President Meets with Farmers

- President Nawrocki will meet with representatives of protesting farmers and agricultural communities here at the Presidential Palace at 10:00 AM. He wishes to engage in dialogue and assist Polish farmers, working together to build responsibility for Poland's food security. The President hopes the government also desires this dialogue, stated Zbigniew Bogucki at a press conference.

Nawrocki-Tusk Meeting

A meeting between President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk is scheduled to take place today.

Last Day of the Sejm Session

The Sejm will resume its proceedings at 9:00 AM with current questions, and at 11:15 AM, it will hear a topical report – at the request of the PSL parliamentary club – concerning the implementation of the "Active Farmer" program.

At 12:45 PM, the first reading of the government's draft bill on space activities will take place, and at 2:00 PM, the first reading of the government's draft amendment to the act on the exchange of tax information with other countries.

At 3:15 PM, the Sejm will consider the Council of Ministers' motion for the Sejm of the Republic of Poland to consent to the extension of the temporary restriction on the right to apply for international protection at the state border with the Republic of Belarus.

At 4:30 PM, a 1.5-hour voting block will commence, during which MPs will vote on, among other things, the Senate's amendments to the 2026 budget act. Friday marks the final day of the Sejm session.

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At 9:00 AM, the Pegasus parliamentary investigative committee will question witness number 25. At 12:00 PM, a closed session of the committee will be held.

At 10:00 AM in Warsaw, a press conference will be held by President Rafał Trzaskowski and representatives of city services and units, concerning the city's actions during the cold spell.

At 11:30 AM in Warsaw, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, along with the Minister of Science and Higher Education Marcin Kulasek, will sign a joint agreement on the implementation of voluntary military training for students and graduates of higher education institutions within the Legia Akademicka (Academic Legion) Schools.

- Today, Prime Minister Donald Tusk will indeed come to the Presidential Palace. A meeting will take place. The main topic is to be international affairs and coordination or cooperation within international policy, and it is a good decision on the Prime Minister's part to request such a meeting, because until now I had the impression that the government side spoke of the principle of cooperation, but understood this cooperation in such a way that only the President was to cooperate with the government, and the government not so much with the President - said Marcin Przydacz in “Polityczne Graffiti” on Polsat News.

- The first matter concerns discussions around regional security, including in the context of negotiations underway regarding Russian aggression in Ukraine, and this will undoubtedly be the number one topic. On one hand, the Prime Minister is participating in meetings of the coalition of the willing, led by Germany, so the Prime Minister is also active under this umbrella. On the other hand, regarding the format of talks with the Americans, the President is speaking with President Trump. The aim is to compare notes, compare the state of knowledge, and establish a strategy - said Marcin Przydacz in “Polityczne Graffiti” on Polsat News.

- The government side has tried to divert attention from the issue. Every time the President meets and talks with President Trump, information appears in the media 30 seconds later, asking where the note is. The note was sent in a timely manner and always goes from the President's Chancellery to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Unfortunately, on the other side, concerning the Prime Minister's Chancellery, meaning from the Prime Minister's meetings with his counterparts, we haven't received a single note for 5 months. So, if someone wants to criticize notes, let them first start looking for errors on their own side. There are no errors on our side - said Marcin Przydacz on Polsat News' "Polityczne Graffiti."

- We will see, there is a vote today. Poland consistently opposes this [Mercosur] agreement. In 2024, our government adopted a very clear position on Mercosur, and we are defending the interests of Polish farmers and consumers - stated Andrzej Domański on RMF FM.

- The President is counting on a constructive dialogue between Denmark, the Greenlanders – and that's tens of thousands of Greenland residents – and the United States. We understand that the United States has certain security interests of its own. - stated Marcin Przydacz in “Polityczne Graffiti” on Polsat News.

- The Danes, I also met with the Ambassador of Denmark recently, the Danes understand that Greenland holds significant importance for the security of the United States. They are ready to discuss how to strengthen – there are American bases in Greenland, after all – so we are counting on this in the spirit of dialogue between two allies. Both the Danes and the United States are our allies. Of course, the United States is the most important ally within NATO. - Marcin Przydacz continued.

- Cumulatively, these presidential vetoes represent approximately 3 billion in losses for the budget, or more broadly, for the public finance system. However, what I want to state clearly is that the Polish economy is accelerating, which we all see in the data. We have joined the group of the 20 largest economies in the world, and this also means that tax revenues are growing year after year - stated Andrzej Domański on RMF FM.

- Here, the Prime Minister was also very, very clear. We will work on solutions that, while beneficial for employees, will also take into account the interests of employers - stated Andrzej Domański on RMF FM.

In response to Tomasz Terlikowski's remark that it is rumoured Rafał Brzoska influenced the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance replied: - I know nothing about it.

"It is difficult for me to speak about ideas or initiatives that appear in other ministries," said Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk on "Poranek TOK FM," when asked by Jacek Żakowski, "what devil came up with the idea to announce to potential mothers that if they get pregnant, they will give birth in emergency rooms."

"There was no discussion on this matter at the Council of Ministers meeting, or I do not recall such a discussion when I participated in the Council of Ministers meetings," she continued, when asked if there had been no discussion of this in the government.

"Regardless of where the birth takes place, every woman who gives birth should be guaranteed actual safety," she added.

- I am, of course, unaware of the [2027] election program. We are focusing on the here and now. What I can promise is that security will be our priority, that we will ensure defense spending remains at the necessary level, and that healthcare spending will increase - stated Andrzej Domański on RMF FM.

