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20.06.2025

20.06.2025The Day the Spokesperson Arrived and Votes Were Counted

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 20.06.2025.

It displays 135 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.06.2025The Day the Spokesperson Arrived and Votes Were Counted
The morning brought another postponement of astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski's space mission, marking the second delay. Prime Minister Tusk finally appointed Adam Szłapka as government spokesperson after more than a year without one, generating mixed reactions from PiS members who celebrated the choice as strategically beneficial to their opposition.

The electoral crisis deepened as investigations revealed vote-switching irregularities in eight polling stations where votes for Trzaskowski were attributed to Nawrocki. By afternoon, OKO.press reported this discovery while judges physically examined ballot bags from disputed locations. Justice Minister Bodnar took an official stance on 111 electoral protests as the Supreme Court warned of paralysis from the volume of complaints.

Tusk made cryptic remarks about government reconstruction, warning that "no one should sleep peacefully" while appealing to President Duda to withdraw his veto on legislation. The day ended with analysis suggesting "unnatural vote increases" for Nawrocki across multiple regions.
20.06.2025
04:19
Choć przywrócenie kolegialności orzekania w drugiej instancji wydłuży rozpoznawanie spraw, to zdaniem 59 proc. uczestników Panelu Prawników „Rz” jest to dobre rozwiązanie. Likwidację tzw. zażaleń poziomych, które w jeszcze większym stopniu przyspieszają pracę sądów, popiera aż 83 proc. z nich.
04:19

04:20Polish Space Mission Postponed Again

The newspapers report on Poland's space mission setback as astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski's flight has been postponed again, with Radio ZET and Onet confirming the cancellation without specifying new dates. Political tensions escalate as Polsat News reveals disputes between President Duda and Prime Minister Tusk during National Security Council meetings, while Do Rzeczy reports Foreign Ministry official Wysocka-Schnepf rejecting calls for "divorce" from current policies. Trump announces he will decide within two weeks whether to join the Israel-Iran war, with Polish media speculating about potential tactical nuclear strikes on Iran's Fordo facility (OKO.press, Super Express). Judicial reform discussions continue as Rzeczpospolita reports 59% of legal professionals support slower but higher-quality court proceedings, while opposition politician Ryszard Sellin remains detained for a full year according to wPolityce.
04:28
05:03

06:46German MEP Faults Brussels on Poland

The newspapers report on German criticism of the European Commission's handling of Poland's rule of law case, with a German MEP stating the EC made an error regarding Tusk's government (Do Rzeczy). Political analysis focuses on presidential candidate Nawrocki's positioning, with observers noting his views align more closely with Konfederacja than PiS in certain areas (300polityka). PiS launches its post-election offensive with Kaczyński planning visits to multiple cities before summer, demonstrating readiness to return to power (Wyborcza). The party continues its media strategy through deals with TV Republika (Radio ZET). Domestic policy discussions center on rainwater taxes, with detailed coverage of payment obligations and penalties for illegal water drainage (Gazeta Prawna). Migration issues resurface as reports emerge of migrants placed in children's homes, with officials describing "terrible confusion" and lack of government control (wPolityce).
07:32
09:27
10:11

10:22Tusk Names Government Spokesperson

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Tusk finally appointing Adam Szłapka as government spokesperson after over a year without one, with multiple sources confirming the announcement (300polityka, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce). Political tensions persist as former Justice Minister Ziobro criticizes current Minister Bodnar for prioritizing PiS accountability over helping children, while analysts examine electoral fraud allegations and protest procedures (Do Rzeczy, OKO.press). International coverage focuses on potential American deployment of massive bunker-buster bombs against Iranian underground nuclear facilities, though experts question whether even these weapons could penetrate Iran's deepest installations (Polityka). Defense analysts warn that Russia's weapons production now exceeds the combined output of Poland, Germany, Britain, and France, highlighting Europe's military industrial shortfall (Rzeczpospolita).
10:46
11:04
12:23

13:19Szłapka Named Government Spokesman

The newspapers report on Adam Szłapka's appointment as government spokesperson generating polarized reactions, with PiS celebrating the choice as "perfect" while critics mock it as an "oxymoron" (Do Rzeczy, Onet, Polityka, wPolityce). Tusk hints at broader government reconstruction with cryptic warnings that "no one should sleep peacefully" and appeals to President Duda to withdraw his veto on incidental legislation (Radio ZET, 300polityka). The prosecutor's office drops charges against notorious poacher Paweł P., dubbed the "king of poachers," avoiding punishment despite widespread criticism (OKO.press). Meanwhile, discussions emerge about a new national football team selector with advanced negotiations reportedly underway, while presidential candidate Nawrocki assembles his chancellery with figures from multiple PiS factions (Wirtualna Polska, Wprost).
13:51
Firmy oddają AI coraz większą władzę – prawie połowa menedżerów korzysta z takich narzędzi codziennie. Aż trzy czwarte liderów ufa ich radom bardziej niż bliskim.
13:51
16:54
Tego się można było spodziewać: ceny na stacjach paliw zaczęły piąć się w górę. Benzyna i olej napędowy niepokojąco zbliżają się do bariery 6 zł/l i do końca miesiąca mogą ją przekroczyć. Przyczyna jest dość oczywista.
16:54
16:54
Są poważne wątpliwości dotyczące prawidłowości liczenia głosów w wyborach prezydenckich, które należy wyjaśnić. Nie zmieniam swojego stanowiska, ale je precyzuje i uzupełniam, ponieważ zmieniły się okoliczności – twierdzi prof. Marek Safjan, były prezes Trybunału Konstytucyjnego.
16:54

17:04Vote-Switching Scandal Spreads

The newspapers report on mounting evidence of electoral irregularities as OKO.press reveals votes for Trzaskowski were attributed to Nawrocki in eight polling stations, while Wyborcza publishes analysis showing "unnatural vote increases" for Nawrocki nationwide. Prime Minister Tusk declares citizens have the right to know about these irregularities, with Justice Minister Bodnar taking a stance on 111 electoral protests (OKO.press, Onet, Radio ZET, Rzeczpospolita, Wprost, Wyborcza). Former Constitutional Tribunal President Safjan clarifies his position on Nawrocki's potential inauguration, stating serious doubts about vote counting must be addressed. Meanwhile, the European Commission withdraws regulations designed to combat "greenwashing," while oil prices climb toward 6 złoty per liter as war escalates and Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz (Gazeta Prawna, Polityka).
18:12
19:55

21:14Judges Examine Disputed Ballot Bags

The newspapers report on escalating concerns about electoral integrity as judges examine ballot bags from polling stations, with investigations continuing into vote counting irregularities (Wirtualna Polska). Political tensions intensify as opposition figures accuse Prime Minister Tusk of disrespecting democratic election results regarding Nawrocki, while analysts warn of potential "civil war" scenarios following the disputed election (300polityka, Polsat News, wPolityce). Putin's threats dominate international coverage, with multiple sources reporting his claims that "all of Ukraine is ours" and declarations that wherever Russian soldiers stand becomes Russian territory, alongside warnings about potential world war (Do Rzeczy, Radio ZET). The Israel-Iran conflict continues escalating as Trump faces pressure to decide on American military involvement, with Polish media noting Iran's reluctance to engage with European mediators (OKO.press, Onet). Meanwhile, the UN refugee chief defends Ukrainian refugees in Poland, arguing they boost Polish wages rather than threaten employment (Wyborcza).