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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 15/10/2024 Varsovia | KPRM Prime Minister Ministro: We are here for the people

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    A year has passed since the elections on October 15, 2023. Before the start of the Council of Ministers meeting, Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed the voters, thanking them for their trust. The Prime Minister also thanked the ministers and their colleagues for their hard work over the past year. Joint actions for the country and changes for the better are among the key goals of this government. Exactly one year ago, millions of Polish women and men decided for a new, better vision of Poland. Their dedication and concern for the fate of the country was particularly visible in front of the polling stations, which were open to voters until late at night. “We are not the heroes of this day, but millions of Polish women and men. They gave us a chance and we cannot waste it. The year was not easy. I know how much heart, effort, courage you all put into what we do and I also know how often our voters and not only our voters say: too little, too slow, you are arguing. Let us also draw conclusions from this and remember to be humble, that we are here for the people, not for ourselves,” Donald Tusk addressed the members of the government. The Prime Minister admitted that the trust of citizens is not only an honor, but above all an obligation. End of the state of natural disaster 15 days of 2024 para tomar is the last day of the state of natural disaster in the areas affected by the flood. “From tomorrow, life returns to normal in the legal sense, but of course this is only the beginning of this great process of reconstruction,” noted Prime Minister. The fate of those affected by the natural disaster, their support and safety are priority issues for the government. European funds will also be involved in the reconstruction process. Do not give in to migration pressure The main topic of the government meeting was the crisis on the border of Poland and Belarus. Illegal migration and the chaos in this area caused by the governments of our predecessors caused our country to change its status from an emigration country to an immigration country. “I know how much emotion this raises and I wanted to tell everyone who participates in this debate and is involved in this issue of migration pressure on the Polish border – because we may differ in opinions and we may also have goals that result from the location, an activist from a non-governmental organization who works for the benefit of people with the best intentions, for deeply ethical reasons, will look at it differently, and the head of the Border Guard or a policewoman who guards this border against forcible crossing has a different duty. The government has other tasks, but today we should also say it out loud that everyone deserves absolute respect,” stated the Prime Minister. The response to the enormous migration pressure is coherent actions, specified in the document “Regaining control. Ensuring security. A comprehensive and responsible migration strategy for Poland for the years 2025-2030”. In solidarity in the fight On the occasion of World Breast Cancer Day, members of the government presented at the meeting with pink ribbons. This is a sign of solidarity with women fighting cancer. In Poland, 19,000 women receive information about the disease every year, which means that every day over 50 Polish women learn that they have breast cancer. Women between the ages of 45 and 74 are entitled to a free mammogram every two years. Only 30% of them use it regularly. The tests can be performed in over 350 stationary offices: https://gsl.nfz.gov.pl/GSL/GSL/ProgramyProfilaktyczne or in over 80 mammobuses: https://pacjent.gov.pl/zapobiegaj/zbadaj-piersi-mammobus- przyjedzie-do-ciebie.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 15/10/2024 Estimated execution of the state budget in the period January – September 2024

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The estimated execution of the state budget in the period January – September 2024 in relation to the Budget Act for 2024 amounted to:

    I earn

    460.2

    PLN billion,

    i.e.

    67.4

    %

    expenses

    567.5

    PLN billion,

    i.e.

    65.5

    %

    deficit

    107.3

    PLN billion,

    i.e.

    58.3

    %

     State budget revenues in the period January – September 2024 In the period January – September 2024, state budget revenues amounted to approx. PLN 460.2 billion and were higher by approx. PLN 42.2 billion (i.e. 10.1%) compared to the same period of the previous year (PLN 418.0 billion, i.e. 69.5% of the plan). Tax revenues of the state budget amounted to PLN 411.5 billion and were higher compared to the implementation in the period January – September 2023. Está bien. PLN 44.7 million (i.e. 12.2%), including: IVA tax revenues amounted to PLN 217.2 billion and were higher by approx. PLN 36.0 billion (i.e. 19.9%) compared to the implementation in the period January – September 2023, excise tax revenues amounted to PLN 65.8 billion and were higher by approx. PLN 4.2 billion (i.e. 6.8%) compared to the results in the period January – September 2023. , PIT tax revenues amounted to PLN 68.4 billion and were higher by approx. PLN 12.3 billion (i.e. 22.0%) compared to the performance in the period January – September 2023, CIT tax revenues amounted to PLN 45, PLN 2 billion and were lower by approximately PLN 9.0 billion (i.e. 16.6%) compared to the implementation in the period January – September 2023. In the period January – September 2024, the implementation of non-tax revenues amounted to PLN 47.5 billion and was lower by approximately PLN 2.2 billion (i.e. 4.3%) compared to the performance in the period January – September 2023. Income from IVA in September this year. were higher by PLN 2.7 billion, i.e. 13.3% y/y and amounted to bien. PLN 22.9 million. Execution of income from The IVA in September concerned economic transactions completed  in August. Retail sales had a positive impact on the dynamics of VAT revenues, which increased nominally by 3.2% y/y in August.CIT revenues in September this year. turned out to be significantly higher than those obtained in September 2023. This is mainly due to different deadlines for the annual CIT settlement in 2023 and 2024. In particular, September 2023 was the month in which last year’s refunds of overpaid tax were concentrated. In turn, returns in 2024 have already taken place in previous months. Additionally, due to the system of equal shares in CIT revenues for local government units throughout the year, all refunds are visible on the budget side. September 2024 was also the first month in which taxpayers affected by the flood could benefit from state aid in the form of, among others, deferment of payment deadlines for PIT and CIT advances and IVA payments. State budget expenditure in the period January – September 2024. The execution of state budget expenditure in the period January – September 2024 amounted to bien. PLN 567.5 million, i.e. 65.5% of the plan, at the same time it was higher by approximately PLN 114.8 million (i.e. 25.4%) compared to the same period in 2023 (PLN 452.7 million, i.e. 65.3% of the plan). In the period January – September 2024, the highest expenses were recorded in the following parts of the state budget: Social Insurance Institution – in the amount of PLN 124.7 billion, i.e. 69.5% of the plan, General subsidies for local government units territorial – in the amount of PLN 96.1 billion, i.e. 81.5% of the plan, National Defense – in the amount of PLN 66.2 billion, i.e. 56.2% of the plan, State Treasury debt servicing – in the amount of PLN 39.6 billion, i.e. 59 .5% of the plan, Voivodes’ budgets – in the amount of PLN 39.1 billion, i.e. 77.2% of the plan, Internal affairs – in the amount of PLN 31.4 billion, i.e. 70.1% of the plan, EU’s own funds – in the amount of PLN 23.9 PLN billion, i.e. 69.2% of the plan, Higher education and science – in the amount of PLN 22.8 billion, i.e. 72.5% of the plan. Comparing the implementation of expenditure in the period January – September 2024 with the period January – September 2023, a higher implementation was recorded in part 73 – Social Insurance Institution (more by approximately PLN 52.2 billion), which was related to the implementation of the “Family 800+” program – from January 1, 2024, the amount of the childcare benefit increased from PLN 500 to PLN 800. However, in terms of the subsidy transferred to the Social Insurance Fund for the payment of benefits guaranteed by the state, the implementation amounted to PLN 39.2 billion and was higher than the implementation after nine months of 2023 by PLN 7.8 billion, i.e. Está bien. 24.7%. In April and September, an additional annual cash benefit, the so-called thirteenth and fourteenth pensions, which last year were financed from the Solidarity Fund. Under part 82 – General subsidies for local government units, the implementation was higher by PLN 17.5 billion, due to an increase in expenditure in the educational part of the general subsidy as a result of an increase in the Day for teachers by 30%. Moreover, in 2024, for the first time, funds were transferred for the development part of the general subsidy for local government units. In part 85 – Voivodes’ budgets, the implementation was higher by approximately PLN 8.0 billion, mainly in the field of family benefits, benefits from the maintenance fund, permanent benefits and funds provided for kindergartens, as well as district headquarters of the State Fire Service and Sanitary Service, as well as funds for internships and medical specializations. More funds were also provided to ensure students have the right to free access to textbooks and educational materials. Additionally, due to the flood situation in southern Poland, a new special-purpose reserve was created in the state budget in September (supplementing the existing funds for this purpose) to prevent natural disasters and remove their effects. The first tranches of funds for the payment of targeted benefits to families or persons affected by the flood were transferred to voivodes in September. Further funds are gradually released in line with the inflow of applications. In part 29 – National defense, the implementation was higher by PLN 6.5 billion, including: in connection with the purchase of military equipment and armament and the transfer of funds to the Armed Forces Support Fund. In part 79 – Service of the State Treasury debt, more funds were transferred for expenses by PLN 1.7 billion compared to the same period of the previous year, which is the result of an increase in the level serviced debt and the distribution of its service. In part 84 – EU own funds, PLN 1.6 billion more was transferred, which was mainly due to the settlement in March this year. underpayments to the EU budget due to VAT and GNI adjustments for previous years by increasing the contribution installment for this month. More information on the implementation of the state budget.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Closure of Thio mines: the government expresses its solidarity and calls for a rapid resumption of activity

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    Source: Government of New Caledonia

    The government deeply deplores the announcement of the closure of the three mining sites in Thio by Société Le Nickel (SLN), the historic cradle of the mining industry in New Caledonia. This decision, which concerns the sites of Dothio, Plateau and Camp des Sapins, represents a hard blow for the municipality and all its inhabitants.

    With 350 jobs cut, including 230 direct jobs and 120 indirect jobs, hundreds of families are being severely impacted. Subcontracting, which represented nearly 3.7 billion francs for the municipality, will also suffer the consequences of this decision.

    The government wishes to express its solidarity with the families affected by this closure and acknowledges the historical and economic importance of the Thio mine, which has contributed to the growth of the Caledonian metallurgical industry for 140 years. As a reminder, nearly 20% of the ore processed at the Doniambo plant comes from Thio, highlighting its central role in the territory’s nickel sector.

    Furthermore, the government is asking SLN and all stakeholders to work in a concerted and responsible manner to explore all possibilities for resuming activities on the site. It is crucial to preserve local employment and ensure a sustainable future for the families of Thio and for the nickel industry, a pillar of the New Caledonian economy.