- This is the goal, this is the goal of the Left, this is my goal as Minister of Labour, to fight the pathology of "trash" employment. Of course, regarding the methods of achieving this goal, and here we, as the Left, I as the Minister of Family and Labour am open to dialogue, to discussion with our coalition partners - said Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk in TOK FM.

- If there is a need to continue discussing how to balance the role of the Labour Inspectorate and the situation of various parties, then of course we are open to this conversation - she continued.

- I understand that in this form, because this is the Prime Minister's position, that in this form the project is not yet acceptable, so let's talk about the form - she said further, when asked what gives her hope that the Prime Minister will be convinced.

- I listen to the statements of our coalition partners, I heard yesterday the statements of, for example, Minister Motyka [...] who quite clearly said that colleagues from the Polish People's Party would be ready to accept such a reform if the role of the court were strengthened - she added.

- Even Ryszard Petru says [...] that greater court control is important here. I am most open to this, but this goal, which is the effective fight against "trash" contracts, remains unchanged, and we, as the Left, will pursue this goal, we will fight for it [...] we will not give up this goal - she emphasized.

- There is neither an idea nor an expectation from the European Commission, nor any plans to abolish all civil law contracts or all B2B [agreements] - Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk said in TOK FM.

- Where the factual state, where the actual relationship between two parties, is an order, a work, or a business relationship, then all these forms of cooperation are of course permissible. But where the premises of the Labour Code are met, where there is management, a supervisor, a schedule, working hours, a place, and this subordination, it is an employment relationship, and the only appropriate contract provided for in Polish law is an employment contract - she continued.

- Today there will be decisions regarding 11 acts that have a deadline of today, including the DSA. There will certainly be a statement today from the President and the Chancellery about which acts have been signed, and which the President may refuse to sign, but we will see, because these decisions have not yet been made, and today these final, categorical decisions will certainly be made - said Zbigniew Bogucki in the Morning broadcast of Radio Wnet.

- This is what the President has been telling this government, this parliamentary majority for a very long time: to discuss, consult, and reconsider these laws to some extent. They don't do that. They go for confrontation, meaning they pass the law, even if it has bad provisions - said Zbigniew Bogucki on Radio Wnet's Morning Show.

- Very often they make such a move to blackmail the President, meaning there's a law that has some good or even very good provisions, but there are various additions. For example, the wind turbine law - he indicated.

- The President will not be blackmailed like that. [...] The President is calmly, consistently teaching this government how to work and teaching them that it's not worth trying to corner the President - he stated.

- I think Marshal Czarzasty has gotten a bit ahead of himself and, so to speak, crashed against a wall. Because in essence, there is no such thing as a marshal's veto. There is a presidential veto, the refusal to sign a bill. There is also the marshal's obligation to process bills - said Zbigniew Bogucki on Poranek Radia Wnet.

In his opinion: - The marshal is not supposed to be blocking the president and attacking the president. The marshal is supposed to ensure that every bill, whether it's a parliamentary, presidential, or citizens' initiative, is put to a vote by the high chamber, because democratically elected MPs should decide whether this bill will be processed or not.

- And the marshal is usurping the right, as I understand it, to block bills. This is undemocratic. Unless, perhaps, they are afraid they don't have a majority, because it might be like with CPK, where a bill comes up and suddenly it turns out that despite the government's and the marshal's stance, the ruling majority votes differently and another project passes. Perhaps they are afraid of that, I don't know - he stated.

Mateusz Morawiecki posted a recording on his social media in which he criticizes the government regarding the EU-Mercosur agreement.

- Let's support Polish farmers! 🌱 It's our common cause. Mercosur means agreeing to flood Poland with cheap food and a betrayal of those who feed Poland. How do you support Polish farmers? 🚜🇵🇱 - wrote Mateusz Morawiecki on X in a post with the attached recording.

- Farmers are not taking to the streets just for themselves; farmers are taking to the streets for all of us. Because what is happening is a threat to the Polish agricultural sector, to the Polish countryside, and to food security. The agreement between the Union and Mercosur opens Polish agriculture to products from South American countries where completely different standards are applied, standards that do not apply to Polish farmers, for example, in the area of pesticides. The Polish government is unable to defend Polish farmers and claims that the agreement is not harmful to them - says Mateusz Morawiecki in the posted recording.

A short statement from Donald Tusk was included in the recording.

- If this version of Mercosur that we have on the table now comes into effect, it is largely safe from the perspective of Polish farmers - says Donald Tusk.

- This is a betrayal of Polish farmers and an agreement to flood Poland with cheap, low-quality food from South American countries. Let's support Polish farmers. This is our common cause - Mateusz Morawiecki continues.

Wspierajmy polskich rolników!🌱 To nasza wspólna sprawa. Mercosur to zgoda na zalew Polski tanią żywnością i zdrada tych, którzy karmią Polskę. A Ty jak wspierasz polskich rolników? 🚜🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/G07Vg8vjkC

— Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) January 9, 2026

- From what our sources report, the most important problem are the Italians, who want to withdraw from the blocking coalition [of the EU-Mercosur agreement]. Therefore, it is necessary to undertake diplomatic actions, the government is undertaking these actions, I hope the President will also undertake them, because he clearly spoke about the closeness of views with Prime Minister Meloni - said Rafał Trzaskowski at a press conference.

- This is a task for the President to convince the Italians not to withdraw from the blocking coalition - he continued.

A meeting between the President of the Republic of Poland and representatives of protesting farmers is currently underway at the Presidential Palace.

