Pro-EU Candidate Sparks Youth Surge in Nail-Biting Vote
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, a pro-EU centrist, narrowly clinched Poland's presidential election first round with 31.36% of votes – just 1.8% ahead of nationalist rival Karol Nawrocki. 🗳️ The July run-off promises high stakes for Europe’s political landscape.
Gen-Z Voters: The New Kingmakers?
Trzaskowski credited young voters for his lead, calling them "crucial" to overcoming Nawrocki’s nationalist base. But with polls predicting a wider margin, analysts say the slim gap signals turbulence for PM Donald Tusk’s coalition government. 🏛️
Trump Card vs Brussels Vision
Nawrocki, who recently met with Donald Trump in Washington, vowed to defend his party’s social reforms. Meanwhile, Trzaskowski’s team is racing to turn this into a referendum on Poland’s EU future – think less ‘Love Island’, more ‘House of Cards’ meets TikTok activism. 📱
🔍 Why it matters: This election could reshape Poland’s role in Ukraine support, climate policies, and LGBTQ+ rights. Stay tuned for July’s political showdown!
