President Andrzej Duda met with Donald Trump, the health of Pope Francis worsened, parliamentary elections were held in Germany, a knife attack took place in the east of France. Here are five things that are worth knowing on Sunday, February 23.
1. Meeting of Andrzej Duda and Donald Trump
President Andrzej Duda He met on Saturday with Donald Trump at the Gaylord National Convention Center at the National Harbor (Stan Maryland) near Washington, where the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) conference was held. Duda said that Trump is planning to visit Poland.
President Duda about Trump's invitation to PolandTvn24
In an interview with the correspondent of TVN “Facts” in Washington Marcin Wrona The Polish president said that on the part of representatives of the American authorities “there was not a word about weakening the military presence of the US in our country.”
President: There was not a word about weakening the US military presence in our countryTvn24
2. The state of health of Pope Francis has worsened
On Saturday evening Vatican he said that The pope is in worse condition than on Friday and had a “breathing crisis”. He also underwent hemotransfusion. The Holy See also added that his condition “is still critical.”
A candle with the image of Pope Francis in front of the gemella polyclinic, in which Pope Francis residesPAP/EPA/Giuseppe Lami
3. Elections in Germany
On Sunday Germany They choose a new Bundestag composition in the early elections. Polls They point to the advantage of the Christian Democrats, and its leader Friedrich Merz is a favorite to take the office of the Chancellor.
Friedrich MerzPAP/EPA/Gintare Karpaviute
4. A cutter attack in France
A 37-year-old man attacked with a knife in the city of Miluza in the east France. One person is dead and five are injured. The victims are policemen. According to the French media, the perpetrator of the attack was detained.
Miluza, FranceSebastien Bozon/AFP/East News
5. Golden Bear for the movie “Drømmer” on Berlinale 2025
By the decision of the jury of the Berlinale Main Competition 2025, the Best Film Award – Golden Bear – went to the movie “Drømmer” directed by Daga Johan Haugerud. Silver bears were also awarded, among others, the films “O último Azul” and “El Mensaje”.
Dag Johan Haugerud (Golden Bear)PAP/EPA/Christopher Neundorf
Source of the main photo: Jim LO SCALZO/PAP/EPA