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22.05.2025

22.05.2025Day Nawrocki Kneels Before Mentzen While Baltic Becomes Confrontation Zone

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 22.05.2025.

It displays 175 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.05.2025Day Nawrocki Kneels Before Mentzen While Baltic Becomes Confrontation Zone
The morning began with news of a shooting at the Israeli embassy in Washington that killed two staff members, described as an "antisemitic terror act." Prime Minister Tusk held an emergency military briefing in Gdynia, warning that "the Baltic will become a place of confrontation" following a Russian "shadow fleet" vessel incident near strategic infrastructure.

The presidential campaign was dominated by Karol Nawrocki's meeting with Sławomir Mentzen, where the PiS candidate signed Mentzen's declaration and aligned with most of his positions. Nawrocki revealed he carries a personal weapon due to Russian death threats, and expressed opposition to the European Green Deal. This meeting generated polarized reactions, with critics calling him a "chameleon" while supporters praised his "transparent" approach.

By evening, new polls showed Nawrocki pulling ahead of Trzaskowski for the first time. Tusk hinted at forthcoming revelations about Nawrocki's past, including alleged participation in football hooligan "arranged fights."
22.05.2025
04:20

04:22Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in US Shooting

The newspapers report on multiple foreign affairs topics. A shooting at the Israeli embassy in the US has resulted in two staff fatalities (Onet). Ukraine's strategic importance as a buffer against Russia is discussed, with debate about whether sending troops would be effective (Polityka). US military aid worth hundreds of millions of dollars is heading to Poland (Radio ZET). Domestic politics continue with parliamentary debate about Trzaskowski's allegedly illegal online campaign (wPolityce), and controversy surrounding Bosak's comments against Trzaskowski from the speaker's chair (300polityka). Economic concerns are highlighted with Poland's debt interest payments reaching 80 billion złoty (Rzeczpospolita).
05:03
05:20
06:03
Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Aleksander Kwaśniewski w Gościu Radia ZET

06:03
06:46

07:39Industrial Growth Exceeds Expectations Despite Baltic Security Concerns

The newspapers report on economic data showing better-than-expected industrial production growth of 1.2% and wage increases exceeding 9%, potentially delaying interest rate cuts (Gazeta Prawna). Presidential campaign tensions continue with sharp exchanges between PiS candidate Nawrocki and a general (Onet, wPolityce), while Foreign Minister Sikorski questions PiS about their "ideological ally helping Putin" (300polityka). Other coverage includes a serious Baltic Sea incident (Polsat News), Medicover hospital allegedly using fake patient reviews (OKO.press), and former President Kwaśniewski criticizing dishonesty in campaign promises (Radio ZET). International news features the killing of Israeli embassy workers in Washington by a pro-Palestinian attacker (Polityka).
08:39
08:56
Do konsultacji społecznych oraz uzgodnień międzyresortowych trafił właśnie projekt nowelizacji ustawy o refundacji leków, środków spożywczych specjalnego przeznaczenia żywieniowego oraz wyrobów medycznych (nr z wykazu: UD 187). To przygotowana od ponad roku propozycja naprawy niedziałających zgodnie z planem mechanizmów przewidzianych przez poprzednią nowelizację z 2023 r.
08:56
09:57
Czyżby do polityków dotarła świadomość, że na same odsetki od długu wydajemy 2,5 razy więcej niż przed pandemią? I czy dlatego kandydaci na prezydenta nie mamią (na razie?) wyborców bajkami o 24 emeryturach rocznie, jak przed laty Andrzej Duda?
09:57

