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The country’s government is centrist, with deep ties to Brussels. Its new president is a Trump-backed nationalist. That reflects a broader struggle.
Nationalist Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's presidential election deals a major blow to pro-EU premier Donald Tusk and looks set to rattle Brussels.
Poland has elected Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist conservative, as its next president — a win that signals a turn to the right in one of the European Union's member states.
While Poland’s presidency is largely ceremonial, Mr. Nawrocki’s victory could significantly impact its politics ... In a post-election rally, Mr. Nawrocki said the Tusk government was trying ...
Karol Nawrocki's new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election.
Poland, a leading example of economic growth and increased military spending in Europe, will vote in a presidential runoff Sunday in a race that remains too close to call.
Liberal Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative Karol Nawrocki will face off on Sunday in a crucial vote that remains too close to call - Anadolu Ajansı
John Simpson analyses the impact of the election of a right-wing president in Poland on the country’s government, and examines the long-term effects of Sudan’s ongoing civil war.
“Although the electoral turnout was highest ever in history of presidential elections, Mr. Nawrocki’s margin of victory is very small, which means that half of Poland will be cheering his ...
Do you understand me?" she said. "This is arguably the most important Polish presidential election since the end of communism, not only because the contest is so close, but because there is a ...