On 1 June 2025, Poles one more time went to the polls to choose the head of state for another five-year term. As many as thirteen candidates participated in the intensive campaign, which began in November 2024. After the first round, in which no of them managed to win more than 50% of the vote, the final game was played by 2 leaders – Karol Nawrocki, supported by Law and Justice, and Rafał Trzaskowski from the Civic Coalition.
Conduct and results of the presidential election
The first exit polls conducted immediately after the closing of the premises indicated the minimum lead of Rafał Trzaskowski, to be obtained 50.3% of supportWhile Nawrocki supposedly had 49.7%. However, over time, as the results of subsequent electoral commissions came in, the trend was reversed. Late poll confirmed the lead of Karol Nawrocki with the consequence 50.7%, and its counter-candidate, Trzaskowski, reached 49.3%.
In the first circular of elections held earlier, Rafał Trzaskowski won 31,52% of the votesand Karol Nawrocki – 29,53%. The request for a second circular was due to the deficiency of an absolute majority of 1 of the candidates. Thus Poles had the chance to make a final decision in a key political clash.
Political reactions – commentary by Andrzej Duda and another leaders
After the authoritative results were announced, the most crucial political players took the lead. presently outgoing president Andrzej Duda expressed his gratitude to citizens for their advanced attendance and accountability in the vote. On social platform X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
“Thank you! For participating in the presidential election. To attendance. To fulfilling a civic duty. For taking work for Poland.”
Duda besides congratulated the winner – Karol Nawrock:
"Mr president – Elekt Dr. Karol Nawrock one more time congratulates on the election victory. It was a difficult, sometimes painful but highly brave fight for Poland, about how matters of our Homeland should be conducted. Thank you for this heroic fight until the last minute of the campaign!”
The president besides addressed Rafał Trzaskowski, stressing his commitment and willingness to take responsibility:
"I besides thank all Candidates in this election, especially Mr Rafał Trzaskowski. Thank you for your determination to fight for the presidency. Thank you for your willingness to take work for Poland. Homeland is our common large Cause!”
Meanwhile, Confederate leader Sławomir Mentzen, in a harsh, somewhat ironic tone, commented on the fast hopes of the Trzask staff:
"Do you think it's hard to put the champagne cork back in the bottle?"
Importance and political context
The 2025 presidential election is another landmark minute for Poland. The ten-year word of office of Andrzej Duda, who was the 5th president of the 3rd Republic of Poland, ends with the swearing-in of Karol Nawrocki, which may announce a continuation or change of political course in the state.
The election run was characterised by large tension and clear social division, and the proximity of the results indicates a crucial polarization of the electorate. The president-elect announced the fight for “the endurance of Poland” and opposition to “the monopoly of power of Donald Tusk”, which could signal further intensifying political disputes on the national stage.
Future prospects
The fresh president will face the challenges of moving the country in a complex, dynamic global and interior environment. His statements of unification and at the same time countering the "monopoly of power" propose that the policy of the following years will abound in clashes between the main political forces.
In turn, the responses of Andrzej Duda and another candidates for the result of the elections emphasize the importance of democratic dialog and the function of civic responsibility. advanced attendance and social engagement are a signal that Poles proceed to participate actively in shaping their future.
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Karol Nawrocki is the fresh president of Poland. Andrzej Duda congratulates and emphasizes the “male fight” of the election
