Poland

"We now know for sure that the great fire of the Marywilska shopping centre in Warsaw was caused by arson ordered by the Russian special services."— Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claimed on X.

"I say no to the centers of immigrant integration. I want centers of deportation!"— Karol Nawrocki, at a rally in the eastern city of Białystok.

"I lost my liberty four decades ago over a crime I did not commit."— Peter Sullivan, reflecting on his wrongful conviction after being freed from prison.

"It was obviously very important to win today. We are delighted."— Yamal spoke after the match about the importance of the victory for the title.

"I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.

Trzaskowski’s program is a bit like the Civic Platform’s ‘100 promises’ — they ran for office, said a lot, and ended up doing very little.— Jacek Ozdoba discussing the unfulfilled promises of the Mayor of Warsaw.

A substantive debate, in which Karol Nawrocki demonstrated the choice facing Poland: either the closure of the system, represented by what the December 13 coalition is currently doing—and even more of Tusk’s influence, should Rafał Trzaskowski become president—or a better Poland with the election of Karol Nawrocki. The choice is very straightforward. That is what these elections are about.— Paweł Szefernaker, head of Karol Nawrocki’s campaign team, in an interview with the portal Niezalezna.pl.

Poland today cannot afford for Karol Nawrocki not to win, because only he—and this is even more evident after his visit and talks with Trump in Washington—is capable of preserving American commitment to Poland.— Jacek Saryusz-Wolski emphasizes the importance of the 2025 presidential elections for Poland in an interview with Krzysztof Skowroński on Radio Wnet.

"It must be clear now: editorial offices must adjust their reporting on the party."— Mike Beuster, Chairman of the German Journalists' Association (DJV), calls for an adjustment in reporting on the AfD following its classification as a securely right-wing extremist party.