Election Context
's presidential election features 13 candidates, with security, democratic integrity, and relations at the forefront, against a backdrop of regional instability due to the war and migration pressures.
A likely runoff on June 1 is expected between , the liberal mayor, and , a conservative historian backed by the , highlighting the country's political divide.
Policy and Ideological Divides
Trzaskowski advocates for deepening EU ties and supporting Ukraine with arms, while Nawrocki, skeptical of the EU, emphasizes a nationalist agenda and continues support for Ukraine, albeit with differing refugee policies.
The election's outcome will significantly impact Poland's foreign policy and its role in the EU, with both leading candidates supporting continued U.S. military engagement in but differing on the EU's role and domestic social policies.