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28.05.2025

28.05.2025The Day Mentzen's Endorsement Shifts Presidential Mathematics

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 28.05.2025.

It displays 169 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.05.2025The Day Mentzen's Endorsement Shifts Presidential Mathematics
Morning coverage focused on new polling showing fluctuating support between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki, with American congressmen expressing concern about Polish elections. By early afternoon, Sławomir Mentzen announced his endorsement decision, declaring the choice "obvious" for a candidate who signed his eight-point declaration, while stating he saw "no reason" to vote for the other.

Controversies surrounding Nawrocki deepened throughout the day as reports emerged about his bodyguard facing criminal charges and new allegations about past associations. The campaign concluded with violence at a debate in Końskie, where police intervened after physical altercations erupted. Trzaskowski's absence from the Końskie event drew criticism, while Nawrocki accused him regarding LGBT issues. President Duda defended Nawrocki's campaign tactics while criticizing previous TVP management under Kurski.
28.05.2025
04:14

04:16American Congressmen Express Concern Over Polish Elections

The newspapers extensively cover the presidential race, with President Duda using harsh words, calling something "rudeness" (Do Rzeczy). American congressmen have expressed "deep concern" about the Polish elections (Onet), which Kaczyński characterized as a "German attack" since Onet is German-owned (300polityka). New polls show changing voter preferences (Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska) as the campaign reaches its final stage. Foreign Minister Sikorski has become a "driving locomotive" for Trzaskowski's campaign despite not receiving the nomination himself (Polityka). In other news, Poland lags behind Europe in implementing car-free zones around schools (OKO.press), and football fans clashed in Wrocław's market square (Radio ZET).
04:23
04:55
06:00
Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Przemysław Czarnek gościem Radia ZET i Bogdana Rymanowskiego

06:00
06:16
Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Czarnek: Ustawka w sądzie jest przygotowana. Zaangażowali cały aparat państwa

06:16

06:51Presidential Polls Shift As Mentzen's Voters Become Kingmakers

The newspapers extensively cover the presidential race between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki approaching the second round. New polls show Trzaskowski leading but his numbers declining (wPolityce, Gazeta Prawna, Polsat News). A key focus is how Sławomir Mentzen's supporters will vote (Radio ZET, wPolityce). Allegations against Nawrocki continue with MP Pomaska claiming Onet's controversial report is accurate (300polityka), while Wyborcza alleges connections to "gangsters and pimps." Nawrocki's son has spoken about the campaign (Super Express). In non-election news, concerns about Russia's nuclear capabilities are reported (Polityka) and flexible work models are declining in Polish businesses (Rzeczpospolita).
07:30
09:11
List do Ursuli von der Leyen, w którym komisja ds. zagranicznych Kongresu podaje w wątpliwość uczciwość wyborów w naszym kraju przywodzi na myśl słowa Chrystusa: „Czemu widzisz źdźbło w oku brata swego, a belki w oku swoim nie dostrzegasz?”.
09:11

09:13Nawrocki's Campaign Weathers Allegations Amid American Endorsement

The newspapers continue reporting intensively on the presidential race between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki. New polls show shifting support (Onet, Polsat News) as the campaign enters its final stage. Controversy surrounds Nawrocki with multiple allegations - Wyborcza questions his "dangerous connections" while his spokesperson published an email from Onet regarding their article (Do Rzeczy). American support for Nawrocki emerged as Republican Kristi Noem endorsed him after a meeting (wPolityce). Meanwhile, accusations fly with Czarnek alleging a "gigantic corruption scandal" involving Trzaskowski in Warsaw (300polityka). Beyond politics, IMGW has issued storm warnings for Poland (Radio ZET), and there's discussion about Trump's assessment of Polish democracy (Rzeczpospolita).
12:10

13:29Final Presidential Sprint Tightens

The newspapers report on the final stretch of the presidential race with polling showing tight competition between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki (Polityka, Polsat News). Security vetting controversies continue as OKO.press examines how ABW checked Nawrocki, while Nawrocki distances himself from Kurski's statements, declaring "over my dead body" (300polityka). Trzaskowski made surprising claims about Polish history that drew attention (Do Rzeczy), while Tusk's actions unexpectedly helped Nawrocki according to some coverage (Wirtualna Polska). Senate committees supported salary transparency in job offers (Gazeta Prawna), and reports indicate record Polish voter mobilization (Radio ZET). Putin issued new written demands to Ukraine (Onet), while PiS politicians filed complaints against Prime Minister Tusk regarding alleged slanders (wPolityce).
14:15

15:06Mentzen Declares Presidential Choice "Obvious"

The newspapers report on Sławomir Mentzen's announcement regarding the second round of presidential elections, with multiple outlets covering his statement that "the choice should be obvious" (Do Rzeczy, 300polityka, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Super Express). Mentzen referenced his eight-point declaration and indicated support for a candidate who signed it, though Radio ZET reports he sees "no reason" to vote for someone. Meanwhile, controversies surrounding Karol Nawrocki intensify as his bodyguard faces criminal charges (Onet) and Wirtualna Polska publishes allegations about "32 robbers" connected to him. Political support for Nawrocki emerges from American right-wing politicians linked to Trump, which Rzeczpospolita notes contrasts with PiS's previous sovereignty rhetoric. Opinion polling shows President Duda leading trust rankings with Nawrocki outperforming Trzaskowski (wPolityce), while demographic analysis reveals gender divides in political preferences with women favoring work and freedom versus men preferring traditional roles (Wyborcza).
15:53
Radio ZET

Gość Radia ZET - Ryszard Petru

15:53
18:08

18:09Nawrocki Surges in Polls Amid Deepening Scandal

The newspapers report on escalating controversies surrounding Karol Nawrocki as new polling shows him leading in the presidential race. Super Express publishes "shocking" poll results showing Nawrocki winning, while multiple outlets focus on expanding allegations about his past associations. Wirtualna Polska reveals details about individuals who "fought alongside Nawrocki," with OKO.press questioning why the former ABW chief granted him access to classified information. The scandal deepens as Professor Dudek tells Onet he has heard of "other matters" beyond current allegations (Onet). Meanwhile, Mentzen discloses behind-the-scenes details, claiming "Trzaskowski's people left a mess" (Do Rzeczy), while new campaign materials appear in Warsaw with "Zorro" themed posters placed near Trzaskowski's banners (wPolityce). Football fan violence erupted in Wrocław's city center with increasing arrests reported (Polsat News, Wprost), and Wyborcza examines whether nearly 700,000 Polish diaspora voters will influence the presidential outcome.
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19:47

20:30Campaign Violence Erupts in Końskie

The newspapers report on escalating tensions in the presidential campaign as Nawrocki attacks Trzaskowski over LGBT issues (Do Rzeczy). Violence erupted during a debate in Końskie with police intervention required after physical altercations broke out (Onet, Radio ZET). President Duda defended Nawrocki's campaign tactics as "convention" while criticizing TVP under Kurski's management (Wirtualna Polska, 300polityka). The Deputy Prime Minister stated that PiS voters "don't deserve such a candidate," referring to Nawrocki (Polsat News). Political analysts suggest the Confederation party wouldn't benefit from a Nawrocki-PiS victory (OKO.press), while Wyborcza warns that Polish women could face restrictions similar to American women if Nawrocki wins. Meanwhile, Belarus announced relocating military exercises "Zapad-2025," which experts interpret as a potential Kremlin tactic (Rzeczpospolita).