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19.12.2024The Day Hungary Sheltered The Fugitive While Science Minister Fell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 19.12.2024.

It displays 249 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.12.2024The Day Hungary Sheltered The Fugitive While Science Minister Fell
Science Minister Wieczorek resigned following revelations about compromising a whistleblower's identity, marking the first ministerial departure in Tusk's government. His resignation came after mounting pressure and reports of the Prime Minister's direct intervention.

The story of fugitive deputy minister Romanowski reached resolution as Hungary granted him political asylum, creating diplomatic tension. Foreign Minister Sikorski characterized the move as "an unfriendly act towards Poland" and promised response measures. Orban's government processed the asylum request with notable speed, while Tusk reportedly received an evasive response when questioning Orban directly.

The evening brought public statements from Romanowski himself, appearing on television to explain his flight as protection from "political persecution." Constitutional experts debated the implications for Poland-Hungary relations within EU frameworks, while opposition figures framed the situation as evidence of government overreach.
19.12.2024
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Niemal o miliard, do 2,6 mld zł, zwiększyła się w ciągu ostatniego roku wartość prezesa Santander Bank Polska, który ponownie zajął pierwsze miejsce w rankingu najwyżej wycenianych top menedżerów na GPW.
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05:13Constitutional Experts Slam Tusk's Court Annotations

The newspapers report extensively on legal debates surrounding Tusk's new approach to Supreme Court and Constitutional Tribunal rulings, with constitutional experts and the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) criticizing the government's steps (Niezależna, wPolityce). A tragic police intervention resulting in a civilian's death continues to draw attention (Radio ZET, Polsat News). New economic coverage emerges with a ranking of Warsaw Stock Exchange CEOs' values, showing Santander Bank's chief leading with 2.6 billion PLN (Rzeczpospolita).
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07:13Agriculture Ministry Split As Deputy Battles Minister

The newspapers report extensive coverage of internal conflicts in the Ministry of Agriculture, with Deputy Minister Kołodziejczak publicly criticizing Minister Siekierski (Niezależna). The new government's approach to judiciary continues to develop, with decisions not to publish Constitutional Tribunal verdicts and reject neo-KRS decisions (OKO.press). A new poll emerges examining Poles' attitudes and expectations for the upcoming presidential elections (Polityka).
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09:29Kulczyk's Polenergia Bags KPO Millions

The newspapers report extensively on the allocation of KPO funds to Polenergia, owned by Dominika Kulczyk, with opposition politicians criticizing the speed of the 750 million złoty approval (Niezależna, wPolityce). Economic coverage focuses on new GUS data showing rising average wages alongside declining employment in enterprises (Rzeczpospolita, Wirtualna Polska). The "Active Parent" program faces criticism for potentially reducing access to social benefits, with the Family Ministry promising legislative changes (Gazeta Prawna).
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11:05Wieczorek's Ministry Crumbles

The newspapers report extensively on a developing crisis in the Ministry of Science, with Minister Wieczorek facing dismissal following an unspecified scandal (Do Rzeczy, Radio ZET, TVN24, Wirtualna Polska, Polsat News). Economic coverage notes GUS data showing wage increases amid employment decline (Rzeczpospolita). A separate discussion emerges around child protection, with reports indicating 80% of children experienced some form of violence, sparking debate about the Church's role in health education (Polityka).
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12:41Science Minister Falls Over Whistleblower Scandal

