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08/13/2025

07:41

Wednesday's Political Agenda: EU Leaders' Video Conference with Trump, Kosiniak-Kamysz's Speeches, PiS Politicians at the National Prosecutor's Office
Prime Minister Donald Tusk is expected to participate in talks between US President Donald Trump and leaders of European countries, announced government spokesman Adam Szłapka. The discussion will be held via video conference, initiated by the German Chancellor. At 9:00 AM, at the Military Centre for Civic Education in Warsaw, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will present appointments to the Scientific Councils of key military health service institutes. A speech by the head of the Ministry of National Defence is planned. At 10:00 AM, at Wolności Square in Poznań, a press conference will be held by Katarzyna Kierzek-Koperska, Vice-Chairwoman of the Civic Coalition team for PiS accountability. The topic will be legal steps concerning Jarosław Kaczyński's statements about "trash". At 11:00 AM, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, along with the management of the Ministry of National Defence, will present departmental medals and awards to soldiers and subunits of the Polish Army. A speech by the head of the Ministry of National Defence is planned. At 12:00 PM, a press conference will take place in front of the National Prosecutor's Office with the chairman of the PiS parliamentary club, Mariusz Błaszczak, and MPs Jacek Sasin and Michał Wójcik. At 12:30 PM, an event is scheduled at the Military Centre for Civic Education, where Deputy Minister of National Defence Cezary Tomczyk, Brigadier General Damian Matysiak, Deputy Commander of the Warsaw Garrison Command, and Tomasz Mencina, Deputy Mayor of Warsaw, will provide detailed information regarding the celebrations of Polish Army Day, the military parade, and the naval parade "Thank You for Your Service". At 2:15 PM, at the Military Aviation Works in Bydgoszcz, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will sign an agreement for the comprehensive modernization of the entire fleet of Polish F-16 C/D Block 52 multi-role combat aircraft. A speech by the head of the Ministry of National Defence is planned.

08:02

Tomczyk on Pełczyńska-Nałęcz's Conference:

These Facts Are Convincing.
- Yesterday, after the government meeting, the minister presented at a press conference, and I think the Prime Minister's words also referred to this, how she intends to resolve this situation, to ensure that on one hand the EU, and on the other hand the public opinion, knows everything about this matter. I believe these facts are convincing, meaning full control, full transparency, and the suspension of funds. This is a crucial matter regarding these controversial payments that have surfaced - stated Cezary Tomczyk in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

08:07

Tomczyk on Szydło's Husband:

These matters must also be checked.
- We must remember that these funds were programmed earlier, by the previous government, the entire program was conceived by the PiS government. Meanwhile, today we must examine step by step how it looked. We cannot abstract ourselves from figures such as, for example, Prime Minister Szydło's husband, who had an influence on the spending of these funds in, I believe, five voivodeships and had an influence on the spending of over half of this billion zlotys. He ended up there, he was chosen earlier, and these matters must also be checked - stated Cezary Tomczyk on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

08:16

Tomczyk:

If Ukraine is forced into some kind of capitulation, it will be a colossal defeat for Poland first, and President Nawrocki's defeat second
- I am asking today, and I believe it is fundamental from the perspective of our interests. Where is President Nawrocki on the issue of Ukraine, and consequently, on the raison d'état of the Republic of Poland? Because he is the head of state, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the man responsible for security from the perspective of the division of competencies concerning NATO matters? If Ukraine is humiliated, if it is forced into some kind of capitulation, it will be a colossal defeat for the Republic of Poland first, and President Nawrocki's defeat second – stated Cezary Tomczyk on Polsat News' "Graffiti".

08:20

"If President Duda Doesn't Leverage His Relations with America..." Tomczyk on a "Gigantic Problem for Poland for Many Years"
- If President Duda does not leverage his relations with America, which he himself describes as exceptional, and it comes to a point where Ukraine has to sign some act of capitulation, it will be a gigantic problem for the entire Republic of Poland for many, many years – stated Cezary Tomczyk in the program "Graffiti" on Polsat News. - We know Russia's expectations, Putin spoke about this directly. His colleague Viktor Orbán says more or less the same. We know Europe's expectations, that there should be a just peace, that Ukraine should be part of this agreement, it's difficult to talk about Ukraine without Ukraine – he continued.

08:35

100% Responsibility for KPO Irregularities Lies with PiS? Błaszczak: They're Mocking Us. Tusk Caused a Scandal Comparable to the Tapes Affair
- This is some kind of joke, mockery. They are mocking people. They are mocking those to whom they gave these saunas, solariums, mobile express machines, or perhaps not, even more so, they are mocking Poles, because it is Poles who will pay for it - said Mariusz Błaszczak in the 'Morning Interview' on RMF FM, when asked about Prime Minister Donald Tusk's words that 100% of the responsibility for the KPO matter lies with PiS, and about Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz's statement that PiS is responsible for HoReCa. - On December 13, 2023, Donald Tusk took power, today is August 13, 2025. He could have done anything regarding the KPO, he didn't. Instead, he caused a gigantic scandal. A scandal comparable to his scandal, to the tapes affair from 2013 - he continued.

