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21.06.2025

21.06.2025The Day Tusk Questioned the Vote

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 21.06.2025.

It displays 113 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.06.2025The Day Tusk Questioned the Vote
Prime Minister Tusk escalated the electoral crisis by posting on social media asking if citizens were curious about "real voting results," prompting accusations of destabilizing the state and attempted coup. President Duda responded sharply, warning Tusk to "stay away from presidential ballot cards" and accused him of undermining democracy.

OKO.press reported voting irregularities expanded to 11 of 13 examined polling stations, where Trzaskowski's votes were allegedly transferred to Nawrocki. The Supreme Court president definitively stated that Polish electoral law contains no provision for nationwide vote recounting.

Belarus released political prisoners including opposition blogger Siarhiej Cichanouski and three Polish citizens. American B-2 bombers departed U.S. bases amid speculation about potential strikes on Iran, while Israeli forces declared their goal as putting "Iran in ruins." The political establishment appeared increasingly divided over how to resolve the constitutional crisis surrounding the election results.
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08:01Poland Reaches Space

The newspapers report on Poland's first astronaut mission success as the country celebrates achieving space presence (Gazeta Prawna). A tragic murder-suicide in Małopolska dominates crime coverage, with multiple sources confirming a woman shot dead on a parking lot and her husband's body also found (Onet, Super Express). Electoral integrity discussions continue as the Supreme Court president addresses vote recounting questions amid ongoing disputes (Wirtualna Polska). International focus shifts to Trump receiving an official Nobel Peace Prize nomination, while Ukrainian defensive fortifications near Toretsk face intensified Russian attacks (Radio ZET, Polityka). Heat wave coverage begins as Poland experiences its first summer temperature surge, with reports linking extreme heat to mental health impacts (Polsat News, OKO.press).
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Od kilku dni krąży w kulisach polityki zaproponowany ponoć przez Romana Giertycha pomysł, by po 5 sierpnia i zdaniu urzędu prezydenta przez Andrzeja Dudę wstrzymać się z zaprzysiężeniem Karola Nawrockiego i po uchwaleniu przez większość parlamentarną ustawy o Sądzie Najwyższym (lub szerzej ustaw przywracających praworządność) domknąć proces legislacyjny podpisem pełniącego obowiązki głowy państwa marszałka Sejmu.
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11:40Tusk's Election Post Sparks Coup Accusations

The newspapers report on escalating political tensions following Prime Minister Tusk's controversial social media post questioning election results, with opposition media accusing him of destabilizing the state (Do Rzeczy, Radio ZET, 300polityka). The post allegedly asked citizens whether they were curious about "real voting results," prompting fierce reactions and claims Tusk is consolidating his hardest electorate while excluding succession scenarios. Meanwhile, lawyer Roman Giertych reportedly proposed delaying president-elect Nawrocki's inauguration after August 5th until parliament passes judicial reform laws, with critics labeling this either a coup attempt or mere political troublemaking (Rzeczpospolita). Electoral integrity concerns persist as Wyborcza reports election commissions in Kalisz were dominated by PiS members, though allegedly within legal bounds.
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Prezydent USA Donald Trump nie ukrywa gniewu na prezesa amerykańskiej Rezerwy Federalnej, Jerome’a Powella, i zagroził, że może zmienić zdanie co do utrzymania go na tym stanowisku. Fed ponownie w tym tygodniu pozostawił stopy procentowe na niezmienionym poziomie.
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15:14Lukashenko Frees Political Prisoners

The newspapers report on Belarusian leader Lukashenko releasing political prisoners, including prominent opposition blogger Siarhiej Cichanouski who was serving nearly 20 years, and three Polish citizens (Do Rzeczy, Onet, Polsat News, Radio ZET). The electoral dispute intensifies as OKO.press reveals voting "mistakes" occurred in 11 of 13 commissions examined, with Trzaskowski's votes allegedly added to Nawrocki's totals. President Duda responds sharply to Tusk's election questioning, warning to "stay away from presidential ballot cards" while accusing him of "stamping feet" over democratic results (wPolityce, Wprost). International coverage focuses on Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, threatening to reconsider keeping him in position after rates remained unchanged (Rzeczpospolita).
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18:49B-2 Bombers Leave for Iran

The newspapers report on prosecutors issuing a new statement regarding electoral irregularities as investigations continue into vote counting disputes (Do Rzeczy). Polish media focus intensively on U.S. military movements, with American B-2 stealth bombers departing bases amid speculation about potential strikes on Iran (Onet, Radio ZET). Tehran signals willingness to negotiate while setting conditions, as former Polish president warns Trump's possible actions represent "real threats to Poland" (Wirtualna Polska, Polsat News). Belarus releases opposition leader Cichanouski's husband along with three Polish citizens from prison (Wprost). Historical tensions resurface as OKO.press reports on 1944 killings of 1,200 Polish citizens of Ukrainian ethnicity by Polish resistance forces AK and BCh in Sahryń. Political discourse shifts toward gender issues, with analysts suggesting Tusk's government has two years to address men's concerns before populist messaging on taxes gains traction among young male voters (Rzeczpospolita).
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Reżim w Mińsku zwolnił 14 więźniów, ale w zamian chce zniesienia przynajmniej części sankcji na Białoruś. W Rosji coraz mniej sprzedaje się białoruskich wyrobów – wypierane są przez chińskie. Pekin szuka rynków, które są bezpieczne dla niego i z dala od amerykańskich ceł i sankcji. Ale ewentualne zniesienie sankcji na białoruski sektor bankowy byłoby bardzo na rękę również Władimirowi Putinowi.
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