The 15th anniversary of the Smolensk catastrophe dominated morning coverage, as politicians presented contrasting narratives. Prime Minister Tusk called for unity, stating the tragedy "shouldn't divide us anymore," while President Duda described it as "a great, unhealed wound." By evening, Kaczyński definitively called it "an attack on 96 people."
Trump's unexpected suspension of tariffs for 90 days prompted a stock market surge, with WIG20 rising over 4%. The EU subsequently suspended retaliatory tariffs to "give negotiations a chance."
Presidential debate preparations intensified with disagreements over format and participating media outlets. After extended negotiations, Trzaskowski and Nawrocki finally agreed on debate rules for the Friday event in Końskie.
The National Prosecutor's Office announced it would seek arrest warrants for Russian experts accused of lying in the Smolensk investigation. Concerns about U.S. troop relocation from Jasionka continued, with some analysts warning of increased risk of Russian provocations.