Overview

• Karol Nawrocki prevailed in the June 1 runoff with 50.89% of the vote to Rafał Trzaskowski’s 49.11%, as certified by the National Electoral Commission.
• A turnout of 71.63% marked the highest participation in a presidential runoff since the end of communism, reflecting deep public engagement.
• Backed by PiS, Nawrocki’s campaign focused on nationalist “patria e famiglia” themes and pledges for stricter immigration controls.
• Endorsements from Donald Trump and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán bolstered Nawrocki’s euroskeptic message and raised his international profile.
• Nawrocki’s term, starting August 6, is expected to see frequent use of veto powers to block Donald Tusk’s EU-oriented and progressive legislative agenda.