    The government finally reiterates its commitment to support any initiative aimed at restoring hope to the commune of Thio and revitalizing mining activity while respecting social, economic and environmental balances.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 14/10/2024 Undersecretary of State Marek Prawda participated in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Undersecretary of State Marek Prawda participated in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on 14/10/2024. The main topics of today’s meeting in Luxembourg were Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

    The ministers also held an informal discussion with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The Council also adopted further sanctions against Iran in connection with its military support for Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine. In the discussion on Russia’s aggression against the Minister of Ukraine, Marek Prawda stressed the need to provide further support for the attacked country, including military and energy support. He spoke in favour of lifting restrictions on the use of weapons transferred to Ukraine by the West and appealed for the urgent unblocking of financing for military support for Ukraine from the European Peace Facility. He also supported the proposal to establish an EU and G7 loan mechanism, guaranteed by income from the frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia. He also pointed to the need to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia and effectively combat the circumvention of sanctions, including by using the so-called “shadow fleet”. Minister Pravda also stressed the need to combat the Kremlin’s false propaganda. He noted that all peace initiatives must be in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principle of inviolability of borders and prepared in close consultation with Ukraine and accepted by it. In relation to the situation in the Middle East, Deputy Minister Marek Prawda emphasized that de-escalation remains the overriding goal. The Deputy Head of Polish Diplomacy also drew attention to the need to protect civilians, aid workers, UN personnel and members of the UNIFIL mission. The Undersecretary of State recalled that it was at Poland’s initiative that 40 countries participating in the peacekeeping forces in Lebanon signed a statement condemning the recent attacks on the mission’s force base. In an informal discussion with British Minister David Lammy, Deputy Minister Prawda declared Poland’s support for strengthening cooperation between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in the area of foreign policy and WA. As part of current affairs, the Deputy Minister referred to Poland’s support for Moldova on the eve of the presidential elections and the referendum on EU integration, and also pointed to the key importance of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia for its geopolitical future.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 14/10/2024 The government adopted a draft act amending the Act on Agricultural Tax, the Act on Local Taxes and Fees and the Act on Stamp Duty

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The government has adopted a draft act amending the Act on Agricultural Tax, the Act on Local Taxes and Fees and the Act on Stamp Duty14/10/2024

    The Council of Ministers has adopted the draft act submitted by the Minister of Finance amending the Act on Agricultural Tax, the Act on Local Taxes and Fees and the Act on Stamp Duty. The aim of the draft is primarily to ensure uniform principles for taxing garages in residential buildings and to introduce a comprehensive definition of a building and structure into the Act on Local Taxes and Fees. Key solutions Unification of the principles for taxing garages in residential buildings with property tax. All rooms intended for storing vehicles in residential buildings (not occupied for business activities) will be taxed as apartments. Clarified definitions of “building” and “structure” for the purposes of property tax. The lack of reference in the definitions of “building” and “structure” to construction law will ensure increased certainty of tax law, which will no longer be directly affected by changes in construction law. The draft contains a closed list of structures subject to taxation. At the same time, the catalogue of construction equipment subject to taxation has been narrowed down to only those that are directly related to a building or structure and necessary for their use in accordance with the e-designation. So-called small architectural objects will remain outside taxation. Extension until 31 March 2025 of the possibility of submitting a property tax return by entrepreneurs, to give them time to adapt to the proposed changes. Abolition of the application procedure for granting subject exemptions in the agricultural tax (e.g. for research institutes), which will be applied by operation of law – in order to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy. Tightening the collection of the spa fee. Municipal councils have been granted the right to impose on collectors of the spa fee the obligation to keep records of persons who will be required to pay this fee, which will enable control over the reliable fulfillment of the obligation to collect this fee. Determination of the jurisdiction of the tax authority in the matter of the stamp duty on a power of attorney submitted in electronic form (for example in the e-Tax Office). The proposed regulations are to enter into force on 1 January 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 14/10/2024 Minister Radosław Sikorski at the Berlin Process Summit

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Minister Radosław Sikorski at the Berlin Process Summit14/10/2024The head of Polish diplomacy represented Poland at the Berlin Process Summit, which took place on October 14 in the German capital.

    El minister Radosław Sikorski devoted his speech to the issues of regional cooperation, the Common Regional Market and Polish support for the Western Balkan countries on their way to membership in the European Union. – “Poland supports the process of EU enlargement and intends to maintain the high pace of European integration of the Western Balkans during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. We also attach great importance to the issue of convergence of the policies of the countries of the region with the Common Foreign and Security Policy. This is an element that will influence the dynamics of this process,” emphasized the head of the Polish MFA in his speech. The Minister, on behalf of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, emphasized our readiness to continue the technical support for the accession process of the Western Balkan countries. Since 2015, the MFA Enlargement Academy project has been developed, the task of which is to train officials of countries aspiring to membership and share good practices from the pre- and post-accession period. Minister Sikorski’s speech also included emphasis on the significance of the results of the Berlin Process to date, including, above all, the establishment of the Single Regional Market – the foundation of cooperation between the countries of the region. Thanks to their involvement, further trade barriers are being removed, which means that trade exchange is constantly growing, and the region is enjoying increasing interest from investors. At the same time, Minister Sikorski appealed for further efforts from all partners to develop this initiative and, above all, full implementation of the agreements to date. The head of Polish diplomacy also pointed out that economic development is only possible in favourable conditions, which are achievable thanks to political stability and ensuring external security. The EU and its partners should ensure that peace prevails in the Western Balkans, and cooperation prevails over divisions. In the Minister’s opinion, all tensions can be overcome and provide a foundation for reconciliation and good-neighbourly relations, as the example of Polish history shows.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 14/10/2024 orzysz “East Shield” is an investment in peace and security

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The program is to strengthen Poland’s eastern border and ensure security. El primer minister Donald Tusk took part in exercises to test elements for the construction of the “East Shield” at the Land Forces Training Center in Orzysz. The implementation of the program has been accelerated – key elements of the fortifications will appear this year. We will allocate PLN 10 billion for the implementation of the “East Shield” program.El irritable within the framework of the “East Shield”

    The exercises were to test the effectiveness of barriers and defense systems that are key to protecting Poland’s eastern border. The program includes activities that aim to increase the country’s security in the face of potential threats.

    This is an undertaking designed to last for years. Its main task is to effectively deter a potential enemy so that there is no war here. A peaceful task to be carried out in a civil war

    – the Prime Minister emphasized at the training ground in Orzysz. The exercises were conducted by subunits from the 16th and 12th Mechanized Divisions and the 2nd Engineer Regiment. Thanks to these activities, it will be possible to thoroughly examine operational needs and adapt the defense infrastructure to future challenges.

    All these exercises, installations and billions that we will spend here are to serve to prevent the potential enemy from daring to enter

    – said Donald Tusk. The Prime Minister emphasized that part of the infrastructure that will be built as part of the “East Shield” will have civilian applications. It will benefit residents of border areas.

    There will also be European funds for all of this, not just national ones. I will also be talking about this in the coming days and weeks in Brussels

    – said the Prime Minister at the Land Forces Training Center. The head of government drew attention to the importance of rapid implementation of the program in order to ensure Poland’s long-term security. The exercises in Orzysz are the first step towards full implementation of the “East Shield” assumptions. The Prime Minister also thanked the services and soldiers for protecting Poland’s eastern border.

    Acceleration of work on the “East Shield”

    The security of Polish women, Poles and our homeland is a priority for the government. Poland plans to allocate 4.7% of GDP for defense in 2025, PLN 187 million – PLN 50 million more than in 2023.

    The National Deterrence and Defense Program “East Shield” is a priority for our government. Homeland security, defense, community building, strong alliances and army modernization are our key goals

    – said the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence in Orzysz. The activities within the framework of the “East Shield” have three main goals: To hinder the mobility of enemy troops. To facilitate the mobility of Polish troops. To ensure the protection of Polish soldiers and civilians.

    The East Shield is there to deter the enemy, so that no one would ever think of attacking Poland, of attacking the eastern flank of OTAN. That is why we will build it

    – emphasized Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that the program will be implemented faster than originally planned. Construction of fortification elements was to begin in 2025, but it will be possible in the first places in 2024. Implementation of activities within the framework of the “East Shield” will last until 2028.

    Modern infrastructure and technology

    Drone systems, military warehouses and modernized fortifications will constitute the foundation of the country’s defense, as well as support for units operating on the borders.

    The anti-drone system, reconnaissance system, anti-access system, ensuring uninterrupted functioning of the communication system are the next elements that will be built as the “East Shield” program progresses. This military operation aims to make these areas inaccessible

    – said the deputy chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, Lieutenant General Stanisław Czosnek. The training and testing center in Orzysz allows for training of subunits in the preparation of engineering barriers and their testing. The exercises proved that the possibility of illegal crossing of the border has been minimized.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 12/10/2024 Statement by the UNIFIL participating states following the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    At the initiative of Poland, a group of 34 countries participating in the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, including three permanent members of the UN Security Council, issued a joint statement in New York on 12 October condemning the recent attacks on the mission’s force base. The countries called for an immediate cessation of attacks and for ensuring adequate protection for UN personnel in accordance with international law. The countries reaffirmed their full support for the UNIFIL mission and activities, the main objective of which is to ensure stability and lasting peace in southern Lebanon, as well as in the Middle East, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. They stressed that the role of UNIFIL is particularly important in light of the escalating situation in the region. The statement was addressed to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the President of the UN General Assembly Philemon Yang, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the members of the Security Council. The UNIFIL mission is staffed by 10,000 personnel. peacekeeping troops, including over 200 Poles. Below is a list of countries that have joined the Polish initiative:

