The state continues to monitor the situation and takes measures to protect the people. Effective support and disaster relief will be ensured by relevant solutions. Residents can apply for financial support of up to 210 000 PLN. The government is also working on introducing a 0% VAT rate on donations and services to help the flood victims. For safety reasons, embankments and dykes are off-limits. The police and prosecutors will work together to secure the property left behind by the evacuated residents. The Prime Minister announced looting would be severely punished.

The Council of Ministers adopted a declaration of the state of natural disaster. During a press conference, Prime Minister Donald Tusk noted that the safety of the residents in the affected areas is paramount. Evacuation orders and other special measures are to be employed only in life-threatening situations. The government has also developed a financial aid package for flood victims.

Another day of heavy rainfall causes widespread floods in south-western Poland. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is staying in the affected areas. At 7:00 a.m. he attended the briefing for authorities and first responders in Kłodzko, including firefighters, soldiers, police officers, local government officials and local residents. The Prime Minister reiterated the need to comply with evacuation orders.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the Opole region, which is currently experiencing the most difficult situation in terms of flooding. He attended a briefing in Nysa and listened to the reports about the difficult situation in Głuchołazy. The Prime Minister assured that the authorities are on full alert and the state is better prepared to deal with the elements than in the past. He also noted that those affected by the flood will receive the necessary assistance, both during and after the emergency is over, urging the residents to follow the commands and orders, especially when evacuation is concerned. In view of the changing situation, the night from Saturday to Sunday will be crucial from the standpoint of safety.

Local flooding events and flash floods are anticipated by meteorologists. Due to this threat, Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended a briefing of the services and authorities in Wrocław. The state is acting pre-emptively, securing the areas at risk due to the intense rainfall. The State Fire Service, the Volunteer Fire Service, as well as soldiers of the Polish Army, including the Territorial Defence Forces, are on high alert and ready to assist in prevention and rescue operations.

The Polish national team brought home 23 medals from the 17th Summer Paralympic Games! Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the Minister of Sport and Tourism met the medallists at the National Stadium to celebrate their success together. Prime Minister Tusk and Minister Sławomir Nitras thanked the Paralympians for representing Poland with dignity and congratulated them on their success, wishing them further excellent results.

Security issues and the situation in Ukraine were the main topics of the meeting in Warsaw between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The politicians also discussed military, technological and economic partnership between the countries. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski also met with the US Secretary of State.

The restoration of the rule of law is a process that involves many state authorities. Cooperation, dialogue and mutual support are crucial in this process. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Speaker of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia and Speaker of the Senate Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska attended a meeting with Poland’s most eminent lawyers, constitutionalists, as well as experts on the state system in the Polish Senate to jointly come up with the solutions to the constitutional crisis.

Getting rid of partisan interests and restoring professionalism of the foreign service are the main objectives for the government. Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with the heads of diplomatic missions and representations of the Republic of Poland and Poland's consuls general from around the world. During his speech, he highlighted the challenges and opportunities for Poland and Polish missions abroad. The meeting of the Heads of Foreign Missions of the Republic of Poland coincided with the new opening in Polish foreign policy.

The Prime Minister’s Office invited legal experts to discuss changes aimed at restoring the rule of law in Poland. This was the first in a series of Civic Consultation meetings announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The topic of today's meeting was 'Rule of Law'. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice outlined the key aspects of the plan of restoring constitutional order in Poland. One of the key issues will be the draft law on the status of the so-called neo-judges and the Supreme Court reform.