Greetings, readers! Let's dive into the latest happenings at the Congress of The Union, where representatives from Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus are fiercely debating the future of our great Union.

Speaker Stanisław Małachowski kicked off the session emphasizing the importance of addressing fundamental laws, given the limited time frame of the current session. He urged his fellow Congress members to avoid side issues and focus on the stability of the government, and the well-being of every citizen, including the President.

A lengthy discussion ensued as various Representatives, like Jan Łuszczewski and Wojciech Świętosławski from Volhynia, and Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm, presented their input and amendments regarding the Union's election laws and the concept of free election—echoing the debates frequently heard in our own Congress over electoral processes and citizen rights.

Issues of national security also loomed large, with Speaker Ignacy Potocki highlighting the necessity for Poland-Ukraine not to be subject to a ruler who holds separate thrones near our borders. He emphasized the importance of making laws that ensure the Union's happiness without offending neighboring powers.

The session was heated with pronounced divisions. Representatives like Józef Weyssenhoff from Latvia and Paweł Grabowski from Orsza weighed in heavily on the succession debate, reflective of the US controversy over presidential succession and the fears surrounding it. They implored the House to await the will of the people, supporting direct appeals to the electorate to ascertain their wishes—much like consulting constituents today.

Despite the fierce debate, the true highlight was President (referred to as "The King" at the time) addressing the Congress members. He appealed for unity and reminded them of their ultimate responsibility to the will of the people, paralleling the appeals often made by modern presidents to their legislators.

Ultimately, Speaker Małachowski called for suspension of the session until the next day amid the lack of consensus—a move any American political aficionado would recognize as a strategic time-out in legislative procedures.

The proceedings are slated to resume tomorrow at 10 AM. We'll keep you posted on the developments of these crucial debates which, although centuries old, unmistakably resonate with the core tenets of our contemporary political discourse.

Topics: Stanisław Małachowski and discussions on cardinal laws; cardinal law; interregnum and free election; succession to the throne; will of the nation; state and citizen security issues; deputies' projects and their discussions; opposition to proposals for changes in laws; fears of losing freedom; rights and decisions of the Sejm;