Hołownia: I used the term "coup d'état" not in the legal sense, but as a political diagnosis

Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia emphasized on Saturday that he used the term "coup d'état" not in its legal sense, but as a political diagnosis. He appealed to both sides of the political dispute not to "look for conspiracies where there are none" and not to question the election verdict.

Hołownia said on Friday on Polsat News that he had been repeatedly suggested to delay Karol Nawrocki's inauguration as president of the Republic of Poland, thus staging a "coup d'état." When asked who had made these suggestions, he referred to people who "did not like the results of the presidential election."

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, among others, commented on Saturday on this statement from the Poland 2050 leader. "Recently, we have examples (which show – PAP) how frivolous behavior or frivolous words can have very serious consequences. When we send our children on vacation, we tell them: 'Don't do stupid things, because stupid things can turn into drama.' It's exactly the same in politics," Tusk stated. He added that political gestures or careless, frivolous, or immature decisions can have very serious consequences "for people and entire countries."

On Saturday afternoon, Hołownia explained on his private Facebook account what his intentions were when he spoke of a "coup d'état."

"I see that there is a need, so I am explaining that I used the term 'coup d'état' in yesterday's 'Gość Wydarzeń', as I did many times before, not in the legal sense – which was clearly emphasized in the conversation – but as a political diagnosis, a description of a situation in which the state is being seriously destabilized and the principles of democracy are being undermined," wrote Hołownia.

He added that since the second round of the presidential elections won by Karol Nawrocki, "expectations have been repeatedly expressed in the public space regarding him not to recognize the voters' verdict, not to convene the National Assembly to swear in the president-elect, or to obstruct it by announcing recesses in the Assembly, calls have been made for an unconstitutional takeover of the president's duties, or finally – to order new elections."

"I responded to all these publicly made suggestions unequivocally and in accordance with the law: presidential elections are presumed valid, all cases of irregularities in the electoral process should be clarified through prosecutorial proceedings, and there are no factual or legal grounds for not convening the National Assembly and administering the oath of office to the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland," the Speaker of the Sejm emphasized.

He added that "the stability of state institutions, the continuity of power and authority over the Armed Forces are values that – especially in the current situation – must not be undermined." "And any attempts to question them, and thus destabilize the state, like all the leaders of the October 15 coalition, unanimously agree on this matter, I firmly oppose and will continue to oppose," Hołownia stated.

He also noted that almost two months have passed since the presidential election. "I appeal to both sides of the political debate not to seek conspiracies where none exist, and not to question the democratic verdict of the voters, regardless of the emotions it evokes," the Poland 2050 leader concluded.

In an interview with PAP, Paweł Śliz, head of the Polska 2050 party, also noted that there have been media reports suggesting that the Speaker of the Sejm should not be sworn in by Karol Nawrocki, but should instead take over as the second-in-command. The head of the Polska 2050 party assured that Hołownia had not accused any of his coalition partners in any of his statements.

On June 1, in the second round of the presidential elections, Karol Nawrocki, supported by PiS, won 50.89 percent of the votes and defeated the Civic Coalition candidate, Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11 percent.

Last Saturday, the Monitor Polski published the resolution of the Speaker of the Sejm (lower house of parliament) regarding the convening of the National Assembly for the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland to take the oath. The National Assembly will be held in the Sejm Chamber on August 6. (PAP)

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Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia emphasized on Saturday that he used the term "coup d'état" not in its legal sense, but as a political diagnosis. He appealed to both sides of the political dispute not to "look for conspiracies where there are none" and not to question the election verdict.

Hołownia said on Friday on Polsat News that he had been repeatedly suggested to delay Karol Nawrocki's inauguration as president of the Republic of Poland, thus staging a "coup d'état." When asked who had made these suggestions, he referred to people who "did not like the results of the presidential election."

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, among others, commented on Saturday on this statement from the Poland 2050 leader. "Recently, we have examples (which show – PAP) how frivolous behavior or frivolous words can have very serious consequences. When we send our children on vacation, we tell them: 'Don't do stupid things, because stupid things can turn into drama.' It's exactly the same in politics," Tusk stated. He added that political gestures or careless, frivolous, or immature decisions can have very serious consequences "for people and entire countries."

