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December 13 Coalition Turns Wrzosek into a Victim! Rachoń Reminds Everyone of Her “Independence”

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Ewa Wrzosek as a victim of hate. This is the narrative being pushed by the political circles of the December 13 Coalition, which staunchly supports the “independent” prosecutor. Today, Michał Rachoń reminded everyone of the “apolitical” – or rather, hateful – actions that Wrzosek herself has backed.

The Death of Barbara Skrzypek

Barbara Skrzypek, a longtime associate of PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński, passed away on Saturday. Just three days earlier, she was interrogated by Ewa Wrzosek for several hours in the presence of two legal representatives of the injured party in the investigation into the so-called “two towers” case. She was denied the right to have her own legal counsel present.

Kaczyński’s Press Conference

Yesterday afternoon, a press conference was held in front of the Warsaw District Prosecutor’s Office by PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński. The event gathered not only numerous PiS MPs but also many Polish citizens eager to hear his speech.

And interestingly – among the crowd, at one point, stood none other than Ewa Wrzosek herself. She was confronted with some uncomfortable questions, which she attempted to dodge, insisting that the interrogation atmosphere had been “pleasant” and “friendly.” The crowd outside the prosecutor’s office responded by chanting: “Liar!”

Wrzosek as a Victim?!

Today, Michał Rachoń discussed the matter with Michał Gramatyka (Polska 2050), the Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs and a lawyer by profession.

The journalist asked: “In your opinion, should Prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek have attended PiS’s press conference yesterday?”

“She is handling this case, she answered questions, and in my view, she conducted herself professionally. She tried to base her responses on applicable legal regulations. She is also facing enormous hate at the moment. When you look at social media, the polarization is extreme,” Gramatyka responded.

What conclusion can be drawn from this? That, according to Tusk’s coalition, Wrzosek is… a victim of persecution and hate!

Michał Rachoń reminded the MP that Wrzosek herself has repeatedly expressed support for a harmful, vulgar hate campaign against PiS – the infamous “eight stars” slogan.

“Anyone who engages in public discourse should take responsibility for what they publish and how they publish it,” Gramatyka stated. However, when asked why Wrzosek had supported actions targeting PiS, he had no answer.

1.3 Million Signatures – A Record-Breaking Achievement for Karol Nawrocki’s Campaign!

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The campaign team of Karol Nawrocki has submitted a record-breaking 1.3 million signatures to the National Electoral Commission (PKW).

A Citizens’ Candidate with Massive Support
Dr. Karol Nawrocki, a civic candidate for president, officially submitted his endorsement signatures today at the PKW headquarters.

“I want to thank every Polish man and woman for each and every one of the 1.3 million signatures supporting my candidacy,” said Nawrocki.

This is a historic number, significantly surpassing the count submitted by Rafał Trzaskowski’s team, which gathered far fewer signatures from party members.

“I know that every signature represents a potential vote in the election. That’s why I deeply appreciate this support, and I guarantee it motivates me to work even harder. Our dreams of Poland will come true when we win on May 18. A Poland that is free, safe, thriving, and strong,” Nawrocki declared.

“Positive Energy to Fight for Victory”
With just two months left until the election, the civic candidate vowed to dedicate every second to securing a win.

“The best poll is right behind me—1.3 million signatures. That carries far more weight than any online survey,” he emphasized, pointing to the boxes filled with support lists.

He also expressed gratitude to the members and activists of Law and Justice (PiS):

“Without the help of MPs, councilors, and grassroots members, collecting so many signatures wouldn’t have been possible. I extend my thanks to President Kaczyński as well. This gives me tremendous energy to win these elections,” said the head of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN).

Nawrocki’s campaign team showcased the boxes packed with endorsement lists.

“They’re heavy, I assure you! Altogether, we have over 1.3 million,” Nawrocki said as he lifted a full box in front of TV cameras.

President Andrzej Duda’s Letter to Donald Trump: Kolarski on the Details of Presidential Correspondence

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Andrzej Duda and Donald Trump
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President Andrzej Duda’s letter to Donald Trump concerned a proposal that the Polish president had put forward at NATO headquarters. This proposal was formally submitted in writing to the NATO Secretary General, urging the NATO summit in The Hague to decide on increasing the minimum percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending to 3%. This information was shared today by Wojciech Kolarski, head of the International Policy Bureau at the Chancellery of the President of Poland.