    1. Armenia2. Austria3. Bangladesh4. Brasilia5. Cambodia6. Chino7. Chipre8. Salvador9. Estonia10. Fiji11. Finland12. France13. Ghana14. Guatemala15. Hungary16. Indonesia17. Ireland18. Italy19. Kazakhstan20. Republic of Korea21. Latvia22. Malaysia23. Malta24. Mongolia25. Nepal26. Netherlands27. Poland28. Qatar29. Sierra Leone30. Spain31. Sri Lanka32. Tanzania33. Turkey34. Great Britain35. Germany36. Peru37. Uruguay Content of the statement:Statement by the States participating in the UNIFIL mission following the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.As States participating in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), we reaffirm our full support for the UNIFIL mission and activities, the primary objective of which is to ensure stability and lasting peace in South Lebanon, as well as in the Middle East, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.We consider the role of UNIFIL to be particularly important in light of the escalating situation in the region.In this regard, we strongly condemn the recent attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers. Such actions must be immediately stopped and properly investigated.We call on the parties to the conflict to respect the presence of UNIFIL, which entails the obligation to guarantee the safety of its personnel at all times, so that they can continue to implement their mandate and continue their work of mediation and support for peace and stability in Lebanon and the wider region.We reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation with the UN at its core. We call for respect for international law, in particular the UN Charter and the relevant Security Council resolutions.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 12/10/2024 Varsovia Regain control, ensure safety

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    At the heart of our country’s migration policy is caring for the security of Poland – millions of Poles. El primer ministro Donald Tusk announced the adoption of the government strategy “Regain control, ensure security”, the aim of which will be to regain full control over migration and to limit as much as possible the illegal crossing of Polish borders. The Prime Minister also referred to other government obligations implemented in recent months. One of the most important challenges in Poland, Europe and the world is to develop a strong response to the challenges and fears caused by mass migration and migratory pressure driven by hostile states. “Poland is supposed to be safe. Poles should feel free. Safe and free in their country. That’s why our migration policy is so important,” admitted the Prime Minister. The foundations of freedom are the state of law, the rule of law and true democratic rules, which have been consistently destroyed over the last eight years. MIGRATION WAS A TOOL OF FIGHT. Lack of real control and chaos in the previous migration policy. government caused hundreds of thousands of people from Asia and Africa to come to Poland, towards whom an atmosphere of hatred and contempt was created. “They built a partly corrupt system, and now no one has any doubts about it, which allowed for an absolutely uncontrolled influx, partly privatized, hundreds of thousands of formally legal migrants or hundreds of thousands of illegal ones. Was it the Belarusian border, was it the visa system, was it pseudo-studies, was it a completely privatized policy when it comes to the labor market versus migrants,” explained Donald Tusk. Thanks to the actions of the current government, in the first half of 2024 a total of 31 percent fewer visas of all categories compared to the same period in 2023. Their predecessors created the most pro-migration government in Europe, in the context of illegal migration, which had no regard for the security of its nation and EU borders. “One of the elements of the migration strategy will be the temporary territorial suspension of the law for asylum and I will demand that it be recognized in Europe. We know well how it is used by Lukashenko, Putin, by smugglers, smugglers and human traffickers, how this right to asylum is used exactly contrary to its essence,” the prime minister admitted. The current government is making a kind of turn in this matter, distancing itself from the disastrous practices of its predecessors and proposes coherent actions in this area. Migration will not threaten the security of either borders or citizens. MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION Over the last eight years, the Polish state has lost control over the wave of illegal migration, and the influx of immigrants has become a weapon in the political struggle. In the years 2018-2023, Poland issued over 6 million euros of visas, most of which were 3.8 million euros for work visas.  “The state is responsible for ensuring that people who want to work honestly in Poland, pay taxes, integrate with Polish society and study at a real university come to Poland. And these are people who deserve respect, respect. This also means integration activities. If someone wants to come to Poland permanently, work longer, study longer, they must want to respect Polish standards and Polish customs, they must want to integrate. After adopting this strategy, which has also happened in recent months, we will reduce illegal migration in Poland to a minimum. We will eliminate these practices in order to fully regain control over who comes, why they come, and how useful they can be,” said the head of government. A negative example of omitting integration processes is the Germans, who put private interests ahead of the good of society. The government’s tough attitude in line with the national interest will protect Polish women and men from fear and provide them with a sense of security. ACTIONS OF THE MFA In the fight against the huge influx of people from Asia and Africa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not only increased the prices of Polish visas, but also introduced new guidelines for Polish consulates, which previous governments used for their own purposes. “What I am saying can be achieved, but on one condition: that Donald Tusk’s government will not have someone constantly putting a stick in its spokes, vetoing it maliciously, sending it to the so-called Tribunal, that it will not block even appointment of Polish ambassadors.” – Radosław Sikorski added to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In its report, the Supreme Audit Office found a number of irregularities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding, among others: consular activities, visa process or favoring companies, people and agencies. The previous Ministry of Foreign Affairs was indifferent to the threat posed by Russia and from the beginning of aggression against Ukraine until December 2023, it issued over 1.8 thousand to Russian citizens. fenómeno.GREAT RETURN TO THE HOMELANDPolonia, like many European countries, is struggling with the challenge of demographic decline. One of the ways to fight it will be the return of Poles and people with Polish roots to their homeland. “We are planning a policy of accelerated returns of Poles and people of Polish origin from the Polish diaspora and abroad. By building the image of a safe country, Poland is also becoming an attractive place for Poles who can come back here. Why wouldn’t an 18-year-old Polish woman, a 20-year-old Pole living in England, France or the United States want to come back here, study here. Soon he will be earning as much as in England, and the place is nicer. And perhaps also thanks to our migration strategy, it will really be not only the coolest, but also objectively the safest place in Europe,” announced Donald Tusk. Citizenship, repatriation and contact with the diaspora are one of the important elements of the migration strategy developed since December 2023. Poland did not have such a document in 2016. THE BORDER IS MORE AND MORE CLEAR Over recent months, our country has rebuilt its credibility in the international arena and has become the country on which the security of the eastern wall of the entire European Union rests, both in terms of defense against foreign countries and illegal immigrants. This year, Poland will allocate 4.3% of GDP to defense, and next year 4.7%. This is the most in the entire North Atlantic Alliance. “The fact that today we invest so much in our defense, in our security, and we do it in a well-thought-out way, also builds the image of Poland as a country that really knows what it is about and that really cares about security. ”- Prime Minister said. The construction of one of the strongest armies in the EU, the ruthless attitude of the Polish government and the services operating on the border with Belarus do not go unnoticed among those involved in the process of illegal border crossing. UNCROSSABLE BORDER Since December 2023, the Polish government has been consistently sealing the border with Belarus , which is attacked every day as part of the so-called hybrid war. The inviolability of Polish borders is guarded by thousands of policemen, soldiers and the Border Guard. If it turns out to be impassable for illegal migrants, no one will die on this border. Anyone who has such a need and is persecuted will be able to come to Poland. On one condition that it complies with all procedures, laws and rules in force in Poland. There is no way that someone would illegally enter Poland and we would turn a blind eye to it,” declared Donald Tusk. In less than a year of government, only two people lost their lives at the border. As many as 18 people died in 2023. TIME FOR ACTION Years of neglect are visible not only in the aspect of defense or migration policy. The actions of the previous government blocked the transfer of billions of zlotys that could have been spent on important investments. “Europe, both institutions and heads of state, all accepted that Poland regained access to European funds and became the center of Europe and the heart of Europe again. In a sense, it was these millions of Polish women and men who decided, and not only our actions, that Poland regained Europe and Europe regained Poland, including these billions,” said Primer Ministro. From the first days of this term, the government also cares about the safety of citizens in other dimensions, which can be seen in social benefits for families and the most needy, facilities for those running agricultural activities and health care. Poles can use, among others: from the “grandmother’s program”, the 800+ program or leave for entrepreneurs. The Prime Minister emphasized that no change could take place without the will of voters. He thanked all those who trusted the current government. “We are aware of how much we owe to those millions who, sometimes despite the circumstances, went and took power from the hands of these people who had been spoiling the Polish state for 8 years, destroying our hopes and dreams. The bromear pair is a real guarantee. Para bromear, the real foundation of these good, positive changes. For us, we are just workers. It is our job to transform these hopes, dreams, our obligations, the expectations of our voters into facts every day, every month. The most important thing is that we maintain and greatly accelerate the course of changes that we started at the end of last year,” explained Donald Tusk. The Prime Minister emphasized that Poles want a completely different Poland than it was under the previous government – they expect the highest standards. Voters’ demands towards the government motivate it to act. It is to them that the government pledged to continue working for the country and its inhabitants.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: The government of New Caledonia launches a geographic information portal dedicated to natural hazards

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    Source: Government of New Caledonia

    In order to better inform the population about the natural risks to which New Caledonia is exposed, the government of New Caledonia is providing a new geographic information portal. In collaboration with the Digital and Modernization Department (DINUM), the Department of Industry, Mines and Energy of New Caledonia (DIMENC) has developed and put online the “Géorisque” portal: https://georisque.georep.nc/

    This portal provides simplified access to geographic data relating to natural hazards in the territory. To date, the information available concerns land movements, marine submersion, coastal erosion, and the presence of environmental asbestos. This data is regularly updated and enriched by the relevant services.

    As an extension of the Coastal Observatory (OBLIC), the Géorisque portal offers explanatory notices to facilitate the understanding and use of data. Users can explore interactive mapping, consult summary dashboards by municipality, and download or print maps according to their specific needs. Direct access to data layers is also available via the Géorep portal: https://dimenc.georep.nc.

    In a participatory approach, Géorisque also allows the population to contribute to enriching information by reporting new observations or events linked to natural risks.

    This project is part of the New Caledonian government’s desire to improve public awareness of environmental risks. In particular, it responds to a recommendation made in March 2024 by the Territorial Chamber of Auditors in its report on civil security policy in the area of major climate risks in New Caledonia.

    The data collected and disseminated on this portal aims to support local public policies, whether in the areas of housing, transport or risk prevention, and thus to strengthen coordination between the competent authorities.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 11/10/2024 Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross11/10/2024On Thursday, October 10, Mrs. Henryka Mościcka-Dendys met in Warsaw with Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

    Poland attaches great importance to the activities of the Committee and to compliance with international humanitarian law. During the meeting, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross informed about the tasks being carried out and the challenges they face during the current armed conflicts. Deputy Minister Mościcka-Dendys presented the guests with copies of the 5th Report on the implementation and dissemination of international humanitarian law in the Republic of Poland in the years 2019-2023, a cyclical publication resulting from the cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with other ministries and non-governmental entities. On this occasion, the Deputy Minister emphasized that the purpose of the Report is to continue the review of national legislation and practice in the field of compliance with the norms of international humanitarian law.