W Pałacu Prezydenckim trwa spotkanie Prezydenta RP z przedstawicielami protestujących rolników. pic.twitter.com/vhVBTUFzfB

— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) January 9, 2026

- Clearly conflicting voices are emerging from the government. Minister Krajewski claims he wants to negotiate something at the last minute, while Tusk assured back in December that the EU-Mercosur agreement is safe for farmers and consumers - wrote Jarosław Kaczyński.

- The truth is that the government is deceiving us at every turn. Today, they are trying to sugarcoat an issue for which they bear full responsibility and which is extremely harmful. Let's support the farmers' protest, who are fighting for a secure future for Polish agriculture, as well as for the health of our families! - emphasized the PiS chairman.

Ewidentnie sprzeczne głosy płyną z rządu. Minister Krajewski twierdzi, że w ostatniej chwili chce jeszcze coś negocjować, podczas gdy Tusk już w grudniu zapewniał, że umowa UE - Mercosur jest bezpieczna dla rolników i konsumentów.
Prawda jest taka, że rząd oszukuje nas na każdym… pic.twitter.com/Cn2UI7JJx9

— Jarosław Kaczyński (@OficjalnyJK) January 9, 2026

- I expect that these most important matters for Poland, especially Polish security, will be presented with a single voice, and this seems to be the most crucial thing for us - Waldemar Żurek told journalists in the Sejm, when asked what he expects from the meeting between the President and the Prime Minister.

- We have a huge crisis related to the lack of ambassador nominations, officers for the top positions; this is Poland's security, it should be non-partisan, and here the most important politicians in the state should speak with one voice - he continued.

- These media reports we heard from the president's associates were deeply concerning, as they would suggest that we are not applying the Constitution. There must be an application from an authorized body, and the president's nomination is the final step – Waldemar Żurek told journalists in the Sejm.

- The president cannot unilaterally decide in Poland whom to nominate and whom not to nominate; it is a public competition, and every candidate for judge who has passed this competition has the right to know why the president is not nominating them, why they are being refused – he continued.

- So these signals, these decisions are deeply concerning, but I assume this is the beginning of the president's tenure in this office, and that the president will understand that the Constitution must be respected in Poland – he went on to say.

- We are establishing this, I think the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will have the first information, we are also waiting for these details. We know that asylum has been granted to two individuals - said Waldemar Żurek in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm, when asked if he had information on who applied for asylum in Hungary.

- Does this comply with EU law? In my opinion, no, because we have a European arrest warrant and all countries should respect it. And we also have the principle of reciprocity, meaning, we believe that every state in the Union adheres to EU law and there is no EU state that is an oppressive state where political asylum should be applied, because otherwise such a state should be excluded from the European Union - he continued.

- There is no certainty, at this moment this is completely unconfirmed, so I don't even want to speculate - he went on, when pressed about the uncertainty regarding whether the asylum case concerned Zbigniew Ziobro and his wife.

- We inherited the Justice Fund in a very bad state. Besides organizations that have been operating very honestly in this area for years, we had specially created 'bush' organizations that defrauded money - said Waldemar Żurek in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm, when asked about the situation with the Justice Fund.

- We have recommendations from the National Revenue Administration, we have recommendations from the prosecutor's office, and we must process these applications very carefully. Therefore, organizations that submitted applications in this competition [...] must meet the formal requirements of the applications. We cannot turn a blind eye, as happened before - he continued.

- Every week, the issues of the fund weigh on my mind. I promise that these funds will flow to organizations, we will announce new competitions, but we need to consider whether locating this fund in this place and creating a kind of competition department is a good solution - he went on to say.

- Wouldn't it be better to resolve it differently, to hand over these funds to local governments, which are closer to these organizations, but specifically for such activities - he added.

- I will certainly submit such proposals after a few months of my term. I would very much like to change this - he emphasized, when asked if there would be a legislative change.

"Explicit opposition to the EU-Mercosur agreement has been declared not only by Poland but also by France and Hungary, while other countries are still hesitating. This is the result of consistent actions and discussions by Stefan Krajewski from PSL to build a blocking minority. To reject the agreement, Italy's opposition is needed – we are counting on President Nawrocki's effectiveness in this matter." - wrote Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on X.

Jednoznaczny sprzeciw wobec umowy UE-Mercosur zadeklarowały poza Polską również Francja i Węgry, wahają się nadal inne kraje. To efekt konsekwentnych działań i rozmów @StefanKrajewski @nowePSL by zbudować mniejszość blokującą. Do odrzucenia umowy potrzeba sprzeciwu Włoch –…

— Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (@KosiniakKamysz) January 9, 2026

- President Karol Nawrocki clearly stated that he does not agree to the Mercosur countries' agreement, which is detrimental to the Polish economy. He did everything in his power over the last few months, and he has only been president since August 6th, to ensure this agreement was not signed. What did those in power do? It turns out, nothing - Rafał Leśkiewicz said at a press conference.

- They talk, they declare. They say they acted diplomatically. Therefore, we call upon Minister Stefan Krajewski, we call upon Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, to show all documents, all positions, that have recently been sent to European organizations, to the European Union, to countries that could build this blocking minority - stated the presidential spokesperson.

- We have until January 12th to block this harmful agreement, to prevent Ursula von der Leyen, on behalf of the European Union, from signing this detrimental agreement in Paraguay - he indicated.

- President Karol Nawrocki, during a meeting with representatives of the protestors, reiterated his stance of full support for Polish farmers and the Polish countryside. He recalled that an initiative to protect the Polish countryside has been waiting in the Polish parliament for 150 days - said Mateusz Kotecki at a press conference.

