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Trzaskowski Leads Heated Poland Election Race Ahead of Runoff

5/25/2025

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In a heated debate for Poland's presidential election, Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki fiercely contested their visions for Ukraine and EU relations. Trzaskowski, representing a pro-European coalition, holds a slim lead as they head toward the crucial June 1 runoff against Nawrocki, who is supported by the right-wing Law and Justice party. Both candidates are vying for the far-right vote, intensifying the stakes.

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In a heated debate for Poland's presidential election, Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki fiercely contested their visions for Ukraine and EU relations. Trzaskowski, representing a pro-European coalition, holds a slim lead as they head toward the crucial June 1 runoff against Nawrocki, who is supported by the right-wing Law and Justice party. Both candidates are vying for the far-right vote, intensifying the stakes.