US EditionExit poll: Rafał Trzaskowski narrowly wins Polish presidential election first round
- Rafał Trzaskowski won the first round of Poland's presidential election on May 18 with 31.36% of votes, ahead of Karol Nawrocki who got 29.54%.
- The election follows years of Law and Justice rule, with Tusk's centrist government trying to repair ties with Europe amid conflicts over judicial reforms vetoed by outgoing President Andrzej Duda.
- The 13-candidate race showed strong far-right support, with Sławomir Mentzen winning 14.8% and Grzegorz Braun over 6%, complicating vote transfers in the June 1 runoff.
- Trzaskowski promised to continue his campaign vigorously, appealing to voters for support of a ‘normal Poland,’ while Nawrocki expressed confidence and optimism, describing himself as energized on the path to victory.
- The June 1 runoff will decide Poland's presidency, influencing foreign policy and domestic law, with implications for Tusk’s government and the country’s European relations.
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