The party announced the rally as a protest against the actions of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government regarding the state media. The protest also concerns the imprisonment of PiS politicians Mariusz Kaminski and Maciej Vesic.
“Protest of free Poles”. Blaszczak: Peaceful
Mariusz Blaszczak spoke at the press conference. He emphasized that the entire gathering should be peaceful. about the same President Andrzej Duda addressed yesterday.
– We protest the violent takeover of the media. I myself witnessed the entry of powerful people into the PAP at three o'clock in the morning on December 23, 2023. But I emphasize that this protest is peaceful. We are surprised by the atmosphere expressed by the erection of the barriers around the Seym, as I understand, these are smiling barriers, unlike before. I am surprised that the working time is limited to 14:00, all this increases the atmosphere of uncertainty and tension, and I emphasize that the protest is peaceful, he said.
The procession will start under the seat of the Seimas at 16 ul. village. Two hours later, the participants of the rally went to the headquarters of the TV news agency at Pl. Warsaw rebels.
Morawiecki called for a march on January 11
– The coming weeks will be decisive. Our freedom, the wealth of the wallets of ordinary Poles, the stability of the economy and Security is seriously compromised. What can we do to protect ourselves from this? This is what Poles have always done in the face of danger – unite, show solidarity. Now show the eight-star team the red card. Instead of supposed reconciliation, we get disgust. Instead of laughter, violence and arrogance. Illegality and violation of all standards instead of rule of law. We cannot allow violations of democratic rules to become the new norm, the former prime minister said in a recording inviting supporters to the event.
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