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05.06.2025The Day Coalition Partners Demanded Tusk's Head

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 05.06.2025.

It displays 175 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.06.2025The Day Coalition Partners Demanded Tusk's Head
Morning reports revealed coalition leaders meeting without Tusk, describing a "historic moment" and "crisis turning point" as partners openly discussed replacing the prime minister. Hołownia led what sources called a rebellion, while emergency meetings continued through the day with the stance of "not one step back."

Nawrocki simultaneously assembled his presidential team, confirming Szefernaker as chief of staff while declaring that if the coalition wants to survive, "it should change the prime minister." His direct challenge to Tusk marked the first presidential intervention in the government crisis.

By evening, the situation escalated as PSL surveyed members about potential cooperation with PiS and Konfederacja, while sources reported Tusk "hammering" deputies in closed meetings, sensing his government might fall. Legal pressures mounted with new criminal complaints against Tusk and his ministers, while international tensions spiked over Trump-Musk conflicts affecting Polish space missions.
05.06.2025
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05:21Hołownia's Rebellion Against Tusk

The newspapers report on escalating coalition tensions threatening Tusk's government stability. Sources describe Hołownia leading a rebellion against the prime minister, with politicians suggesting Tusk's position has weakened (OKO.press). A nocturnal argument erupted between Civic Coalition and Poland 2050 politicians, highlighting deepening rifts within the ruling alliance (Onet). The Civic Coalition club held emergency meetings with the stance "not one step back" regarding their position (Do Rzeczy). Meanwhile, speculation grows about President Duda's post-presidency plans, with suggestions he could become prime minister after his term ends (Gazeta Prawna). The crisis atmosphere intensifies as questions emerge whether the current government can survive the internal rebellion, marking a significant escalation from previous coalition disagreements.
06:01
Radio ZET

Gość Radia ZET - Tomasz Siemoniak

06:01
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08:57Legal Dragnet Tightens Around Political Elite

The newspapers report on mounting legal and political pressures surrounding key figures. Police made a surprising move regarding suspected falsifications in the 2020 second round elections (Onet), while parliamentary commission attempts another interrogation of Zbigniew Ziobro (Polsat News). Lawyer Giertych announced his decision to "set an example" without specifying details (Do Rzeczy). Ukrainian privileges in Poland face potential elimination soon (Gazeta Prawna), as President-elect Nawrocki sends initial signals described as entering "bad times of political warfare at the top" (Polityka). Internal party tensions surface with reports of revenge against Trzaskowski's people, who will start from seventh or seventeenth positions on electoral lists (Wprost), while Prime Minister Tusk expressed irritation about right-wing voters, stating "there are simply more of them" (wPolityce). President Duda made sensational remarks when asked about potentially becoming prime minister (Super Express).
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Mamy wszyscy świadomość dziejowego momentu i odpowiedzialności za nasz kraj - mówił po spotkaniu liderów partii tworzących koalicję z premierem Donaldem Tuskiem marszałek Sejmu Szymon Hołownia, przewodniczący Polski 2050.
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10:58Coalition Leaders Signal Historic Crisis

The newspapers report on intensifying coalition crisis as government leaders hold emergency meetings described as a "historic moment" and "crisis turning point" (Polsat News, Rzeczpospolita). Hołownia confirms creation of a long-awaited government position, while coalition leaders meet with Tusk amid mounting pressure (Wirtualna Polska, Polsat News). Meanwhile, President-elect Nawrocki's administration takes shape with Paweł Szefernaker emerging as the most serious candidate for chief of staff (Wprost), while analyst Michalkiewicz suggests Nawrocki could effectively block Tusk's government actions (Do Rzeczy). The political crisis deepens as questions surface about the TVP liquidator overstepping authority by cancelling Programming Council meetings (300polityka). International developments include Czech Republic signing their "contract of the century" with South Korean companies for nuclear power plant construction (Gazeta Prawna), and a Berlin court ruling that deporting Somalis to Poland violates law (Wyborcza).
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13:40Nawrocki's Inauguration Preparations

