Rival marches draw thousands in Warsaw ahead of presidential vote

Beer, marches and snus – a highly political weekend in Poland

With Poland’s presidential runoff set for Sunday, a tense weekend saw debate controversy, a beer scandal, and rival marches in Warsaw.

Thousands rally in Warsaw for Polish presidency rivals

WARSAW: Tens of thousands of people rallied in central Warsaw on Sunday in rival demonstrations for the two candidates in Poland’s presidential election on June 1. Warsaw’s pro-EU mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who is backed by Poland’s centrist government, will square off against nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki. As they marched, Nawrocki’s supporters sang patriotic and religious songs and held up signs calling for an end to immigration. “Change …

On Sunday, on the last few metres, both sides mobilized their supporters to major demonstrations in the capital Warsaw. However, there are no major differences between the political camps.

Rival marches draw thousands to streets of Warsaw ahead of presidential vote

About 50,000 attend gathering of Nawrocki’s supporters, while about 140,000 march for Trzaskowski

Poland's Presidential Showdown: Trzaskowski vs. Nawrocki

Tens of thousands of Poles rallied in Warsaw's dueling marches, supporting presidential candidates Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki. Trzaskowski, pro-EU, emphasized inclusion, while Nawrocki, backed by the conservative Law and Justice party, stood for traditional values. With upcoming June 1 elections, Poland's future direction remains uncertain.

Tens of thousands join rival rallies in Warsaw as Poland’s presidential runoff nears

Tens of thousands of Poles took part in dueling patriotic marches in Warsaw on Sunday, led by the two men vying for the presidency in a June 1 runoff election which is expected to be both close and consequential for the nation’s future.