08:39

Błaszczak:

Money Should Have Gone to Development and Investments, But Was Spent on Consumption. This Could Be Called Theft
- This money should have been allocated for development, for investments. But it was allocated for consumption, and even worse, because Polish taxpayers will pay for it. This is a gigantic scandal, Donald Tusk is responsible for this, it could be called theft, yes, because it is wasted money - said Mariusz Błaszczak on RMF FM.

08:45

Błaszczak:

We Will Demand a Special Team in the Prosecutor's Office to Analyze the KPO Case
- I think it is not out of the question [the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the KPO], but today we will demand that a special team be formed within the Prosecutor's Office to analyze what happened and what is happening with the KPO in particular - said Mariusz Błaszczak in RMF FM.

08:50

Vote of No Confidence Against Pełczyńska-Nałęcz? Błaszczak: The Tsar is Responsible, Not the Boyars
- Donald Tusk is the tsar responsible, not the boyars, and moreover, yesterday he humiliated Pełczyńska-Nałęcz at a Council of Ministers meeting. Donald Tusk is engaging in such Putin-esque behavior, starting Council of Ministers meetings with his own speeches, and just yesterday he walked among his ministers and humiliated this Pełczyńska-Nałęcz. We will see what Minister Pełczyńska-Nałęcz's resilience is - Mariusz Błaszczak said on RMF FM, when asked if PiS would submit a motion of no confidence against Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz.

08:59

Błaszczak:

We Must Separate Wind Turbines from the Energy Shield. Energy Shield Yes, Wind Turbines No
- In my assessment, this [wind turbine] act is a trap set for the President of the Republic of Poland [...] this project, to be covered by the energy shield, was submitted by Law and Justice, but this project was combined with bringing wind turbines closer to households, and thus it is a trap - said Mariusz Błaszczak on RMF FM. - [Wind turbines] should be at a greater distance from households. [...] These wind turbines, firstly, disrupt the landscape, and secondly, they can have a negative impact on people who live, as it were, in the shadow of the wind turbines - he continued. - The third argument is that wind energy is unreliable energy. [...] We need to separate wind turbines from the energy shield. Energy shield yes, wind turbines no - he went on to say.

09:07

Błaszczak:

Kosiniak-Kamysz Manipulates Data on Army Size
- A minimum of 300,000 soldiers, that's what the Polish Army should comprise. And now we've witnessed manipulation by Kosiniak-Kamysz, who stated 500,000 because he included the reserve. The reserve should be a million, at least a million in reserve. Kosiniak-Kamysz is manipulating this data, which for me is a sign of his helplessness - said Mariusz Błaszczak on RMF FM.

09:19

KPO:

The Civic Platform's Cash Cow. A New PiS Spot
"The EU funds, which were supposed to be allocated for Poland's development after the pandemic, have been squandered by the Tusk government on yachts, tanning salons, beer recipes, a swingers club, or a potato museum. That's over a billion zlotys. A large part of these funds went to people associated with the Civic Platform" - says the narrator in the PiS spot. "KPO is a loan that we will all be repaying for years. KPO, meaning the Civic Platform's Cash Cow" - he emphasizes.

09:56

Berek on his new government role:

It’s not that the government hasn't been working like this before…
- The government's policy encompasses everything the government is responsible for, and according to the Constitution, the government is responsible for all matters occurring within the country and for international relations, explained Maciej Berek on the program "Poranek TOK FM" when asked about his new role in the government. - However, to be more specific about the area I am to be responsible for, and also to explain to listeners a bit about the role we are currently implementing, we have agreed with all my colleagues in the government that, beyond the usual daily work which involves dozens of prepared documents, draft laws, and so on, each of them will highlight two or three matters that are, from the perspective of the given minister, a priority, the most important to achieve, so that within this parliamentary term, the time in which we are working, we can state what results we will have achieved - he continued. - Sometimes these are things to be completed entirely within these two-plus years, sometimes these are topics where we will be able to show some stage over this period. When we talk about energy, for example, all these projects, by their very nature, require time that extends beyond a two or even three or five-year perspective - he said. - No, it's not that the government hasn't been working like this before. However, never in the Council of Ministers, neither the current one, nor the previous one, nor preceding Councils of Ministers, has a place been created where this was collected in such a systematic, process-oriented manner, right? And that's what my team and I are doing now. We will approve this within the Council of Ministers - Maciej Berek concluded.

