The morning began with analysis of the previous day's presidential debate, described as a "double knockout" with Nawrocki closing his gap with Trzaskowski in new polls. The EU Court of Justice spokesperson issued an opinion rejecting automatic disqualification of judges appointed through contested procedures, undermining Justice Minister Bodnar's judicial reform plans.
By midday, news broke about a knife attack at a Krakow hospital, initially reporting the doctor in critical condition before confirming his death by afternoon. Minister Bodnar later revealed the attacker was a prison service officer.
President Duda announced he would convene the National Security Council to discuss energy security following the blackout that affected Spain and Portugal. The United States approved the sale of 400 air-to-air missiles to Poland while Zelensky warned Russia "is preparing something" that could threaten Ukraine, Lithuania or Poland.