    ***The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC (ing. Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja – CICR) is an independent, neutral organization providing protection and humanitarian assistance to victims of war and other armed conflicts. The organization was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Geneva.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 11/10/2024 Savings Bond Sales Results in September

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    In September, we sold savings bonds worth PLN 5,775 million. In September, we sold the following bonds: 3-month (OTS1224) – PLN 127.8 million, 1-month (ROR0925) – PLN 1,881.1 million, 2-year (DOR0926) – PLN 415.9 million, 3-year (TOS0927) – PLN 2,087.0 million, 4-year (COI0928) – PLN 925.6 million, 10-year (EDO0934) – PLN 299.5 million. The most frequently purchased instruments were 3-year bonds – TOS. Individual buyers allocated PLN 2,087.0 million for their purchase (36% share in the sales structure). Interest was also enjoyed by 1-year bonds – ROR (33%) and 4-year – COI (16%). Next, savers chose 2-year bonds – DOR (7%) and 10-year – EDO (5%) and 3-month – OTS (2%). Customers allocated nearly PLN 38.4 million for the purchase of family bonds dedicated to beneficiaries of the Family 800 program. Family bonds are directed exclusively to people receiving benefits under the Family 800 program, who want to save for the future needs of their children. The beneficiaries of the program have different obligations depending on the amount of the childcare benefit granted. Family bonds are available for sale on an ongoing basis, so you can purchase them at any time. All types of bonds can be purchased at PKO Bank Polski branches and Customer Service Points of the PKO Bank Polski Brokerage House and in the network of bond sales points of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA. Our bonds are also constantly available online in bank services and the PeoPay mobile application.

    September – most frequently chosen bonds

    In September, our clients allocated nearly PLN 5.8 billion for the purchase of retail bonds. The greatest interest was enjoyed by 3-year TOS bonds with a fixed interest rate – 36% share in sales. Another eagerly chosen savings product from our offer were 1-year bonds with a variable interest rate, based on the reference rate of the National Bank of Poland, which constituted 33% of the total sales value.

    – comments Jurand Drop, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Finance. October is the month of saving

    October 31st is World Savings Day, which is to remind us how important it is to manage our finances wisely and consciously. It is worth making generating and increasing savings a permanent element of household budgets. Treasury bonds support diez processors. All you need to do is choose the type of bond in which you want to invest your funds, deposit them and the rest is done automatically, without any additional costs. The registration account where our instruments are recorded is kept free of charge. Depending on the selected bond, interest is paid on an ongoing basis – during the life of the bond or at the end of the selected period. The maintenance-free nature of bonds is a great benefit for our clients, who can devote the time saved to other activities.

    – adds Minister Gota.Savings bonds in retail sales

    Type of bond

    Offer de Details (sale from October 1-31)

    Selling price

    OTS01253-monthly

    Three-month bonds are bonds with a fixed interest rate of 3.00% per annum. Interest is calculated on the value of PLN 100, and interest is paid after the end of saving (after three months from the date of purchase).

    PLN 100100.00 PLN when exchanging

    ROR10251-annual

    Annual bonds are variable-rate bonds. In the first month, the interest rate is 5.75% per annum. In subsequent monthly interest periods, the interest rate is equal to the NBP reference rate and a fixed margin of 0.00%. Interest is paid monthly.

    PLN 10099.90 PLN when exchanging

    DOR10262-year-old

    Two-year bonds are variable-rate bonds. In the first month, the interest rate is 5.90% per annum. In subsequent monthly interest periods, the interest rate is equal to the NBP reference rate and a fixed margin of 0.15%. Interest is paid monthly.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    TOS10273-year-old

    Three-year bonds are bonds with a fixed interest rate of 5.95% per annum. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in subsequent years from the value increased by the interest for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings have ended.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    COI10284-year-old

    Four-year bonds are bonds that pay interest based on inflation.1 The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.30%. In subsequent years, the interest rate is equal to inflation plus a fixed margin of 1.50%. Interest is paid after each year of saving.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    EDO103410 summer

    Ten-year bonds are bonds whose interest rate is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.55%. In subsequent years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.00%. In the first year, interest is calculated on the value of PLN 100, and in subsequent years on the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    ROS10306-year family bond

    Family Six-Year Bonds are bonds intended for beneficiaries of the Family 800 program. Their interest rate is preferential in relation to the bond included in the standard offer and is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.50%. In the following years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.00%. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in the following years from the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN

    ROD103612 summer family obligation

    Family Twelve-Year Bonds are bonds intended for beneficiaries of the Family 800 program. Their interest rate is preferential in relation to the bond included in the standard offer and is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.80%. In the following years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.50%. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in the following years from the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN

    1 the rate of increase in the prices of consumer goods and services, adopted for 12 months and announced by the President of the Central Statistical Office (GUS) in the month preceding the first month of a given interest period. How can I buy Treasury bonds? State Treasury bonds can be purchased: How to open an IKE-Bonds Account and an IKZE-Bonds Account? An IKE-Bonds Account or an IKZE-Bonds Account can be opened at any branch of PKO Bank Polski or POK of the PKO BP Brokerage House. You can also obtain remote access to your IKE- and IKZE-Bonds Account under the terms and conditions specified in the “Regulations on the use of access to the Registered Account in the field of Treasury bonds via telephone or the Internet”.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 10/10/2024 Conversation between Minister Radosław Sikorski and the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski met in Warsaw with the Speaker of the Swedish Riksdag Andreas Norlén. The interlocutors emphasized that the excellent cooperation between Poland and Sweden for years has recently been intensified due to threats in the immediate vicinity and as a result of Sweden’s accession to NATO. Warsaw and Stockholm – the initiators of the Eastern Partnership – want to deepen cooperation for Ukraine and towards the Eastern partners. It was emphasized that Russia as an aggressor must face the consequences of its criminal actions, and international law must be observed. The outcome of the war will influence the shape of the world order for many years to come, and especially security in the Baltic Sea region. The head of Polish diplomacy emphasized the excellent contacts with the Swedish partners, both in bilateral and multilateral formats. Minister Sikorski indicated that Poland is interested in regional cooperation with the Nordic and Baltic countries, also in Baltic formats, such as the Council of the Baltic Sea States. This cooperation enables better coordination of Polish policy towards key challenges faced by our region, such as hybrid threats, disinformation or the shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea. The talks also covered the priorities of the Polish presidency of the EU Council, with particular emphasis on the security aspect. The interlocutors agreed on the need for cooperation between Poland and Sweden in counteracting the use of illegal migration by the Belarusian and Russian sides to attempt to destabilize the political situation in the European Union. The Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlén, is in Poland on a two-day official visit.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 10/10/2024 Joint statement of the Weimar Triangle foreign ministers on Georgia

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Weimar Triangle countries, we reaffirm our support for the democratic and European aspirations of the overwhelming majority of the Georgian people. We deplore the actions of the Georgian Government, which have de facto led to a standstill in Georgia’s accession process to the European Union, as stated by the European Council in its conclusions of 27 June, representing the Heads of State or Government of the 27 EU Member States. Since then, this negative trend has further worsened, with worrying threats of repression, the entry into force of the so-called “Transparency Law” stigmatising non-governmental organisations receiving more than 20 million foreign funding as pursuing the interests of a foreign power, recently adopted legislative amendments restricting the rights of LGBTI persons, as well as attacks on civil society organisations and independent journalists. Furthermore, we note with growing concern the increase in aggressive rhetoric against the European Union and its Member States. The European Union will not tolerate the spreading of false narratives about the European position and policies by the Georgian authorities. We reiterate our call on the Georgian Government to change course. The scope and level of relations and cooperation between the EU and Georgia are at stake. We expect the Georgian authorities to ensure that the upcoming elections in Georgia are free and fair and in line with the recommendations of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, including ensuring a free and safe election campaign. We hope that the Georgian Government will recommit to implementing the priority reforms stemming from the EU candidate status. We stand ready to continue supporting Georgian society on its path towards a European future. Our hands remain extended. We remain committed to strengthening and supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders.

    Annalena BaerbockFederal Minister for Foreign Affairs

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on October 10, 2024

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    Press release

    Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on October 10, 2024

    The Council of Ministers met at the Government Palace in Dili and approved the Government Resolution project, presented by the Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Social Affairs and Minister for Rural Development and Community Housing, Mariano Assanami Sabino, and by the Executive Director of the Mission Unit to Combat ‘Stunting’, Joel Maria Pereira, which approves the National Multisectoral Annual Plan to Combat ‘Stunting’ for the period 2024 to 2030.

    The National Multisectoral Annual Plan to Combat Stunting for the period 2024 to 2030 has as its main objective to provide a framework for coordinated and multisectoral action to combat stunting. Among the main goals are to increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding, improve children’s diets and reduce the stunting rate from 47% to less than 25% by 2030. The plan also aims to reduce anemia rates in children and women of reproductive age, as well as improve the coordination of nutrition programs and promote social behavior changes to improve nutritional health.

    The implementation of the plan will be led by the Mission Unit for Combating Stunting, in collaboration with several ministries and development partners. The process will be subject to continuous monitoring to ensure its effectiveness, with the aim of creating a sustainable and resilient environment that promotes improved nutrition and well-being of the Timorese population.

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    The draft Decree-Law, also presented by the Deputy Prime Minister, Mariano Assanami Sabino, referring to the Community Housing Program, was also approved.

    The programme aims to ensure the right to housing as a condition for the integrated and sustainable development of the community, through the planning and construction of housing and the corresponding complementary infrastructure and collective equipment, intended to be allocated to beneficiaries, in accordance with established criteria, as well as subsequent ongoing community support for maintenance and access to services. The implementation of the programme will be led by the Ministry of Rural Development and Community Housing, in conjunction with local administrations and with the active participation of communities. Housing is allocated to beneficiaries according to their financial capacity, and is classified under one of the following schemes: commercial, subsidised, community or social. Under the commercial scheme, the beneficiary pays a consideration defined by market conditions. Under the subsidised scheme, the amount to be paid is adjusted to be more affordable in light of market conditions. Under the community scheme, the allocation of housing is free of charge at an initial stage, with a set amount to be paid after that period. Under the social scheme, housing is allocated free of charge.

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    The Council of Ministers assessed the preliminary report on the expenses of activities related to the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis, presented by the Minister of State Administration, Tomás do Rosário Cabral.