09:57

"We’ve Thought It Through, We Know What We Will Do": Berek on the So-Called Wind Turbine Act
Let’s start with terminology. The adoption of an act by the Sejm and the Senate and its presentation to the President is an expression of the political majority's will, the parliamentary majority's will, as to how the act should look. The President can sign it or make a different decision. The claim that this is blackmail is some kind of misunderstanding of normal, ordinary processes. The President either agrees or disagrees – stated Maciej Berek on the program “Poranek TOK FM”, when asked about relations with the president in connection with various legislative processes. - This act [the “wind turbine” act] has two large modules. The first is related to security guarantees concerning energy prices. The second module serves the same purpose, i.e., to lower energy prices, but through a different tool and in the long term; it is about increasing the chances for the development of onshore wind energy. If the president does not sign this act, both these issues will return, because both are socially necessary to implement – he continued. - Once we have the president’s decision, we will say what we do next. We have thought it through, we know what we will do. It’s not as if we can say, “Oh, the president didn’t sign, so too bad, prices will rise.” No, we will continue to strive to ensure that these prices do not rise – he concluded.

09:57

Berek:

KPO Framework Was Established by Our Predecessors
- [Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz] is responsible for organizing the system through which this distribution is made and is responsible for ensuring that funds from the KPO and other funds at our disposal are utilized by Poland to the maximum extent possible - stated Maciej Berek on the program "Poranek TOK FM". - As has been explained, regarding the KPO, its framework, meaning the areas where funds from this large stream of European money will be allocated, was established by our predecessors in dialogue with the European Commission. The sectors that will receive support were decisions made when the KPO program was being prepared - he continued. - The meeting involved a very candid conversation. The Minister explained in detail how the program was managed, how the entire system was organized, what the tasks were of all the bodies and entities involved. It's not the case that the ministry directly manages these funds. The ministry has PARP, which has agencies that serve it. This agency hires lower-tier agencies. We discussed all these stages where shortcomings might have appeared from a supervisory perspective. The Minister is responsible for exercising proper supervision over the entire system - Berek concluded.

11:33

Tusk on GDP Data:

It's Possible? It's Possible.
- The fastest-growing economy in Europe? Poland! Is it possible? It's possible - wrote Prime Minister Donald Tusk on social media.

12:22

Żurek Has a Chance to Prove He's Not Just Tusk's Political Stooge in the Ministry of Justice. PiS Demands Prosecutor's Office Team to Investigate KPO Affair
- Waldemar Żurek has become Donald Tusk's new face in the fight against the opposition, but [...] he still has a chance to prove that he is not solely Tusk's political stooge in the Ministry of Justice. This chance lies in the prosecutor's office, which is subordinate to the Prosecutor General, taking up the KPO affair - Mariusz Błaszczak stated at a press conference. - This gigantic affair requires the involvement of state services, yet Minister Żurek trivializes the matter, saying it's minor issues, that basically nothing has happened. He is so busy with persecuting the opposition that he doesn't have time to deal with criminals - he continued. - A special team must be established within the prosecutor's office, a team that will deal with clarifying this matter. [...] We are here, outside the National Prosecutor's Office, demanding the establishment of a special team within the prosecutor's office that will focus on hunting down criminals and provide explanations regarding this outrageous affair - he added.

12:39

Sasin:

I Filed a Criminal Complaint Against Tusk with the Prosecutor's Office
- Yesterday, as announced, in agreement with the leadership of the Law and Justice Parliamentary Club, I filed a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding criminal offenses in this matter [KPO], primarily by Donald Tusk - Jacek Sasin said at a press conference. - Donald Tusk cannot pretend that this matter does not concern him. He cannot, as usual, shift responsibility onto others, onto civil servants, preferably low-level, mid-level ones, those who are not political officials, while it is civil servants who execute the political decisions of their superiors, the prime minister and relevant ministers - he continued. - It is the prime minister, in accordance with Article 148 of the Constitution and detailed regulations, such as the Act on the Council of Ministers, who has the duty to supervise the work of ministries, coordinate the work of ministries, and is responsible for the decisions made in these ministries - he went on to say. - This complaint concerns the failure to fulfill duties by Donald Tusk, the failure to properly shape oversight over these actions, which were actions highly prone to corruption, and this awareness must have existed within the government, this awareness must have existed with the prime minister and his closest circle, that there was a particular concern about the transparency of granting these subsidies - he added. - This complaint must, of course, also concern a broader group of people, as we are likely dealing with an organized criminal group that made decisions in this matter - he emphasized.

