state, as the Constitution states, and domestic and foreign policy is conducted by the Council of Ministers - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts).

20:23

Duda on Planned Meeting with Hołownia:

A Conversation is Very Necessary in This Situation.
- I will be speaking with Marshal Hołownia next week, we are scheduled to meet, and frankly speaking, we had already agreed on this meeting earlier, to talk further before the inauguration and before the conclusion of my presidential mission - said President Andrzej Duda on the program "Minęła 20:15" on wPolsce24 television. - Regardless, we were scheduled to meet anyway, but after the Marshal's statement, which caused such a storm, I additionally contacted the Marshal, confirming that this conversation is indeed very necessary in this situation - he continued.

20:27

Tusk:

I Need Ministers Who Will Act Decisively, Firmly, Without Hesitation – Minister Żurek Fits This Profile
- I know very well that this political clash between the world of Kaczyński, Braun, Bąkiewicz, Konfederacja, Mr. Nawrocki, and the world of democrats, the world of this Poland that is so close to my heart: free, responsible people, because that's how I see this fundamental division, it will be a truly very serious political confrontation – said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in "Fakty po Faktach" on TVN24.

- I will not back down an inch and I need ministers today who will also take this type of action in a very decisive, firm, and unhesitating manner. This also requires certain predispositions. Minister Żurek is the type of person who fits this profile for me – he indicated.

20:27

Duda Comments on Statement About a Coup d'état:

I'm Not Surprised by Marshal Hołownia's Words.
- I was not surprised by the words of Marshal Hołownia [about a coup d'état] in the sense that, after all, this information has appeared in the public space that Marshal Hołownia is being approached by various politicians and, true, so-called experts in the Chancellery of the Sejm, who are trying to convince him, you know, to seek some salvation before the arrival of the new president – said President Andrzej Duda in an interview with wPolsce24.

20:28

Tusk on Whether Sikorski Could Be His Successor:

Everything is Possible.
Yes, I read these comments, I see these covers, asking if Radosław Sikorski is my successor. Everything is possible – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk in TVN24’s “Fakty po faktach” (Facts after facts).

20:36

Tusk Aims to Politically Eliminate Hołownia? Duda: He's Known for It, Removing Potential Rivals Seems to Be His Passion
- The Prime Minister is known for this, because throughout his history in Civic Platform, he has bid farewell to all the co-founders of Civic Platform and leaders who had any ambitions to play a significant role there in Civic Platform – said President Andrzej Duda in an interview for wPolsce24, when asked about Krzysztof Bosak's words that Prime Minister Donald Tusk has a "death list" on which Szymon Hołownia is named, and that if he has the opportunity to politically eliminate him, he will do so. - He is known for this, and it seems to be his passion to remove potential rivals, but of course, I don't know, because please remember that Marshal Hołownia represents a different party, albeit a coalition partner today, but still a different party – he continued.

20:39

Tusk:

Don't Let Anyone Tell You Polish-American Relations Are Worse Than Before
I had more meetings with President Trump than all Polish politicians combined. I collaborated with him during his first term as President of the European Council; we prepared and participated in G7 and G20 summits together. I have no complexes or issues - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on TVN24's "Fakty po faktach" (Facts After Facts). Asked if he has current relations: - We have had several opportunities already, it was also present in the media, when together with European partners we contacted President Trump in phone calls, for example, on Ukrainian matters. Mr. Bielan shouldn't worry so much, because allegedly he himself has sensational relations with both President Duda and President Nawrocki. This cooperation will be excellent. - Please don't let anyone convince you that Polish-American relations are in a worse state today than before. Politics is a game of serious interests. President Trump, I, know very well that the USA and Poland have common interests - he added.

20:44

Hołownia-Kaczyński Meeting? Duda: I Was Pleased When I Heard About These Talks
- For me, there is nothing extraordinary about such a meeting; one is free to talk in Polish politics, and in politics in general, I believe, if it is to be, as we sometimes say, civilized, then you simply have to talk to each other - said President Andrzej Duda in an interview for wPolsce24, when asked if the Hołownia-Kaczyński meeting at Adam Bielan's home was something normal. - I must admit that when I heard about these talks, I was pleased, because the fact that people talk, that there is dialogue, that we exchange views or our perspectives on the political matters of our country and its future, and how it should look, does not yet mean that we are engaging in some kind of political conspiracy - he continued.

