Aleks Szczerbiak
The outcome is likely to depend on the extent to which it becomes a referendum on an unpopular government.
Sławomir Mentzen
What’s gone wrong for Poland’s presidential frontrunner Trzaskowski? Four theories
Daniel Tilles
Opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has dramatically reduced the gap in polls over the last month.
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Your essential guide to Poland’s presidential election
Daniel Tilles
How will they work? Who is standing? Why do they matter?
Court orders far-right candidate to correct false claim that rival “invited illegal migrants to parliament”
Sławomir Mentzen published a post on social media admitting that he had “spread false information” about Szymon Hołownia.
Polish presidential candidates meet for chaotic, hastily organised TV debates
However, many candidates were absent, with Sławomir Mentzen saying he would not take part in the “circus”.
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.
Can the radical right candidate win Poland’s presidential election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Without a government record to defend, Sławomir Mentzen has challenged the duopoly that has dominated Polish politics.
Polish presidential frontrunner pledges to sign bills on contraception, Silesian and constitutional court
The legislation has previously been blocked by incumbent President Andrzej Duda.
“We need agreement with Putin to end Ukraine war,” says Polish far-right presidential candidate
Sławomir Mentzen also accused Ukraine of treating Poles as “suckers”.
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Rise of far-right candidate turns Polish presidential election into three-horse race [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Sławomir Mentzen has led an effective campaign and is detoxifying his party.
Presidential candidate pledges to create “strategic bitcoin reserve” in Poland
Sławomir Mentzen of the far-right libertarian Confederation party says he will turn Poland into a “cryptocurrency haven”.
Head of Polish state audit office holds press conference with far-right leader
Marian Banaś denied that appearing alongside far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen compromises the audit office’s independence.
Marciniak kept as ref for Champions League final after apologising for appearing at far-right leader’s event
Szymon Marciniak spoke this week at a business conference organised by Sławomir Mentzen, a leader of the far-right Confederation party.
Will the radical right Confederation emerge as kingmaker after this year’s Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Both the ruling party and opposition may need far-right support to govern.
