Karol Nawrocki Elected as Poland's Next President
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Winner | Karol Nawrocki (50.89% votes) |
| Opponent | Rafal Trzaskowski (49.11% votes) |
| Backing | Supported by Donald Trump and Law and Justice Party (PiS) |
| Successor | Replaces Andrzej Duda (term ends August 6, 2025) |
| Background | Historian, ex-boxer, former head of Institute of National Remembrance |
| Political Context | PiS ruled 2015-2023; Nawrocki seen as a fresh face |
| Key Election Detail | Narrow victory (0.78% margin) |
| Profile Highlights | Promotes nationalist history, removed Soviet monuments, wanted by Russia |
| Presidential Powers | Veto authority, foreign policy influence (not ceremonial) |
| International Impact | Trump's endorsement signals U.S.-Poland alignment; potential EU tensions |