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20.03.2025

20.03.2025Day Parliamentary Vote Exposes East Shield Divisions

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 20.03.2025.

It displays 216 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.03.2025Day Parliamentary Vote Exposes East Shield Divisions
The morning began with emerging details of the Trump-Zelensky four-point agreement and continuing fallout over Barbara Skrzypek's death, with reports highlighting missing elements in her questioning protocol. Security dominated discourse as Polish media reported a surge in gun permits amid growing security fears. By midday, chaotic parliamentary proceedings centered on the East Shield (Tarcza Wschód) resolution, with heated exchanges culminating in a controversial vote. Kaczyński confronted journalists during the session, which Tusk characterized as a choice between "dignity and disgrace." The 189 opposing votes sparked immediate political skirmishes between government and opposition.

International concerns intensified with Germany canceling major events due to terrorism fears and Russia threatening "retaliatory measures" against Poland. Zelensky publicly rejected Trump's nuclear plant proposal, calling it a "gift to the Kremlin." A significant fire at Warsaw's Expo Hall interrupted the political discourse briefly before attention returned to the parliamentary confrontation and its aftermath.
20.03.2025
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Pierwsze tak kompleksowe badanie kandydatów na prezydenta odkrywa kryteria wyboru Polaków. Doskonale widać, jak wielkie znaczenie w wyborach prezydenckich mają osobowość i poszczególne cechy charakteru kandydatów. I który z nich ma największe szanse – na zwycięstwo, ale i na drugą turę. Jak oceniani są Rafał Trzaskowski, Karol Nawrocki, Sławomir Mentzen, Szymon Hołownia i Magdalena Biejat?
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05:17Trump-Zelensky Four-Point Deal Emerges

The newspapers report on Trump-Zelensky negotiations, with emerging details about their four-point agreement (Radio ZET) and Trump's proposal regarding Ukrainian nuclear power plants (Wprost, Polsat News). Media coverage continues on the potential ceasefire in Ukraine, with Zelensky discussing possible terms (TVN24). Polish domestic affairs feature prominently with reporting on a new senior care benefit of 2,150 PLN monthly for those 75+ starting in 2026 (Gazeta Prawna). National security concerns appear with reporting on China and Russia targeting Poland in FIMI attacks (Onet). Presidential election coverage analyzes candidate qualities and which contenders best match Polish voters' preferences (Rzeczpospolita).
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Pierwsze tak kompleksowe badanie kandydatów na prezydenta odkrywa kryteria wyboru Polaków. Doskonale widać, jak wielkie znaczenie w wyborach prezydenckich mają osobowość i poszczególne cechy charakteru kandydatów. I który z nich ma największe szanse – na zwycięstwo, ale i na II turę. Jak oceniani są Rafał Trzaskowski, Karol Nawrocki, Sławomir Mentzen, Szymon Hołownia i Magdalena Biejat?
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07:12Security Fears Fuel Gun Permit Surge

The newspapers report on Barbara Skrzypek's death investigation, highlighting a missing element in her interrogation protocol (Onet, Do Rzeczy). Security concerns dominate coverage with EU plans to defend against Russia (OKO.press), Poland's increasing gun permits (Polsat News), and calls to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel mines (Polityka). Construction industry problems appear with reports of substandard building materials, particularly thermal insulation (Gazeta Prawna). Political news includes analysis of presidential candidates' qualities (Rzeczpospolita) and speculation about Szymon Hołownia potentially withdrawing from the race after Easter (Wprost).
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09:43Industrial Production Slumps As Political Scandals Multiply

The newspapers report on political tensions, with Tusk making a "Freudian slip" about "Russian voting" in the European Parliament (Niezależna) and a scandalous recording of PiS politicians (Super Express). Security concerns continue with Nawrocki meeting Italian PM Meloni to discuss European security (300polityka, wPolityce). Economic news reports industrial production falling by 2% year-over-year in February (Rzeczpospolita), while international issues include 14 Poles awaiting deportation from the US (Radio ZET) and what's described as "the most powerful drone attack in history" (TVN24). Other stories cover an alleged arms-related scam (Do Rzeczy) and a former PiS senator using a false name at an Orban rally (Onet).
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11:48Warsaw Expo Hall Engulfed In Flames

The newspapers report on a major fire at the Expo Hall in Warsaw, with emergency services responding to the scene (Polsat News, Super Express, TVN24). The EU's defense strategy is making headlines with a proposed "hedgehog strategy" document described as breakthrough (Do Rzeczy). Climate discussions appear with analysis of Jarosław Kaczyński's comments on global warming (OKO.press). Political polling shows Trzaskowski perceived as more patriotic than Nawrocki (Onet), while opinion pieces discuss Trump's influence on Polish right-wing parties (Polityka) and Trzaskowski's appeal to younger voters (wPolityce). Other topics include the upcoming time change's impact on wages (Gazeta Prawna) and alleged procedural violations in Barbara Skrzypek's autopsy (Niezależna).
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13:47Lawyers Demand Witness Protection Laws After Skrzypek Case

