During a press briefing following a meeting between the Sejm’s speaker and the Civic Platform leader, questions focused on the Verification Committee tasked with examining Russian influence. Szymon Hołownia urged observers to heed a recommendation from the Supreme Chamber, which advised those under scrutiny to pursue other roles in the workforce that present scientific challenges, a comment aimed at the dismissed committee members.
One reporter pressed Hołownia and Donald Tusk about the committee during their joint press conference.
With the partial report in hand, Hołownia argued that the committee had not demonstrated seriousness. In matters of real consequence, he asserted, public safety should come first.
He accused the committee of not hearing a single witness, initiating any proceedings, or issuing any administrative decision, while noting that its members had limited themselves to reviewing documents.
Hołownia reiterated that if the panel recommends disqualifying someone from public office, it should be weighed against the Supreme Chamber’s advice to seek other employment opportunities that are academically demanding.
– emphasized the Sejm’s speaker.
Tusk anticipates a December 13 swearing-in
He spoke of a potential government swearing-in on December 13, with the possibility of unveiling the new prime minister on December 12 if time allows, and the election of a new government expected on December 11, as indicated by Donald Tusk, the Civic Coalition leader.
On Friday, Tusk met with the Sejm chair to discuss what was described as the second constitutional step in forming a government.
He noted that Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki would present proposals for his cabinet on December 11. While he smiled at the moment, he reminded listeners of the current circumstances surrounding Morawiecki’s administration and suggested that if time permits, another round of voting for a new prime minister could occur on December 11 if Morawiecki fails to secure a confidence vote.
– Tusk stated.
He added that the decisions would be made by the Sejm chair, and he hoped that the proceedings would occur during the day or, at the latest, in the evening rather than around midnight.
He warned that if deliberations stretched on, the process might conclude on December 12. He reiterated expectations for a government transition on December 11, with an unveiling of the new prime minister on December 12 and the oath of office on December 13.
Any action against the voters’ mandate invites political repercussions
Despite his party facing its own internal challenges during the past eight years regarding the voters’ verdict on the PiS administration and President Andrzej Duda, Tusk again warned against defying the voters’ judgment.
He stated that the public has clearly decided who should guide the state, and anyone who opposes that decision would confront intense political consequences.
He argued that there had likely been no major institution in Poland in recent years that could rival the idea of restoring a functioning Constitutional Tribunal.
He asserted that hard, responsible work lies ahead to restore institutional credibility at home and avoid actions that could undermine Poland’s standing abroad. He emphasized a commitment to not weakening confidence in the Polish state.
In a broader context, questions arose about whether the new government would alter arms contracts with modernized equipment from the United States and South Korea, as hinted during campaign rhetoric.
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Note: The discussion reflects ongoing political developments and perspectives from public briefings and commentary from Polish political figures, as reported by media outlets that cover Polish politics.
[Attribution: wPolityce]