Parliament will vote on Wednesday on whether to overturn Nawrocki’s veto.
Politics
New Polish president has not organised Hanukkah celebration, breaking with tradition
His three predecessors have celebrated the Jewish holiday, starting with President Lech Kaczyński in 2006.
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Poland introduces tougher new rules for foreign students and economic migrants
“This is another step towards regaining control over migration and increasing the safety of Poles,” says the government.
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How Nawrocki won a remarkable presidential victory – and what it means for Poland [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
His triumph is a huge blow to the ruling coalition, but also raises questions for the conservative opposition.
Right-wing opposition candidate Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election
Karol Nawrocki took 50.89% of the vote against 49.11% for his centrist rival Rafał Trzaskowski.
Updated exit poll shows right-wing candidate Nawrocki winning Polish presidential election
In a dramatic turnaround, Nawrocki now leads Trzaskowski by 1.6 percentage points, according to pollsters.
Exit poll shows Poland’s pivotal presidential election too close to call
Centrist Rafał Trzaskowski and conservative Karol Nawrocki are virtually neck and neck.
Poland launches campaign in African and Asian countries warning against illegal migration
The initiative has been launched in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Iraq, Pakistan and Egypt.
Plans to create Poland’s first new national park in 24 years move ahead after regional approval
The climate ministry wants to create the Lower Oder Valley National Park by the end of this year.
Disillusioned with political mainstream, young Poles turn to far right and left
Olivier Sorgho
Over half of young voters supported anti-establishment presidential candidates.
Poland confirms state support for construction of world’s largest offshore wind turbine tower plant
“The Baltic Sea will be an example of how clean, efficient and inexpensive green energy can be generated for Poland and the whole of Europe.”
Hungary’s Orbán endorses Polish conservative opposition presidential candidate
Figures from Poland’s ruling coalition responded by pointing to Orbán’s warm relations with Putin.
Ex security chief accuses Tusk of lying about negative vetting of opposition presidential candidate
The government’s security services spokesman, however, has insisted that Tusk’s remarks were accurate.
What is at stake in Poland’s presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The government’s ability to implement key policies and reforms will depend on who wins the run-off.