13:03

Błaszczak:

Tusk Attacked Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, Tried to Humiliate Her
- The Minister [Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz] was attacked yesterday before the government meeting by Donald Tusk. I see it this way: Donald Tusk is looking for a scapegoat. After all, the Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Funds is a person from his inner circle, Jacek Karnowski - Mariusz Błaszczak said at a press conference. - In my opinion, Donald Tusk tried to humiliate Minister Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, but the minister probably has a strong character, because she responded to him appropriately - he continued. - This is a method, it is Donald Tusk's method. He doesn't respect people, he doesn't respect his colleagues. And perhaps in the short term, he managed to intimidate his coalition partners and also representatives of his own club, but it is evident now that this method is no longer working - he went on to say.

13:08

Błaszczak's Ironic Proposal for Civic Platform:

Let Spokesperson Szłapka Be Replaced by MP Łącki.
- With a bit of irony, I have a proposal: let Spokesperson Szłapka be replaced by MP Łącki. He spoke fantastically yesterday in the media about the essence of Donald Tusk's government. He showed the core of the matter - Mariusz Błaszczak said at a press conference. - And perhaps, since Civic Platform is to cease to exist, and a new party, Civic Coalition, is to be formed, I think that MP Łącki should replace Donald Tusk, worn out by these 20 months, as the leader. All the more so because this guy explained how things are - he continued.

14:11

Supreme Court President Proposes "Round Table" to Resolve Judicial Crisis
- The First President of the Supreme Court, Dr. hab. Małgorzata Manowska, has appealed to all political circles to engage in dialogue to resolve the crisis in the justice system. She also declared her support for the initiative presented by the President of the Republic of Poland – Karol Nawrocki regarding the establishment of a Council for the Repair of the State System within the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland, which could become a venue for expert debate beyond political divisions - informed the Supreme Court. The First President of the Supreme Court sent letters on this matter to the President of the Republic of Poland, the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, the Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, and the chairpersons of all parliamentary clubs and circles.

14:41

Kosiniak-Kamysz on the F-16 Modernization Deal:

A Very Good Day for the Security of the Polish State.
- It is a great day, a very good day for Poland, for the security of the Polish state. For all of us. It is a great week for the Polish Army. Before the holiday, which we will celebrate on August 15th, there have always been, at least since I became minister, important agreements signed in the days preceding these festive days - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Bydgoszcz. - We are signing an equally great, equally important contract for the modernization of all 48 F-16 "Jastrzębie" (Hawks), as we christened them in Poland, which have been serving in the Polish Armed Forces for 20 years - he continued.

14:49

Poland's Heart Beats with an American Heart in Unison. Kosiniak-Kamysz on the F-16 Modernization Deal
- Wherever the Polish heart beats, Poland is there. And this Polish heart beats with an American heart in unison, in one rhythm, one beat. We are very proud of this, we are grateful for this alliance, because this contract is possible to sign thanks to the program of the US government and Congress, which grants approval only to friends - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Bydgoszcz.

14:59

Tusk Participates in Videoconference on Ukraine
Prime Minister Donald Tusk is participating in a videoconference with leaders of European Union member states and the President of Ukraine.

15:26

Bielan on PM's Office Communication Regarding Tusk's Ukraine Talks: "?" Nawrocki Represents Poland in Part of Meeting with Trump
This is how Adam Bielan commented on the Prime Minister's Office (KPRM) communication regarding the Prime Minister's participation in a video conference with EU leaders and the President of Ukraine. The KPRM did not communicate whether the Prime Minister was participating in the subsequent part of the online meeting with the US President. According to sources for 300POLITYKA, President Karol Nawrocki represents Poland in this segment. At the same time, TV Republika also reported that the President, representing Poland, is participating in the discussion, and prior to the talks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MSZ) had contacted the Presidential Chancellery to present the government's stance.

15:28

Polish President Nawrocki Confirms Participation in Teleconference Organized by US President
- The President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, is representing Poland in a teleconference organized by US President Donald Trump with European leaders ahead of a meeting in Alaska - informs the Chancellery of the President.

15:44

Grabiec attacks Demagog:

These analyses are getting dumber.
These analyses are getting dumber. If the president vetoes the development of wind energy, electricity in Poland will be more expensive, not cheaper – dozens of analyses available online confirm this simple thesis. Demagog didn't read it thoroughly – wrote the Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, Jan Grabiec, on social media.

17:28

Przydacz:

A very small group of politicians, including President Nawrocki, participated in over an hour-long conversation with President Trump
- We know that this discussion concerning the security of Central and Eastern Europe will reach its culmination in two days in Alaska, where President Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin. Just before these talks, President Trump decided to consult with key European leaders, among whom was undoubtedly his counterpart from the Republic of Poland, President Andrzej Duda - said Marcin Przydacz at a press conference. - This over an hour-long conversation has just concluded; here in the palace, the President spoke with the American President, but leaders from other countries also participated, including the Chancellor of Germany, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister of Italy, the President of France, Ursula von der Leyen, and also Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as of course the Secretary General of NATO and the President of Finland. So, it is clear that this was indeed a very select group of politicians most involved in these European matters - he continued.

