Poland's Constitution Day celebrations unfolded amid severe storms affecting half the country, with hundreds of firefighter interventions reported. President Duda awarded the Order of the White Eagle in morning ceremonies at the Royal Castle, delivering what media noted was his last May 3rd address before leaving office, calling it "a day of Polish pride" and appealing for high voter turnout in presidential elections.
Political tensions emerged as Prime Minister Tusk criticized Duda, saying "the president knew how to celebrate" the holiday, continuing their ongoing conflict. Presidential candidate Nawrocki, after his reported Trump endorsement yesterday, participated in Chicago's Polish parade while opponent Trzaskowski faced scrutiny over campaign missteps.
In international coverage, media reported Germany turning back thousands at the Polish border, Sweden offering payments to migrants willing to leave, and Ukrainian forces conducting what was described as a "historic first" attack on Russian positions.