The vote to choose a new president started this Sunday in Poland. The mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowskiliberal and pro -European, faces the historical conservative Karol NawrockiSupported by law and right justice (PI). With the president out Andrzej Duda By ending his second and last mandate, the new head of state will be fundamental so that the prime minister’s centrist government Donald Tusk He can promote his agenda, given the presidential power to veto.
The polls opened at 7 in the morning, local time and will close at 9:00 pm. Ipsos. The official results will be known on Monday. This second round follows a very close first round, held on May 18, in which Trzowski obtained just over 31% of the votes and Nawrocki almost 30%leaving eleven other candidates outside the competition.
The campaign exposed deep ideological divisions. Trzowski, 53, promises to restore judicial independence, soften the restrictions on abortion and strengthen the ties with the European Union. Nawroocki, 42, defends traditional Polish values, shows skepticism towards Brussels and maintains affinity with the American conservative sectors, including the former president Donald Trump.
The candidacy of Nawrocki It was marked by accusations of ties with criminal figures and participation in street fighting in youth. Him Denies each connection With an organized crime, although he admits that he has participated in what he calls ‘Noble fights’. These revelations have not significantly influenced their electoral base, many of which consider theaccusations as politically motivated.
In a context of growing concern for safety due to the war in the neighbor UkraineBoth candidates support Kiev help. However, they differ in foreign policy: Nawrocki opposes Ukraine’s entry into NATO, while Trzowski supports him in the future.
The conservative campaign replied the common messages of American law, including the defense of ‘Traditional values’. His supporters accuse Trzowski of being too aligned with the EU and of wanting to give sovereignty to powers such as France or Germany.
