The Commission on Russian Influence and its partial report must be taken into account by those who make this decision, that is, the parliamentarians. It is up to the parliamentarians to decide, and not the president, whether or not to use the recommendation – said Wojciech Kolarski, Minister in the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland, in Poranku Rozwodnik Katolickich Siódma9.
Committee recommendations on Russian influence
Last week, the Sejm dismissed eight members of the state commission for investigating Russian influence on Poland’s internal security in the period 2007-2022. Earlier in the day, the Committee on Russian Influence presented a “partial report” on three months of its work and made recommendations that Donald Tusk, Jacek Cichocki, Bogdan Klich, Tomasz Siemoniak and Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz should not be entrusted with public positions responsible for the stands. safety thanks to the recognition in 2010-2014 of the Russian FSB for partner service.
Members of the European Parliament should take the findings into account
Minister in the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland Wojciech Kolarski was asked whether the president should take into account the commission’s recommendations when swearing in Donald Tusk.
Kolarski emphasized that the president had decided who his candidate for prime minister was: Mateusz Morawiecki.
If the Sejm does not hold a vote of confidence next Monday, December 11, and Prime Minister Morawiecki does not obtain a majority, we will move to the second constitutional step. The Sejm then presents its candidate
– he remembered.
The Commission and its partial report must be taken into account by those who take this decision, that is to say by the Members of Parliament. It is up to the parliamentarians, and not the president, to decide whether or not they will benefit from this
– noted Kolarski.
The minister in the KPRP assured that the president would respect the decision of the Sejm.
If a specific government or prime minister is appointed by the majority of the Sejm, the President will immediately appoint that prime minister
– he declared.
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When will the new Prime Minister be sworn in?
The presidential minister was also asked about the possible date of the swearing-in of the new prime minister and whether there is already a work item on the presidential calendar regarding the swearing-in of the new government.
When working on next week’s calendar, we take different scenarios into account. On the evening of December 12, the President has just returned from Switzerland, where he will participate in a meeting and speak at the UN on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Human Rights. This trip has been planned for a long time
– noted Kolarski.
If the so-called the second constitutional step will take place in accordance with the announcements of the Chairman of the Sejm, Szymon Hołownia, and the published schedule of the Sejm, after which, as Kolarski explained, the first possible date for the swearing-in of the new government is December 13th.
If the newly elected Prime Minister has such a will, December 14 is also an option. Morning hours are possible, as the European Council starts in the evening
– he explained.
Collaboration between the President and Donald Tusk
When asked about the possible cooperation between President Andrzej Duda and the head of the PO, Donald Tusk, and his future government, he said that the president is always open to cooperation. He points out that the question arises as to what policy the new government will pursue.
What decisions will he make? Will he ride the wave of euphoria still present on the opposition side, combined with the clear need for revenge (unfortunately it looks that way now), or will he seek agreement with the president on the key issues for Poland?
– he pointed. He recalled that the President would defend the issues on which he participated in the elections and the values thanks to which he won.
According to the published schedule of the Sejm session, a vote of confidence in the government of Mateusz Morawiecki will take place on Monday, December 11 at 3 p.m. If the government does not get a vote, there will be a break of one and a half hours after the vote, during which time it will be time to nominate candidates for the prime minister in the so-called second constitutional step. The candidate of KO, Polski 2050 of Szymon Hołownia, PSL and Left for the head of the government is the leader of PO, Donald Tusk.
As reported on the Sejm website, on December 11 at 4:30 PM, MPs will proceed to the election of the Prime Minister. This point also provides for 10 minute statements on behalf of the clubs and a 5 minute statement on behalf of the group. The vote is scheduled for 8 p.m., followed by possible parliamentary statements.
The new Prime Minister will present the action program and the composition of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, December 12 at 9 a.m., together with a proposal for the election of the Council of Ministers.
Last Friday, the head of the PO, Donald Tusk, met with the chairman of the Sejm, Szymon Hołownia, about the so-called second constitutional step of appointing a government. – Expect the election of a new government on December 11, and if time does not permit, the new prime minister will be unmasked on December 12 and the swearing-in will take place on December 13, Tusk said after the meeting.
On November 27, President Andrzej Duda appointed a new government of Mateusz Morawiecki, established after parliamentary elections in the so-called first constitutional step. Within fourteen days of the swearing-in of his cabinet, the Prime Minister shall submit a statement to the Sejm requesting a vote of confidence. This deadline is December 11.
If in the so-called If the first step fails to appoint a government, the Sejm takes the initiative. A candidate for prime minister can be nominated by a group of at least 46 MPs. The Sejm elects the Prime Minister and the members of the government by an absolute majority in the presence of at least half of the legal number of deputies. The president then appoints the elected government and takes the oath.
In the elections to the Sejm, which took place on October 15, PiS won 194 seats, which does not provide a majority of at least 231 MPs. KO won 157 seats, Trzecia Droga – 65, New Left – 26 and Konfederacja – 18.
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