On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the second circular of presidential elections in Poland took place. The State Election Commission announced the authoritative results: Karol Nawrocki won 50.89% of the vote, defeating Rafał Trzaskowski, who gained 49.11% of the vote. The difference between candidates was 369 591 votes, which is the smallest difference in the past of the Polish presidential election
Detailed results of the vote
- Karol Nawrocki: 10 606 877 votes (50.89%)
- Rafał Trzaskowski: 10 237 286 votes (49.11%)
- Turnout: 71.63% – highest since 1990
- Number of persons entitled to vote: 29 363 722 persons
- Number of ballots issued: 21 037 144
Results in individual voivodships
Rafał Trzaskowski won in the western and northern regions of Poland, while Karol Nawrocki dominated the east and south of the country. Here are the selected results:
- Pomorskie: Trzaskowski – 59.13%
- West Pomeranian: Trzaskowski – 58.03%
- Wielkopolska: Trzaskowski – 55.17%
- Subcarpathian: Nawrocki – 71.02%
- Saint Mary’s: Nawrocki – 63.61%
- Podlasie: Nawrocki – 61.39%
Political implications
The triumph of Karol Nawrocki, supported by Law and Justice (PiS), represents a serious challenge for the government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The fresh President, despite deficiency of parliamentary experience, has a veto right that can effectively block the legislative initiatives of the current ruling coalition. Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of the PiS, called for the creation of a method government, while Prime Minister Tusk announced a vote of assurance in his cabinet.
International reactions
The consequence of the elections in Poland echoed internationally. Nawrocki's triumph was welcomed by leaders of the European right, specified as Viktor Orbán and Marine Le Pen. On the another hand, French president Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski congratulated and expressed their hope of continuing cooperation.
What's next?
Karol Nawrocki will take office as president in August 2025, replacing Andrzej Duda. His word of office will last until 2030. The fresh president faces the challenge of working with a government with different political views, which could lead to tensions and a legislative deadlock. advanced attendance and fierce competition in the elections attest to a deep social and political division in Poland. Nawrocki's selection in a short entry summarized ed. Jacek Międlar:
A knockout that's not a surprise to me.
I will remind you of the strengths and flaws of Karol Nawrocki.
Advantages.
– cheering experiences (Lechia Gdańsk) and colourful and valuable acquaintances with people whom I value ( ) – may they translate into hardness in conducting politics... pic.twitter.com/aiENq2qMXq
— Jacek Międlar (@jacekmiedlar) June 2, 2025
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