Recently, the media reported on a letter sent by President Andrzej Duda to U.S. President Donald Trump. Today, Wojciech Kolarski, head of the International Policy Bureau at the Chancellery of the President, spoke about the details of this correspondence, emphasizing that President Duda’s team remains in contact with Trump’s associates.

Kolarski reiterated that the letter addressed the proposal presented by President Duda at NATO headquarters, in which he formally requested that the NATO summit in The Hague make a decision to increase the minimum threshold of defense spending to 3% of GDP. According to Kolarski, this issue was one of the key topics raised in the letter to President Trump, as he explained during an interview with Polskie Radio.

Kolarski also noted that the letter included a reference to an invitation extended to Donald Trump during his meeting with President Duda in Washington.

“The invitation concerns either the NATO summit or another future date that would be suitable for the President of the United States,”

Kolarski stated.

Trump’s Possible Visit to Poland

When asked about the possibility of Donald Trump visiting Poland, the head of the International Policy Bureau emphasized that April had been considered as one of the potential dates.

“The U.S. side informed us at the beginning of the year that an April visit might be difficult due to the president’s schedule,”

Kolarski said.

He further assessed that a visit in June appears more likely, as it coincides with the NATO summit. This, he suggested, could provide an opportunity for a meeting with President Trump in Warsaw.

Poland’s Participation in Nuclear Sharing Serves U.S. Interests

During the conversation with Kolarski, the topic of Nuclear Sharing also emerged. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, President Duda called on the U.S. to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland as a deterrent against potential Russian aggression.

Ahead of the weekend, U.S. Vice President JD Vance commented on this proposal, stating that while he had not discussed it with Donald Trump, he “would be shocked if Trump supported the further spread of nuclear weapons into Eastern Europe.”

Kolarski responded by recalling a similar situation from 2015:

“I remember that in 2015, then-President-elect Andrzej Duda told NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the necessity of stationing NATO troops in Poland. At the time, Poland was a NATO member, but no NATO forces were deployed in the country. The reaction then was similar to what we see today from the U.S. Vice President. This is politics—it is a process. One must set political goals and work toward achieving them.”

He stressed that Poland’s participation in Nuclear Sharing strengthens its security and, by extension, serves U.S. interests.

President Andrzej Duda first publicly mentioned Poland’s potential involvement in the Nuclear Sharing program in a 2022 interview with Gazeta Polska.

“The Necessity of Structuring What Mrs. Skrzypek Said” – Dubois’ Troubling Words

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Since Saturday, public opinion has been stirred by the sudden death of Barbara Skrzypek, a close associate of the Law and Justice (PiS) party leader, Jarosław Kaczyński. The 66-year-old woman passed away three days after her interrogation, which continues to raise further questions about possible causes.

A lawyer present during the questioning has shed some light on the matter. Attorney Jacek Dubois openly admitted what consumed the majority of the time during Wednesday’s proceedings.

“Those four hours (the interrogation lasted from 10:00 am to 2:40 pm – editor’s note) were, contrary to appearances, not due to an extensive protocol, but simply due to the necessity of structuring what Mrs Barbara Skrzypek—who was an extremely dynamic person—said into sentences that… well… could actually be recorded in the protocol,” 

he said today on TOK FM.

This statement was quoted on social media by Paweł Jabłoński.

In another post, Jabłoński explains that the protocol “should contain all statements with the highest possible accuracy (and upon request—with full accuracy).”

“This is precisely why it is worth having a lawyer—to pay attention to such matters,”

 the PiS politician pointed out.

This Case Has Shocked Tusk’s Party Voters. Prominent PO Activist Convicted of Pedophilia

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This Case Has Shocked Tusk's Party Voters. Prominent PO Activist Convicted of Pedophilia
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Piotr P. was, until recently, an active member of the Civic Platform (Platforma Obywatelska, PO) party. He had repeatedly run in local elections as a candidate representing this party. On his Facebook profile, he shared photos with prominent PO politicians, including Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and Tomasz Grodzki. In addition to his political involvement, Piotr P. was also known as an entrepreneur, social activist, and sports advocate.

According to the news portal 77400.pl, the Civic Platform politician was arrested on December 1, 2023. A resident of Jastrowie, he was apprehended after law enforcement authorities were notified by the parents of one of the victims.

