Credibility was claimed by the PiS leadership as an advantage in the lead up to the April local elections. Mariusz Błaszczak, head of the PiS parliamentary club, spoke on Radio Zet about the party’s programs, noting years of governance under PiS and the intention to win the spring vote.
The former head of the Ministry of National Defense announced a press conference that would include the PiS president among the participants.
The event was described as a press conference where another motion for a vote of no confidence against Colonel Sienkiewicz, who was appointed by Donald Tusk as Minister of Culture and National Heritage, would be presented again.
– said Błaszczak.
The discussion also touched on the current state of public media. The PiS MP commented on Michał Adamczyk’s role, calling him the legal president of TVP who had been elected by RMN. He criticized Colonel Sienkiewicz for actions he deemed illegal and accused him of breaking the law.
Błaszczak recounted firsthand impressions of a takeover of public media, mentioning a security company entering PAP at three in the morning on a specific date.
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When asked whether Michał Adamczyk would appear on PiS lists for the European Parliament, Błaszczak responded that he did not think so and did not know if Adamczyk had ambitions to engage in politics. He also stated that Adamczyk is the chairman of TVP.
The same question was raised about Jacek Kurski, to which Błaszczak replied that he did not have information about it.
The former defense minister reiterated his view on the takeover of public media by nominees of Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, calling the ongoing actions a form of banditry. He argued that the move to seize public media lacked legal legitimacy and should be resolved through lawful channels.
In response to accusations that PiS politicians had occupied TVP buildings, Błaszczak emphasized that parliamentary control could not be defined as occupation. He stressed the importance of protecting freedom of expression and preventing any forced takeover of the media.
Protest of free Poles
Błaszczak underscored the significance of a protest organized by PiS in Warsaw on January 11 as a demonstration of public sentiment. He suggested that the coalition would face pressure to disengage from unlawful activities around December 13, with the January 11 protest acting as a pivotal signal in front of the Sejm.
The former defense minister described the protest as a way to show opposition to practices associated with martial law. People from across Poland were expected to travel by bus, train, car, or other means to participate.
He expressed hope that by December 13 there would be a clear public stance against the coalition and in favor of freedom of expression, warning that such freedoms could be violated otherwise.
There would be additional demonstrations as the situation unfolded, and it was acknowledged that democracy allows for these expressions of opinion unless the coalition bans the December 13 event, according to Błaszczak.
He noted plans to halt what he described as illegal activities by the coalition on December 13, including a vote of no confidence against Colonel Sienkiewicz and a demonstration on January 11.
Finally, he argued that those currently attempting to control TVP were acting like liquidators of the broadcaster, having been installed illegally by Colonel Sienkiewicz and then altering operations, with a plan to shut down TVP, PAP, and PR. He warned that such moves were illegal and could be resolved only by lawful means.
The situation in PiS
When asked who would carry the legacy of the PiS president, Błaszczak gave a firm answer: Jarosław Kaczyński remained the leader of the United Right, a man with a track record that had earned him respect over the years. He added that Kaczyński was considered the best leader of the United Right by the prime minister.
Hołownia’s activities
On the political stage, the PiS representative criticized the Sejm speaker Szymon Hołownia. He accused Hołownia of chasing popularity and of garnering more likes than rival MP Braun, hinting at political maneuvering. He suggested Hołownia might face a scandal in his efforts to outpace Braun.
Błaszczak recalled a controversy involving Hołownia posing with individuals who were described as illegal migrants and implied that such actions amounted to an anti-state gesture.
Source note: wPolityce [CITE: wPolityce]