- The new initiative, which we are currently negotiating during our discussions, is a bill to sustain the productive function of the Polish countryside. So, this will be the second legislative initiative aimed at protecting the Polish countryside and the Polish farmer from the detrimental effects of the association agreement with Mercosur - he announced.

"The President also emphasized that the Presidential Palace will provide legal support to Polish farmers if any disruptions caused by provocations occur during today's protests. He asked to confirm this and convey to the media that the Presidential Palace will support Polish farmers," said Mateusz Kotecki at a press conference.

- We support Polish farmers! STOP MERCOSUR! - wrote Sławomir Mentzen on social media.

Wspieramy polskich rolników! STOP MERCOSUR! 🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/fDLiGF0KCF

— Sławomir Mentzen (@SlawomirMentzen) January 9, 2026

"Do you see who the biggest protesters are? Politically engaged union activists are there, who, of course, call on and encourage farmers to these protests, specifically talking about Mercosur, but I suspect that, as with every protest, various side issues will emerge" - said Stefan Krajewski in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm.

- If there is a need and an invitation, because recently and today, individual protest organizers have been saying that it is a protest against the policy of the European Commission, the European Union, and not a protest against the Polish government, and they do not expect meetings with politicians. If such an invitation, such a need arises, I am available - said Stefan Krajewski in an interview with journalists in the Sejm.

- I invited these protest organizers this morning to the ministry. Only representatives of sectoral organizations from individual sectors appeared. These protest organizers did not show up, saying they didn't have time today - he continued.

- We've been in office for roughly the same amount of time, the President and I. The President promised support, help in blocking Mercosur. Unfortunately, he achieved nothing in this matter - said Stefan Krajewski in an interview with journalists in the Sejm.

- The government did everything to block this agreement [EU-Mercosur] and continues to do so. And if it doesn't block this agreement, then it's doing everything to safeguard the interests of Polish farmers and Polish processors - said Stefan Krajewski in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm.

"The EU Council has just accepted an agreement with Mercosur that is deadly for Polish agriculture. The Polish government voted against it, and unfortunately, that's the only good thing that can be said about Prime Minister Tusk's stance on this matter." - Krzysztof Bosak wrote on X.

"For months, we witnessed repeated displays of government hypocrisy - on one hand, loud declarations against the agreement in Polish media, and on the other, complete passivity on the international stage and zero ability to influence the position of even those parties belonging to the same EPP group in the European Parliament as KO and PSL." - he continued.

"Don't let them pull the wool over our eyes. Donald Tusk bears full responsibility for the agreement with Mercosur coming into effect and for all the damage that will be caused to Polish farmers and Polish consumers as a result." - he emphasized.

The Confederation politician also published photos from the farmers' protest.

Rada UE zaakceptowała właśnie zabójcze dla polskiego rolnictwa porozumienie z Mercosur.

Polski rząd zagłosował przeciwko i to niestety jedyne, co można dobrego powiedzieć o postawie premiera Tuska w tej sprawie. Przez długie miesiące oglądaliśmy kolejne pokazy rządowej…

— Krzysztof Bosak 🇵🇱 (@krzysztofbosak) January 9, 2026

"The European Union has just rubber-stamped the agreement with Mercosur. The Council of the European Union gave the green light. What does this mean in practice? The end of Polish agriculture as we know it." – wrote Piotr Müller on X.

"How did this happen? Poland overslept: Donald Tusk's government wasted the presidency and key negotiations. A blocking minority was not formed. This is a verdict on rural Poland: the market has been opened to food from Brazil and Argentina, where no stringent eco-standards apply." – he continued in his post.

‼️Unia Europejska właśnie klepnęła umowę z Mercosurem. Zielone światło dała Rada Unii Europejskiej. Co to oznacza w praktyce? Koniec polskiego rolnictwa, jakie znamy.

Jak do tego doszło? Polska zaspała: Rząd @donaldtusk zmarnował czas prezydencji i kluczowych negocjacji. Nie…

— Piotr Müller (@PiotrMuller) January 9, 2026

- Mercosur didn't appear suddenly; it's a cuckoo's egg that PiS left for the farmers. They had their commissioner, they had all the cards in their hands. What did they do for Polish farmers on the Mercosur issue over five years? Nothing - says the narrator in the Civic Platform spot.

- They nodded in Brussels, and today they're shouting in Warsaw. Their policy is noise that masks years of neglect. We chose a different path. Concrete actions instead of empty words. An official government resolution against the agreement and building a strong coalition with Europe's major capitals. While simultaneously trying to block Mercosur, we provided security guarantees for Polish farmers. The Polish countryside will be saved by concrete actions, not by the silent cries of Pinocchio and his company - the narrator continues.

Mercosur to „kukułcze jajo”, które PiS zostawił polskim rolnikom. pic.twitter.com/mby5LDxgxb

— Koalicja Obywatelska (@Obywatelska_KO) January 9, 2026

- This week, I signed another twelve acts transmitted by the Marshal of the Sejm. These are important changes to the labor code, municipal investment plans, Baltic Sea security, and an act regulating the functioning of housing cooperatives. In total, my signature has now appeared on 144 acts sent to me by the parliament - said President Karol Nawrocki in a recording published by the Chancellery of the President.

- Today, however, once again, I must say: there are limits that must not be crossed. That is why I have decided on three legislative vetos - he emphasized.

Veto on the DSA

- The act implementing the so-called DSA - Digital Services Act, which is the EU regulation on digital services - was intended to protect citizens, especially children. This is true, the virtual reality poses many threats today. This is an extremely important matter. Requiring prudent, effective, and wise regulation - he continued.