Prosecutor Łukasz Wawrzyniak from the Poznań District Prosecutor’s Office explained that Piotr P. was suspected of “offences related to coercing minors into engaging in other sexual activities, as well as recording their nude images.”

As reported by 77400.pl, the politician was sentenced—although the verdict is not yet final—to 11 years in prison for acts of paedophilia, which included offences against 14 girls, taking nude photographs of them, and exploiting the vulnerable situation of one of the victims. Additionally, the court ordered him to undergo therapy and pay compensation to the victims.

Russian Spy Freed: Launches Tirade Against Poland and Plays the ‘Persecuted Victim’

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According to reports in the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, the Russian spy Pablo González—also known as Pavel Rubtsov—had tracked Alexei Navalny (the Russian opposition leader who died in a penal colony this past February) and compiled a report on the clinics in Barcelona and Lausanne where Navalny was treated. Operating under the cover of a Western journalist in Poland, the Russian spy was arrested by Polish authorities following Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was charged with espionage and returned to Russia on August 1, 2024, as part of a prisoner exchange between Moscow and the West.

Now González, who has regained his freedom, has published a lengthy article on the naiz.eus portal, painting himself as a victim of the Polish justice system. A detailed overview of his piece was posted on the X platform by former Military Counterintelligence Service colonel Mariusz Kozłowski.

“After spending almost two and a half years in a maximum-security prison, and while my rights continue to be violated in the European Union, I am speaking out,”
writes González.

As Kozłowski points out, González thanks people from various regions of Spain for their support and complains about “media attempts at lynching” following his release in the prisoner exchange—further alleging that it is a provocation by NATO services, including Poland, aimed at intimidating him. He also decries the poor conditions in the Polish prison: searches, a cell with mold, a 20-kilogram weight loss from poor-quality food, and the absence of psychological care.

The Russian spy additionally claims he was hindered from contacting his family and that a hospital stay greatly worsened his health. He also asserts that Russia “saved” him.

“González claims he was persecuted for criticizing the standardization of nations (e.g. USAID) and the policies of the West, rather than for espionage,”
Kozłowski notes.

Wrzosek’s Shocking Online Post Ignites a Storm: “Seriously? Right Now?” – Furious Left MP Speaks Out

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The reverberations of the death of the late Barbara Skrzypek—who for years was a close associate of Jarosław Kaczyński—have not subsided. Emotions are running high, fueled by Prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek. Just days before Skrzypek’s passing, Wrzosek questioned her, refusing to allow Skrzypek’s attorney to take part. Her post on X shocked internet users.

Prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek is in charge of the investigation into the so-called “two towers.” The case, which had been discontinued years ago, was reopened and handed over to Wrzosek, who has not shied away from political commentary. On Saturday, news broke in Poland of the death of Barbara Skrzypek—a close associate of Jarosław Kaczyński (PiS)—who had been questioned only days earlier by Wrzosek as a witness. The prosecutor did not allow Skrzypek’s attorney to participate in the proceedings, despite Skrzypek pointing out health issues and experiencing considerable distress during questioning.

Following Skrzypek’s death, Wrzosek wrote about the “friendly atmosphere” of the interrogation. Today, she left the prosecutor’s office as the president of Law and Justice was giving a speech in front of the building. She also posted on social media: “The first thing that dies is the truth,” Ewa Wrzosek wrote.

This post, viewed by many as highly inappropriate, drew widespread criticism—not only from the political right. “Seriously? Right now, of all times, did you have to post something about dying?” asked MP Anna Maria Żukowska (Lewica).

Belarus fuels hybrid warfare on the border with Poland. “The government does nothing to improve security”

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Construction of the first stretch of an 'electronic barrier' comprised of surveillance and detection equipment on the Polish-Belarusian border has been completed.
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In its latest report, the Polish Border Guard announced that between March 14 and 16 (Friday to Sunday), nearly 280 attempts to illegally cross into Poland from Belarus were recorded. “Almost all were prevented. Two individuals were detained for aiding illegal crossings, and five individuals received assistance,” the Border Guard informed.

This marks the highest number of attempts to storm the Polish border in a single weekend this year. One week earlier, from March 7 to 9, the Border Guard reported over 210 attempts.

In total, more than 540 illegal crossing attempts were reported in February.

