Record-breaking bankruptcy numbers (21,000 cases in 2024) emerged as inflation reached 4.8% in December. Morning coverage focused on farmers' protests against EU agricultural policies, particularly the Mercosur agreement, with opposition attempting to capitalize on rural discontent.
By afternoon, institutional tensions surfaced as President Duda declined attendance at Poland's EU presidency inauguration ceremony, while Foreign Minister Sikorski excluded Hungary's ambassador. The prosecutor's office launched an investigation into former Defense Minister Macierewicz for alleged "diplomatic treason."
Evening coverage centered on Prime Minister Tusk's presidency inauguration speech, emphasizing European values while severe winter weather warnings spread across nine provinces. The Finance Ministry continued wrestling with the PKW party funding decision, reportedly struggling to find legal experts willing to support fund withholding.