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Polish Far-Right Kingmaker Sets Terms for Backing Candidates

Karol Nawrocki and Rafał Trzaskowski advanced to the Polish presidential runoff scheduled for June 1, 2025, following the May 18 election.
The close first-round results prompted right-wing Confederation leader Sławomir Mentzen to propose a policy declaration seeking commitments from both candidates.
Mentzen's declaration demands refusal to ratify Ukraine's NATO accession, blocking deployment of Polish troops to Ukraine, and opposition to further EU sovereignty transfers.
Nawrocki agreed to sign Mentzen's eight-point declaration and meet on Mentzen’s YouTube channel, while Trzaskowski expressed willingness to meet but negotiate on some demands.
This interaction reflects efforts to secure far-right support in the runoff amid an active Russian disinformation campaign targeting Poland's election and European unity.

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