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20.12.2024The Day Hungary Became Asylum While Magdeburg Bled

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 20.12.2024.

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

20.12.2024The Day Hungary Became Asylum While Magdeburg Bled
Hungary's grant of asylum to Romanowski evolved into a diplomatic crisis, with Poland recalling its ambassador from Budapest for "indefinite consultations." The European Commission stated EU countries must honor European arrest warrants, while prosecutor Korneluk announced seven additional criminal charges against Romanowski.

By afternoon, Prime Minister Tusk characterized the situation as a choice "between Lukashenko and Orban," while PiS leader Kaczyński defended Romanowski, claiming extreme threats to those in custody. Parliament Speaker Hołownia moved to block Romanowski's parliamentary salary.

Evening coverage shifted to a deadly attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market, where a vehicle drove into crowds. Initial reports of eleven fatalities were later revised to two deaths with sixty injuries, while media narratives diverged on the attacker's identity and motives.
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Statystyczny Kowalski, wydając 100 zł, na masło przeznacza nie więcej, jak 50–60 gr, a jednak to masło stało się w ostatnich dniach towarem najbardziej politycznym. Politycy PiS usiłują z niego zrobić symbol drożyzny, rząd broni się, rzucając na rynek rezerwy strategiczne. Dyskonty zacierają ręce.
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06:41Orban Shields Romanowski From "Brutal Attack"

The newspapers extensively cover Hungary's granting of asylum to former deputy minister Romanowski, with Prime Minister Orban speaking of a "brutal attack" by Minister Bodnar (Do Rzeczy, Onet, TVN24). Prime Minister Tusk personally contacted Orban regarding the matter (Wirtualna Polska). In parallel, coverage focuses on butter prices becoming a political issue, with PiS attempting to use it as a symbol of rising costs while the government releases strategic reserves (Polityka).
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Radio ZET

Michał Kołodziejczak gościem Radia ZET. Zaprasza Beata Lubecka

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08:17Warsaw Summons Budapest's Envoy

The newspapers extensively cover Poland's diplomatic response to Hungary granting asylum to former deputy minister Romanowski, with the Foreign Ministry summoning the Hungarian ambassador (MSZ, Polsat News, TVN24, Wprost, Wirtualna Polska, 300polityka). In parallel, coverage continues of labor regulations, with reports on additional vacation days that must be used before year's end (Gazeta Prawna). PiS seeks to remove five members of the National Electoral Commission (wPolityce).
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09:46Seven New Charges Hit Romanowski's Hungarian Haven

The newspapers extensively cover new criminal charges against former deputy minister Romanowski, with prosecutor Korneluk announcing seven additional charges (TVN24, Polsat News, Do Rzeczy, Onet). Prime Minister Tusk characterizes Hungary's asylum grant as a choice "between Lukashenko and Orban" (300polityka, Radio ZET), while Poland's Foreign Ministry summons the Hungarian ambassador for discussions (Wyborcza, Wprost). PiS leader Kaczyński defends Romanowski, claiming extreme threat to those in custody (wPolityce).
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11:31Warsaw Pulls Ambassador From Budapest

The newspapers extensively cover Poland's diplomatic crisis with Hungary, as Poland recalls its ambassador for "indefinite consultations" and the Hungarian ambassador's visit to Polish Foreign Ministry goes unmet by ministers (Do Rzeczy, Onet, Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska). The development follows Hungary's asylum grant to Romanowski, with Kaczyński responding to legal interpretations about presidential inauguration procedures (Niezależna, wPolityce). Coverage also notes deteriorating Polish-Ukrainian relations, particularly regarding labor market tensions (Polityka).
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Objęcie Marcina Romanowskiego ochroną międzynarodową na Węgrzech to naruszenie prawa UE. Prokuratura już nic nie zdziała, ale rząd ma możliwość wniesienia skargi do TSUE. Póki co poseł może leżeć nad Balatonem – uważa prof. Marcin Górski z Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego.
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Objęcie Marcina Romanowskiego ochroną międzynarodową na Węgrzech to naruszenie prawa UE. Prokuratura już nic nie zdziała, ale rząd ma możliwość wniesienia skargi do TSUE. Póki co poseł może leżeć nad Balatonem – uważa prof. Marcin Górski z Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego.
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13:05Brussels Steps Into Romanowski's Asylum Saga

The newspapers extensively cover the European Commission's reaction to Romanowski's Hungarian asylum, stating EU countries must honor European arrest warrants (Wyborcza, Onet, Do Rzeczy). Parliament Speaker Hołownia moves to block Romanowski's parliamentary salary (Radio ZET), while legal experts suggest Poland could file a complaint to the EU Court of Justice (Rzeczpospolita). Orban characterizes Polish actions as a "brutal attack" (TVN24), with prosecutor Korneluk announcing additional criminal charges (300polityka).
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15:04Brussels Orders Budapest: Hand Over Romanowski

The newspapers extensively cover Romanowski's Hungarian asylum saga, with multiple new angles emerging. The European Commission states Hungary must honor the European arrest warrant (Rzeczpospolita, TVN24, Wprost), while Prof. Muszyński suggests Orban is observing the situation with detachment (Do Rzeczy). Miller predicts Orban won't risk too much for Romanowski (Wprost), while discussions continue about the potential impact on PiS (Interia, Polityka). A parallel development involves Orlen filing a lawsuit against its former vice president (Wirtualna Polska).
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17:21Romanowski Calls Government "Bandits" From Budapest

The newspapers extensively cover Romanowski's statement calling the current government "bandits" (Do Rzeczy), while PiS politicians remain divided over his actions (Interia). Parliament Speaker Hołownia met with President Duda, describing it as a "substantive meeting" regarding potential legal chaos (300polityka, wPolityce). Meanwhile, prosecutors shed new light on Romanowski's departure to Hungary (Onet, Wyborcza), suggesting possible charges against additional individuals involved in his exit.
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19:21Christmas Market Tragedy Strikes Magdeburg

The newspapers extensively cover a deadly incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, where a driver crashed into crowds, resulting in fatalities (Niezależna, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Wirtualna Polska). Brussels prepares new social media regulations dubbed "Democracy Shield" (Do Rzeczy), while coverage continues of Putin's military strategies and the disappearance of Bayraktars from Ukrainian skies (Polityka). The Romanowski asylum case evolves with new legal perspectives comparing it to the Puigdemont precedent (Rzeczpospolita).
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20:49Magdeburg Christmas Market Carnage

The newspapers extensively cover a deadly attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, where a vehicle drove into crowds, resulting in 11 fatalities and 60-80 injuries (Do Rzeczy, Niezależna, Onet, Polsat News, Radio ZET, TVN24, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce). Meanwhile, coverage continues of Romanowski's asylum case in Hungary, with new details emerging about a mysterious visit (Interia, OKO.press), while Minister Bodnar responds to Giertych's comments about prosecutorial actions (300polityka).
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