    At its meeting on 28 February 2024, the Council of Ministers authorized expenditure of up to USD 12 million for the Coordinating Committee for the Organization of the Visit of His Holiness Pope Francis, which took place from 9 to 11 September 2024. Of this amount, USD 9,978,658.12 was spent, resulting in a positive balance of USD 2,021,341.12, which will be returned to the State coffers.

    The Timorese Episcopal Conference (CET), through the Church Coordinating Commission team, will hold an internal evaluation meeting on November 23, 2024 and the Joint Commission, composed of the Government, the Church team and the representative of the Holy See in Timor-Leste, will conclude the activities on December 21, 2024, when the representative of the Holy See and the local Church will transmit an official message from the Vatican.

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    Finally, the Council of Ministers also decided to approve the theme “Proud of our identity and culture, we build a future of freedom, justice and hope for our People” for the celebrations of the 49th anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, which will be celebrated on 28 November, and whose main celebrations will take place in Oe-Cusse Ambeno. END

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 09/10/2024 Strengthening defence cooperation and security in the region as topics of Polish-Checo consultations

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Strengthening defense cooperation and security in the region are the topics of Polish-Czech consultations09/10/2024Cooperation between defense industries, assistance for fighting Ukraine, cooperation within the EU and NATO to build deterrence and defense capabilities, and further strengthening cooperation within the Visegrad Group are the main topics of the talks between the defense ministers of Poland and the Czech Republic in Prague.

    W środę 9 października br. w Pradze, wicepremier Władysław Kosiniak Kamysz spotkał się z Janą Černochová, minister obrony Czech oraz wziął udział w międzyrządowych konsultacjach polsko-czeskich pod przewodnictwem Prezesów Rady Ministrów obu państw.Podczas rozmów poruszono kwestie działań i perspektyw realizacji postanowień szczytu NATO w Waszyngtonie – ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem wzmacniania potencjału do obrony flanki wschodniej NATO i UE oraz przeciwdziałania zagrożeniom o charakterze hybrydowym i cybernetycznym.Spotkanie było również okazją do podziękowania stronie czeskiej za pomoc, której udzieliły załogi śmigłowców SZ tego kraju podczas ewakuacji ludności w trakcie ostatniej powodzi, która nawiedziła Polskę. 2 czeskie śmigłowce Mi-17, stacjonujące w Polsce wsparły działania ewakuacyjne oraz brały udział w zabezpieczaniu terenów dotkniętych wspomnianą katastrofą naturalną.>>> GALLERY – Polish-Czech intergovernmental consultations***The defence and military cooperation between Poland and the Czech Republic is an example of good mutual political and economic relations between the two countries. The joint operation of the Polish and Czech Armed Forces, among others within the Canadian eFP group in Latvia, not only strengthens the regional potential for deterrence and defence, but also demonstrates the readiness of Warsaw and Prague to further strengthen partnership cooperation, among others in the field of exchange of experience covering technical modernisation of the Armed Forces and participation in joint military exercises.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 09/10/2024 Prague Consultations between the Polish and Czech governments

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The 9th Polish-Czech intergovernmental consultations were held in Prague. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the head of the Czech government, Petr Fiala. We have many common interests and we look at issues in a similar way, such as the role of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, security and actions related to crisis situations. Polska and Chequia also have a common position on illegal immigration in the European Union. Prime Minister Donald Tusk was accompanied by 14 members of the Council of Ministers. Joint action of Poland and Checo. Cooperation between Warsaw and Prague is very good. This was especially visible during the tragic flood that hit both of our countries in September. “With a rare partner we have relationships so intense, so good and so characterized by mutual understanding,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk during the opening of Polish-Czech intergovernmental consultations. Special thanks go to to the pilots of Checo Mi-17 helicopters, who actively helped in rescue operations on the Polish side of the border. “This is just an illustration of our very good cooperation in the broadly understood field of security. What we are trying to do together – both bilaterally and in Europe – is the best example of how to build security policy in relations between nations and states,” noted the Prime Minister. At the same time, Donald Tusk recalled the Polish initiative to organize a meeting in Wrocław regarding the rapid and flexible aid from the European Union, which will concern flood-affected areas. “The idea is to use European funds as effectively as possible and in some situations also jointly […] so that we can jointly and effectively counteract this type of disasters in the future,” explained the head. Polish government. Prime Minister Petr Fiala, who was one of the participants of the meeting in Wrocław, thanked the Polish initiative in the EU. “I thanked the Prime Minister for his actions. It was a meeting with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Ministers of Central European countries in Wrocław,” emphasized the head of the Czech government. Countries struggling with the effects of the September flood will be able to benefit from aid in the amount of EUR 10 billion for reconstruction from the Cohesion Fund. For our country, it will be half of this amount – 5 million de euros, i.e. approximately PLN 20 billion. Together in the international arena, Poland and the Czech Republic cooperate very well in the European Union forum, as well as in the matter of helping the struggling Ukraine. “I would like to thank the Czech Republic very much for their initiatives regarding Ukraine. We will cooperate even closer. We do it in a responsible, rational and very solidary way – both when it comes to helping refugees from Ukraine and helping to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression,” explained the head of the Polish government. El primer ministro checo, Petr Fiala added that both our countries are perfectly they know that the defense of Ukraine is an issue directly related to our security. “We know from our own experiences that we cannot allow Russia to make any expansion […]. Poland and the Czech Republic also have in common the fact that we have accepted a huge number of Ukrainian refugees in both countries. This shows that for us, words about solidarity are not just platitudes,” noted Petr Fiala. Poland and the Czech Republic, as one of the first countries in the EU, have been helping fighting Ukraine from the very beginning of the war. Poland and Chequia together on the issue of illegal immigration in the EUWarsaw and Prague also has a common position on illegal immigration in the European Union. El primer ministro Donald Tusk explained that during the Polish presidency in 2025, our governments will cooperate on a profound correction of some traditional European policies on illegal migration. “We present a common, firm and rational position, without any obsessions. We are definitely in favor of defending Europe against the wave of illegal migration,” emphasized the Prime Minister. As he explained during the press conference after the consultations, Poland and the Czech Republic must convince other partners in the European Union that the EU’s task is to protect the external border, not to create internal borders and searching in, which only consist in moving groups of illegal immigrants within Europe. “We will cooperate here in all aspects. Poland can count on Chequia and Chequia can count on Poland. We will give examples of this at the next meeting of the European Council,” announced the head of the Polish government. Prime Minister Petr Fiala also drew attention to the need for decisive action in the fight against illegal migration. “A change of perspective is necessary on migration. We need to be more active and more assertive towards third countries. I am convinced that both our countries have similar positions and views here,” said the head of the Czech government. As he added, organized pseudo-terrorist groups are particularly active in the matter of illegal migration. Polish-Czech energy cooperation One of the topics of intergovernmental consultations in Prague was energy cooperation .“Cooperation in the field of energy is important to us. We are starting nuclear energy practically from scratch. You already have a very long experience […]. Therefore, I am very glad that we have decided to cooperate closely and exchange information so that our activities in this field are effective and as cheap and effective as possible,” emphasized Donald Tusk. Prime Minister Petr Fiala also drew attention to the aspect of developing energy cooperation. “In both Our countries are preparing to build new nuclear blocks […]. The nuclear alliance is a form of cooperation that makes sense,” said the head of the Czech government. As he added, both countries see the benefits of the development of nuclear energy. By train from Prague to the Polish seaThis year’s tourist season on the Baltic Sea was exceptional – over half a million Czechs visited Poland beaches. “I am an eyewitness to the most friendly and expected invasion of ours, which were tourists from the Czech Republic at our seaside. You broke all Historical Records. We are very proud of it […]. Czech women and men are the most welcomed tourists on Polish soil,” emphasized Donald Tusk. Soon, tourists will have a new opportunity to reach the Baltic Sea. A direct railway connection between Prague and Tricity will be opened. Trains will run 4 times a day. Prime Minister Donald Tusk was accompanied in Prague by 14 members of the Council of Ministers: Vice-President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Minister of State Assets Jakub Jaworowski, Minister of EU Affairs Adam Szłapka, Minister de Infraestructura Dariusz Klimczak, Minister de Cultura y National Heritage Hanna WróblewskaMinister of Climate and Environment Paulina Henning-Kloska,Minister of Science Dariusz Wieczorek,Minister of Interior and Administration Tomasz Siemoniak,Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski,Minister of Development and Technology Krzysztof Paszyk,Minister of Industry Marzena Czarnecka,Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna ,Minister of Funds and Regional Policy Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz,Minister – Member of the Council of Ministers, Head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister Jan Grabiec.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 09/10/2024 Additional PLN 10 billion for local government units for 2024

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Additional PLN 10 billion for local government units for 202409/10/2024

    In August this year, El minister of finance Andrzej Domański declared that local government units would receive additional financial support in the amount of PLN 10 billion. On October 8 this year, the local government side was provided with information on the distribution of additional funds. Local government units will receive additional funds in the coming weeks. Distribution of additional funds for local government units for 2024 In 2024, local government units will receive additional revenues, in the total amount of PLN 10,000,000 thousand. PLN, in order to support the implementation of tasks. Additional revenues, in the amount of PLN 8,216,794,889, are received by local government units from their share in revenues from personal income tax. The amount specified in point 2 will be distributed between: 1) municipalities, 2) poviats, 3) voivodeships – in proportion to the share of the amount of revenue for 2024 from the share in revenues from the PIT tax of municipalities, poviats and voivodeships in the total amount of revenues of all local government units from this title in 2024 (determined taking into account the amounts resulting from the PIT correction for 2022). The amount referred to in point 3, due to the municipalities, is distributed between the municipalities in proportion to the share of the amount of revenue of a given municipality from the share in revenues from the PIT tax in the total amount of revenues of all municipalities from this title in 2024 (determined taking into account the amounts resulting from the PIT correction for 2022). The division principle will be applied accordingly to the division of amounts due to counties and voivodeships. If the amount calculated in the manner referred to in point 4 is lower than:1) PLN 1,000,000, if the number of residents of the commune does not exceed 5,000,2) PLN 1,500,000, if the number of residents of the commune exceeds 5,000 but does not exceed 10,000,3) PLN 2,000,000 if the number of residents of the commune exceeds 10,000,4) PLN 3,000,000 if the number of residents of the county does not exceed 75,000,5) PLN 4,000,000 if the number of residents of the county exceeds 75,000,6) PLN 6,000,000 if the number of residents of the voivodeship does not exceed 1,250,000,7) PLN 8,000,000 if the number of residents voivodeships exceeds PLN 1,250,000 – the local government unit will receive funds from supplementing the general subsidy in order to provide additional revenues in an amount not lower than those specified in items 1 – 7. The amount of the subsidy supplement will be subject to an appropriate reduction if the sum of the income of the local government unit referred to in items 4 and 5 is higher than the income of this unit in 2024 from the share in revenues from the PIT tax (determined taking into account the amounts resulting from the PIT correction for 2022). Cities with county rights are entitled to additional revenues referred to in item 1, calculated as for communes and counties, from each of the parts determined for communes and counties, respectively. In 2024, the general subsidy will be increased by PLN 1,783,205,111 in order to secure the necessary funds for local government units.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 08.10.2024 The Council of Ministers adopted the Medium-Term Budgetary and Structural Plan for 2025-2028

