North Korea officially entered the war against Ukraine, as reported by multiple outlets with Putin releasing a statement on the matter. This escalation coincided with Poland signing a new energy agreement with the US for nuclear power plant development, described by Prime Minister Tusk as gaining "new momentum."
The Ministry of Labor launched a pilot program for shorter working hours, reinforcing labor policy shifts. Meanwhile, a major power outage paralyzed Spain and Portugal, affecting parts of Europe.
The evening was dominated by a heated presidential debate featuring all thirteen candidates. Proceedings descended into chaos with antisemitic remarks from Braun, a candidate expressing admiration for Putin, and Trzaskowski walking away from the podium in protest. The debate format, where candidates questioned each other directly, produced unprecedented tensions, with post-debate commentary suggesting the race between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki has tightened significantly.