"Once again, provisions that are indefensible have been attached to good solutions"

- And that is precisely why it should not have been destroyed by bad legislative insertions. Once again, provisions that are indefensible and simply harmful have been attached to good solutions - he stated.

As he recalled: - At the end of October last year, during the legislative process, I appealed for comments on the act implementing this EU regulation. Even then, I had serious doubts about its adoption - the assumptions that transfer control over content on the internet to government officials, not independent courts.

- Unfortunately, these doubts have not been removed. Instead of real judicial review, an absurd solution has been introduced: an objection to an official's decision, which a citizen must file within 14 days - he pointed out.

"The situation resembles the structure of the "Ministry of Truth" from Orwell's book"

- I want this to resonate strongly: the situation where an official subordinate to the government decides what is permissible on the internet resembles the structure of the "Ministry of Truth" from Orwell's book "Nineteen Eighty-Four". The author wrote about a mechanism of power that first takes control of language, of information, and ultimately of citizens' thinking - he stressed.

- If the government decides what is "truth," what is "disinformation," who can speak and who cannot, freedom disappears step by step, under seemingly noble slogans of security, the common good, or the protection of the weakest - he assessed.

"I cannot sign an act that in practice means administrative censorship"

- Article 54 of the Polish Constitution states: freedom of speech is a citizen's right. The state is to guarantee freedom, not regulate it. Meanwhile, the proposed solutions create a system in which an ordinary Pole will have to fight against the bureaucratic apparatus to defend their right to express opinions. This cannot be agreed to - he stated.

- Serious constitutional doubts were also raised by authorities and institutions, including the Supreme Court. As president, I cannot sign an act that in practice means administrative censorship. All the more so, as it hides within it the possibility of financing so-called "trusted whistleblowers," who, with public funds, would point out "non-conformist" content and citizens who express such views - he continued.

"To cover up these censorship tendencies, the good of children was used"

In the president's opinion: - It is particularly outrageous that - to cover up these censorship tendencies - the good of children was used. It was to become a cynical screen behind which the real intention, namely the control of freedom of speech, would be hidden. Limiting freedom of speech is unconstitutional. Using the interests of the youngest for this purpose is immoral.

"Stop the pathology of legislative insertions"

He addressed the ruling authorities: - Therefore, I appeal once again: stop the pathology of legislative insertions. Stop the practice where bad things are smuggled into good solutions, and citizens are told: "either everything or nothing." This is a state of law, not a political bazaar.

- In this act, this pathological "insertion" maneuver was used again. Provisions that make the whole unacceptable were attached to solutions that could genuinely protect children. That is why I say: veto - he declared.

- In this act [implementing the DSA], this pathological maneuver of "tacking on" has been used again. Provisions that make the entire act unacceptable have been appended to solutions that could genuinely protect children. That is why I say: veto - said President Karol Nawrocki in a recording published by the Chancellery of the President.

- However, I would like this to be treated as an appeal: let's fix this. We can prepare a fair draft within a month. In two months, we can have an act that protects children while respecting the Constitution - he stated.

- I invite the Ministry of Digital Affairs, as well as the organizations that have approached the President on this matter, to jointly prepare a good draft. Freedom of speech must be protected by courts - quickly, effectively, and independently. It is worth fixing this, it is worth doing it well. Let's not waste time, also for the sake of the youngest. Let's build a state of freedom, not a state of censorship - he emphasized.

- The second veto concerns the act on the National Centre for Research and Development, NCBR. This veto can be summarized in one sentence: science for scientists, not for politicians. The proposed act allows those in power to freely nominate and dismiss scientists, researchers, professors, and to take over scientific institutes at their political whim. This is centralization, politicization, and intimidation of the scientific community - said President Karol Nawrocki in a recording published by the Chancellery of the President.

- This is a clear signal: “if you are inconvenient for the authorities, if you prove something against them – you can be fired”. This is not how development and innovation are built. This is how they are destroyed. Science needs freedom. Science needs autonomy. Science needs the courage to think, not fear of this or that minister - he continued.

- I cannot sign an act that turns scientific research into a tool of political control - he pointed out.

“An Act That Strengthens Large Corporations at the Expense of Citizens”

- The third veto concerns the insurance market. This is an act that strengthens large corporations at the expense of citizens. A missed SMS, email, or app notification is enough for a person to lose their right to compensation. This particularly affects the elderly, the vulnerable, and those less digitally engaged - the president continued.

- The role of the state is not to protect the strong. The role of the state is to protect the citizen. Article 76 of the Constitution states: the consumer is to be protected from unfair practices. This act does the exact opposite. I have previously said “no” to such solutions. And I say “no” again today - he argued.

“Freedom Irritates Lawmakers”

- The act on the DSA and the act on NCBR share one very disturbing conclusion: freedom irritates lawmakers. One attacks freedom of speech, the other attacks freedom of science. This is a bad and dangerous direction. Poles will not allow their freedom to be taken away. As President, I will never allow it - he emphasized.

"Regarding the EU-Mercosur matter, as we announced, we voted against it. In the specific provisions, the Polish People's Party (PSL) secured concrete safeguards: protective clauses that give states tools to react when imports begin to impact production profitability and destabilize the market," wrote Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on the X platform.

"This is the result of hard work in Brussels and discussions with partners – without it, these provisions wouldn't exist. The matter isn't closed: we will prepare a challenge to the agreement at the ECJ and will continue to fight for equal standards for European farmers," announced the Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the agrarian party.