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The Council of Ministers adopted the Medium-Term Budgetary and Structural Plan for 2025-202808.10.2024

    On October 8, 2024, the Council of Ministers adopted the Medium-Term Budgetary and Structural Plan for 2025-2028. The scale and pace of fiscal consolidation are fully compliant with all requirements set out in EU regulations and European Commission guidelines. The Plan will be implemented by implementing appropriate measures in subsequent budget laws until 2028 and in annual reports on the implementation of the Plan, published by April 30. In connection with the Reform of Economic Governance in the European Union, which entered into force in April this year, the medium-term budgetary and structural plan. The Plan, which is a fiscal strategy for 2025-2028, presents a path for reducing the deficit and debt of the general government sector, while at the same time ensuring that economic growth and public investment are maintained. Contents of the Plan The Plan assumes reducing the nominal deficit below 3% of GDP in 2028 and, as a result, exiting the excessive deficit procedure and introducing the debt onto a path of its gradual reduction (ultimately below 60% of GDP). The most important element of the Plan is the sector expenditure path until 2028, which should ensure compliance of the sector deficit and debt with EU regulations in the medium term. The implementation of this scenario requires the government to take appropriate actions (the Plan presents only a framework consolidation structure). The Plan assumes using the possibility provided for in EU regulations to unevenly distribute the deficit reduction over the period covered by the Plan. As a result, next year it is planned – in line with the draft budget act for 2025 – to reduce the primary structural deficit by 0.25% of GDP. This then means a correspondingly greater effort in the next 3 years of the Plan (on average slightly above 1% of GDP in 2026-28). The sector deficit forecast for 2024-2025 presented in the Plan is consistent with the forecast for the draft budget act for 2025. After increasing to 5.7% of GDP in 2024, the sector deficit will be reduced in subsequent years and is to reach 2.9% of GDP in 2028. EU regulations do not require the presentation in the Plan of all measures leading to deficit reduction. These, depending on the development of the deficit, economic growth and the actual effects of already planned measures, will be implemented in subsequent years and presented in annual reports on the implementation of the Plan. However, the Plan presents the first measures supporting deficit reduction in the Plan period.

    Throughout the entire period of the Plan, a significant challenge will be the need to implement high defense expenditures while reducing excessive deficits and ensuring that economic growth and public investment are maintained. Defense expenditures in subsequent years within the Plan horizon will result from the limits specified in the Homeland Defense Act (no less than 3% of GDP) and will be significantly higher than those incurred before Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Expanding defense capabilities is also one of the common priorities of the EU. Defense expenditures in the so-called cash approach, used in the Polish budget act, are the largest in OTAN. The projected sector debt-to-GDP ratio for 2025-2028 is consistent with the fiscal adjustment path and compliance with the net expenditure path presented in the Plan. The forecasted sector debt-to-GDP ratio will amount to 54.6% in 2024 and 58.4% in 2025. Then – mainly as a result of high defence expenditure – it will increase to 61.3% in 2027 and in 2028 it will decrease to 61.2%, which is consistent with the Public Finance Sector Debt Management Strategy for 2025-2028. The debt-to-GDP reference value of 60% will be exceeded in 2026. Forecasts and simulations of the development of the sector debt discussed in detail in the budget part of the Plan confirm that after eliminating the excessive deficit and in the absence of further changes in budgetary policy, the debt – even in the case of adverse shocks – will return to a level below 60% of GDP in 2030. The three alternative scenarios presented below assume: a permanent deterioration in the structural primary balance (SPB) by 0.5 percentage points of GDP, a one-year increase in the short and long interest rate by 1 percentage point, a permanent deterioration in the ratio of real economic growth to interest rates by 1 percentage point.

    Part of the Plan was prepared by the Ministry of Development and Technology and includes reforms and investments planned for implementation by 2028, which contribute to the implementation of the EU Council recommendations for Poland (so-called CSR) issued annually during the European Structural Funds and to the implementation of the common EU economic priorities: a fair ecological and digital transformation, including climate goals; social and economic resilience, including the European Pillar of Social Rights; energy security. This set does not constitute a comprehensive list of the portfolio of reforms and investments that Poland intends to undertake in the coming years. Assessment of the Plan by EU institutions After adoption by the Council of Ministers, the Plan will be forwarded to the Commission and the EU Council. The Commission will have about 6 weeks to assess the Plan and prepare a draft recommendation of the EU Council establishing the expenditure path. Then, in early 2025, the Ecofin Council will adopt, in parallel with the recommendation establishing the expenditure path, recommendations for Poland regarding the elimination of the excessive deficit. The reformed economic governance framework allows, unlike before 2024, to spread the reduction of the excessive deficit over a longer period, in principle 4 years, and to base the consolidation path on the country’s position presented in the Plan. The implementation of the Plan will be monitored through reports, prepared annually by the end of April. The report will present, among other things, progress in implementing the expenditure path established by the Council and up-to-date information on measures supporting compliance with the path, in particular those contained in the budget law. Informe will also include information on Poland’s implementation of the recommendations of the EU Council and the common priorities of the Union. The report may include new significant policy initiatives, in particular in the area of reforms and investments. The first report will be submitted for adoption by the Council of Ministers in April 2025 and will be published no later than 30 April.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 08/10/2024 Reconstruction and support after flooding

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The Council of Ministers meeting began with a report on the removal of the effects of the flood. It discussed progress in reconstruction, support provided to the victims, and the investigation of issues related to irregularities during the flood. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government must be united in this matter and support each other. Effective aid and rapid action

    Although the flood situation is now under control, the government continues to monitor the areas affected by the element. On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a resolution on the coordination of actions related to the occurrence of floods in September 2024, which will allow Minister Marcin Kierwiński to more effectively coordinate actions related to the removal of flood damage, i.e., first of all, directing money so that it reaches them in an optimal way and in agreement with local communities.

    The role of Minister Kierwiński is to coordinate, facilitate this work for us as a team. Para bromear commitment of the government as a whole, not individual ministries

    – explained the Prime Minister. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Prime Minister announced the establishment of a special team that will be an auxiliary body supporting the Minister in coordinating activities related to reconstruction after the flood.

    Financial support for victims

    So far, provincial governors have already paid out approximately 200 million zlotys in aid benefits to people affected by the flood.

    There are no hold-ups in this regard. Another 13 million zlotys are still to be paid. I think it is a matter of today, tomorrow at the latest, how this money will reach the victims

    – Minister Marcin Kierwiński noted. The Ministry of Development and Technology has delegated 120 employees of the General Office of Building Supervision to the areas affected by the flood, who will accelerate the process of valuation and granting residents support in the amount of PLN 100-200 thousand.

    Reconstruction of the transport and school infrastructure

    One of the government’s priorities is the rapid reconstruction of infraestructura, including educational and sports facilities. Local government officials can use a special application to report losses in public utility facilities, which will help estimate the reconstruction plan using EU funds.

    Thanks to the funds prepared by Minister Sławomir Nitras, we have started a program to rebuild sports and tourist infrastructure for the amount of 400 million złoty. After my visit to the flooded areas, I know that a very important problem is the issue of rapid reconstruction and restoration of normal functioning of the infrastructure of schools

    – emphasized M. Kierwiński. As a result of the flooding, school boiler rooms suffered, among others. In the perspective of the autumn-winter period, their renovation and reconstruction are a priority, in order to be able to conduct lessons in comfortable conditions.

    Flood-related cases under scrutiny by prosecutor’s office

    During the meeting, Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar announced the involvement of the prosecutor’s office in investigating irregularities related to the flood.

    The prosecutor’s office is working intensively with experts from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology to clarify all the circumstances related to the damage to the flood embankments.

    – said Adam Bodnar. The Minister of Justice drew attention to several ongoing proceedings, including cases of looting, disinformation and the washing away of an earth dam in Stronie Śląskie, which concerns over 2 thousand injured people. The analysis of these cases is aimed at eliminating similar threats in the future.

    The Future: Reconstruction Plus

    Reconstruction after the flood will also be an opportunity to improve the quality of life of residents. Regions affected by the devastating element will not only be rebuilt, but also modernized.

    Reconstruction must be this Reconstruction Plus. This space must be better than it was before the flood. We will overcome the effects of this flood if we act united and support each other

    – Prime Minister announced. The reconstruction will be carried out with long-term benefits in mind, while ensuring that aid reaches all those affected by the floods. The Prime Minister thanked members of the government for their continued commitment to helping the disaster-stricken regions and their residents.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Council of Ministers meeting on 9 October 2024

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    Council of Ministers meeting on 9 October 2024

    The Council of Ministers met at the Government Palace in Dili and decided to grant full powers to the Minister of Planning and Strategic Investment, Gastão Francisco de Sousa, to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, within the scope of development cooperation. The agreement is expected to be signed on October 11, during the official visit of Minister Gastão Francisco de Sousa to Jakarta.

