Our actions are guided by intergenerational solidarity. Seniors, in a special way, can count on the government's support. We make sure that they experience their autumn years, after years of work, with dignity. In April, the 13th pension came to seniors. In May, the Council of Ministers adopted a bill that introduced the 14th pension as a benefit payable every year. In July, the law was signed by the President. Elderly people can also benefit from government programmes such as, among others, Senior+ and Medicines75+. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with senior citizens in the village of Waplewo Wielkie.

The health of Poles is one of the government's priorities. We are not only taking care of infrastructure and modern equipment at facilities - we are improving the entire treatment system. We have purchased new premises for the Independent Public Health Care Centre of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Katowice. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki attended the official handover of the building on ul. Wita Stwosza to the hospital authorities. Patients will be transferred to the new facility at the beginning of October to benefit from modern medical care. In the new facility, the number of beds will increase from 120 to 266.

A law shall enter into effect that changes the nature of bridging pensions. It is a benefit that is given to people who are engaged in occupations with difficult conditions. The special nature of the work allows them to end their working life early. Until the receipt of the general pension, such people are entitled to the so-called bridging pension. Until now, under the 2009 solutions, bridging pensions were supposed to expire and limit early retirement. Today, however, this is changing. The pension system must be fair. We are repealing the expiring nature of bridging pensions. Employees who have worked hard for years under difficult conditions and carrying great responsibility deserve a decent benefit. The new solution will also increase the attractiveness of occupations with special working conditions.

103 years ago, the Poles fought an extremely important battle for the history of our country, but also for the future of the whole of Europe. The Battle of Warsaw, which stopped plans to spread the Bolshevik Revolution to Western Europe - is considered to be the 18th on the list of landmark battles of the world. To commemorate this special event, Poland celebrates the Armed Forces Day. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki took part in ceremonies at Józef Piłsudski Square in Warsaw, among others.

We have increased Poland's financial capabilities. The money taken away from tax mafias and VAT criminals can now be used to improve our country’s internal and external security. This is what Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński said today during his visit to Zawichost. We are enlarging the army, raising defence spending, procuring modern equipment and safeguarding the Polish border. We want to be strong enough that any potential aggressor knows we will manage to defend ourselves.

The security of Poles is of paramount importance to us. We have taken numerous measures to that end, including enlarging the army, creating a border barrier, increasing defence spending and procuring modern military equipment. Yet, these are just some of our defence-related undertakings. For some time now, a serious threat to our security has been illegal immigration. The European Commission is introducing a compulsory migrant relocation scheme with no exemptions. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited Stężyce today, where he stressed Poland's opposition to this plan. Polish families will not live in fear in their own country. We will not allow Poland to descend into the kind of chaos seen in countries that admit people of uncertain status. We want Poles to have their say on illegal migration, so we will ask them about it in a referendum.

As early as 15 August 2023, a grand parade of the Polish Army will take place on Warsaw's Wisłostrada route. To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw and, at the same time, Armed Forces Day, we will present the latest equipment with which we are equipping the Polish Armed Forces. The parade will feature as many as 200 units of military equipment and 92 aircraft, assisted by 2,000 soldiers. Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński stressed that this parade will be special because it will showcase the modernisation of our military, which we are implementing to ensure the security of our Homeland.

We are rebuilding the Polish Army - creating new units, increasing the number of troops and modernizing equipment. Many years of neglect in the Polish Army and decisions on mass liquidations of military units - especially in the east of Poland - have weakened the defense potential of our country. Since 2015, we have undertaken to repair our country's finances, and thanks to this we can today rebuild the strength of the Polish Army. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with soldiers and commanders of the Naval Command Battalion in Wejherowo, where he received reports on the increased manning of military units. Increased funding for the development of our army allows us to recruit new soldiers and equip them with state-of-the-art equipment.

In Kwidzyn, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stressed that the government must serve Polish entrepreneurs. Lower taxes, good infrastructure and numerous government programmes are some of the elements that influence the dynamic development of Polish businesses. Investment in the regions also means new jobs and the economic development of our local governments. We can see that our domestic companies are more often present in the implementation of local investments.

In connection with provocations on our eastern border and escalating tensions in the region, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. At the base of the 14th Suwałki Anti-Tank Regiment named after Józef Piłsudski, on the Suwałki Isthmus, the politicians discussed the security and protection of our countries' borders and responses to any provocations. The meeting of politicians in such a strategic place as the Suwałki Isthmus is intended to send a clear signal that our countries have a common position with regard to hybrid threats.