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11.06.2025The Day Tusk Survived His Test

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 11.06.2025.

It displays 172 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.06.2025The Day Tusk Survived His Test
Prime Minister Tusk delivered his exposé to Parliament in the morning, facing a confidence vote he had requested three days earlier. PiS lawmakers boycotted his speech, while record numbers of opposition MPs queued to question him during the extended session. The proceedings stretched for hours as Tusk announced a July government reconstruction featuring "new faces" and promised partial border controls with Germany by summer.

The vote concluded in the afternoon with 243 MPs supporting the government and 210 opposing, with all coalition partners voting in favor. Parliamentary disruption occurred when Grzegorz Braun destroyed an LGBT exhibition in the Sejm building.

Simultaneously, Karol Nawrocki received his presidential certificate from the Electoral Commission at the Royal Castle, pledging to be "president of one Poland" and to "tear down walls of hatred." The PKW chairman expressed exhaustion with ongoing political warfare during the ceremony.

Poland's football team returned home after their defeat to Finland, with players reportedly attempting to avoid journalists at the airport.
11.06.2025
04:13
04:21

04:24Probierz Summoned After Finland Defeat

The newspapers report on Poland's football crisis deepening as coach Probierz was summoned "to the carpet" by PZPN president who apologized to fans following the team's failure against Finland, with goalkeeper Skorupski making a "nightmarish error" (Radio ZET, Super Express, Wirtualna Polska). Prime Minister Tusk prepares for Wednesday's confidence vote in Parliament, presenting his exposé with a two-year coalition plan while PiS and Konfederacja attempt to "drive a wedge" between government partners (Wyborcza). Defense spending discussions continue with reports of five-fold increases in air defense funding against Russian threats (Gazeta Prawna). Political tensions escalate as the government deploys ABW security services to investigate the RKW application, with opposition politician Matecki claiming Tusk's allies reacted with "hysteria" over potential revelations (wPolityce). The deregulation program reaches its halfway point with the final batch of 40 proposals emerging, as the initiative expanded from 300 original ideas into what officials describe as a "social general uprising" (Rzeczpospolita).
05:29
06:03
Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Dariusz Klimczak Gościem Radia ZET i Bogdana Rymanowskiego

06:03
06:19
Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Kosiniak-Kamysz na czele rządu? Klimczak: Tak, powinien stanąć, tylko nie wiadomo kiedy

06:19

07:04Tusk Faces Parliament Confidence Test

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Tusk delivering his exposé to Parliament ahead of Wednesday's confidence vote, with government reconstruction plans emerging as Radio ZET discusses which ministries will be merged or eliminated (Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska, Radio ZET). New polling data shows the ruling coalition losing power in every scenario, creating political pressure as Tusk faces questions about his government's narrative (Onet, OKO.press). Opposition leader Kaczyński summarizes the current administration's record by stating they "led to a serious crisis in public finances in a short time" (300polityka). Meanwhile, Nawrocki begins organizing his presidential office with reports that Czarnek will serve as vice-president to prevent any "hostile takeover" by Konfederacja, instead fostering a peaceful PiS-Konfederacja alliance (Polityka). The football team returned home after their poor performance, with Super Express describing the national squad as lacking "class and honor" (Super Express).
07:10
07:45
08:10

08:29Tusk Survives Parliament Confidence Test

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Tusk's confidence vote proceedings in Parliament, with PiS lawmakers boycotting his exposé while Tusk declared he doesn't know the word "capitulation" (Do Rzeczy, Radio ZET, Polsat News). The vote was scheduled for 2 PM following questioning from MPs, with Tusk announcing a government reconstruction in July featuring "new faces" (Rzeczpospolita, Wyborcza). New polling data shows the ruling coalition losing power in every scenario, intensifying political pressure on the government (Onet). Opposition leader Kaczyński characterized the government's actions as reaching "the character of a natural disaster," while Tusk acknowledged that the presidency will remain hostile to his changes regardless of the current transition (300polityka, wPolityce). The proceedings represented a critical test for Tusk's administration amid declining poll numbers and coalition tensions.
08:36
09:01

