Following the surprising first-round election results, the presidential runoff dynamics took shape. Morning began with broken debate negotiations between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki's camps, creating momentary uncertainty. By midday, Mentzen emerged as potential kingmaker, inviting both candidates to discuss his eight-point declaration before offering endorsement. Nawrocki quickly accepted while Trzaskowski later agreed to meet without committing to sign.

After renewed negotiations, a debate was scheduled for Friday evening at TVP, with Jacek Prusinowski as moderator. Prime Minister Tusk weighed in, sharply criticizing Nawrocki while describing the runoff as "50/50." The European Court of Human Rights issued another ruling on Polish judges, continuing judicial controversy.

Polling showed a tight race with right-wing candidates holding a cumulative million-vote advantage from the first round. Paralleling the domestic focus, international headlines reported Trump's apparent disengagement from Ukraine and the end of duty-free imports from Ukraine.