Poland heads to runoff between centrist and nationalist candidates

Trzaskowski and Nawrocki to face off in decisive second round on June 1.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-19

The latest news on Poland. Poland's presidential election is heading for a runoff between centrist Rafal Trzaskowski and nationalist Karol Nawrocki, as near-complete voting results from the electoral commission (PKW) showed early on Monday.

The race is set to determine whether Poland continues its pro-EU course or pivots toward a more conservative direction. With far-right voters holding sway after a strong first-round turnout, the second round remains unpredictable.

Kuslin, Poland - April 6, 2025: election posters of Rafal Trzaskowski (KO) and Karol Nawrocki (PiS) - two main contenders in the 2025 Polish presidential election campaign

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