“In the draft budget that PiS presented, the zero rate on food was abolished. The VAT rate returns to 5%. I believe that VAT should be returned to 5%. – said KO MP Andrzej Domański on Radio ZET. When asked whether Tusk’s cabinet would not levy any taxes, the economist dodged the statement. “We’ll see,” Domański replied.
13th and 14th pensions
Andrzej Domański was asked whether the future government of Donald Tusk plans to abolish the 13th and 14th pensions and other allowances and privileges, not only financial ones, but also those for Ukrainian citizens.
- and 14th retirement accommodations
– said the KO MP.
To the comment that the deputy head of Poland 2050, Michał Kobosko, said that the 13th and 14th pensions should be abolished because a tax-free pension is better, Domański replied: “Of course we went to the elections with this slogan that those benefits are accepted and very well received in Polish society will not be liquidated.
To the comment that this meant that KO’s Third Way coalition partner – Poland 2050 would get a “fig and poppy”, the KO politician replied: “No fig and poppy, we’re just talking.”
Our position is clear: the 13th and 14th pensions will continue to exist
– said Domanski.
At the end of September, the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg, announced that the government had allocated almost PLN 200 billion for the indexation of pensions and the payment of the 13th and 14th pensions in 2019-2023.
What about VAT on food?
The KO MP was also asked what will happen if VAT is not levied on food.
The zero VAT on food in the draft budget presented by Law and Justice has been abolished, the VAT rate returns to 5 percent
– said Domanski.
When asked whether the KO, Left and Third Road government would change this, Domański said he believed that VAT must return to 5%.
The Polish tax system is largely based on VAT. And if we as a Polish state want to be able to finance – in my opinion – necessary investments, and such an investment – in my opinion – means a 30 percent wage increase for teachers, we must have some sources of income and that percent. VAT on food is of course one such source
– emphasized the KO MP.
When asked to state: “Whether Tusk’s cabinet will not levy any taxes,” an aide to the PO leader avoided a clear answer.
The economic climate is changing and new forms of business are emerging. (…) We’ll see of course. But the contract states that we will strive to reduce taxes
– said the Platform MP.
0% loan?
The conversation also touched on the issue of a 0% loan.
This solution is not included in the coalition agreement. We do not go back on any promises. We will discuss the possibility of introducing a solution with coalition partners, perhaps in a modified formula
– said Donald Tusk’s economic advisor.
Pay increases for teachers
When asked about 30 percent increases for teachers and 20 percent for budget officers, which were promised by the opposition before the election, the economist said this was an “absolute priority” of the future government.
30 percent raises for teachers, including academic teachers. We will do everything we can to ensure that the changes come into effect on January 1. If we do not meet the budget before January 1, the amount for teachers will be equalized from January
– said Domański, adding that “the increases should be introduced as soon as possible.”
Poland cannot afford that teachers in Poland earn so little. This is not acceptable. Teachers in Poland cannot earn such a shamefully low amount of money. Research shows that educational levels are critical to long-term economic growth
– he said.
Shopping Sundays
Domański was also asked what advice he would give Donald Tusk regarding Sunday shopping, because KO wants all Sunday shopping, and Trzecia Droga says two per month.
Our program included all shopping Sundays. We will look for a compromise. We will convince our friends to have more shopping Sundays per month
– said Domanski.
State court for the NBP president?
Domański was asked whether there is a basis today to summon the President of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapiński, before the State Tribunal.
I think there are grounds for making such accusations
– said the KO MP.
I recently heard Professor Leszek Balcerowicz say that Prof. Glapiński could be brought before the Tribunal because inflation in Poland was getting out of control. As you know, I am a great critic of Professor Glapiński and his clumsy monetary policy, but it is not the State Tribunal’s fault that it failed to monitor inflation in Poland.
– emphasized the KO MP.
And – as he added – “I would like everyone to remember this, including former NBP presidents.”
When asked why Glapiński should be brought before the Court of Justice, Domański replied that we should look at how closely President Glapiński was involved in politics and in the campaign before the parliamentary elections.
The mechanisms for making decisions, for example on the purchase of bonds by the NBP, also raise very serious doubts
– he pointed out.
But – as he stressed – “I will repeat – this is a decision that must be made and lawyers will issue opinions, and we – as MPs – will take further action on this basis.”
I think that Prof. Glapiński should not feel safe, because these accusations, as I understand it, are serious. But I would like to see such a definitive verdict
– said Domanski.
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Source: wPolityce