    This memorandum of understanding covers several areas of development cooperation, including building basic infrastructure, promoting affordable renewable energy, creating sustainable cities and communities, fostering agriculture and rural development, encouraging tourism, improving the health and education sectors, stimulating private sector investment, promoting digital development, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation efforts. ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: The S2R plan has attracted strong support from the population and stakeholders consulted

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    Source: Government of New Caledonia

    The 17th government is currently working on implementing the Safeguarding, Rebuilding and Reconstruction Plan (S2R), an initiative launched in the public interest. Following the public consultation, which was a great success, the government wishes to continue meetings with the stakeholders concerned before the conference scheduled for 17 and 18 October.

    3,000 is the number of contributions collected by the public consultation open from August 29 to September 19 in order to collect the thoughts, observations and aspirations of the population regarding the S2R plan and the future Caledonian model.

    “This first step met our objective, which was to see if we could involve New Caledonia in a process with the broadest possible support,” said government president Louis Mapou. “All the communities were involved in the process and a certain number of them asked to have more time to finalize their work.”

    The government has therefore decided to continue consulting stakeholders before the conference scheduled for 17 and 18 October, during which the results of the work undertaken will be presented.

    “This will allow us to meet in particular with the Congress, the working group of executive presidents (GTPE), the NC Éco consortium and the unions,” added the president.

    A common approach for a new Caledonian model

    As a reminder, the S2R plan was designed to enable the organisation of short-term safeguard measures for New Caledonia, to define the major principles of reconstruction on which the new Caledonian model will be based and to identify priority avenues for reconstruction. It is divided into three parts.

    The backup

    This emergency component of the S2R plan, designed for the very short term (end of 2024), aims solely at the survival of the economic and social system of New Caledonia, which has been severely affected by the consequences of the abuses that began in May 2024. It will be applied around 11 themes identified as priorities (health and RUAMM, electricity system, retirement, housing, air transport, maritime transport, land transport, public finances, economy, businesses, employees, training, associations and purchasing power, solidarity and food emergency, priority reconstructions).

    Reconstruction and Refoundation

    The reconstruction-rebuilding components consist of developing an appropriate response that is up to the challenges that New Caledonia must face. Recent events and the resulting situation now require us to reexamine the foundations on which New Caledonia has developed over the past three decades. It is now crucial to engage the territory in a rebuilding process involving a transformation of its economic and social model, its societal model and its institutional model.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 07/10/2024 Minister Radosław Sikorski commemorated the victims of the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023.

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Minister Radosław Sikorski honored the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023.07.10.2024The ceremony took place in the gardens of the Embassy of Israel in Warsaw in the presence of the Minister in the Chancellery of the President Wojciech Kolarski, the diplomatic corps, representatives of Jewish organizations. El embajador Yacov Livne expressed gratitude to the president, the government and the Polish nation for unanimously condemning the attack a year ago.

    In the October attack by Hamas and other groups on Israeli territory, approximately 1,200 people were killed, including over 800 civilians. In addition, 251 people were kidnapped to the Gaza Strip – 117 of whom were released, most of whom were released in November last year as a result of a short-term ceasefire. As a result of these events and further actions in the Gaza Strip, at least 19 people of Polish origin were killed, including 9 people with dual Polish and Israeli citizenship. One of the victims – the historian Alex Dancyg, born in Warsaw and distinguished for Polish-Jewish dialogue, was remembered by his son Yuval Dancyg. Minister Sikorski recalled that Poland has always condemned terrorism in any form and hopes that in the future the inhabitants of the Middle East will live in harmony. Those participating in the ceremony expressed solidarity with the group of 101 hostages still held in the Gaza Strip. The fate of most of them remains unknown.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 03/10/2024 Armed Forces Innovation Forum 2024

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Armed Forces Innovation Forum 202403.10.202416 in energy in 2024 The 4th edition of the Armed Forces Innovation Forum of the Republic of Poland will be held in the complex of the Military University of Technology, a flagship undertaking of the Ministry of National Defence, constituting a meeting platform for the army, science and industry.

    FORO DE ASSUMPTIONS:Placing emphasis on the role of innovation in the development of the Polish Armed Forces and the need for the Ministry of National Defence to take decisive action in this direction.Promoting innovation in building and strengthening the capabilities of the Polish Armed Forces.Increasing competitiveness among project contractors – an opportunity for innovative enterprises.Specialization, building and strengthening the potential of domestic research and development entities and industries in the area of new and breakthrough technologies.Promoting new international tools as an opportunity for the development of innovation.Promoting the use of the capabilities of the Polish space industry in meeting the needs of the Polish Armed Forces as part of the implementation of the operational domain of space.FORO GOALS:UNDERTAKING ACTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INNOVATION SYSTEM IN THE FORUM is a good platform for starting a debate on the needs of the Polish Armed Forces and the possibilities of meeting them through the use of new solutions, including dual-use technologies. The implementation of this goal requires the creation of an appropriate system that promotes innovation in the RON, which is also to be served by the currently developed departmental innovation strategy. Initiating a debate on the role of tactical level commanders in the process of identifying, developing and using dual-use products for the needs of the Polish Armed Forces. PERFORMING THE FUNCTION OF A MEETING PLATFORM FOR THE ARMY, SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY A platform for meetings of representatives of the army, science and industry. During the sessions (discussion panels), a discussion will be held on the needs of the Polish army and the opportunities and innovation in science and industry in Poland and around the world. During the Forum, experiences will be exchanged and cooperation will be established between representatives of various environments. PRESENTATION OF CONCEPTS AND SOLUTIONS BY RESEARCH CENTRES, UNIVERSITIES AND POLISH INDUSTRY The Innovation Forum enables the presentation of new concepts and ideas that may have an impact on increasing the potential of the Polish Armed Forces, while at the same time being a platform for cooperation, exchange of information and experiences with research centers, universities and representatives of the Polish defense industry. Participation in the Forum of Polish Scientists is an opportunity for them to use their ideas and concepts for the benefit of Poland’s security and defence. STRENGTHENING COOPERATION FOR POLAND’S DEFENCE AND SECURITY The Forum has become one of many mechanisms that support the use of the research potential of Polish centers and the discovery of new opportunities among Polish scientific entities (or among Polish scientists). THEMATIC PANELS Three thematic panels will be held during the Forum: Dual-use technologies – a new trend that will pass, or a way to build the capabilities of the Polish Armed Forces? The prospect of developing the innovation system in the Ministry of National Defense. The area of outer space – the needs of the Polish Armed Forces and the capabilities of Polish industry and science. FORO PARTICIPATION IN THE INNOVATION OF THE ARMED FORCES 2024 The Forum will be held in a stationary form on October 16, 2024. The event will be a closed conference, in which invited participants will participate guests. An online broadcast will be held simultaneously for interested representatives of the world of science, industry, the Polish army and communities dealing with security and defense. Please send your online applications by October 11 to the electrifying director: forum@mon.gov.pl. Participation will be confirmed via the link to the online broadcast of the event. In case of questions or concerns, please contact the electrifying director: forum@mon.gov.pl.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Minister Ng promotes Canada’s aerospace expertise during visit to Brussels, Belgium

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French

    Press release

    October 4, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    Canada is a world leader in the fight against climate change. Over the past 50 years, Canada’s fleet of more than 160 firefighting aircraft (water bombers) has been deployed around the world to protect communities from the impacts of climate change. This demonstrates Canada’s commitment to protecting the environment. In addition, Canada’s aerospace expertise benefits the economy, creates jobs and drives investment in the country’s aerospace industry.

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit in Brussels, Belgium, where, along with European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič, she participated in an event celebrating the acquisition by European Union (EU) members of 22 De Havilland Canadair 515 aircraft for the European firefighting fleet.

    Minister Ng spoke with Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) President and CEO Bobby Kwon and Export Development Canada (EDC) Senior Vice-President, Large Canadian Companies, Sven List to highlight the successful government-to-government sale of these firefighting aircraft, which reinforces Canada’s ongoing commitment to mitigating the impacts of climate change, including wildfires.

    Minister Ng took advantage of her stay in Brussels to speak with Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis. Minister Ng and Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis discussed opportunities to advance trade through the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the growing Canada-EU relationship. They also discussed shared priorities and areas of interest with respect to the World Trade Organization, the G7 and the G20.

    Quotes

    “The acquisition of Canadian firefighting aircraft by EU countries is a critical step in combating wildfires in the EU, and reflects our commitment to working together to mitigate the impacts of climate change as trusted partners. By strengthening the capabilities of our European allies, we are protecting nature and communities while strengthening international ties as we work together to address this global challenge. The acquisition is expected to create nearly 650 new sustainable jobs at De Havilland Canada, as well as an additional 2,600 jobs in the aircraft supply chain. This transaction is great for Canadian industry, jobs and the economy.”

    – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development

    “This collaboration underscores the importance of international relationships for Canadian exporters like De Havilland Canada, which provides essential expertise and services. EDC welcomes the opportunity to be part of this Team Canada strategy to support the delivery of De Havilland Canada firefighting aircraft to several European partners. This will better equip them to fight wildfires in the context of the urgent challenges of climate change.”

    – Sven List, Senior Vice President, Canadian Large Enterprises, EDC

    “Over the past 2 years, CCC has been an effective partner to De Havilland Canada, leveraging its government-to-government contracting strategy to enable the largest order in the company’s history and the launch of a new aircraft production line for Canada.”

    – Bobby Kwon, President and CEO, CCC

    Quick Facts

    The EU market, made up of 27 Member States, is Canada’s second largest global trading partner for goods and services, and Canada’s second largest global partner for two-way direct investment, after the United States.

    September 21, 2024 marked the seventh anniversary of the provisional entry into force of CETA.

    In 2023, the value of bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and the EU reached $126.5 billion, an increase of more than 65% since 2016, before CETA came into force.

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    Contact persons

    Huzaif QaisarPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development343-575-8816Huzaif.Qaisar@international.gc.ca

    Media Relations OfficeGlobal Affairs Canadamedia@international.gc.caFollow us on X (Twitter): @CommerceCanadaLike us on Facebook: Canada’s International Trade – Global Affairs Canada

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: World premiering at Toronto’s Planet in Focus Festival: Incandescence by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper. As wildfires ravage the planet, this NFB feature-length documentary tells extraordinary stories of survival and adaptation.

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    The immersive cinematic experience Incandescence, created by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper for the National Film Board of Canada, transforms our understanding of wildfires. The feature-length documentary will have its world premiere at the 25th annual Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival in Toronto, which runs this year from October 15 to 20.