W sprawie UE–Mercosur tak jak zapowiadaliśmy, zagłosowaliśmy przeciw. W samych zapisach @nowePSL wywalczyło konkretne zabezpieczenia: klauzule ochronne, które dają państwom narzędzia do reakcji, gdy import zaczyna uderzać w opłacalność produkcji i destabilizuje rynek.

To efekt…

— Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (@KosiniakKamysz) January 9, 2026

- This meeting primarily concerned issues related to peace in Ukraine. The President and the Prime Minister discussed the conditions for peace in Ukraine, as well as cooperation, which is obvious, on matters of utmost importance to the Republic of Poland, specifically security issues. Here, both the Prime Minister and the President share a similar, identical opinion, which they have often expressed publicly regarding the security of the Republic of Poland - stated Rafał Leśkiewicz at a press conference.

- This meeting proceeded in a constructive, substantive atmosphere. Both gentlemen defined their roles in negotiations or discussions, and participation in negotiations regarding peace in Ukraine. Of course, the format that includes direct talks with our American ally, the most important in NATO, with President Trump, with the USA, is the domain of President Nawrocki's actions, while participation in the coalition of the willing and discussions at the European level is the domain of Prime Minister Tusk - he continued.

- The gentlemen unanimously emphasized that nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, and that peace in Ukraine must be concluded on terms acceptable to Ukraine, on which Ukraine will agree - the President's spokesperson stressed.

- The ruling party was unable to build this blocking minority, and today we see in comments from the last few hours, they are trying to blame the president for the failure to build this blocking minority. That's not the way, ladies and gentlemen. It is your fault that the agreement with the Mercosur countries will be signed and Ursula von der Leyen will put her signature on the agreement in Paraguay on January 12th, which places Polish agriculture in a very unfavorable position - stated Rafał Leśkiewicz at a press conference.

- On January 15th, there will be a meeting between the President and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, as well as with the Minister Coordinator of Special Services Tomasz Siemoniak and the heads of 4 special services. The possibility of this meeting with the President was unblocked by Prime Minister Tusk, who had previously not permitted such a meeting - stated Rafał Leśkiewicz at a press conference.

- The meeting concerning Poland's broad security interests in the context of events beyond our borders has concluded. The world is currently shaken by various disturbing events, primarily, of course, Ukraine, Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the prospect, still distant, of peace, or at least a ceasefire - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference after the meeting with the President.

- I called the President's attention to certain circumstances regarding discussions about future peace and the commitments of various states that will be a consequence of an agreement between Ukraine and the United States, and later between Russia and Ukraine, concerning a ceasefire, should all of this come to pass. We are talking here about documents prepared by us, which we discussed recently in Paris - he continued.

- I proposed to the President that in matters directly concerning Poland's security, its military security [...] there are, of course, certain points that require very solidary action from all Polish institutions responsible for our security - he went on to say.

- I also note with satisfaction the President's declaration that he holds the same view on these matters, meaning we are taking Ukraine, Russia, military security, and Poland's security out of these disputes and political and internal struggles, and this must be absolutely our joint effort - he added.

- Both in matters where the President also has a say, and in all that the Polish government does, we will strive with President Duda to shape a unified line for the entire Polish state in matters of security - he emphasized.

- We also agreed that any signing of documents such as this 20-point peace plan, the Ukraine recovery plan, and security guarantees will require ratification, not just in Poland. I will propose carrying out the ratification procedure, which also includes a parliamentary debate, a vote in the Sejm, and the President's signature - Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a press conference following his meeting with the President.

- We also discussed jointly campaigning for the promotion of Poland and Poland's presence in the G20 during the G20 deliberations [...]. I must emphasize that some of the festive mood has remained; the atmosphere of this conversation was very good - he continued.

- I will be speaking with Marshal Czarzasty today on another matter, concerning the labour inspection. My task is to consolidate our efforts wherever possible. The President and I are in roughly common agreement regarding military security and the situation in Ukraine, and I will nurture this understanding - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- This common spirit and shared view on these issues is very important to me, and I will do everything to ensure it holds within this framework of mutual understanding. I will certainly also take care of what needs to be done with Marshal Czarzasty today, so that there are no more emotions surrounding the project concerning employment contracts. This is my task in these difficult and dangerous times, to keep everything together and prevent it from falling apart - he continued.

- I won't engage in polemics. It seems he once promised the Confederation that he wouldn't support this type of initiative, and that's probably the only explanation, because I can't find another one - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- Regarding Mercosur, to be honest, I expected a much larger demonstration, but it wasn't a demonstration against the government. Regardless of the fact that a few PiS activists are trying to make this demonstration an anti-government movement, it would be very difficult to believe that people are demonstrating on Mercosur issues against the government, which has an identical stance to the demonstrators - Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated at a press conference.

- The remaining two vetoes [...] one law deregulating, making life easier for people and businesses. I'm talking here about the possibility of using e-mail for insurance contracts. A very obvious deregulatory act, I don't know what the president didn't like about it, so it seems to be about mechanical vetoing, just to avoid making our work and lives easier - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- The same applies to a very technical and life-improving law concerning the National Centre for Research and Development. It seems that vetoes will become the norm, as I expected, in fact - he stated.

- Those who want to turn this into politics, meaning PiS, bear the most responsibility for Mercosur coming into effect. They had time and opportunity, and I'm talking here about the Prime Minister and the previous Prime Ministers, Mrs. Szydło, Mr. Morawiecki, the heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they had many possibilities to weaken, delay, or stop this process. They did nothing in this matter, quite the opposite - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- My government managed to introduce a safeguard clause, so in reality, the interests of farmers are largely secured. We voted against Mercosur at every stage - he continued.

