Karol Nawrocki has pledged to not sign any laws ratifying Ukraine’s entry to NATO or expanding the EU’s competences.
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Duda’s former national security advisor swaps sides and joins Trzaskowski’s presidential campaign
Trzaskowski is a fierce rival of Duda and is running to succeed him as president.
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Narrow win in Polish presidential election first round for Trzaskowski, who will face Nawrocki in run-off
The official results also confirmed a strong showing for the far right, whose candidates took over 21% of the vote.
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.
President Duda announces support for opposition candidate Nawrocki as his successor
Duda had previously said that, as president, it would not be appropriate for him to support any candidate.
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Far-right presidential candidate’s call for all Polish universities to charge tuition fees condemned by rivals
Sławomir Mentzen’s proposal has been rejected by all of his main rival candidates from the left, right and centre.
Presidential election is “referendum on Tusk”, says opposition candidate Nawrocki
Karol Nawrocki pledged to lower taxes, end Ukraine’s “indecent” treatment of Poland, and reject the EU’s “sick” climate policies.
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Although Rafał Trzaskowski’s lead is slipping, he remains the clear favourite.
Poland’s Solidarity trade union endorses opposition presidential candidate
Karol Nawrocki signed a pledge to uphold protections for workers and families, oppose the EU’s climate policies, and respect Christian values.
Polish parliament passes bill changing who will confirm winner of presidential election
The legislation was strongly opposed by PiS, who claimed that such a change would be “unconstitutional”.
Polish opposition PiS party tables bill tying child benefits for Ukrainians to employment
The move came after Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate from Poland’s main ruling group, said that such benefits “should go to those who contribute to our economy”.
Polish ruling party’s presidential candidate outlines aims on abortion, defence and economy
Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
Government organised postal elections without legal basis, says Poland’s state auditor
NIK has already notified prosecutors of potential crimes.