The increasing number of migrants attempting to cross illegally from Belarus is raising alarm. The daily incidents have escalated from a few or a dozen to dozens of cases. Additionally, migrants are continuously attacking Polish patrols, throwing dangerous objects at officers and border guards, and attempts to destroy the border barrier have also been recorded. This aligns with predictions that after winter and with improving weather conditions, the hybrid warfare conducted by Russia via Belarus, using migrants, will escalate further.

During a recent session of the parliamentary National Defense Committee, deputy ministers Cezary Tomczyk (Ministry of National Defense) and Czesław Mroczek (Ministry of Interior and Administration) reported on the border situation. They argued that enhancements made to the border barrier significantly reduced the number of crossings and violations compared to spring of the previous year. However, the latest Border Guard data indicate the situation remains highly concerning.

Andrzej Śliwka, a Law and Justice (PiS) MP and member of the National Defense Committee, told Niezależna.pl:

“The foundation of our security philosophy should be the protection of our borders. The Law and Justice government emphasized this clearly, undertaking specific actions such as constructing the border barrier. It’s worth recalling that politicians from the Civic Platform (PO) voted against it, destabilized the border guards’ work, attacked uniformed personnel, and celebrities from their circles insulted soldiers. For Tusk, illegal migrants were ‘poor people.’ Nonetheless, step by step, we’ve strengthened Poland’s security. Without these measures, Poland would be in a completely different situation.”

Śliwka also stressed the need to continuously strengthen defense capabilities in this region. “Yet, apart from press conferences and online posts, nothing substantial is happening in this area. The ‘Eastern Shield’ remains merely a concept on paper. Government representatives and the Ministry of National Defense are inactive, even though they possess ready-made plans left behind by Minister Mariusz Błaszczak,” he added.

“Increasing the number of soldiers on the border seems necessary. Currently, 6,000 troops are deployed under the ‘Safe Podlasie’ operation. We should consider deploying several thousand more to enhance security and deterrence capabilities. Soldiers must also not be left to fend for themselves. They need proper equipment and guarantees that they won’t later face prosecution and imprisonment by prosecutors with biased agendas for justified use of force. Such scandalous situations, unprecedented elsewhere, must never occur again,” concluded the PiS deputy.

Hungary Grants Lifetime Income Tax Exemption to Mothers of Two Children

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Hungary will completely and permanently exempt mothers raising two children from income tax, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced. He also introduced a proposal for women with one child: they will be exempt from income tax until the age of 30. This groundbreaking decision is part of a newly announced economic policy program aimed at boosting Hungary’s population.

The policy has already sparked discussions online, particularly on the platform X.

“Hungary has just introduced the biggest tax cut in Europe and the entire Western world. Mothers with one child are exempt from income tax until they turn 30, while women with two or more children will never have to pay income tax again,” reads one of the posts on X.

Tax breaks are not the only measure being introduced. The Hungarian Prime Minister also announced that, starting in April, a cap of 5% will be placed on mortgage interest rates.

This move aims to strengthen Hungary’s economy, which has been struggling with a crisis fueled by inflation. At the beginning of 2025, prices began to rise again, causing significant public dissatisfaction.

“Sok z Buraka” Under the Control of Platforma Politicians – State-Owned Company, Hate, and Propaganda in the Background

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Wirtualna Polska has reported a shocking case involving politicians from the ruling coalition and the most notorious online smear campaign run by Civic Platform supporters – “Sok z Buraka.” According to the WP portal, Szymon Gawryszczak, vice president of the state-owned Totalizator Sportowy and a trusted associate of Deputy Minister of State Assets Robert Kropiwnicki, was a shareholder and, until recently, controlled a company linked to “Sok z Buraka.” This Facebook page has been spreading hate and pro-Platforma propaganda on a massive scale.

A Scandal from the Start

The company in question shares its office with a foundation founded by Deputy Minister Kropiwnicki. Kropiwnicki and Gawryszczak have known each other for years, having started their political careers in the 1990s. In 2014, they established a system in Legnica that allegedly funneled public funds into private ventures.

The scandal involved transferring at least 655,000 PLN (nearly a million with VAT) from the account of the Regional Development Agency “Arleg”—a company fully owned by the Lower Silesian regional government—to the private Innovation Development Agency. At the time, Kropiwnicki was the managing director of the former, while Gawryszczak was the president of the latter.

