Tusk's European Parliament address marked Poland's shift from defensive posture to assertive EU leadership, calling for increased military spending and Green Deal modifications. His "Europe must be armed" declaration generated both support from EU leadership and criticism from right-wing MEPs.
Morning coverage focused on Świątek's Australian Open victory, until ministerial controversies emerged: Education Minister Kotula faced allegations of falsified academic credentials, while opposition targeted government's stance on Ukrainian social benefits.
By afternoon, Trump's "Russian ultimatum" dominated headlines alongside reports of British Poseidon deployment over Baltic. Mining accident at Knurów-Szczygłowice and dangerous waste facility fire near Warsaw pulled attention to domestic industrial safety.
Evening brought verification of Minister Kotula's credential controversy, while PKW chairman warned about election protests if PiS party funding remains blocked.