Karol Nawrocki Wins Polish Presidential Election in Narrow Victory, Signals Shift Toward Populist Nationalism

In a closely contested runoff that reflects deep divisions within Poland, Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian and political newcomer, is declared the winner of the country’s presidential election. According to official results, Nawrocki secures just under 51% of the vote, edging out liberal rival Rafał Trzaskowski, the current mayor of Warsaw, in one of the tightest presidential contests in recent Polish history.

The final tally confirms Nawrocki as the country’s next president, succeeding fellow conservative Andrzej Duda, whose second and. . .