    October 4, 2024 – Toronto – National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

    The immersive cinematic experience Incandescence, which Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper created for theNational Film Board of Canada, transforms our understanding of wildfires. The feature-length documentary will have its world premiere at the 25th International Environmental Film Festival Planet in Focus, in Toronto, which takes place this year from October 15 to 20.

    Wildfires are raging across the planet. As the seasons change, Incandescence interweaves stunning footage from the field with extraordinary stories of survival and adaptation. Produced in collaboration with firefighters and affected communities, the film draws on ancient models embodied by fire: destruction, consequences, and rebirth. From the trajectory of bees to the aerial perspective of an osprey flying over the land, the Earth is regenerating.

    Incandescence will be presented premiering on Saturday October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at the Paradise Cinema. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmakers.

    About the movie

    Incandescence, by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper (105 min)Produced and executive produced by: Shirley Vercruysse, Western Documentary Unit in Vancouver (NFB)Press kit: spacemedia.onf.ca/epk/incandescence

    Every summer, wildfires burn in ever-increasing numbers of areas across the planet. Shrouding the sky in thick smoke, they reduce communities to ashes and leave nothing but debris in their wake. Incandescence weaves together immersive images captured on the ground and real-life stories. A variety of people speak out: Indigenous Elders, first responders, and ordinary people, all forced to react quickly to an ecosystem in turmoil.

    As the climate continues to deteriorate, efforts to completely suppress fires have often failed, leading to more intense and widespread mega-fires. But there is another way forward. Indigenous Knowledge Keepers tell us that First Peoples have traditionally used prescribed burning to regenerate the land. As one speaker explained, fire is like a grizzly bear running for its life. But instead of fighting this insatiable beast, we can work with nature to transform the destructive force of fire into a force for growth and renewal.

    As the seasons change, Incandescence has sprouted ancient patterns embodied by fire: destruction, consequences, and rebirth. Many plants and animals have adapted to use fire in their life cycles: some tree species need heat to release their seeds, and plants whose growth is activated by fire thrive by drawing their nutrients from the soil’s reserves. Celebrating the human and non-human experience, the film presents us with extraordinary stories of survival and adaptation in the mosaic of the forest. From the trajectory of bees to the aerial perspective of an osprey flying over the land, the Earth regenerates itself.

    And so, from this rich and intense cinematic experience, a breath begins to emanate: a feverish spirit rises from the ashes, carrying a vision of our modifiable future focused on community and resilience. Incandescence transforms our understanding of fire, transforming a catastrophe and a force of destruction into a luminous path open to renewal and hope.

    The filmmakers

    The documentarians Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper have been collaborating for over a decade on projects that explore our relationship to the climate emergency: Incandescence, an immersive and experiential feature film about wildfires; the award-winning feature documentary Metamorphosis, about the profound changes taking place in this time of environmental crisis; and Planet 911 (in post-production), about how to survive, thrive and transform the climate emergency from the perspective of women on the front lines of the crisis. Individual works by each filmmaker include Nova Ami’s Say I Do and Secrets, and Velcrow Ripper’s Scared Sacred, Fierce Light and Occupy Love.

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    Online viewing space at NFB.caFacebook NFB | NFB Twitter | Instagram NFB | ONF Blog | YouTube NFB | Vimeo NFBCurator’s Perspective | The filmmakers’ words

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    Lily RobertDirector, Communications and Public Affairs, ONFCell.: 514-296-8261l.robert@nfb.ca

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Government of Canada to make announcement regarding support for the health and safety of firefighters

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Media Advisory

    October 4, 2024, Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement regarding the National Framework on Firefighting-Related Cancers.

    The Minister will be joined by Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, and Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness.

    A press briefing will take place immediately after the announcement.

    Date

    October 7, 2024

    Hour

    11:30 a.m.

    Place

    The event will take place in person at the following address:

    Station 13 – Côte-de-Sable530 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7N4

    Media can also participate via Zoom:https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/68392760885Access code: 759384

    Please identify yourself (first and last name) and indicate your media when joining the event.

    Twitter:@GovernCanHealthFacebook :Healthy Canadians

    Media Information

    Matthew KronbergPress SecretaryOffice of the Honourable Mark HollandMinister of Health343-552-5654matthew.kronberg@hc-sc.gc.ca

    Media RelationsHealth Canada613-957-2983media@hc-sc.gc.ca

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Death of an inmate at Springhill Institution

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French

    On October 4, 2024, John Daley, an inmate at Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.

    October 4, 2024 – Springhill, Nova Scotia – Correctional Service Canada

    On October 4, 2024, John Daley, an inmate at Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.

    At the time of death, the person was 61 years old and had been serving an indeterminate sentence since March 11, 1988.

    The person’s relatives have been informed.

    As is always the case in the event of a death, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances of the incident. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.

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    Sophia DoironCommunications AdvisorRegional Administration, AtlanticMedia.GEN-ATL@CSC-SCC.GC.CA

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Statement by the Prime Minister on World Teachers’ Day

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    Source: Prime Minister of Canada – in French

    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers’ Day:

    “Teachers are the best. They help us learn and grow. They encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. They pick us up when we fall. And they are our guides and advisors when we need extra encouragement to succeed.”

    “We all have a favorite teacher. The one who comforted us when we lacked self-confidence. The one who, despite the thousands of questions we asked, was happy to answer each one. The one who made learning fun.”

    “This year’s theme, ‘Elevating Teacher Voices: Toward a New Social Contract for Education,’ highlights the critical role educators play in advancing and shaping our future. Whether in the classroom or in after-school programs, as early childhood educators or counselors, or as coaches or mentors, teachers lay the foundation for each generation to reach their full potential.

    “By awarding thePrime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in STEM Education and those for theexcellence in early childhood education, we thank exceptional educators across the country for their dedication to their students and communities. Today, I am pleased to launch the call for nominations for the 2025 awards. I invite Canadians to nominate an exceptional educator in their community who has made a real difference in their life or the life of one of their children.

    “The federal government is working to ensure that teachers and students have what they need to succeed. Through programs likeCanCode, we are providing professional development opportunities to 100,000 teachers. This will enable more than nine million students to acquire skills in areas such as coding and artificial intelligence over the next two years. In addition, through our newNational School Feeding Program, we will provide healthy meals to some 400,000 more children in schools, because teachers know that students learn better when their stomachs are full.

    “Beyond our borders, initiatives such as theGlobal Partnership for Educationand the Simameni Project(in English only) improve access to quality education, particularly in low-income and crisis-affected countries. In addition, as part of its work towards achieving the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Canada is playing its part in making learning more inclusive for young students, regardless of their background.

    “Some of my fondest memories are from my time as a teacher. I was proud of my job. And I know how hard the thousands of teachers across the country work and sacrifice every day.

    “So on behalf of the Government of Canada, I want to thank you. For the nights spent grading homework. For the weekends spent creating course materials that engage your students. For the times you feel like a parent, guardian, mentor, guide, and coach all rolled into one. For the contributions that often go unnoticed but help others succeed.

    “Today, on the occasion of theWorld Teachers’ Day, and every day, let us show our gratitude to our teachers and educators and thank them. They contribute to making the world a better and more prosperous place.”

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: ASIA/THAILAND – Myanmar refugees fleeing war arrested or repatriated

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    Source: The Holy See in Italian

    Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – Those who, fleeing from Myanmar devastated by civil war, cross the border with Thailand in search of peace, with the desire to start a new life, are migrants, often illegal. The flow of migrants from former Burma to Thailand has been recorded for many years, since there was a dictatorial military regime in power in Yangon, before the democratic season that began in 2016. Now, after the new military coup of 2021 and, with the recent law of compulsory recruitment in the Burmese army, many young people have tried to leave the country, choosing to go to neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand (see Fides 7/6/2024). Some enroll in schools, universities and courses of study, asking for a student visa; for others the only way is to go underground, with the hope of finding work and regularizing their status. The Thai government has always tried to stem the phenomenon and implemented policies of rejection, creating detention camps for migrants or refugee camps guarded by the police, not allowing refugees to integrate into society. In the past four months, the policy of rejection has materialized with the arrest of almost 200,000 citizens of Myanmar. As reported by the Thai Ministry of Labor, the police authorities have inspected 18,000 workplaces and other locations to check the documents of 256,213 migrant workers. According to the department, among the workers arrested because they were considered “illegal migrants” there were over 193,000 citizens of Myanmar, 39,000 Cambodians, 15,000 Laotians, and over 7,000 of other nationalities. About 1,830 illegal migrant workers have been prosecuted, while others have been fined and taken to detention camps pending repatriation. The Burmese military junta announced that about 1,000 Burmese workers were repatriated from Thailand in August. According to the NGO “Myanmar Humanitarian Action Center” it is a roundup of unprecedented scale. The Thai government has said that the controls on illegal migrant workers are necessary “to protect job opportunities for Thai citizens”. Thai law already prohibits migrant workers of any nationality from working in 27 specific occupations reserved for Thai citizens (such as passenger transport, traditional Thai massage, hairdressing, interpretation and money transfer services). Thailand is home to about two million people from Myanmar who work in agriculture, hospitality, fishing, manufacturing and other sectors. Many live without documents after crossing the border as illegal immigrants, hoping to obtain a “Certificate of Identity,” issued by a Thai government office that allows them to remain in the country and work regularly. If they do not have that certificate, migrants are repatriated but, as soon as they return to Myanmar – reports “Myanmar Humanitarian Action Center” – they are imprisoned or enlisted in infantry divisions of the Burmese army and sent to the front lines. In a situation of civil conflict, repatriation represents a serious threat to their lives, the organization notes. Then there are the Burmese refugees (about 100,000) who live permanently in refugee camps set up by the Thai government along the border between Thailand and Myanmar and closed to the outside. According to data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), since 2021 the number of these refugees has continued to grow, due to the civil conflict in Myanmar. It should be noted that Thailand has not acceded to the 1951 Refugee Convention and does not have a specific national legal framework for the protection of refugees and asylum seekers. Those Burmese refugees are, therefore, stuck in Thailand in a legal and social “limbo”, while the government does not issue them permission to move to third countries, where they would like to go. (PA) (Agenzia Fides 5/10/2024) Share:

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