The official results also confirmed a strong showing for the far right, whose candidates took over 21% of the vote.
Daniel Tilles
Exit poll: government-aligned Trzaskowski and opposition-backed Nawrocki set for presidential run-off
The exit poll suggests it is too close to call a winner.
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Poland sought to intimidate judge critical of government reforms, finds European court
Waldermar Żurek “not only had the right but a duty to speak out in defence of the rule of law”, found the ECHR.
Poles’ trust in media declines, with state TV least trusted source, find Oxford report
Only 24% trust TVP, while the most trusted outlets are RMF (51%), Radio Zet (47%) and TVN (47%).
Kaczyński likens opposition to Russia and says “media a constraint on public debate”
“Whenever Poland’s vital interests are at stake, Tusk is against [them].”
“We don’t feel obligated to implement all milestones” to unblock EU funds, says Polish coalition partner
Junior coalition partner United Poland says it did not consent to the milestones agreed by the government with the European Commission.
Poland confirms first case of monkeypox
“We are in no danger, there is no epidemic, no cause for concern,” says a health ministry spokesman.
NATO, army & EU Poles’ most trusted institutions; government, state media & constitutional court the least
Since 2016, Poles’ trust in NATO, the army and the EU has risen significantly, but fallen for church, police and constitutional court.
Poland’s national minorities boycott government council over cuts to German teaching
Poland’s education minister cut by two thirds the number of hours of German taught to children from the country’s German minority.
Polish minister resigns after filing complaint against postal worker who confronted him over inflation
Michał Cieślak’s actions were widely criticised not only by the opposition but also by others within the ruling camp.
Tusk promises abortion up to 12 weeks and same-sex partnerships in “march towards modernity”
“Tolerance must take root not only in the law, but in our heads and hearts,” said the opposition leader.
Poland doubles size of planned gas terminal due to Ukrainian, Czech and Slovak interest
Poland is also hoping to open the liquefied natural gas terminal in Gdańsk sooner than initially planned.
Poland encourages people to collect firewood in forests amid soaring energy costs
“It is always possible, with the consent of foresters, to collect branches for fuel,” says the environment ministry.
Minister warns of “atheist ideology” after Polish scouts allowed not to mention God in oath
The Polish Scouting Association last month decided to allow scouts to swear an oath without mentioning God.