On Saturday afternoon, Hołownia explained on his private Facebook account what his intentions were when he spoke of a "coup d'état."

"I see that there is a need, so I am explaining that I used the term 'coup d'état' in yesterday's 'Gość Wydarzeń', as I did many times before, not in the legal sense – which was clearly emphasized in the conversation – but as a political diagnosis, a description of a situation in which the state is being seriously destabilized and the principles of democracy are being undermined," wrote Hołownia.

He added that since the second round of the presidential elections won by Karol Nawrocki, "expectations have been repeatedly expressed in the public space regarding him not to recognize the voters' verdict, not to convene the National Assembly to swear in the president-elect, or to obstruct it by announcing recesses in the Assembly, calls have been made for an unconstitutional takeover of the president's duties, or finally – to order new elections."

"I responded to all these publicly made suggestions unequivocally and in accordance with the law: presidential elections are presumed valid, all cases of irregularities in the electoral process should be clarified through prosecutorial proceedings, and there are no factual or legal grounds for not convening the National Assembly and administering the oath of office to the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland," the Speaker of the Sejm emphasized.

He added that "the stability of state institutions, the continuity of power and authority over the Armed Forces are values that – especially in the current situation – must not be undermined." "And any attempts to question them, and thus destabilize the state, like all the leaders of the October 15 coalition, unanimously agree on this matter, I firmly oppose and will continue to oppose," Hołownia stated.

He also noted that almost two months have passed since the presidential election. "I appeal to both sides of the political debate not to seek conspiracies where none exist, and not to question the democratic verdict of the voters, regardless of the emotions it evokes," the Poland 2050 leader concluded.

In an interview with PAP, Paweł Śliz, head of the Polska 2050 party, also noted that there have been media reports suggesting that the Speaker of the Sejm should not be sworn in by Karol Nawrocki, but should instead take over as the second-in-command. The head of the Polska 2050 party assured that Hołownia had not accused any of his coalition partners in any of his statements.

On June 1, in the second round of the presidential elections, Karol Nawrocki, supported by PiS, won 50.89 percent of the votes and defeated the Civic Coalition candidate, Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11 percent.

Last Saturday, the Monitor Polski published the resolution of the Speaker of the Sejm (lower house of parliament) regarding the convening of the National Assembly for the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland to take the oath. The National Assembly will be held in the Sejm Chamber on August 6. (PAP)

blackbird/ mhr/

Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia emphasized on Saturday that he used the term "coup d'état" not in its legal sense, but as a political diagnosis. He appealed to both sides of the political dispute not to "look for conspiracies where there are none" and not to question the election verdict.

Hołownia said on Friday on Polsat News that he had been repeatedly suggested to delay Karol Nawrocki's inauguration as president of the Republic of Poland, thus staging a "coup d'état." When asked who had made these suggestions, he referred to people who "did not like the results of the presidential election."

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, among others, commented on Saturday on this statement from the Poland 2050 leader. "Recently, we have examples (which show – PAP) how frivolous behavior or frivolous words can have very serious consequences. When we send our children on vacation, we tell them: 'Don't do stupid things, because stupid things can turn into drama.' It's exactly the same in politics," Tusk stated. He added that political gestures or careless, frivolous, or immature decisions can have very serious consequences "for people and entire countries."

On Saturday afternoon, Hołownia explained on his private Facebook account what his intentions were when he spoke of a "coup d'état."

"I see that there is a need, so I am explaining that I used the term 'coup d'état' in yesterday's 'Gość Wydarzeń', as I did many times before, not in the legal sense – which was clearly emphasized in the conversation – but as a political diagnosis, a description of a situation in which the state is being seriously destabilized and the principles of democracy are being undermined," wrote Hołownia.

He added that since the second round of the presidential elections won by Karol Nawrocki, "expectations have been repeatedly expressed in the public space regarding him not to recognize the voters' verdict, not to convene the National Assembly to swear in the president-elect, or to obstruct it by announcing recesses in the Assembly, calls have been made for an unconstitutional takeover of the president's duties, or finally – to order new elections."

