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27.06.2025The Day the Court Upheld the Vote

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 27.06.2025.

It displays 146 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.06.2025The Day the Court Upheld the Vote
The Supreme Court ruled on electoral protests amid heated demonstrations outside its building, determining that while irregularities occurred in the presidential election, they did not influence the results. Police intervened as protesters hurled insults and competing groups gathered, with some claiming authorities sought to stage a coup.

Prime Minister Tusk responded that fundamental distortion of election results was "unlikely," expressing relief that Poland's EU presidency had concluded. New polling showed significant drops in Civic Coalition support, described as a "huge revolution" in voter preferences.

A deadly family shooting dominated afternoon coverage as a 57-year-old man killed his daughter and son-in-law near Limanowa before fleeing into forests. Police issued urgent warnings that the perpetrator remained dangerous, with neighbors describing him as previously appearing normal.

Coalition tensions escalated as Civic Coalition pressured Speaker Hołownia to delay President-elect Nawrocki's swearing-in ceremony, while former Justice Minister Ziobro declared he would "never voluntarily submit to lawlessness."
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Radio ZET

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz Gościem Radia ZET i Beaty Lubeckiej

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06:35Blocking the Presidential Oath

The newspapers report on intensifying pressure surrounding President-elect Nawrocki's swearing-in ceremony, with multiple outlets discussing efforts by Civic Coalition (KO) to pressure Sejm Speaker Hołownia into blocking the inauguration (Do Rzeczy, Onet). Legal expert Giertych proposes strategies to delay the presidential oath, while former PiS officials warn of potential "spying narratives" being prepared (Wyborcza, wPolityce). Coalition tensions escalate as the dispute between Czarzasty and Hołownia over the marshal position creates what analysts call a "destructive potential" at this crucial moment (Polityka). The controversy occurs amid broader concerns about Europe's digital dependence, with speculation about Trump's ability to "switch off" European digital services (Rzeczpospolita). Education unions conclude the school year expressing disappointment with Minister Nowacka's performance, stating "nothing is as irritating as raised hopes" (Gazeta Prawna, Radio ZET).

08:54Supreme Court Rules on Electoral Protests

The newspapers report on heated confrontations at the Supreme Court as it ruled on electoral protests, with police intervening amid tense demonstrations outside the building (Do Rzeczy, Radio ZET, Wprost). The Court issued a crucial verdict declaring that while irregularities occurred in elections, including confirmed problems in Mińsk Mazowiecki, these "violations did not influence the election results" (wPolityce, Wyborcza, Polsat News). Multiple sources describe vulgar insults being hurled and competing demonstrations, with some protesters claiming authorities want to stage a "coup d'état" (Radio ZET, Wprost). Political maneuvering continues as Mastalerek suggests Kosiniak-Kamysz sent a "clear signal" that he won't be blackmailed by Tusk during his meeting with Nawrocki (300polityka). The Supreme Court proceedings represent the culmination of weeks of electoral controversy, with the institution now formally addressing protest claims while maintaining the election's overall validity.
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10:57Tusk Dismisses Election Fraud Claims

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Tusk's assessment that election irregularities were unlikely to have fundamentally distorted results, following the Supreme Court's Chamber of Control ruling that violations did not influence the outcome (300polityka, Wirtualna Polska, Wyborcza, Rzeczpospolita). Tusk expressed relief that Poland's EU presidency has concluded. Multiple outlets cover a deadly shooting in Stara Wieś, Małopolska, where a perpetrator shot his daughter, son-in-law, and wife, killing two people before fleeing, prompting an ongoing manhunt (Polsat News, Radio ZET, Super Express). Public emotions escalated outside the Supreme Court with protesters shouting "Get out to Belarus" amid the judicial proceedings (Onet). New polling shows a significant drop in support for Civic Coalition, described as a "huge revolution" in voter preferences (Do Rzeczy). Statistical office data places Poland in the middle of European rankings on poverty levels (Gazeta Prawna).
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14:09Supreme Court Validates Electoral Protests

The newspapers report on the Supreme Court's final decision regarding electoral protests, with the institution ruling that protests are justified while acknowledging it will review only 500 of the 54,000 submitted complaints before determining election validity (Do Rzeczy, Gazeta Prawna, Wirtualna Polska). A Supreme Court judge warns about the overwhelming number of protests versus the limited review capacity. Meanwhile, a manhunt continues for a 57-year-old suspect in a deadly shooting near Limanowa in Stara Wieś, with police issuing urgent warnings that the perpetrator remains dangerous after killing two people (Onet, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Super Express). The village mayor describes the shooter as previously appearing "normal and cheerful." Poland concludes its EU presidency as Slovakia and Hungary block new Russian sanctions, with coverage noting the cultural achievements during Poland's term (OKO.press, Polityka). President Duda announces his memoir "To ja" (It's Me) about his presidency.
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18:12Coalition Pressures Speaker on Presidential Oath

The newspapers report on escalating coalition tensions as Civic Coalition pressures Sejm Speaker Hołownia to delay President-elect Nawrocki's swearing-in ceremony (Rzeczpospolita). Political warfare intensifies with Czarnek calling for the new president's "basic task" to bring down the current government, while Ziobro declares he will "never voluntarily submit to lawlessness" in response to Coalition December 13th (300polityka, wPolityce). A deadly family shooting dominates crime coverage as a 57-year-old man killed two family members and fled toward forests near Limanowa, with neighbors describing his escape route and new details emerging about the perpetrator (Onet, Polsat News, Super Express). Migration issues resurface as Konfederacja demands the minister's resignation over border situations, while tourists face fines for violating regulations at the Russian border (Do Rzeczy, Gazeta Prawna). Analyst Flis warns that conspiracy theories about falsified elections significantly damage Platforma's credibility (OKO.press). Polish astronaut Uznański-Wiśniewski publishes his first photograph from the International Space Station (Radio ZET).
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Polityka nad Sekwaną to dziś pole eksperymentów, w tym wciągania do władzy partii dotąd izolowanych. Efekt – wojna wszystkich ze wszystkimi. Czy podobnie będzie w innych krajach Zachodu?
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