The newspapers report on legal changes proposed after Barbara Skrzypek's death, with lawyers calling for witnesses to have representation rights during questioning without needing approval from authorities (Gazeta Prawna, Wirtualna Polska). Political tensions surrounding EU centralization appear with Karol Nawrocki meeting Italian PM Meloni to discuss concerns about EU overreach (Niezależna). Foreign affairs coverage includes an EU summit reportedly disappointing to Putin by maintaining Ukraine support (OKO.press) and German military assessment that Russia could be ready for major war in four years (TVN24). Domestic news shows a significant 58% drop in legislative output, though quality concerns remain (Rzeczpospolita).
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Naczelny Sąd Administracyjny w Warszawie, w wydanym 18 marca 2025 r. wyroku, uchylił niekorzystny dla Kopalni Turów wyrok Wojewódzkiego Sądu Administracyjnego z 1 lutego 2022 r. ws. decyzji środowiskowej.
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15:00Chaotic Parliament Passes Security Resolution Amid Confrontation

The newspapers report on heated parliamentary proceedings with a controversial resolution on Poland's security being passed despite opposition from 189 MPs (Radio ZET, Niezależna). The session was marked by confrontation between PiS leader Kaczyński and journalists (Do Rzeczy) and procedural confusion with the Speaker making a voting mistake (Polsat News). Prime Minister Tusk harshly criticized PiS after the vote, stating they "chose disgrace" (TVN24, Onet, Wirtualna Polska). In environmental news, the Supreme Administrative Court reversed a previous unfavorable ruling for Turów coal mine, allowing it to continue operations (Gazeta Prawna).
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Pod względem militarnym Niemcy to dziś nawet nie cień dawnej potęgi. I nawet wielomiliardowe inwestycje w obronność istotnie tego nie zmienią. Nie ma też co liczyć na to, że za naszymi plecami powstanie pancerna armia gotowa przyjść nam z pomocą w razie rosyjsko-białoruskiej agresji.
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Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Alvin Gajadhur gościem Radia ZET

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17:23Zelensky Rejects Trump's Proposal

The newspapers report on parliamentary tensions with Prime Minister Tusk attacking PiS and Konfederacja for "choosing disgrace" in a key vote (Do Rzeczy), while controversies surround MP Jachira for distributing candies during security discussions (Niezależna). Judicial issues appear with reports of President Duda appointing 61 "defective neo-judges" (OKO.press). International relations coverage focuses on Zelensky rejecting a US proposal, described as a "gift to the Kremlin" (TVN24, Wirtualna Polska), while Russia threatens "retaliatory measures" against Poland (Polsat News). Presidential campaign developments show Trzaskowski welcoming another candidate at his meeting (300polityka).
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Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Alvin Gajadhur: rezolucja PE osłabia NATO. Może się wytworzyć NATO-bis

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19:29France Proposes Nuclear Umbrella For Europe

The newspapers report on security concerns with tensions at the Belarus border involving attacks on Polish soldiers (Radio ZET), and discussions about nuclear defense with France proposing a European nuclear umbrella against Russia (Polityka). Political discord continues with a PiS MP directly accusing PM Tusk of being "an idiot or traitor" (Niezależna) and PiS leader confronting TVN24 journalists (wPolityce). Religious themes emerge with conservative commentators arguing Europe's demographic decline requires a return to religion (Do Rzeczy). Other topics include prosecutor Wrzosek's personal data being leaked online (Onet, Wyborcza) and disputed claims about the situation in Russia's Kursk region (Polsat News).
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Osamotniona przez USA Unia Europejska staje przed egzystencjalnym zagrożeniem ze strony Rosji. I nie może tolerować agenta Moskwy w swoim gronie. Nie ma w nim miejsca dla Viktora Orbána.
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22:25Reports Contradict Trump And Putin's Ukraine Claims

The newspapers report on a new tax proposal described as "from heaven's manna" by a minister (Do Rzeczy), while debate continues around Trump's Ukraine policies with new reports contradicting statements by both Trump and Putin (Onet, Radio ZET, Polsat News). International relations feature discussions of Poland's Foreign Minister Sikorski's activities in Zimbabwe and Trump's plans for Ukraine (Polityka), with potential Ukraine-US mineral agreements (TVN24). The EU-Hungary relationship is questioned with calls to expel Hungary due to its pro-Russia stance (Rzeczpospolita). Domestic concerns include military recruitment targeting high schoolers with salary incentives (Wyborcza) and debates over independent music funding (OKO.press).
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