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Ipsos poll gives conservative candidate a narrow lead in Polish presidential race – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025

Voting begins in decisive presidential runoff in Poland

Poles began casting their ballots on Sunday in a decisive presidential runoff that could set the course for the nation’s political future and its relations with the European Union.

Euronews · 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

Rivals Neck-and-neck Ahead Of Poland's 'Clash Of Civilisations' Vote

Warsaw's pro-EU mayor and a nationalist historian held their last day of campaigning on Friday for Poland's presidency, with opinion polls predicting a close race in Sunday's vote, which will determine the direction of the key central European EU and NATO member.

International Business Times · May 30, 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

High stakes as Poland heads to round two of presidential election

The country’s choice of its next president will likely determine whether government can get vital reforms through.

Al Jazeera · 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

“Bad moods, sickness, the lot… we weren’t enjoying the show like we normally do”: Toto finally released a live DVD after two previous attempts had failed for Spinal Tap style reasons

A last-minute crew change, an exploding car and a contract battle all contributed to plans being abandoned, until the band delivered 35th Anniversary: Live In Poland in 2014

Louder · May 29, 2025

Drunk driver turns up to police station in horse and cart

Watch the moment a drunk driver pulls up to a police station in Poland in a horse-drawn carriage.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

EU on track to meet 2030 emissions goal thanks to strong progress on renewables

Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.

Euronews · May 28, 2025