20:53

Duda Admits Tusk's Words During Government Reshuffle Ceremony Were a Provocation for Him:

That's How I Perceived It.
- You know, that's how I perceived it. I tried to deliver a conciliatory speech, even though, let's not kid ourselves, the candidacies were far from what one would expect to ensure Poland's security and peace - President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with wPolsce24, when asked if Prime Minister Donald Tusk's words during the ceremony to implement changes in the Council of Ministers constituted some kind of provocation. The head of government said at the time, among other things: "Effort, energy, goodwill, and at the same time delicacy, respect for the Constitution, were what impressed Minister Adam Bodnar, I think, everyone without exception"; "contrary to the grim legacy he inherited from his predecessor, he accomplished a truly gigantic work."

21:00

Duda on Żurek's Candidacy for Minister:

It's Only Positive in One Aspect.
- Minister Żurek's candidacy is only positive in one aspect. In the aspect that Minister Żurek has actually heeded my call, which I have formulated several times during judicial appointments, saying to judges: ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to engage in politics, then please stop pretending to be judges, please officially remove your robes and say that you are politicians - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview for wPolsce24. - I very much ask you to end this hypocrisy; whoever wants to engage in politics, please remove your robe, please lay down your chain of office, please resign from your judicial office, stop being a judge, and then indeed engage in politics. Please have the courage to run in elections, please have the courage to take up public office - he continued. - Minister Żurek has finally done this; for many years he pretended to be a judge, but in reality, he was a politician. Finally, somewhat forced, because the truth is that we firmly demanded that he resign from his judicial office, he did so before his appointment, he resigned from his judicial office, he became a politician, so from this perspective, one can say, finally, it's good, because at least in this aspect, the Constitution is being observed by the representatives of the current authorities - he went on to say.

21:04

Duda on Tusk:

It's Hard to Find Someone Who Has Violated the Constitution More Recently.
- It's hard to find someone who has violated the Constitution more in recent times than Prime Minister Donald Tusk, because Prime Minister Donald Tusk is actually responsible for the forceful entry into Polish Television, because Prime Minister Donald Tusk is responsible for the forceful takeover of the prosecution service, which happened unlawfully, unlawfully he appointed this pseudo-First Deputy Prosecutor General, the National Prosecutor - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview for wPolsce24. - All of this happened with an evident violation of the law, bypassing the entire procedure in which the President of the Republic participates, I say this with full responsibility, because I am still serving as the President of the Republic and I know how the situation looked - he continued. - If someone today in Poland is brutally breaking the law, when we hear about ruling by decrees, you know, as a lawyer who dealt with constitutional matters for years, when I was still a minister in the Chancellery of President Lech Kaczyński, I represented the President before the Constitutional Tribunal many times, when I hear such things, knowing the Constitution, knowing the constitutional catalogue of sources of law, then frankly speaking, one doesn't know whether to laugh or cry - he went on to say.

21:05

Duda:

I hope there will be retribution for Tusk one day
- I hope there will be [some kind of retribution for Donald Tusk]. I hope it will come, that Poland will prove to be a serious state and that such practices will be punished, I hope, first and foremost by Polish society at the ballot box, I have such hope, I believe that it has already been punished in the form of the outcome of the last elections, despite the whole furious attack, despite these streams of slander against the Law and Justice candidate, against the United Right candidate, Karol Nawrocki – stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with wPolsce24. - The State Tribunal is, in fact, a political body, and for years everyone has been treating this State Tribunal with a bit of a smile. In reality, time has shown that nobody takes the State Tribunal too seriously today, and indeed I think that a new formula for the real responsibility of politicians for actually harming the Republic and violating its interests will have to be devised and considered – he continued, when asked about the penal responsibility of the prime minister.

21:27

Duda:

People Gave Tusk a Red Card, Not Trzaskowski
- For the last two weeks [of the campaign], Prime Minister Donald Tusk personally led the campaign, not his candidate - Rafał Trzaskowski, because anyone who goes back a little in time and recalls what the last two weeks of the campaign looked like must remember that the one truly leading this campaign, and the one who appeared in the media and everywhere, was none other than the Prime Minister - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with wPolsce24. - He [Donald Tusk] received a red card from the people, not so much Rafał Trzaskowski, he received a red card from the people - he continued.

21:32

Duda Offers Advice to Kierwiński:

I Hope He's Smart Enough.
- Let's be frank, Minister Kierwiński, I hope he is smart enough to understand that he has returned to office under slightly different circumstances than when he previously held the position, when he was indeed overseeing the police, making various, often astonishing, or even controversial, decisions regarding the actions of the police and services - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with wPolsce24. - Times have changed a bit, his political formation has just lost the election, and in his place, I would exercise extreme caution - he continued.

