Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,221 Here are the key events on day 1,221 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2025
Poland, divided between Trump and the EU Nawrocki’s narrow victory (50.89%) over Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw and candidate of the government coalition, illustrates and reinforces the political polarisation of Poland and the rise of the populist “Trumpist” right in Central and Eastern Europe. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, there has been much speculation… The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025
Exclusive: Former Polish prime minister says 'Mr. Tusk is a sore loser' Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk asked leading opposition politicians on X whether they were curious about the "real results" of the country's recent presidential elections. Euronews · Jun 21, 2025
The Weimar triangle: how Germany’s new government could reinvigorate an important European security alliance Decisions made by German chancellor Friedrich Merz when he came to power in May indicate that a somewhat dormant regional partnership is about to take on new significance in Europe. Merz immediately travelled to Paris and Warsaw to meet Emmanuel Macron and Donald Tusk, suggesting the so-called Weimar triangle is… The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025
Donald Tusk wins vote of confidence after Polish presidential election blow Vote passed by 243-210 for prime minister whose preferred presidential candidate lost election this month The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
Poland's PM Donald Tusk survives parliamentary confidence vote Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions. Euronews · Jun 11, 2025
Poland's PM Donald Tusk defends his government ahead of confidence vote Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions. Euronews · Jun 11, 2025
Tusk wins vote of confidence in Polish parliament – as it happened Tusk bounces back from presidential election defeat two weeks ago with 243 votes in favour and 210 against The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
Is "centrism" having a moment? Yeah, no So "centrism" is back and neoliberalism will save us from fascism. Cool story, bro — but we've heard it before Salon · Jun 8, 2025
Allegations of voting irregularities in Poland's presidential election spark controversy Irregularities in the second round of Poland's presidential election have been reported, with candidates' results allegedly swapped in some commissions, sparking controversy. Euronews · Jun 7, 2025
Kristi Noem: the made-for-TV official executing Trump’s mass deportations Noem has played a starring role in the second Trump administration with her goal to ‘Make America Safe Again’ – derided by critics as ‘cosplay’ with cruel consequences The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2025
Brussels, my love? Poles choose 'ordinary man' as their next President In this week’s edition of Euronews’ political talk show Brussels, My Love?, we tackle three major stories rattling Europe: escalating US-EU trade tensions, Poland’s sharp political shift, and a multilingualism debate that has put Pedro Sánchez in a hoop. Euronews · Jun 7, 2025
Where does Poland’s new president stand on Ukraine? As some turn on Kyiv, Nawrocki, a nationalist, says Poland and Ukraine must address ‘overdue historical issues’. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2025
Glitching maps, missing bees and antique cheese – take the Thursday quiz Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare? The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025 The Guardian view on Karol Nawrocki’s win: Poland first, perhaps – but Europe comes last Editorial: A nationalist outsider takes Poland’s presidency, leaving liberal hopes in retreat and Donald Tusk’s fragile coalition on the ropes
Euronews · Jun 3, 2025 Poland's PM Donald Tusk says government confidence vote will take place on 11 June The result of Sunday's presidential runoff leaves the Polish premier politically weakened, and there are questions about whether his multi-party coalition can survive to the end of its term in late 2027.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 3, 2025 Tusk calls confidence vote after Polish nationalists wins presidency Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for a parliamentary confidence vote in a bid to demonstrate continuing support for his pro-EU government after nationalist Karol Nawrocki won the presidential election.
Euronews · Jun 2, 2025 Poles on cooperation between Nawrocki and Tusk: 'Two different worlds' Euronews asked residents of Warsaw about whether relations would improve between Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki and the government.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025 Donald Tusk will call vote of confidence after Polish election setback Prime minister seeks to shore up his fragile coalition and vows not to back down
Euronews · Jun 2, 2025 Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to seek confidence vote after ally's election loss The result of Sunday's presidential runoff leaves Tusk politically weakened and there are questions about whether his multi-party coalition can survive to the end of its term in late 2027.
Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025 Who is Poland's new president Karol Nawrocki, and what does he stand for? Mr Nawrocki, a father of three, historian and amateur boxer, is a new face in politics
Euronews · Jun 2, 2025 Karol Nawrocki’s win pitches Poland into EU ideas battleground Conservative Karol Nawrocki's knife-edge victory by 50.89% of the votes in Poland’s nail-biting weekend presidential runoff election, against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, set the stage for a revivified right wing and for an uncomfortable cohabitation with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025 Poland’s presidential election result is a morale boost for Maga forces in Europe Karol Nawrocki’s win is a blow for prime minister Donald Tusk – and it symbolises a larger battle over the political narrative, says policy expert Catherine De Vries
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2025 Poland election results: Who won, who lost, what’s next Poland elected right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki, who won a narrow victory against Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025 First Thing: Eight hurt in incendiary device attack at Colorado rally for Israeli hostages Police allege man yelled ‘Free Palestine’ as he threw incendiary device. Plus, how the dark roof lobby may be making cities hotter