The newspapers extensively report on Minister of Science Dariusz Wieczorek's resignation amid a whistleblower protection scandal, with his deputy Maciej Gdula potentially following suit (Gazeta Prawna, TVN24, Wprost, Radio ZET, wPolityce). Economic coverage shows industrial production declining by 1.5% year-over-year in November, with construction output dropping 9.3% (Rzeczpospolita). The ongoing search for former deputy minister Romanowski continues, with reports suggesting he traveled a long distance (Onet).
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Na celowniku Państwowej Inspekcji Pracy w 2025 r. będzie m.in. legalna podstawa zatrudnienia, równość płac, mobbing czy ochrona sygnalistów. Czy i pod jakim kątem firmy powinny zweryfikować wewnętrzne polityki?
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Dariusz Wieczorek stracił stanowisko ministra nauki wskutek ujawnienia przez dziennikarzy WP informacji dotyczących niezapewnienia ochrony sygnalistce oraz braków w oświadczeniu majątkowym. – Ostatnie tygodnie były bardzo ciężkie, jeśli chodzi o falę hejtu, która zalała mnie, moją rodzinę i Ministerstwo Nauki – wskazał Wieczorek na początku konferencji.
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14:41Science Minister Falls, Tusk Seethes

The newspapers extensively cover Science Minister Dariusz Wieczorek's resignation, with multiple sources reporting on the fallout from his handling of a whistleblower case and incomplete asset declarations (Gazeta Prawna, OKO.press, Rzeczpospolita, Wprost, Radio ZET). New developments include Prime Minister Tusk's reported anger over the situation (Wprost) and speculation about further cabinet changes (Polsat News). In parallel, an European Arrest Warrant has been issued for former deputy minister Romanowski (Do Rzeczy).
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16:18Tusk Mocks Orban's Asylum Offer

The newspapers extensively cover Prime Minister Tusk's response to Orban regarding asylum matters, with multiple sources reporting his characterization of Hungary's position as "bizarre" (TVN24, Onet, 300polityka). The resignation saga of Minister Wieczorek continues to develop, with Tusk expressing satisfaction over the minister's departure (Polsat News). Reports emerge of unusual judicial proceedings regarding Ziobro's appeal and PiS party funding (Niezależna, Wyborcza).
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Za jabłka, za detektywów i za kampanię. Prokurator Generalny Adam Bodnar wystosował wnioski o uchylenie immunitetów posłów Jana Krzysztofa Ardanowskiego i Krzysztofa Szczuckiego oraz europosła Daniela Obajtka. Tymczasem węgierski rząd przychylił się do wniosku Marcina Romanowskiego o azyl.
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17:44Hungary Grants Romanowski Asylum

The newspapers extensively cover former deputy minister Marcin Romanowski receiving political asylum in Hungary, with his lawyer confirming international protection status (Radio ZET, TVN24, Wprost, wPolityce). Multiple sources report critical reactions, characterizing it as embarrassing and noting Hungary's ties to Putin (Polsat News, Onet). Prime Minister Tusk separately warns against public speculation about military deployments to Ukraine following his Brussels discussions (300polityka).
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19:44Sikorski Vows Response to Hungary's Asylum Grant

The newspapers heavily cover Foreign Minister Sikorski's response to Hungary granting asylum to former deputy minister Romanowski, with multiple sources reporting it as "an unfriendly act towards Poland" and promising diplomatic steps tomorrow (TVN24, Radio ZET, Polsat News, Onet). Romanowski publicly defended his asylum request, claiming political persecution (wPolityce). The resignation of Minister Wieczorek continues to generate coverage, with reports of Prime Minister Tusk's anger over the situation (Wprost, OKO.press).
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"Rząd Węgier uwzględnił wniosek posła Marcina Romanowskiego i udzielił mu ochrony międzynarodowej" - poinformował na platformie X jego obrońca Bartosz Lewandowski. Wcześniej węgierski portal Telex.hu cytując Viktora Orbána podał, że "obywatel Polski może wkrótce otrzymać azyl polityczny na Węgrzech", nie padło jednak nazwisko.
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22:33Hungary Shields Romanowski, Warsaw Fumes

The newspapers extensively cover former deputy minister Romanowski's asylum in Hungary, with his lawyer confirming protection status and Romanowski himself appearing on television to explain his departure (Rzeczpospolita, Radio ZET, Wyborcza). Foreign Minister Sikorski signals upcoming diplomatic response, characterizing it as "unfriendly act towards Poland and EU principles" (300polityka, TVN24). Parallel coverage discusses potential US government shutdown and Trump's involvement in budget negotiations (Niezależna, Interia).
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