Karol Nawrocki became the winner of the second round of presidential elections in Poland, which took place on Sunday. According to the data of the State Electoral Commission, the candidate obtained 50.89 percent voteswhich allowed him to win a fierce election fight. His opponent, Civic Platform candidate Rafał Trzaskowski, obtained 49.11 percent. The difference between politicians was minimal and amounted to about 370 thousand. votes.
The consequences for Ukraine are obviousbecause Nawrocki undertook to block Kiev's efforts about NATO membership. In this way he tried to get the support of voters of the far -right candidate Sławomir Mentzen, who took third place in the first round of elections, obtaining 15.4 percent. votes.
From 2022, Poland has transferred over EUR 5.3 billion (PLN 22 billion) for military, humanitarian and financial support in defense against Moscow's invasion. In addition, it provides shelter to almost a million Ukrainian refugees.
Antykian movement
The results of the vote are awakening Ukraine's anxiety. After the last presidential election in Romania, in which the pro -European mayor of Bucharest Nicusor Dan defeated the nationalist and Eurosceptic George Simion, the risk of the appearance of a more antiquarian attitude in Eastern Europe increased. Simion, like Nawrocki, has connections with the supporters' environment, received the support of US President Donald Trump and critically referred to EU help for Ukraine.
Initially, the Exit Poll result at 21 pointed out that Rafał Trzaskowski has 50.3 percent votes, and Karol Nawrocki 49.7 percent The error of this study is +/— 2 pp later the first late Poll study appeared, which indicated Nawrocki's win with a result of 50.7 percent.
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Chairman of the State Electoral Commission Sylwester Marciniak officially He has already announced the results of the presidential election based on collective protocols from all committees. The final difference between candidates is not big. 10 million 606 thousand voted for Karol Nawrocki. 877 people, and 10 million 237 thousand at Rafał Trzaskowski 286 voters. This The smallest difference in the history of the presidential election in Poland.
Reaction of Wołodymyr Zelanski
Karol Nawrocki has already congratulated, among others President of Ukraine Wołodymyr Zelnski.
“Poland, which retains the strength of the national spirit and faith in justice, was and remains A pillar of regional and European security and a strong voice defending the freedom and dignity of every nation. Strengthening each other on our continent, we give Europe more strength in global competition and introduce the achievement of a real and lasting room. I expect further fruitful cooperation with Poland and personally with President Nawrocki, “wrote the Ukrainian leader on the website X.
In the first round of presidential elections, May 18 Trzaskowski from Platforma Obywatelska won 31.36 percent. votes. Nawrocki, an independent candidate and historian supported by the National and Conservative Party Law and Justice (PiS), who obtained 29.54 percent. votes.
The decisive moment in the race took place during a television debate, during which the candidates clashed on healthcare, migration and support for Ukraine. At that time, the Polish media raised the issue of possible drug use by Nawrocki, causing a wide public debate and media interest.
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