17:33

Przydacz on the stance Nawrocki presented in talks with Trump:

We cannot allow Russia to decide on borders in Europe.
- The President of the Republic presented this stance, which has accompanied us for months and years, looking at the aggressive Russian policy, that only through tough language, only through concrete, tough actions can the Russian Federation be stopped, that we cannot allow the Russian Federation to decide what the borders in Europe will look like or in which directions individual states will conduct their foreign policy - said Marcin Przydacz at a press conference. - This tough policy, including sanctions against the Russian Federation, in our conviction, has led Vladimir Putin to the necessity of talks; it is clear, I believe, that without this tough policy, including in the dimension of sanctions, Vladimir Putin would not have decided to talk - he continued. - Of course, we are all waiting to see what the final outcome of these talks will be, we will probably find out soon, but Poland's stance in this regard had to be heard, as well as the conviction that the final resolution of this issue must take place with the participation of the Ukrainian state and its representatives - he added.

17:35

"This is a First-Class Carriage of International Politics." Przydacz on the Conversation Involving Nawrocki and "A Series of Other Consultations"
- It is clearly evident that this was an important conversation. Today, a series of other consultations took place, but this conversation with President Trump, in which Karol Nawrocki actively participated, I would say it is a first-class carriage of international politics, and in this carriage sat the most important European leaders, including President Karol Nawrocki – Marcin Przydacz said at a press conference.

17:36

Przydacz on the behind-the-scenes of the teleconference with Trump:

I have no information that Tusk's participation was planned earlier.
- Karol Nawrocki was invited to speak with President Trump and other European leaders. I have no information that Prime Minister Tusk's participation was planned earlier, apart from the pronouncements of his associates, who, as I understand it, were probably lobbying very hard for it, but as you can see, ineffectively, and perhaps they were using false information or trying to effect some change using a fait accompli method - stated Marcin Przydacz at a press briefing. - But from the outset, I assure you that we coordinated with the American side regarding who would represent Poland. Indeed, such decisions were made yesterday in this regard - he continued.

18:03

Tusk:

From our perspective, it was important for Trump to hear a unified stance, and we succeeded
- From our perspective, it was very important, for us, for Poland, for Ukraine, and for Europe, that President Trump heard a unified stance, and this was achieved through many days of work at the level of advisors, ministers, and today at the leaders' meeting. This common stance was successfully developed, and it aligns with what Poland wants – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

18:08

Tusk:

The Russian side would like to include the issue of security and the military position of countries like Poland in talks and negotiations
- I am speaking about this in terms of security because I know this, it's not our speculation, that the Russian side would very much like to include the issue of security and the military position not only of Ukraine, but also of countries like Poland, in talks and negotiations and in final agreements regarding peace in Ukraine - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - In short, for the first time in history, the Russians would like to play the role of supposed guarantors of security for countries like Poland too. For many days, it has been widely discussed that the Russians would very much like to include talks about reducing NATO's presence, for example in Poland, of NATO troops, in discussions about Ukraine's future. That is why it is so important that we build this very solid and united group of countries, both in relation to Russia, but also in relation to other allies, e.g. the USA - he continued.

18:13

Nawrocki Represented Poland in the Second Part, at the US's Request. Tusk on Teleconference with Trump
- In this second part, at the request of the American side, Poland was represented by President Nawrocki. I know this is arousing very significant interest and emotions, and I want to emphasize very clearly here that, on the one hand, it was possible, in accordance with the Constitution and a tradition of many years, fortunately present in politics for many years, to establish a common stance - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - This is why the government adopted a position on negotiations on Tuesday; we also conveyed this position to President Nawrocki in the context of his contacts with the American administration, because the constitutional task of the government is to conduct foreign policy, and the president, when representing Poland, should present the position developed by the government, and I have no major reservations about this - he continued.

18:15

Tusk Announces Meeting with President Duda
- This is also a very important matter, and I want to say this very openly. It is possible that tomorrow I will also discuss this with President Duda, so that we never let ourselves be manipulated by anyone. Neither by our enemies nor by our friends. It is very important that in difficult constitutional conditions – you remember, my cooperation with presidents was marked by such reefs that stemmed from different interpretations of the Constitution, sometimes different views – and we put a lot of effort into our cooperation with President Lech Kaczyński, Bronisław Komorowski, and with President Duda, so that on matters of security and foreign policy, despite all emotions, anger, and irritations, Poland would have a unified stance and would not allow itself to be manipulated in any way – stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - So, a conversation with the President awaits us for sure, in order to maintain this hard-won, but very good tradition. Here, I count on full understanding, if not of my arguments, then of the national interest – he continued.

