Ipsos poll gives conservative candidate a narrow lead in Polish presidential race – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can read our latest report on Poland’s presidential election here The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025
Poland braces for knife-edge presidential run-off in wide open election Poland faces a razor-thin presidential run-off, with polls showing just a one to two per cent gap between the leading candidates: nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki and liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, with a margin of error that leaves the outcome wide open. RFI spoke to veteran political observer Marcin Swiecicki,… Radio France Internationale · Jun 1, 2025
Poland goes to the polls in second round of close-fought presidential election Win for populist-right candidate Nawrocki will further political deadlock that has hampered Tusk’s government The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025
Warsaw and Washington: A gamechanging relationship in Sunday's presidential runoff? Both of the candidates in Sunday's runoff have said they will seek the best possible relationship with the Trump administration while in office, particularly in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Euronews · May 30, 2025
Presidential vote likely to determine Poland’s place on the EU stage Close-run race between pro-EU and nationalist candidates pits liberal vision against a radical-right, EU-critical stance The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025
Chelsea and Real Betis fans clash in Wroclaw before Conference League final Riot police in the Polish city of Wroclaw deployed a water cannon on Chelsea and Real Betis supporters after trouble broke out before the Uefa Conference League final The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025
A look at the candidates running in Poland's presidential runoff election Poland is set to hold a presidential runoff election in which a right-wing nationalist and a pro-European liberal are running neck-and neck The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Poland To Vote In Razor-tight Presidential Election Poland votes on Sunday in a hotly contested presidential runoff that will pit the pro-EU Warsaw mayor against a nationalist historian in a tight race that could extend the political deadlock in the NATO member nation. International Business Times · May 27, 2025
Thousands attend rival marches in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears A week before the second round of the Polish presidential election, two marches in support of rival candidates took place in Warsaw. Euronews · May 25, 2025
Poland presidential debate puts Ukraine and Europe centre stage Rafał Trzaskowski, from the governing pro-EU coalition, faces Eurosceptic populist rightwing historian Karol Nawrocki ahead of run-off The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border The regulation, adopted in March, allows Polish authorities to temporarily suspend the asylum rights of migrants arriving in the country via Belarus. Euronews · May 21, 2025
Poland intervenes after Russian 'shadow fleet' ship detected near Baltic Sea cable A Russian "shadow fleet" ship performed suspicious manoeuvres near the cable connecting Poland and Sweden, Poland's PM Donald Tusk said. Euronews · May 21, 2025
How pro-Europe, pro-US Poland offers the EU a model for how to handle Trump The European Union will have to strike a deal with US President Donald Trump on tariffs, NATO, and the stationing of US troops in EU countries. A trade war with the US will further weaken the already modest growth prospects in EU countries. Europe also still lacks a clear plan… The Conversation · May 21, 2025
Romania, Poland, Portugal election results: Who are the winners and losers? Pro-EU forces prevail on electoral ‘super Sunday’, but far right gains ground. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 Donald Tusk: next two weeks will ‘decide future of Poland’ Prime minister issues warning after closer than anticipated first round forces presidential runoff vote on 1 June
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Right-wing populists hopeful after first round of Polish presidential election Centrist and right-wing nationalist hopefuls contesting Poland’s presidential election runoff began a final fight for votes on Monday as the contest proved much narrower than opinion polls had predicted.
Evening Standard · May 18, 2025 Donald Trump to speak to Vladimir Putin today in bid to stop Ukraine 'bloodbath' US President will then speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and ‘various members of Nato’ as search for ceasefire continues
Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025 Poland set for tight presidential election after centrist takes first round Governing party’s pro-EU candidate and a right-wing nationalist are set for a decisive second-round showdown on June 1.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 Centrist Warsaw mayor narrowly ahead in first round of Polish presidential race Rafał Trzaskowski and historian Karol Nawrocki, backed by populist right, both claim about 30% of vote as runoff looms
Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025 Pro-EU mayor narrowly ahead in Polish election: exit poll Pro-EU Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski was tipped to narrowly win the first round of Poland's presidential election on Sunday and face a runoff against nationalist Karol Nawrocki on June 1, an exit poll showed.
Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025 Poland votes in tight presidential election Foreign policy under Prime Minister Donald Tusk, LGBTQ rights and abortion have been major issues on the campaign trail.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 Tusk’s coalition hopes to win over frustrated voters as Poland decides next president Rafał Trzaskowski still favourite to win as first round begins, despite KO’s slow progress on promises since 2023
Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025 Polish presidential vote tests whether PM's European vision is Trump-proof Poles were voting on Sunday in a presidential election that will decide whether Warsaw follows the pro-European path set by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, or take a step towards bringing back the nationalist admirers of US President Donald Trump.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 Romanian run-off the most crucial on Europe’s ‘Super Sunday’ of elections A far-right win is real possibility in eastern European state on same day as votes in Poland and Portugal
International Business Times · May 18, 2025 Poland Votes In Tight Election As Europe Watches Poles vote on Sunday in a tight presidential election that will be decisive for the future of the country's centrist government as well as for abortion and LGBTQ rights.