Polish media on August 5th overwhelmingly concentrated on the culmination of President Andrzej Duda's second term. Morning reports detailed his anticipated farewell address, reflections on his decade in office, and post-presidency plans, culminating in his actual final addresses and last-day vetoes against legislation. Concurrently, a significant controversy emerged and intensified around the head of the Pilecki Institute, Ruchniewicz, concerning a proposed seminar on returning Polish cultural goods to Germany; this drew sharp criticism and led to the liquidation of his position by day's end. As Duda exited, attention swiftly shifted to incoming President Karol Nawrocki, with outlets discussing his immediate legislative agenda and the highly anticipated arrival of a US delegation, including a key advisor to President Donald Trump, signaling a new chapter in Polish foreign relations.