PM addresses the nation

In the Polish Sejm, members of parliament and the prime minister addressed the nation with their priorities for the upcoming year. Parliamentary elections are to take place in 2015 and policy statements can influence voters’ preferences. Speaking to the Sejm, PM Donald Tusk said, “We want everybody to take advantage of the allowance for children. … Few children means low retirement pensions in the future.” Families with a third or fourth child will receive increased allowances. The Prime Minister further addressed Pole’s daily woes by speaking about pension payments. “[Monthly] retirement and disability pensions will be raised.” This legislation would be aimed at the poorest tier of pensioners. Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, the PM said, “the security of Poland is the most important issue at stake, not some kind of jockeying for power in the region.” Tusk further stated that he is against Poland taking a solitary political stance to achieve some sort of goal.