Rival marches draw thousands in Warsaw ahead of presidential vote

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.

Poles who wanted to show their support for their presidential candidate in Warsaw today had to be careful not to join the wrong march. Less than 500 meters away, Rafal Trzaskowski, the pro-EU candidate and mayor of the capital, passed the procession of Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist historian and fan of Donald Trump. One is a politician from the main ruling party, the other a candidate who, like the current Polish president, comes from the camp o…

In Warsaw, tens of thousands gathered at the "Marsch der Patriots" in support of Rafał Trzaskovsky. At the same time, the "Marsch für Polen" of Karol Nawrocki took place.

Both candidates for Poland's presidential office gathered their supporters in Warsaw shortly before the election. Polls are on the same page. Right-wing extremists could decide the election.