11:34⇢Nawrocki Grilled in Mentzen Interview
The newspapers report on presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki's interview with Sławomir Mentzen, with multiple sources covering their conversation (Do Rzeczy, Polsat News, Radio ZET, wPolityce, Wyborcza, Wirtualna Polska, 300polityka). During this meeting, Nawrocki was questioned on various topics including his stance on housing policy and a controversial photo with Trump (Wirtualna Polska, Wyborcza). Prime Minister Donald Tusk has criticized Nawrocki, claiming there were "very serious reasons" for his remarks (Onet). Meanwhile, analysts discuss what Rafał Trzaskowski's defeat would mean for Tusk's leadership positions (Gazeta Prawna), and environmentalists criticize businessman Rafał Brzoska's team for proposing easier tree-cutting regulations, comparing it to controversial "Lex Szyszko" legislation (OKO.press).10:24⇢Baltic Sea Becomes Confrontation Zone
The newspapers report on increased Baltic Sea tensions, with Prime Minister Tusk warning it will become "a place of confrontation" during a military meeting in Gdynia (Radio ZET, Polsat News). The presidential campaign continues with PSL planning attacks on PiS and Nawrocki (Do Rzeczy), while young voters await concrete proposals from candidates Nawrocki and Trzaskowski (OKO.press). Economic concerns emerge as Poland's debt burden grows, with interest payments 2.5 times higher than pre-pandemic levels (Rzeczpospolita). Healthcare policy developments include consultations on SZNUR, a reform of the medication reimbursement system (Gazeta Prawna). Former agriculture minister Ardanowski criticized the Green Deal at a conference with Nawrocki (300polityka).07:39⇢Industrial Growth Exceeds Expectations Despite Baltic Security Concerns
The newspapers report on economic data showing better-than-expected industrial production growth of 1.2% and wage increases exceeding 9%, potentially delaying interest rate cuts (Gazeta Prawna). Presidential campaign tensions continue with sharp exchanges between PiS candidate Nawrocki and a general (Onet, wPolityce), while Foreign Minister Sikorski questions PiS about their "ideological ally helping Putin" (300polityka). Other coverage includes a serious Baltic Sea incident (Polsat News), Medicover hospital allegedly using fake patient reviews (OKO.press), and former President Kwaśniewski criticizing dishonesty in campaign promises (Radio ZET). International news features the killing of Israeli embassy workers in Washington by a pro-Palestinian attacker (Polityka).04:22⇢Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in US Shooting
The newspapers report on multiple foreign affairs topics. A shooting at the Israeli embassy in the US has resulted in two staff fatalities (Onet). Ukraine's strategic importance as a buffer against Russia is discussed, with debate about whether sending troops would be effective (Polityka). US military aid worth hundreds of millions of dollars is heading to Poland (Radio ZET). Domestic politics continue with parliamentary debate about Trzaskowski's allegedly illegal online campaign (wPolityce), and controversy surrounding Bosak's comments against Trzaskowski from the speaker's chair (300polityka). Economic concerns are highlighted with Poland's debt interest payments reaching 80 billion złoty (Rzeczpospolita).18:24⇢Actor Charged After Parliament Brawl
The newspapers report on political reshuffling with Siewiera, former Duda advisor, joining Trzaskowski's team (Do Rzeczy, 300polityka). A physical confrontation between actor Jacek Kopczyński and PiS MPs has resulted in charges (Onet, Super Express, Wprost). Other developments include PKP Intercity launching new train service to Croatia (OKO.press), clarification about allotment garden holders' rights to leave the Polish Gardeners' Association (Gazeta Prawna), and a court ruling against billionaire Zygmunt Solorz in a family inheritance dispute (Rzeczpospolita). Campaign narratives continue with accusations about Trzaskowski's electoral financing (wPolityce) and debate about Mentzen's political alignment (Polsat News, Radio ZET).