10:45Tusk Survives Confidence Vote, Promises July Reshuffle

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Tusk surviving his confidence vote while facing mounting political pressures. Multiple sources indicate Tusk won the parliamentary test but announced a July government reconstruction featuring "new faces" (Do Rzeczy, Wyborcza). Opposition attacks intensified with record numbers of parliamentary questions directed at the premier, prompting critics to ask "where are you, Mr. Prime Minister?" (Radio ZET). The European Commission's criticism of subsidies to Polish coal mines adds external pressure on the government's economic policies (OKO.press). Meanwhile, President Duda commented on the Lewandowski football controversy, summarizing the captain's situation amid ongoing team conflicts (Interia). Coalition partners demand Tusk's response to reports of "thousands" facing dismissal from state-owned companies (Wprost). A tragic international incident emerged as a Polish teenager was confirmed among victims of the Graz massacre (Onet, Wirtualna Polska).
12:59

13:43Braun Destroys Sejm Exhibition

The newspapers report on parliamentary disruption as Grzegorz Braun destroyed an exhibition in the Sejm, with multiple sources covering the incident (Onet, Polsat News). Prime Minister Tusk's confidence vote proceedings faced delays as he requested a break, while criticism mounted against his leadership prompting Hołownia to hold an emergency press conference (Radio ZET, Super Express). Political maneuvering intensified with PSL proposing a "pact with the president" and Hołownia declaring he won't participate in any "coup attempt" regarding presidential elections (Do Rzeczy, 300polityka). The government faces institutional pressure as the National Judicial Council demands Justice Minister Bodnar immediately announce vacant judicial positions (wPolityce). Sports-related tensions continue affecting politics, with Tusk referencing the Helsinki football defeat to warn against internal conflicts, stating he won't tolerate disputes within his team (Wyborcza).
14:31

15:15Tusk Wins Confidence Vote

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Tusk successfully securing a confidence vote in Parliament, with 243 MPs voting in favor and 210 against (wPolityce). Multiple sources confirm all coalition members supported the government, with Tusk quickly addressing the nation following the decisive result (Super Express, Wyborcza). The vote concludes the political test that dominated recent coverage, as Tusk announced plans to name a new government spokesperson described as a "serious political figure" (300polityka). Environmental tensions emerge separately as foresters requested permits to cull 120 beavers and destroy their habitats, prompting intervention from conservationists (OKO.press). The confidence vote represents a clear victory for Tusk's administration after facing mounting pressure from coalition partners demanding responses to planned dismissals from state companies.
15:21
16:04
Nowe twarze w rządzie i rzecznik jeszcze w czerwcu. Rekonstrukcja gabinetu nie tylko personalna, ale i strukturalna, by rząd szybciej przyjmował ustawy. Apel do opozycji, w tym do Sławomira Mentzena, a w końcu uzyskanie wotum zaufania przez Donalda Tuska – to najkrótsze podsumowanie ważnego dnia w Sejmie.
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16:30
Premier Donald Tusk wygrał w Sejmie głosowanie nad wotum zaufania, lecz odłożył plan nowego otwarcia na letnią rekonstrukcję rządu. Ale strategia, jaką będzie musiała obrać koalicja 15 października, zależy od tego, jaką formułę prezydentury realizować będzie Karol Nawrocki.
16:30
17:12

18:03Nawrocki Receives Presidential Certificate

The newspapers report on Karol Nawrocki officially receiving his presidential certificate from the National Electoral Commission, with multiple sources covering his pledge to be "president of one Poland" (Do Rzeczy, Onet, 300polityka, Super Express). The PKW chairman delivered an emotional speech expressing frustration with ongoing political warfare, stating "I'm tired of the Polish-Polish war and judge-judge war" (wPolityce). Meanwhile, Prime Minister Tusk retains parliamentary majority following his confidence vote victory, but analysts question whether he possesses a clear governing vision, with strategy now dependent on Nawrocki's presidential approach (Rzeczpospolita, Radio ZET). Economic concerns emerge as Poland's public debt threatens to exceed 60% of GDP, raising questions about fiscal implications (Gazeta Prawna). Political tensions persist within the ruling coalition as Schetyna warns partners of potential "political death" while commentators debate the government's direction (Polsat News).