- I'm just reminding you that someone apparently committed to convincing Madam Prime Minister Meloni to change her mind [on Mercosur], because it was precisely Italy's stance that led to Mercosur not being blocked, and someone invoked their friendship with the Italian Prime Minister and failed to deliver. I have done my job - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- I don't know who Orbán granted asylum to there. I have suspicions, but they're the same as yours - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- I haven't discussed this with Prime Minister Gadowski [whether there will be a new law on DSA] yet, but I've been warning my ministers for some time now, seeing the energy with which the President vetoes everything that comes from the government. I've been telling them to consider whether it makes sense to submit draft laws that we know will be vetoed not for substantive reasons, but purely for political ones, to obstruct the government's functioning - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- So, we need to get used to it, and it's not even that bad a situation to govern well and fix what is bad, without laws. It's not possible everywhere, but it is possible. I will not expose Poland, nor the public administration, nor public institutions to constant friction, hard work on laws, any illusions, false hopes that something can be done, and then bam, a veto and nothing comes of it - he continued.

- We will find ways to increase online safety. Without a doubt - he added.

- Regarding the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) – I have concerns here, because it's not just about the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO), but also potentially about draft laws. I also fear a presidential veto, given that there's a presidential veto on every other matter. I will be speaking with Marshal Czarzasty - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- No, I haven't heard of any plans to recall Messrs. Schnepf and Klich - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- Please don't try to persuade me, I beg you, because I sometimes hear regarding ambassadors and laws: 'well, perhaps we could go to the president and ask what he wants'. If Poland has a presidential system, if the constitution is changed, then yes, that's how it will be. Currently, in the Polish system, the government and parliament are responsible for executive and legislative power - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a press conference.

- Today we had another farmers' protest, a completely justified protest. The issue of Mercosur is extremely important, it threatens Polish agriculture, but it also threatens the health situation of the entire society, because it is known that food from South America does not meet the standards we have become accustomed to, and our bodies have also become accustomed to it. Furthermore, the expansion of this food also has another aspect, namely, it may limit Polish exports - said Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference.

- Prime Minister Morawiecki primarily discussed this topic. I spoke with Ms. Meloni relatively recently, but on other matters - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference.

- Ms. Meloni, on the other hand, applies a principle that we should also adopt – that is, she conducts politics in the interest of her country and has decided, for various reasons, to accept even things that are not always the most beneficial for Italians, because the country is in an extremely difficult situation, and it wasn't Ms. Meloni who led to this situation. It was her predecessors, and also those predecessors appointed by the EU - he continued.

- I have never spoken with him [Grzegorz Braun]. And I consider him a politician who has far exceeded the boundaries that are insurmountable for politicians within our civilization sphere. I'm not talking about today's union, but about the sphere that can be defined as the sphere of our civilization. Simply put, he doesn't fit in - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference.

- Voting for him is a completely ineffective vote, for the reason that if Poland wants to maintain even the elementary foundations of its security, the new government cannot be a government with the participation or even support of Mr. Braun's followers - he continued.

- I simply believe that this formation should remain on the margins. Besides, there are also the issues of his various appearances in Moscow, etc., etc. So, there are plenty of reasons to say - this is the boundary, we will not cross this boundary - he emphasized.

- There was no mention of a technical prime minister. This is some untrue news. And regarding those other matters you were kind enough to raise, in essence, these matters were not discussed either at the presidency meeting or the club meeting - stated Jarosław Kaczyński at a press conference.

- These are decisions that are being considered, but for now, these are preparatory talks. Perhaps we will make various personnel decisions, perhaps even this year, perhaps even in the coming months, but this matter is being analyzed, that's how it can be described - he continued.

- The President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, today appointed the Council of Parliamentarians. The established body is a consultative team bringing together parliamentarians who will support the President of the Republic of Poland with their knowledge and experience to improve cooperation for the enactment of citizen-friendly legislation - informed the Presidential Chancellery.

Prezydent RP @NawrockiKn powołał dziś Radę Parlamentarzystów. Powołane gremium to zespół konsultacyjny skupiający parlamentarzystów wspierających społecznie swoją wiedzą i doświadczeniem Prezydenta RP w celu usprawnienia współpracy na rzecz stanowienia prawa przyjaznego… pic.twitter.com/rAmPonUW84

— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) January 9, 2026

- As we can see, it seems the Prime Minister has indeed had that kind of New Year's reflection and has recognized that it is indeed necessary to seriously talk with the President, who has the freshest and strongest democratic mandate in our country – said Adam Andruszkiewicz in a conversation with Kamil Szewczyk on "Rozmowa PR24".

- The ruling majority often gets indignant about the issue of vetoing bad laws [...] there comes a moment when, for example, if a bill is proceeding, is being considered, it would be good for, say, the government to turn to the President's Chancellery for comments and then, for example, implement our amendments. Then, there would simply be a high chance of the President's signature - said Adam Andruszkiewicz on PR24.

- Since the government has not implemented the President's guidelines, it is natural that the Prime Minister receives a veto on the occasion of his potential visit as well, but as I say, this is not strictly a malicious act, it was about deadlines. One just needs to check exactly when these laws landed on the President's desk and when the deadlines for decisions expired - said Adam Andruszkiewicz in PR24.

- We cannot agree to a provision under which officials [...] have the power to decide what content is to be upheld online and what is to be censored - said Adam Andruszkiewicz on PR24.