18:19

Tusk on US Security Guarantees:

Trump's Understanding Seems to Be Declared, at Least
- President Trump acknowledged that Europe's stance, particularly on issues like security guarantees for Ukraine from the US, seems to have been met with at least a declared understanding from President Trump, which is important. He also indicated there would be no agreements during the bilateral US-Russia talks in Alaska concerning territories, meaning any potential exchange of territories or border changes for Ukraine. This is very important for us, that without Ukraine and without Europe, no one will discuss or negotiate such changes - Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated at a press conference.

18:21

Tusk:

There is a real chance of a ceasefire
- There is a real chance that a ceasefire will occur, a suspension of aerial combat. There is certainly no reason for euphoria here, we would all certainly want the talks with President Trump not to bring any positive effects to Russia - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

18:23

Tusk:

I've Accepted That Nawrocki is President. I've Proposed a Meeting with the Presidential Office, Even for Tomorrow
- We are not here to give each other desserts or compliments. I will cooperate with President Nawrocki on any matter where Poland's interest demands it, regardless of what I think about his views. I have been critical of some of his actions and I will not change my opinion on that, but I know what my duties are as Prime Minister and I know what the President's duties are, and we must come to terms with that - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference. - President Nawrocki must accept the fact that I am Prime Minister, and I have accepted the fact that he is President, and I am convinced we will cooperate. As I mentioned, I have proposed to the Presidential Office that we could meet even tomorrow and talk, to summarize what is currently happening on the Ukrainian front and in these negotiations involving various countries - he continued.

18:28

Tusk:

ABW Arrested Young Ukrainian Recruited by Foreign Services
- Today, the ABW arrested, and this is not the first such case, these are extremely well-thought-out actions, a young Ukrainian accused of acts of sabotage, including hostile inscriptions, among them attempts to destroy or offensive and humiliating graffiti, or those that strike at our dignity on monuments, and this young Ukrainian was recruited by foreign services - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

18:30

Tusk:

Just Before Midnight, We Received Information That the US Prefers a President Representing Poland in Relations with President Trump
- Messrs. Tomczyk and Szłapka did not misinform the public opinion [...]. Regardless of the fact that constitutionally foreign policy in Poland is conducted by the government, not the president, but for various reasons and more due to American tradition and attachment to the idea of presidential power, just as President Biden, just as President Obama, they preferred relations at the presidential level - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - Just before midnight yesterday, we received information, and our European partners as well, that the American side would prefer a president representing Poland in relations with President Trump - he continued. - For me, it is very important that in such a situation it never becomes a method of playing Poles against each other. However, I am ready to respect this American habit that they prefer to communicate at the presidential level, and for this, cooperation between me and President Duda is needed, and an intensive exchange of information, so that the fact that Americans prefer contacts at the presidential level does not harm our interests - he went on to say.

18:38

Tusk Asked if He Is Satisfied with Pełczyńska-Nałęcz's Explanations:

Moderately.
- I am moderately [satisfied with Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz's explanations] - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - The matter is indeed complicated, and the problem is that at this stage, I can say with a clear conscience that I rule out any, because such insinuations have appeared, completely without any basis, of breaking the law, corruption, or breaking procedures. There are no such situations - he continued. - When I say that the minister's arguments have only moderately convinced me, it is because I need clear, urgent information about what has not been done, or rather, what is most important – what needs to be done immediately so that European funds are not so easily available to those who are actually scheming - he said.

18:39

Tusk:

The Constitution Does Not Say the President Can Stubbornly Block Ambassadorial Nominations
- What stems from the Constitution is very simple and obvious. The appointment of ambassadors is a complicated process and requires the consent of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the President, and the Prime Minister. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say that the President can stubbornly block ambassadorial nominations - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference. - Sometimes the problem lies in the fact that if someone abuses the provisions of the Constitution, interprets them in a way that allows, for example, for paralyzing the work of Polish diplomats or the entire Polish diplomacy, then we are dealing with such a stalemate, as was the case for many months with President Duda. I hope this will not be the case, at least on such a scale, with President Nawrocki - he continued.

18:46

Tusk on the Desire for Agreement with Nawrocki Regarding Ambassadors:

You'll Soon See the Consequences for Klich.
- Minister Sikorski knows exactly that my intention is to find consensus and compromise in matters of diplomacy. That confrontation or a war between institutions, between the Prime Minister, the President, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, is unnecessary - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference. - I myself just signed general nominations. Not every one of them pleased me. [...] In such situations, I also don't pick and choose; I may have a negative opinion, but I try to help rather than hinder. Where we are dealing with the military, where we are dealing with diplomacy, I would prefer that everyone without exception, and this applies to me too [...] put aside political animosities and conflicts, or set them aside for a moment and cooperate - he continued. - I am ready for such cooperation. In matters of diplomats, in matters of ambassadors as well. This also applies to the United States, meaning, regarding the American ambassador - he went on to say. - It seems to me that I have stated quite clearly that I will work towards an agreement and consensus on this matter. And as for what the consequences are for Mr. Klich, you will see them soon - he added, when asked if Bogdan Klich was staying.

