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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

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

Poland's presidential candidates Trzaskowski and Nawrocki hold their final campaign rallies

Polls will open on Sunday in a presidential election that will have major consequences for the future of the Polish government. Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and national conservative historian Karol Nawrocki are running neck and neck, according to opinion polls.

Euronews

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

Romanian president-elect visits Poland's Tusk and endorses Trzaskowski ahead of election runoff

Romanian President-elect Nicușor Dan met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Sunday morning before joining a march in support of Civic Coalition presidential election candidate Rafał Trzaskowski.

Euronews

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

AP PHOTOS: Liberal mayor and conservative historian headed to presidential runoff in Poland

Liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and a conservative historian, Karol Nawrocki, emerged as the front-runners in Poland’s presidential election Sunday, according to an exit poll, putting them on track to face off in a second round in two weeks.

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

Poland presidential election 2025: Polls, results, contenders

Poles head to the polls to elect their next president as incumbent Duda’s second term comes to an end.

International Business Times

Poland To Close Russian Consulate In Krakow Over 'Sabotage'

Poland's top diplomat said on Monday he ordered the closure of a Russian consulate over "sabotage", after authorities accused Russia of orchestrating a fire that destroyed a Warsaw shopping centre last year.

The Guardian - UK

Poland to close Russian consulate in Kraków over Warsaw fire

Ministers say investigation proves Russian intelligence services were behind shopping centre blaze last year

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Al Jazeera

Diplomatic spat ignites as Poland accuses Russia of sabotage

Russian ambassador summoned, consulate closed, as probe confirms Moscow’s involvement in Warsaw shopping centre fire.

Euronews

Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.

The Independent UK

Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow

Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says is ordering the closure of Russia’s consulate in the southern city of Krakow after Polish authorities said Russia was responsible for a fire that destroyed a shopping center in Warsaw last year

The Independent UK

Poland blames Russian intelligence for arson attack on Warsaw shopping center last year

Polish officials say a massive fire that destroyed a large shopping center in Warsaw last year was the result of arson ordered by Russian intelligence services

Radio France Internationale

Polish nationalists stage anti-immigration demonstration ahead of polls

Several thousand people have demonstrated in Warsaw against illegal immigration and the pro-European government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a week before the EU member chooses a new president.

Euronews

New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland

Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU.

International Business Times

Activists Hold 'Die-in' Protest At Soviet Monument In Warsaw

Pro-Ukrainian activists held a protest at a Soviet memorial in Warsaw where Moscow's ambassador placed a wreath on Friday, as Russia celebrates World War II Victory Day.

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