The newspapers report on President-elect Nawrocki's preparations for inauguration amid growing political realignments. Another politician joined Civic Platform after years away, while Trzaskowski's campaign chief responded to reported anomalies in electoral commissions (Do Rzeczy, Onet). Post-election analysis suggests Polish voters prefer conservative presidents, with observers noting the surprising victory of a right-wing candidate despite high turnout traditionally favoring liberal candidates (Radio ZET, Polityka). Central bank governor Glapiński declined to outline future interest rate paths, while diplomatic tensions emerged as Ukraine's foreign ministry criticized the Polish Sejm for honoring victims of OUN and UPA (300polityka, Polsat News). Former minister Romanowski filed criminal complaints against Tusk, Siemoniak and Sikorski alleging "diplomatic corruption," as internal party sources suggest Nawrocki maintains distance from PiS leadership despite their support (wPolityce, Wyborcza).
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15:53Coalition Partners Eye Tusk's Replacement

The newspapers report on President-elect Nawrocki's team formation and escalating coalition pressures following his electoral victory. Sources reveal Nawrocki's collaboration plans with specific individuals, including one surprising name choice (Do Rzeczy). Trzaskowski's campaign appeals for reporting irregularities while anomalies in electoral commissions continue generating responses (Polsat News, Onet). Coalition tensions intensify as partners consider replacing Tusk as prime minister, with speculation about potential successors emerging (Wyborcza). The minimum wage debate heats up as employers reject proposals exceeding 5,000 złoty (Gazeta Prawna). Political realignment possibilities surface with discussions about potential Konfederacja-PiS cooperation, though current prospects appear unlikely (OKO.press). Sharp criticism targets politician Braun with accusations of being a "Putinist," while reports emerge of seized containers containing hand-held rocket launchers that could pose threats in Russian agents' hands (Radio ZET, wPolityce).
16:08
Radio ZET

Grzegorz Płaczek z Konfederacji Popołudniowym Gościem Radia ZET. Zaprasza Beata Lubecka

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18:08Nawrocki Builds Team While Demanding Tusk's Replacement

The newspapers report on President-elect Nawrocki building his administration team while coalition tensions reach new heights. Multiple sources reveal Nawrocki announcing his first spokesperson appointment and assembling his presidential staff (Do Rzeczy, Onet, Polsat News, wPolityce). Nawrocki directly challenged the current government, stating the coalition should change prime minister if it wants to survive (300polityka). Coalition fractures deepen as PSL surveys its members about potential cooperation with PiS and Konfederacja, while Konfederacja's club chief declares independence from any alliance role (Wyborcza, Radio ZET). Internal coalition disputes intensify with reports of settling scores within the ruling alliance (OKO.press). Meanwhile, Orlen's shareholders decided to distribute all company profits to investors (Gazeta Prawna), and Warsaw experienced a bomb threat requiring mass evacuation (Super Express). Tennis provided brief respite as Iga Świątek lost to Sabalenka in the Roland Garros semifinals (Polityka).
18:15
Jeśli w ciągu nadchodzących lat wszyscy alianci nie dokonają radykalnego wzrostu wydatków na obronę, możemy zacząć uczyć się rosyjskiego albo wyjechać do Nowej Zelandii – ostrzegł sekretarz generalny paktu Mark Rutte.
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21:12Nawrocki Names His Cabinet

The newspapers report on President-elect Nawrocki revealing his presidential team composition while dramatic international tensions escalate. Nawrocki announced Szefernaker as his chief of staff and disclosed additional cabinet appointments, with sources noting his distancing from Duda's approach (Onet, Polityka, 300polityka, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Super Express). International coverage focuses on escalating U.S.-Russia tensions, with reports of Musk supporting Trump's impeachment and suggesting a successor, alongside speculation about Putin potentially using nuclear weapons in retaliation for airport strikes (Do Rzeczy, Wirtualna Polska, Gazeta Prawna). Commentary pieces emphasize Poland's strengthened position as Trump's European partner and Russia's legacy being defined by thousands of frozen soldiers' corpses rather than cultural achievements (wPolityce, Rzeczpospolita).