18:54

Tusk:

My Expectations for Minister Pełczyńska-Nałęcz's Actions and Words are Higher, but I Still Have Some Patience
- The role of a minister is not post-facto control, not sending in the prosecutor's office, but rather daily supervision, and possibly swift and urgent changes, so that European funds do not end up in ways that are sometimes very extravagant, ending up in places that sometimes cause outrage, sometimes laughter, but laughter through tears – Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference. - My expectations regarding the actions and words of Minister [Pełczyńska-Nałęcz] are higher than what I have heard so far, but I still have some patience – he continued.

19:07

Tusk on His Exchange with Pełczyńska-Nałęcz Before the Government Session:

If This is Mobbing, You've Never Seen Mobbing in Your Life.
- I said exactly, "Oh, all the cameras are pointed at Madam Minister, congratulations on your popularity, I feel slightly jealous." My dear friends, if this is mobbing, you've never seen mobbing in your life - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference, when asked about his exchange with Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz before the government session and the fact that, according to some, his comments bore the hallmarks of mobbing.

19:14

Tusk on What Zelensky Wants to Avoid:

Poland is the Toughest Ally on This Issue.
- President Zelensky in no way impresses me as a stubborn doctrinaire. He is genuinely open. He just strongly wants, and I'll say it, Poland is the toughest ally on this issue, he would very much like to avoid a situation where, for some reason, a third country tells the Russians, "Okay, take what you want, as long as there is peace." - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference. - Both Zelensky and I probably understand well the difference between a difficult situation, which is clear given the situation at the front, but we know what the difference is between a firm peace and capitulation - he continued. - No one has the right to dictate terms to Ukraine that would be de facto capitulation. I would also expect from the American administration and from all NATO allies without exception a clear stance here. We are to help Ukraine first obtain a ceasefire, an exchange of prisoners, children, the recovery of children kidnapped by Russians, and then conduct peace talks that are not simply forcing Ukraine to capitulate - he went on to say.

19:16

Nawrocki-Tusk Meeting: The Exact Date is Set
- At the request of Donald Tusk, tomorrow at 12:00 PM, the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, will meet with the Prime Minister at the Presidential Palace - wrote the President's spokesperson, Rafał Leśkiewicz, on social media.

19:18

Tusk:

We Would Very Much Wish the Alaska Meeting to Affect Russia as Sanctions Would
- We were counting on a clear decision on introducing sanctions, as announced for the day designated as an ultimatum. In return, we received information that there would be a meeting in Alaska. We would very much wish the Alaska meeting to affect Russia as sanctions would - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

20:05

Sikorski Discusses NATO Actions with Secretary General Stoltenberg
- Tonight, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Radosław Sikorski spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The conversation mainly concerned the discussion of NATO allies' actions in connection with today's leader talks and the planned meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin.

20:29

Domański on Nawrocki's Legislative Initiatives:

These Are Almost Exclusively Gifts for the Richest.
- I'm wondering a bit who is suggesting these ideas to President Nawrocki, because they are almost exclusively gifts for the richest. If we look at, for instance, the proposal of so-called zero percent PIT, well - the draft was published yesterday - we conducted an analysis at the Ministry of Finance. And it's a cost of 30 billion zlotys, 30 billion zlotys, a very serious amount. But what, I think, is more important, is that almost all, almost all of the profits from this, from this solution would go to the top 20% of earners – stated Andrzej Domański in an interview with Marcin Fijołek on Polsat News' 'Gość Wydarzeń'. - Therefore, this is not the kind of economic policy we would like to pursue. For us, it is important that economic growth remains at a high level, and that, for example, energy prices fall – he continued.

20:31

Domański:

Our Economic Relations with the United States are Very, Very Good
[...] Our economic relations with the United States are very, very good. We are a significant importer of, for example, American military equipment. While in Washington recently, I met with my American counterpart, Mr. Scott Bessent. Literally a few days ago in Warsaw, we met with Ms. Secretary Leffler, who is responsible for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Trump administration, meaning she is also a member of President Trump's cabinet. Therefore, I believe these economic relations are very good. We are also discussing purchases of American energy, American gas. It is important to us that these economic relations, these trade relations with our closest ally, the United States, are very good – stated Andrzej Domański on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News, when asked about the government's relations with the Trump administration, in the context of the Prime Minister being excluded from talks with the US President on Ukraine. - No, what's more, during the meeting with Mr. Scott Bessent, who is like a minister in the American administration, a minister of finance, a minister of treasury, much warm, good words were said about the Polish economy, about the economic growth we are managing to achieve. Incidentally, today there is also a very clear confirmation of this. The Polish economy is the fastest growing in the European Union, and our American partners definitely notice this – he continued. - And they also notice our stability, both economically and our commitment to building security in Europe. We treat the security of Europe, and of course Poland, as our top priority, very, very seriously. We are spending almost 5% of our GDP on defense. And we are also encouraging our European allies to increase their spending on security as well – he emphasized.

