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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shweta Sharma

Trump-backed nationalist elected Poland president in blow to EU

European Union Poland Karol Nawrocki Rafal Trzaskowski Donald Tusk
  • Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian with ties to Donald Trump, won Poland's presidential election against centrist Rafal Trzaskowski.
  • Nawrocki secured 50.89% of the vote, while Trzaskowski received 49.11%, according to Onet.
  • Nawrocki campaigned on prioritizing Polish economic and social policies over other nationalities, including Ukrainian refugees.
  • Trzaskowski's defeat is a setback for Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-EU agenda, potentially deepening rifts between Poland and the EU.
  • The Polish presidency holds veto power over legislation, offering a check on Tusk's coalition, which lacks a parliamentary majority.

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Eurosceptic nationalist Nawrocki elected Poland president in tight election

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