21:39

Duda:

Bąkiewicz committed no crime. What he did was defend values
- First of all, let's start with the fact that, in my opinion, Robert Bąkiewicz actually committed no crime for which he was supposedly convicted. Yes, he was accused of being the directing perpetrator - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview for wPolsce24. - A film depicting those events was posted in the media, also showing the behaviour of this woman who was allegedly terribly harmed. She was a vulgar, rude, insolent, simply brutal person who, in a way that defies all decency, not only provoked but primarily attacked values important to people - he continued. - Let's remember that this entire incident took place near the Holy Cross church, which that enraged, wild group was attempting to storm. [...] What Robert Bąkiewicz did then was, in reality, the defence of values close to the majority of Poles - he went on to say.

21:58

Duda on the First Lady's activity:

Speech is silver, silence is golden.
- Many wise people have formulated many different aphorisms and symbolic sentences on the topic of speaking and silence, and one of them states that speech is silver, but silence is golden - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview for wPolsce24, when asked if he didn't have the impression that his wife, by deciding not to cooperate with the media, had created room for descriptions like "the silent First Lady." - Please remember that, as my wife always told me: Andrzej, it was you who were elected to the office of President of the Republic of Poland, it was you who engaged in politics, I don't want to comment on political topics, and they are trying to force me to do so, and if I start to comment, they will force me to comment on political topics, just as various kinds of traps were set for Mrs. President Maria Kaczyńska, who served as a somewhat cautionary example for my wife, and that simply, this so-called salon is ruthless and will exploit any weakness of a person who has essentially never been involved in politics in her life and does not know certain methods of playing political games - he continued. - Therefore, my wife said: I will deal with what I consider appropriate regarding the role of the First Lady, and I will fulfill this role as I see fit. And she believed that she would fulfill this role away from the media. Everyone can judge it as they wish, and I'll say it openly - my wife isn't particularly interested in how it was assessed. What interested her most were the results of her work, and those were truly excellent - he went on to say. - For those whom my wife served with her support, with her help, these results were in most cases truly excellent [...]. My wife said: I want to bring good to people, not for the cameras to film it and not for the media to comment on it, but to improve people's situations and to help them in a real way - he added.

21:59

Konfederacja’s New Spot Targets PiS and the Duopoly:

Instead of Criticizing Tusk’s Government, You’ve Joined Them and Are Dividing the Right.
- Kaczyński is starting a war with Konfederacja again. PiS presented their declaration, knowing that Konfederacja would not sign it - says the narrator in Konfederacja’s new spot, highlighting point 10 from PiS’s declaration, “housing is a right, not a commodity.” - A massive attack has begun - he continues, after which the video shows statements from Waldemar Buda (who questioned Mentzen’s sobriety) and Radosław Fogiel (who called Mentzen a “spoiled brat”). - Kaczyński wants to achieve an independent majority. The problem is, it’s unachievable. PiS has made too many mistakes to regain voters’ trust - the narrator continues. He states: - Instead of focusing on criticizing Tusk’s government, you’ve joined them and are attacking Konfederacja. You are dividing the right. Unfortunately, for Kaczyński, what matters most is the good of his party, not Poland. - Tusk and Kaczyński, together above divisions, say: anything but Konfederacja. We say: anything but Tusk and Kaczyński. These two gentlemen need to be sent into retirement. It’s time for a new generation - he concludes.

22:06

Duda on His Future:

I'm Considering Pursuing a Certain Political Idea.
- I think it's a situation where a person who has held the office of President for 10 years, who has been in politics for 19 years, it's known that the most important political melting pot is right here in Warsaw. My city is Krakow, that has never been a secret, I've never hidden it - I was born in Krakow, I grew up in Krakow, I was educated in Krakow, my wife's parents live there, my parents live there, our siblings live there - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview for wPolsce24. - From this perspective, the center of our life is in Krakow, although our daughter has moved to Warsaw, so that's a second center, and for this reason alone, I assume from the outset that our life will somewhat unfold between Krakow and Warsaw. But because the center of political life is precisely here in Warsaw, and I am involved in politics, whether I will be more involved, or less involved, whether it will be active politics, or just theoretical politics, I am considering pursuing a certain political idea, yes, perhaps through various political analyses, through various political debates, I think it will be realized in both places - he continued. - However, let's remember that Warsaw is the center of political life, so I assume that my future life will certainly involve a lot of commuting between Warsaw and Krakow, firstly. Also, please remember that for 10 years I held the office of President of the Republic, I sat in various bodies: the UN General Assembly, NATO, yes, a lot of meetings, conferences, foreign visits, relationships that were built in the meantime with politicians all over the world, so I don't rule out that it will also be associated with many foreign trips in the future. We'll see how life turns out - he went on to say.

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