"I responded to all these publicly made suggestions unequivocally and in accordance with the law: presidential elections are presumed valid, all cases of irregularities in the electoral process should be clarified through prosecutorial proceedings, and there are no factual or legal grounds for not convening the National Assembly and administering the oath of office to the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland," the Speaker of the Sejm emphasized.

He added that "the stability of state institutions, the continuity of power and authority over the Armed Forces are values that – especially in the current situation – must not be undermined." "And any attempts to question them, and thus destabilize the state, like all the leaders of the October 15 coalition, unanimously agree on this matter, I firmly oppose and will continue to oppose," Hołownia stated.

He also noted that almost two months have passed since the presidential election. "I appeal to both sides of the political debate not to seek conspiracies where none exist, and not to question the democratic verdict of the voters, regardless of the emotions it evokes," the Poland 2050 leader concluded.

In an interview with PAP, Paweł Śliz, head of the Polska 2050 party, also noted that there have been media reports suggesting that the Speaker of the Sejm should not be sworn in by Karol Nawrocki, but should instead take over as the second-in-command. The head of the Polska 2050 party assured that Hołownia had not accused any of his coalition partners in any of his statements.

On June 1, in the second round of the presidential elections, Karol Nawrocki, supported by PiS, won 50.89 percent of the votes and defeated the Civic Coalition candidate, Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11 percent.

Last Saturday, the Monitor Polski published the resolution of the Speaker of the Sejm (lower house of parliament) regarding the convening of the National Assembly for the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland to take the oath. The National Assembly will be held in the Sejm Chamber on August 6. (PAP)

blackbird/ mhr/

Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia emphasized on Saturday that he used the term "coup d'état" not in its legal sense, but as a political diagnosis. He appealed to both sides of the political dispute not to "look for conspiracies where there are none" and not to question the election verdict.

Hołownia said on Friday on Polsat News that he had been repeatedly suggested to delay Karol Nawrocki's swearing-in as president of the Republic of Poland, thus staging a "coup d'état." When asked who had made these suggestions, he referred to people who "did not like the results of the presidential election."

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, among others, commented on Saturday on this statement from the Poland 2050 leader. "Recently, we have examples (which show – PAP) how frivolous behavior or frivolous words can have very serious consequences. When we send our children on vacation, we tell them: 'Don't do stupid things, because stupid things can turn into drama.' It's exactly the same in politics," Tusk stated. He added that political gestures or careless, frivolous, or immature decisions can have very serious consequences "for people and entire countries."

On Saturday afternoon, Hołownia explained on his private Facebook account what his intentions were when he spoke of a "coup d'état."

"I see that there is a need, so I am explaining that I used the term 'coup d'état' in yesterday's 'Gość Wydarzeń', as I did many times before, not in the legal sense – which was clearly emphasized in the conversation – but as a political diagnosis, a description of a situation in which the state is being seriously destabilized and the principles of democracy are being undermined," wrote Hołownia.

He added that since the second round of the presidential elections won by Karol Nawrocki, "expectations have been repeatedly expressed in the public space regarding him not to recognize the voters' verdict, not to convene the National Assembly to swear in the president-elect, or to obstruct it by announcing recesses in the Assembly, calls have been made for an unconstitutional takeover of the president's duties, or finally – to order new elections."

"I responded to all these publicly made suggestions unequivocally and in accordance with the law: presidential elections are presumed valid, all cases of irregularities in the electoral process should be clarified through prosecutorial proceedings, and there are no factual or legal grounds for not convening the National Assembly and administering the oath of office to the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland," the Speaker of the Sejm emphasized.

He added that "the stability of state institutions, the continuity of power and authority over the Armed Forces are values that – especially in the current situation – must not be undermined." "And any attempts to question them, and thus destabilize the state, like all the leaders of the October 15 coalition, unanimously agree on this matter, I firmly oppose and will continue to oppose," Hołownia stated.

He also noted that almost two months have passed since the presidential election. "I appeal to both sides of the political debate not to seek conspiracies where none exist, and not to question the democratic verdict of the voters, regardless of the emotions it evokes," the Poland 2050 leader concluded.

