Poland Election: Trzaskowski Wins Critical Vote for President

Rafal Trzaskowski, a liberal mayor of Warsaw, narrowly won the first round of Poland’s presidential election, drawing criticism as his opponent, Karol Nowrocki, a far-right candidate backed by the Law and Justice party, secured nearly 30% of the vote. With no clear majority, the two men will face off in a runoff on June 1, despite Nowrocki’s strong showing, who trails only Trzaskowski. The race underscores the growing influence of hardline political forces as Poland seeks to reverse the right-wing policies of its previous administration.