20:31

Domański on the proposal for so-called zero PIT:

The government's role is not to fulfill the president's electoral promises, particularly those aimed at the wealthiest Poles.
I, of course, prefer to wait for the actual bills that the president has presented before looking at the calculations. Yesterday, a proposal concerning the so-called zero PIT appeared. And this is a cost of 30 billion zlotys for the budget. Well, that's a huge, huge amount of money. And as I said before, it goes to the wealthiest, to the top 20% in fact, the wealthiest – stated Andrzej Domański in the program "Gość Wydarzeń" on Polsat News. The government governs, and the government's role is not to fulfill, to implement the electoral promises of the president, particularly those aimed at the wealthiest Poles. We currently have defense expenditures reaching almost 5%. This is our absolute priority. 187 billion zlotys planned in the budget for this year. We are increasing healthcare spending, another priority of our, our government. We are implementing a number of social programs, such as the now-famous 'babciowe' (grandma's allowance) or widow's pension. So, this government is implementing, on the one hand, what I believe to be a very intensive investment program, and on the other hand, we are taking care of the security of Poles, and we are fulfilling our social commitments – Domański continued.

20:33

Domański on an Important Civic Coalition Electoral Promise:

We Are Not Crossing Out This 2027 Project Yet.
As the Prime Minister has said, I can confirm that in 2026, the tax-free amount will remain unchanged. As for 2027, it will still be difficult to implement, but we are not yet crossing out this 2027 project. However, I want to remind you again. We, as the government, have priorities. This indisputable priority is the security of Poland, the security of Poles, and that is why we are spending such enormous resources on defence – stated Andrzej Domański in the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News. We are analyzing various scenarios. The most important thing for me is that the actions taken by the government also support economic growth, support the incomes of Polish families, and provide the opportunity to build stable, secure savings – he continued.

20:37

Domański on Tomorrow’s Meeting Between Tusk and Nawrocki:

We Cannot Be Played…
- It is difficult for me to predict today how this meeting will go. Certainly, as Prime Minister Tusk said today, we, particularly on foreign policy matters, cannot, to put it colloquially, be played. Poland's interest is absolutely paramount, so I hope this meeting will proceed in a constructive atmosphere - stated Andrzej Domański on the program „Gość wydarzeń” (Guest of the Events) on Polsat News. - I would certainly very much like President Nawrocki to sign the so-called wind energy bill, because thanks to it, Polish families can have cheaper electricity, cheaper energy. So that would undoubtedly be a successful conclusion to this meeting, but it will probably be dedicated primarily to international policy and what is currently happening regarding Ukraine, and the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Putin - Domański continued.

20:41

Domański on the KPO Issue:

It always infuriates me when I see public money wasted.
As Minister of Finance, to use your expression, it always infuriates me when I see public money wasted. And here, every zloty must be checked; we must thoroughly audit and control the expenditures that have been made. Poles have the absolute right to be certain that these funds, even if they are EU funds, are being spent optimally. And here, the funds from the KPO are driving Poland's energy transformation in a way that raises no controversy whatsoever. We are using this money to insulate Polish homes - stated Andrzej Domański on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News. - [...] Tens of billions of zlotys from the KPO have been spent precisely on building railway networks, on investments in home insulation, and on investments related to energy grids. Well, this money will truly work well for the Polish economy. Of course, we inherited the so-called KPO project, delayed by two years. Why? Because our predecessors, PiS, for absurd, even shameful reasons, decided not to reach for EU funds - he continued. - We know that, we know that the president of PARP, who was responsible for implementing these investments at that time, no longer holds that position. I am convinced that the ongoing controls will be effective - Domański concluded.

20:42

Domański on the State Budget for 2026:

This is the role of the Minister of Finance, we often look for rationalization of certain expenditures.
- […] And regarding the work on the budget for 2026, I am currently meeting with ministers. Today I met with the Minister of Energy, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Justice, and Prime Minister Gawkowski, who is also the Minister of Digital Affairs. We are discussing the budgets of individual [ministries] - stated Andrzej Domański on the program “Gość Wydarzeń” on Polsat News. - I talk to everyone about finances, about his, about his budget, about what we can do in 2026, keeping in mind our government's priorities. And these priorities, I will say it again, are of course security, healthcare, and investments - he continued. - […] This is the role of the Minister of Finance, we often look for rationalization of certain expenditures. Well, we have a budget - Domański summarized.

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