In an interview with PAP, Paweł Śliz, head of the Polska 2050 party, also noted that there have been media reports suggesting that the Speaker of the Sejm should not be sworn in by Karol Nawrocki, but should instead take over as the second-in-command. The head of the Polska 2050 party assured that Hołownia had not accused any of his coalition partners in any of his statements.

On June 1, in the second round of the presidential elections, Karol Nawrocki, supported by PiS, won 50.89 percent of the votes and defeated the Civic Coalition candidate, Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11 percent.

Last Saturday, the Monitor Polski published the resolution of the Speaker of the Sejm (lower house of parliament) regarding the convening of the National Assembly for the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland to take the oath. The National Assembly will be held in the Sejm Chamber on August 6. (PAP)

blackbird/ mhr/

Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia emphasized on Saturday that he used the term "coup d'état" not in its legal sense, but as a political diagnosis. He appealed to both sides of the political dispute not to "look for conspiracies where there are none" and not to question the election verdict.

Hołownia said on Friday on Polsat News that he had been repeatedly suggested to delay Karol Nawrocki's inauguration as president of the Republic of Poland, thus staging a "coup d'état." When asked who had made these suggestions, he referred to people who "did not like the results of the presidential election."

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, among others, commented on Saturday on this statement from the Poland 2050 leader. "Recently, we have examples (which show – PAP) how frivolous behavior or frivolous words can have very serious consequences. When we send our children on vacation, we tell them: 'Don't do stupid things, because stupid things can turn into drama.' It's exactly the same in politics," Tusk stated. He added that political gestures or careless, frivolous, or immature decisions can have very serious consequences "for people and entire countries."

On Saturday afternoon, Hołownia explained on his private Facebook account what his intentions were when he spoke of a "coup d'état."

"I see that there is a need, so I am explaining that I used the term 'coup d'état' in yesterday's 'Gość Wydarzeń', as I did many times before, not in the legal sense – which was clearly emphasized in the conversation – but as a political diagnosis, a description of a situation in which the state is being seriously destabilized and the principles of democracy are being undermined," wrote Hołownia.

He added that since the second round of the presidential elections won by Karol Nawrocki, "expectations have been repeatedly expressed in the public space regarding him not to recognize the voters' verdict, not to convene the National Assembly to swear in the president-elect, or to obstruct it by announcing recesses in the Assembly, calls have been made for an unconstitutional takeover of the president's duties, or finally – to order new elections."

"I responded to all these publicly made suggestions unequivocally and in accordance with the law: presidential elections are presumed valid, all cases of irregularities in the electoral process should be clarified through prosecutorial proceedings, and there are no factual or legal grounds for not convening the National Assembly and administering the oath of office to the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland," the Speaker of the Sejm emphasized.

He added that "the stability of state institutions, the continuity of power and authority over the Armed Forces are values that – especially in the current situation – must not be undermined." "And any attempts to question them, and thus destabilize the state, like all the leaders of the October 15 coalition, unanimously agree on this matter, I firmly oppose and will continue to oppose," Hołownia stated.

He also noted that almost two months have passed since the presidential election. "I appeal to both sides of the political debate not to seek conspiracies where none exist, and not to question the democratic verdict of the voters, regardless of the emotions it evokes," the Poland 2050 leader concluded.

In an interview with PAP, Paweł Śliz, head of the Polska 2050 party, also noted that there have been media reports suggesting that the Speaker of the Sejm should not be sworn in by Karol Nawrocki, but should instead take over as the second-in-command. The head of the Polska 2050 party assured that Hołownia had not accused any of his coalition partners in any of his statements.

On June 1, in the second round of the presidential elections, Karol Nawrocki, supported by PiS, won 50.89 percent of the votes and defeated the Civic Coalition candidate, Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11 percent.

Last Saturday, the Monitor Polski published the resolution of the Speaker of the Sejm (lower house of parliament) regarding the convening of the National Assembly for the newly elected President of the Republic of Poland to take the oath. The National Assembly will be held in the Sejm Chamber on August 6. (PAP)

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