The fallout? The Legnica branch of Civic Platform, led by Kropiwnicki, was dissolved. However, Platforma’s National Ethics Committee ruled after several months that those involved, including Kropiwnicki, would not face any consequences. The local government introduced corrective measures, and the case was closed.

Exposed

The “Sok z Buraka” Facebook page was created in 2014 and now has over a million followers. It serves as a propaganda tool for Civic Platform, frequently attacking its political opponents, mainly PiS. Despite its controversial content, the page has steadily gained popularity.

The first major crisis came in spring 2021 when Samuel Pereira, on TVP Info (a pro-PiS station known for its own partisan propaganda), published private messages between Roman Giertych and Mariusz Kozak-Zagozda, the founder of “Sok z Buraka.” The messages suggested that Giertych influenced the page’s narrative and supported its creators.

Following the revelations, changes were announced. On March 31, 2021, the Open Dialogue Foundation—primarily known for human rights advocacy—took over “Sok z Buraka.” However, this arrangement didn’t last. After just eight months, Open Dialogue withdrew.

The entity now effectively controlling “Sok z Buraka” is Crowd Media (crowdmedia.pl), owned by the company Mediana S.A.

A Network of Connections

Researchers from The Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), an international organization affiliated with the Atlantic Council that investigates online disinformation, followed the trail of these connections. On November 20, 2023, Givi Gigitashvili, one of DFRLab’s analysts, published a report detailing an opaque network of Facebook pages that systematically support Civic Platform and attack PiS.

DFRLab identified a network of at least 29 pages, all publishing the same political content at precisely the same time. “This suggested they were likely managed by the same person or group,” the report stated.

The network revolved around “Sok z Buraka.” DFRLab’s investigation revealed that many profiles within this network frequently shared content from Crowd Media. In one instance, ten different pages posted the same CrowdMedia.pl link within one second, using identical captions.

According to Marcin Mycielski from the Open Dialogue Foundation, the person responsible for linking “Sok z Buraka” to Crowd Media and Mediana was none other than Szymon Gawryszczak, now vice president of Totalizator Sportowy.

The Boss – A Sports Enthusiast

Despite the Legnica scandal, Kropiwnicki’s political career remained intact. He consistently secured a seat in Parliament.

After the 2023 elections, he joined the National Council of the Judiciary and became Secretary of State at the Ministry of State Assets. According to Onet, shortly after his appointment, loyal party members and trusted associates—such as Szymon Gawryszczak—started receiving positions at Totalizator Sportowy without any open recruitment process.

Interestingly, after media coverage of these controversial appointments, Totalizator Sportowy’s president and several directors were dismissed—but Gawryszczak remained untouched.

Journalists discovered that just before taking his new position, Gawryszczak was busy scrubbing his business ties with Mediana and Crowd Media.

In March 2024, he stepped down as editor-in-chief of Crowd Media, where he once described himself as a “politics and comics enthusiast, an expert in securing EU funds.” By May, his name was removed from the National Court Register as Mediana’s president. His articles were either deleted or anonymized—for example, an op-ed titled “Poland Needs Someone Like Ryszard Petru” no longer had a named author. However, archived versions of the site still showed Gawryszczak’s name.

Still a Beneficiary

Despite these changes, Gawryszczak remained listed as the beneficial owner in the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR). According to CRBR data, he held 32.4% of Mediana’s shares and had the authority to appoint its president and supervisory board member.

This raises a legal issue: Poland’s anti-corruption law prohibits executives of state-owned companies from holding more than 10% of shares in private businesses.

“I Was There, But I Didn’t Write…”

When contacted by journalists, Gawryszczak refused to comment and asked for questions via email. Regarding his shares in Mediana, he initially claimed that CRBR data was outdated and that he held less than 10%. It was only after four follow-up emails that he admitted to owning 188,000 Mediana shares—exactly 9.4%.

However, he never answered the repeated question of whom he sold the rest of his shares to. When asked about Crowd Media’s links to “Sok z Buraka,” he responded that he “ran a business venture, Crowd Media, which in turn influenced other media projects.”

Gawryszczak insists he was never a journalist, despite having served as editor-in-chief of Crowd Media.

Yet, archived versions of CrowdMedia.pl reveal a different story—790 articles bear his byline.

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