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Tusk confronts president after wave of school attacks

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Prime Minister Donald Tusk has publicly criticized President Karol Nawrocki regarding the recent school attacks, marking a direct political confrontation. Tusk announced that action would be taken on Monday to address a dangerous online trend believed to be linked to incidents involving young attackers.

The Prime Minister held urgent meetings with security services to discuss controls in schools and the issue of access to firearms, emphasizing that police methods would not be used against students. These developments follow reports of new individual incidents, including a 17-year-old bringing a machete to a school in Olsztyn and the arrest of a 21-year-old after an attack in Praga Południe.

In other domestic news, lawmakers are set to decide on a proposal to increase child benefits up to PLN 1600 per child with annual indexation.

Polish news sites also covered a new report of scandalous words by Grzegorz Braun directed at the presidential chancellery.

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Prime Minister Tusk's Response and Political Confrontation Over School Attacks

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has directly criticized President Karol Nawrocki over the recent school attacks, signaling a political clash. Tusk announced upcoming actions, including a special meeting with security services to address dangerous online trends and discuss access to weapons, while reassuring that police methods would not target students. Tusk also reportedly aims to force concessions from the President.

New School Attack Incidents and Police Action

New incidents of school violence continue to emerge, including a 17-year-old bringing a machete to a school in Olsztyn. Police have made arrests, with a 21-year-old apprehended after an attack in Praga Południe, and have released video footage of the arrest. An expert warns of a worrying phenomenon that could occur in schools on Monday.

Proposed Increase in Child Benefits

Lawmakers are considering a proposal to increase child benefits to up to PLN 1600 per child, which would also include annual indexation.

Fakt Up to PLN 1600 per child, annual indexation. MPs to decide. ↗

Political Developments and Controversies

The 'Korona' party is reportedly preparing for an emergency scenario, identifying potential successors to Grzegorz Braun. New recordings of Grzegorz Braun also contain scandalous statements directed at the presidential chancellery. Journalists from Onet have pointed to individuals believed to be influencing events from behind the scenes.

Poland's G20 Membership Desired by US State Department

The US Department of State has expressed a desire for Poland to become a permanent member of the G20, though Russia's potential obstruction was noted.

Interia Polish representation in G20 permanently desired by US State Dept. ↗