Only 29% of Poles say they have confidence in Trump, down from 75% for Biden.
Donald Trump
Poland formally requests new permanent US military base
The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s pledge to send additional American troops to Poland.
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President Nawrocki dispels concerns about Poland’s absence at Washington meeting on Ukraine
Opposition politicians argued that the lack of a Polish representative marginalises Poland’s position on the international stage.
“Russia cannot emerge from this war stronger,” warns Polish PM ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
European leaders, including Tusk, issued a joint statement ahead of the Alaska summit, stressing the importance of Ukraine’s involvement in the peace talks.
A divisive legacy: Andrzej Duda’s decade as Poland’s president
Daniel Tilles & Stanley Bill
Though derided by critics as Kaczyński’s “pen”, Duda leaves office as Poland’s most-trusted politician.
New Polish president set for foreign policy power struggle with government
Olivier Sorgho
Karol Nawrocki is united with the government on defence spending, but they may clash over Ukraine and the EU.
US attack on Iran “simply necessary”, says Polish president
Duda, a close ally of Trump, expressed hope that the intervention would make “the sides sit at the negotiating table” and end the conflict.
Confidence in US has collapsed in Poland under Trump, finds international Pew study
Only 35% of Poles have confidence in Trump to do the right thing compared to 75% who had confidence in Biden one year ago.
Poles have most negative view on relations with US since end of communism, finds poll
The proportion of Poles saying the US has a positive influence on the world has also fallen to its lowest recorded level.
Trump meets Polish opposition presidential candidate at White House
Some figures from Poland’s ruling coalition criticised Trump for interfering in the election campaign.
Ukraine must make compromises to obtain peace with Russia, says Polish president
Andrzej Duda also expressed his “belief that Donald Trump can bring this war to an end”.
How will international politics affect Poland’s presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The uncertain geopolitical situation has overshadowed a campaign many thought would be dominated by domestic issues.
New Trump tariffs could lower Polish GDP by 0.4%, says Tusk
“A severe and unpleasant blow, because it comes from our closest ally, but we will survive it,” said the prime minister.
NATO would defend Poland “with full force” if Russia attacks, says secretary general in Warsaw
Mark Rutte said he wanted to “be very clear to Vladimir Putin” that “our reaction will be devastating”.
