Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk was shouted at during a Poland‑Lithuania football match, prompting criticism from political observers and a celebration from his party.
Fans’ Hostility During Match
At the Kowna venue, a group of supporters shouted, “Donald, matole, your government will be overthrown by fans,” while another banner displayed a caricature of Tusk with the text, “You are not, were not, and will not be a fan of the Polish national team.”
Social Media Shares of the Incident
The event was filmed and posted on social media by members such as Michał Dworczyk, a PiS MEP and former Chief of the Prime Minister’s Office. Dworczyk noted on X that “fans welcomed D. Tusk at the Kowna match….”
Executive Office Comments
Marcin Przydacz, head of the International Policy Office at the President’s Chancellery, said on TV that Tusk “is not welcomed by the crowd among ordinary people,” adding that “Karol Nawrocki is embraced as someone from the masses.” He compared the situation to 2013‑2014 when the government fell and Tusk fled to Brussels.
PiS Official Stance
Przemysław Czarnek of PiS explained on Radio Republika that the incident reflected “the overall view of Polish society towards the premier of Lithuania, who has ruined Polish sport for two years.” He emphasized that the criticism was not only about sport but about Tusk’s two‑year tenure.
Historical Context and Repeats
Both Przydacz and Czarnek hinted that history might be repeating itself, citing previous periods where Tusk’s influence led to the collapse of earlier administrations.
