Today in the Congress of the Union, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski concluded the discussion on a proposed legislation from yesterday, praising the citizens' efforts in civic duties highlighted by a Representative from Sandomierz.

The Under Secretary of Treasury for Poland-Ukraine, Roch Kossowski, humbly requested recognition for his over two decades of legal service, and forewent any further praise to focus on formal matters at hand.

Eloquence continued with Prince Józef Czartoryski, Representative for Volhynia, who requested on behalf of his state that the President confer the high office of Secretary of the Treasury for Poland-Ukraine to the virtuous Roch Kossowski.

In response, President Stanisław August Poniatowski gladly expressed his intention to reward Mr. Kossowski's exemplary long-term service, and called upon the Speaker to confirm the Congress's approval. The chamber unanimously consented.

Returning gratitude, President Poniatowski nominated Ignacy Potocki as Under Secretary of Interior for Lithuania-Belarus and Roch Kossowski as the Secretary of Treasury for Poland-Ukraine, following which Representatives personally thanked the President.

Representative Antoni Trębicki of Latvia advocated for the elimination of certain remarks in the transcripts that could affect other commissioners' reputations, echoing a sentiment for fairness without additional scrutiny.

A notable intervention by Senator Jacek Jezierski prompted a reminder that in the Union, equality among government ranks is paramount, and the Congress, not the singular authority of the President, should dictate appointees' titles.

Evolving the discussion, Prince Kazimierz Sapieha, Marshal of the Lithuanian-Belarussian Confederation, addressed the unnecessary defense of the President where his national integrity remained unquestioned. Moreover, he clarified a colleague's concerns regarding the recent nominations.

The debate shifted toward fiscal responsibility, where proposals such as halving ministerial salaries and imposing fees on other public servants' wages were tablefly for economic reorganization. President Poniatowski, not neglecting the necessity of state dignity, argued for balance and acknowledgment of the positions' societal functions, differing from Representative Jan Suchorzewski of Kalisz, who pushed for retention of non-salaried clerical officials.

The session unfolded further with proposals for judicial and administrative reforms and oversight, touching on the delegation of authoritative powers and the efficiency of bureaucracy across the Union. This conversation entailed various viewpoints on whether to centralize judicial reviews or distribute them amongst specialized committees.

Finally, Congress adopted reforms, thus demonstrating the continuing evolution and adjustment of the Union's complex governance tapestry.

The session adjourned until Thursday, February 10. Stay tuned for more updates from the historic legislative happenings in the Congress of our European ally, the Union!

Topics: Great Sejm; Marshal of the Sejm Stanisław Małachowski; Vice-Ministry of Treasury Poland-Ukraine; Appointments, honors, and acknowledgments; King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Reduction of the number of ministers; Monarch's expression of gratitude; Introduction of projects and reforms; Sejm commissions and deputations; Fiscal and economic matters; Discussions and resolutions of the Sejm;