Nationalist Shift: Nawrocki’s Victory Shakes Polish Politics, Tests Tusk’s Coalition

Warsaw, Jun 3 (AP) – Karol Nawrocki’s narrow victory in Poland’s presidential run-off has ignited political turmoil, casting doubt on Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s centrist government. Nawrocki, backed by Donald Trump, secured 50.89% of the vote, defeating Tusk’s ally, Rafal Trzaskowski. Tusk now faces a confidence vote in his fragile coalition, as Nawrocki’s win threatens his pro-European agenda. The result exposes deep divisions in Poland and raises questions about Tusk’s government’s stability. Nawrocki, a nationalist who supports Ukraine but opposes its NATO membership, has vowed to uphold traditional values and work for the people. Trump, Zelenskyy, and Orbán have congratulated him. Nawrocki’s past as a historian and his connections to nationalist narratives, along with allegations of past controversies, have shaped his political image. His victory, seen as a vindication of the Law and Justice party’s strategy, has also drawn criticism towards Tusk and Trzaskowski.

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