Intense concerns in its bosom EU has brought the prevalence of nationalists in its elections Polish Yesterday (1.6.2025).
EU concerns are even greater as Poland’s nationalists are backed by US President Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, the outcome of the presidential election in Poland could halt the government’s efforts to bring the country back to the main stream of the European Union.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk now must navigate in an increasingly polarized political landscape, as the right -wing party “Law and Justice” has maintained its position in the presidency of the government.
In the 19 months of his prime minister, Tusk’s attempts to restore court independence and relax the stricter abortion law in the EU have been immobilized by the current nationalist president, a deadlock that has burdened his government coalition.
The rise of Carol Navruki, a conservative historian and former boxer with little political experience, also records a rare victory for Trump’s Maga movement. Trump allies have attempted and failed to overthrow the elections in favor of nationalist or far -right forces in countries such as Germany, Romania, Canada and Australia.
Navruki won 50.9% in Sunday’s vote, while Rafal Tzaskovsky, a liberal who made his second attempt to occupy the presidency from the Party Law and Justice, took 49.1%, according to the results released by the Election Commission (25).
The nationalist candidate supported by Donald Trump secured the victory in the Poland’s presidential election, defeating the Central Mayor of Warsaw in a showdown that could prevent the government’s efforts from bringing the nation back to the European Union.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk now must navigate in an increasingly polarized political landscape, as the right -wing law and justice has maintained his handle in the presidency.
In the 19 months of his prime minister, Tusk’s attempts to restore court independence and relax the stricter abortion law in the EU have been immobilized by the current nationalist president, a deadlock that has burdened his government coalition.
The rise of Carol Navruki, a conservative historian and former boxer with little political experience, also records a rare victory for Trump’s Maga movement. Trump allies have attempted and failed to overthrow the elections in favor of nationalist or far -right forces in countries such as Germany, Romania, Canada and Australia.
Navruki won 50.9% on Sunday’s vote, while Rafal Tzaskovsky, a liberal who made his second attempt to occupy the presidency from the Law and Justice, received 49.1%, according to the results released by the electoral committee.
The small difference has brought to light the divisions that have been occupied by the nation of 37 million inhabitants. The two candidates demanded a hard line against Russian aggression – a matter for which there is widespread consensus in Poland – but strongly disagreed with issues such as immigration, abortions and European integration.
While Trzaskowski had strong support in Warsaw and the largest cities in Poland, the vote of farmers and support in smaller cities were crucial to shaping the result.
Poland is one of the fastest growing EU economies and the highest defense speaker and the tusk regression is likely to have an impact on the whole bloc, which is accepting increasing pressure from Trump’s duties and Russia’s threat to the east.
The Navruki campaign had won the support of the White House, where he met with Trump for a while at the Oval Office last month. During her visit to Poland last week, US Secretary of Homeland Secretary Christie Noem put forward the prospect of close ties with Trump as an incentive to vote for Navroi – and rejected Trazaskovsky as a “absolute shipwreck”.
Divisions of Coalition
Tusk tried to place Poland as a key player in the EU, especially as he seeks to increase support for neighboring Ukraine and restore women’s rights.
But his program faced obstacles due to the divisions within the coalition and the threat of veto by current President Andrei Dunda, who also comes from the party law and justice.
Tusk’s unexpected electoral victory in 2023 had promised that Poland would be able to restore the rule of law and to reinforce independent media, which had been weakened during the eight -year nationalist governance.
The most immediate problem for Tusk can be the way to enhance the independence of judges. His plans for judicial reform were crucial to persuade the EU to release tens of billions of funding. But the final legislation was prevented by Dunda, who threatened to prevent it.
The two candidates concentrate on the nation’s gap: Trzaskowski, the multilingual son of a jazz musician against Nawrocki, who is in charge of the National Memory Institute, who investigates Nazi and Communist crimes.
As a newcomer to the political scene, Navroki passed the election campaign by stating his core universal values, while at the same time denouncing the EU’s immigration and efforts to combat climate change. His election campaign was hit by allegations of buying a property by an elderly seller and his involvement in deliberate quarrels between football hooligans. It also ruled out Ukraine’s accession to NATO.
The turnout was 71.6%, compared to a record of 74.4% during the parliamentary elections two years ago and 68.2% in the last repeat round of the presidential election in 2020.
While the political power is held by the Prime Minister, the Polish president may veto bills, appoint the governor of the Central Bank and lead the country’s armed forces. The head of state is elected for a five -year term and is confined to two terms.
“The victory is undoubtedly clear,” said Dunda, who delivers the presidency to Navroki on August 6, to reporters in Vilnius. Polish voters support the continuation of a policy that includes “building Poland’s close relations with the United States and the foundation of our security in them,” he said.