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20.02.2025

20.02.2025Parliament Unlocks Ziobro's Cell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 20.02.2025.

It displays 246 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.02.2025Parliament Unlocks Ziobro's Cell
The morning brought revelations about SpaceX's Falcon 9 debris over Poland, exposing communication failures between space agency POLSA and military command. An outdated email address became symbol of institutional dysfunction.

By afternoon, CBA chief Kwiatkowska-Gurdak resigned, with Prime Minister Tusk's terse "resignation accepted" suggesting deeper institutional changes. Foreign Minister Sikorski departed for urgent Washington consultations regarding Ukraine's situation, as European capitals processed Trump's "dictator" label for Zelenskyy.

Evening parliamentary session approved 30-day arrest warrant for former Justice Minister Ziobro, marking escalation in government's institutional reform campaign. Simultaneously, Parliament approved nuclear power plant funding and rejected no-confidence motion against Equality Minister Kotula. France's proposal to deploy peacekeepers to Ukraine received measured coverage, while reports emerged of 150,000 Russian troops in Belarus.
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05:42Europe Recoils as Trump Rocks NATO

The newspapers report extensively on European reactions to Trump's controversial statements about NATO and Ukraine. Multiple sources discuss Europe's "shock" at Trump's remarks (Do Rzeczy, Gazeta Prawna, OKO.press). Polish security concerns emerge with warnings about potential rocket trajectories over Poland (Polsat News) and revelations about defense plans being compromised (Wirtualna Polska). The EU's Green Deal modifications, particularly concerning farmers, receive attention (Rzeczpospolita).
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Europa w ostatnim czasie zaczęła na poważnie traktować wzrost wydatków na obronę. Nadrobienie zaległości z kilkudziesięciu lat zajmie jednak sporo czasu. Duński wywiad w raporcie, który ostatnio przedostał się do opinii publicznej, ostrzega, że Rosja może zaatakować NATO już za pięć lat, jeśli dojdzie do wniosku, że Ameryka nie przyjedzie europejskim aliantom z odsieczą.
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07:36Europe Counts Its Guns, Finds Empty Chambers

The newspapers report extensively on European military capabilities and NATO preparedness. Multiple sources discuss a potential "peace mission" to Ukraine, with debates about which countries should participate (Radio ZET, Polityka, Rzeczpospolita). Defense capabilities assessment reveals European military shortcomings (Polityka), while USA's commitment to NATO defense is questioned amid Russian demands for troop withdrawal (Rzeczpospolita). A technical mishap emerges as Polish Space Agency sent alerts about falling space debris to outdated email addresses (TVN24, 300polityka).
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09:52Military Misses Rocket Alert Over Wrong Email

The newspapers report extensively on a bureaucratic mishap regarding SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket debris, where warnings were sent to outdated military email addresses (Do Rzeczy, Radio ZET, Niezależna). GUS released new employment data showing decreased employment rates but increased average wages (Rzeczpospolita, TVN24, Wirtualna Polska). Political developments continue with Parliament preparing to vote on Ziobro's arrest (300polityka) and former officials Morawiecki and Kamiński testifying about alleged "coup attempts" (wPolityce).
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11:40Sikorski's Urgent Washington Mission

The newspapers report heavily on Foreign Minister Sikorski's urgent trip to the USA regarding Ukraine's situation (Onet, Polsat News). Healthcare system reforms are discussed, with proposals for health fund competition and deregulation (Gazeta Prawna). Political tensions continue as Ziobro confronts investigation commission (Niezależna), while potential messages from Kremlin to Trump surface (TVN24). A SpaceX Falcon 9 debris was reportedly found in a pond near Czersk (Radio ZET).
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12:56Anti-Corruption Chief Steps Down

The newspapers report extensively on the resignation of CBA (Central Anti-Corruption Bureau) chief, with multiple sources covering Prime Minister Tusk's brief announcement "resignation accepted" (Do Rzeczy, Polsat News, TVN24, Radio ZET, wPolityce, Wirtualna Polska). Italy considers suspending CO2 emission trading to address high energy prices, with Poland supporting ETS system changes (Rzeczpospolita). Minister Sikorski's US visit regarding Ukraine's situation continues to receive attention (Onet).
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15:12Trump's Ukraine Zigzag

The newspapers report on Trump's fluctuating stance toward Ukraine, with his attack and subsequent retreat regarding Zelenskyy (Rzeczpospolita), while Kellogg cancels conference with the Ukrainian president at US request (Polsat News). European media discusses NATO's changing relationship with the EU (Do Rzeczy). Internal debates continue about religious symbols in Warsaw offices, as city council maintains ban on crosses (Niezależna). Home education system faces scrutiny over assessment standards and teacher qualifications (Gazeta Prawna).
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17:03Tusk Demands Action Over Talk

The newspapers report extensively on PM Tusk's call for immediate action on Ukraine, moving beyond discussions to concrete steps (Onet, 300polityka, Polsat News). Hamas returns bodies of hostages to Israel for the first time since October 7 (Polityka). Ukrainian elections during wartime are discussed as potentially destabilizing, with analysis of Putin's strategy and Trump's influence (Rzeczpospolita). Space debris incidents continue to generate coverage, with POLSA chief facing questions (OKO.press, Wprost).
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18:23Ziobro's Explosive Return to Parliament

The newspapers report extensively on a heated Sejm session where Ziobro confronted the government, with multiple sources covering controversial statements and interruptions (Niezależna, Onet, Polsat News, TVN24, Wprost, Wirtualna Polska). Tusk calls for immediate action regarding Ukraine aid, specifically proposing use of frozen Russian assets (Gazeta Prawna). President Duda defends Trump against Russian agent accusations while discussing military capabilities (300polityka, wPolityce).
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20:06Parliament Approves Ziobro's Arrest

The newspapers report extensively on Sejm's decision to allow 30-day arrest of former Justice Minister Ziobro (Polsat News, TVN24, wPolityce, Wirtualna Polska). France and UK propose sending 30,000 troops to Ukraine, seeking Trump's support (Rzeczpospolita). Trump's characterization of Zelenskyy as "dictator" receives coverage (Polityka). SpaceX Falcon 9 debris found in Poland generates attention (Radio ZET).
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