Poland shuttered Russia's Krakow consulate, with Foreign Minister Sikorski explaining this decision stemmed from Russian intelligence involvement in the Marywilska marketplace arson. "Stop setting Europe on fire," Sikorski demanded while summoning the Russian ambassador, who promised "retaliation."
The presidential campaign intensified with candidates preparing for the final debate. By evening, the TVP-hosted event erupted into personal attacks. Trzaskowski pressed Nawrocki on his controversial apartment acquisition, demanding he "return the money." Stanowski dramatically confronted moderator Wysocka-Schnepf, calling her "the high priestess of propaganda." Other candidates positioned themselves against the two frontrunners, with Hołownia threatening to exit the governing coalition over a disputed bill.
Economic news featured positive Tauron Q1 results, contrasting with warnings about EU regulations potentially redirecting Polish truck drivers' social security contributions abroad, threatening ZUS funding.