10:24Baltic Sea Becomes Confrontation Zone

The newspapers report on increased Baltic Sea tensions, with Prime Minister Tusk warning it will become "a place of confrontation" during a military meeting in Gdynia (Radio ZET, Polsat News). The presidential campaign continues with PSL planning attacks on PiS and Nawrocki (Do Rzeczy), while young voters await concrete proposals from candidates Nawrocki and Trzaskowski (OKO.press). Economic concerns emerge as Poland's debt burden grows, with interest payments 2.5 times higher than pre-pandemic levels (Rzeczpospolita). Healthcare policy developments include consultations on SZNUR, a reform of the medication reimbursement system (Gazeta Prawna). Former agriculture minister Ardanowski criticized the Green Deal at a conference with Nawrocki (300polityka).
11:23

11:34Nawrocki Grilled in Mentzen Interview

The newspapers report on presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki's interview with Sławomir Mentzen, with multiple sources covering their conversation (Do Rzeczy, Polsat News, Radio ZET, wPolityce, Wyborcza, Wirtualna Polska, 300polityka). During this meeting, Nawrocki was questioned on various topics including his stance on housing policy and a controversial photo with Trump (Wirtualna Polska, Wyborcza). Prime Minister Donald Tusk has criticized Nawrocki, claiming there were "very serious reasons" for his remarks (Onet). Meanwhile, analysts discuss what Rafał Trzaskowski's defeat would mean for Tusk's leadership positions (Gazeta Prawna), and environmentalists criticize businessman Rafał Brzoska's team for proposing easier tree-cutting regulations, comparing it to controversial "Lex Szyszko" legislation (OKO.press).
12:50

13:19Nawrocki Signs Mentzen's Declaration

The newspapers are dominated by presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki's interview with Konfederacja's Sławomir Mentzen (Super Express, Wprost, Wyborcza, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce, OKO.press, 300polityka, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Onet). During this controversial meeting, Nawrocki signed Mentzen's declaration (Super Express, wPolityce) and made statements that generated strong reactions, saying he has "access to weapons" (Wirtualna Polska) and disagrees with Kaczyński on certain issues (Polsat News). The meeting sparked polarized public responses, with some enthusiastically supporting Nawrocki while others criticized him severely (Onet, Radio ZET). In economic news, energy company Tauron reported significantly improved first-quarter financial results (Gazeta Prawna).
14:00
14:51
15:51
Radio ZET

Michał Wawer z Konfederacji gościem Radia ZET i Beaty Lubeckiej

15:51
15:59
Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Michał Wawer z Konfederacji gościem Radia ZET i Beaty Lubeckiej

15:59

16:01Nawrocki Embraces Mentzen's Agenda

The newspapers report extensively on presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki's meeting with Konfederacja's Sławomir Mentzen, which has become a major political event. Multiple sources discuss Nawrocki appearing to align with Mentzen's program and criticizing PiS policies (Rzeczpospolita, Wyborcza, Do Rzeczy, Onet, wPolityce). This meeting is generating diverse reactions, with some seeing it as a "sad funeral" (Zandberg quoted in Do Rzeczy) while others call it a "substantive, tough, transparent conversation" (Kowalski in wPolityce). Other news includes Putin's changing arguments regarding Ukraine (OKO.press), a Cessna plane crash in San Diego with multiple casualties (Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska), and Trump's tax bill controversy (Gazeta Prawna).
17:33

18:18Nawrocki Overtakes Trzaskowski in Latest Polls

The newspapers report on a significant shift in Poland's presidential race, with multiple opinion polls now showing Nawrocki pulling ahead of Trzaskowski (Super Express, Wyborcza, Radio ZET). This follows Nawrocki's meeting with Konfederacja's Mentzen, where he accepted Mentzen's political program (Rzeczpospolita, OKO.press, 300polityka). The meeting has generated mixed reactions, with Trzaskowski calling Nawrocki a "chameleon" who quickly abandons his convictions (300polityka). Meanwhile, Konfederacja is celebrating electoral gains in Toruń (Polsat News), and Prime Minister Tusk has responded to the latest polls (Onet). Outside politics, a family conflict within the Solorz business empire continues (Polityka).
19:00
19:59