- We can consider such a method if, for example, courts were to decide in a fast-track process, but not an official working at the Office of Electronic Communications, whose boss is chosen by the parliamentary majority - he continued.

- I would like to know, Mr. Editor, [...] from the ruling party, of course, whom they have convinced - said Adam Andruszkiewicz on PR24, when asked if the President could not have done more regarding the Mercosur agreement and why he did not convince Prime Minister Meloni.

- It built a blocking majority - he continued, after the host pointed out that PiS had been in power for 8 years and could also have done something about it.

- In my opinion, the government was completely inactive in this matter, I did not observe the government travelling around Europe - he went on to say.

- From the very beginning, they absolutely opposed this agreement - he added, when asked about the stance of the government of Beata Szydło and Mateusz Morawiecki on this issue.

- A good project, in our understanding, is one that will not grant excessive, independent power to an official, but at the same time will be a system that effectively protects employees from the abuse and misuse of flexible employment forms - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm.

- The pace of work and the outcome should be such as to maximize the chances of retaining a portion of the funds from the KPO - the head of government continued.

- We are going to work, as the Prime Minister said, we are resuming work on the project, the sooner the better - said Włodzimierz Czarzasty, responding to the question of when the project can be expected.

- The simplest path is through the government, also due to the competencies, especially those of Minister Dziemianowicz-Bąk, where we had, as you know, a certain difference of opinion and we found a way out of this situation. I am glad that the minister also showed, I would say, such an ability for joint thinking - Tusk said, responding to the question of whether it would be a government path or a regulation.

- So, I am completely calm about this. Today, the minister will receive our recommendation to start work as soon as possible with Minister Żurek. We also discussed this, that the role of courts must be taken into account here, labor courts devastated by the previous team [...] I am an optimist about the good development of events - the head of government added.

- It will certainly be the case that the final instance will be the court, and I think we will go in this direction, that until the court issues a decision, the official's decision will not be determinative in this matter. But be aware, we are interested in concluding the matter related to the dishonest application of 'junk' contracts - Czarzasty noted.

- Today I will send the budget for the President's signature, therefore the most important bill will reach the President well ahead of time - said Włodzimierz Czarzasty in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm.

- Of course, we would like the President to sign the budget, but if he doesn't sign it, it will still be implemented - he continued, when asked if there was a risk that the President would send the budget to the Constitutional Tribunal.

"I would go to Jasna Góra for different purposes, I go to the stadium for different purposes. It has never quite fit me. [...] Let everyone pray with whomever they want and wherever they want [...] however, I would prefer the president not to authorize these kinds of undertakings. We know how diverse and ambiguous the circles participating in these events are" - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a conversation with journalists in the Sejm, when asked about President Nawrocki's participation in a fans' pilgrimage to Jasna Góra.

- The President and his colleagues are a bit in campaign rigor. Perhaps over time [he will emerge from this rigor] because it is not serving him. Generally assessing it, as a political scientist I can say something, it certainly isn't serving him in terms of polls. [It serves] his voter group, but the ambition of every president is to broaden this group of sympathizers. Besides, many presidents had much better approval ratings at this point in their tenure, so he is far from a record - said Jan Grabiec in “Fakty po Faktach” on TVN24.

- It is the President’s decision [whether to convene the Cabinet Council]. We are always ready for such a thorough conversation, for informing [the President] about what the government is engaged in, because it would be good for the President to be oriented, as sometimes these vetoes indicate that the President does not really know what the government and the Sejm are dealing with - said Jan Grabiec in “Fakty po Faktach” on TVN24.

- We actually received this protest as a protest of support for the government, because in reality, what the farmers expect is the government's position put into practice, for example, during today's vote where we voted against - said Jan Grabiec in "Fakty po Faktach" on TVN24.

- The most dedicated street in Warsaw, where farmers should register, is Nowogrodzka Street, as the main neglects have occurred during the last 8 years of PiS rule - stated Piotr Zgorzelski in "Pytanie dnia" (Question of the Day) on TVP Info.

- There is also an announcement, and in my opinion, it will be a relatively effective way to challenge this entire [EU-Mercosur] agreement before the ECJ, which is the Court of Justice of the European Union. So, as you can see, we are not laying down our arms, we are fighting – said Piotr Zgorzelski in “Pytanie dnia” on TVP Info.

– In politics, it’s like this: where two fight, two benefit, and I have the impression that this conflict, which is more in party logic than state logic, serves both actors in this duel [Donald Tusk and Karol Nawrocki] – said Piotr Zgorzelski in TVP Info’s “Question of the Day.”

- We are completely uninterested in what The Left thinks about this. Voters are more important than coalition partners, and we are interested in what voters think: small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, whom The Left wanted to burden with a guest who would enter their companies and turn their world upside down - said Piotr Zgorzelski in "Pytanie dnia" (Question of the Day) on TVP Info.

- I would like to politely remind you that the gentlemen and ladies from the State Labour Inspectorate do not receive their salaries from heaven, but from the hard work of artisans, small, medium, and large entrepreneurs, who get up every morning, work hard, make risky decisions, and still need a labour inspector who, thanks to their hard toil, has a salary, enters their company and says: "I don't like this, here you go, I'm changing your employment contract" - he continued.

- Principledness and arbitrariness in matters that can turn the life of a 30-year-old company upside down is more important than what The Left thinks about it - he indicated.

- We are the voice of small and medium-sized enterprises. This law, in its creation process, did not go through the proper path of social dialogue. Let's make sure to consult it with those whose business activities this law intends to destroy. Let's take care of those thanks to whom we have salaries - he stated.