Thousands demonstrate in Warsaw: choice of fate on June 1st!

Thousands demonstrate in Warsaw: choice of fate on June 1st!

Warschau, Polen - on May 25, 2025, tens of thousands of citizens demonstrate in Warsaw to support the candidates in the upcoming Polish presidential run. This choice is considered crucial for the pro-European reforms of the current government. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has clearly spoken out for the liberal candidate and Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who is supposed to replace the incumbent President Andrzej Duda. Duda, a nationalist, rejected numerous judicial reforms proposed by Tusk and stands for a conservative policy.

The first round of election took place on May 18 and ended surprisingly narrowly. With 31.2 % of the votes, Trzaskowski easily prevailed against his nationalist rival Karol Nawrocki, who received 29.7 % of the votes. Current surveys forecast an extremely short race between the two candidates with around 47 % of the votes each for the run-off, which takes place on June 1. Nawrocki's supporters who gathered in another district show their support for Poland's closer connection to the USA and populist movements.

The election campaign

In the last few days before the election, Trzaskowski mobilizes his followers to draw international attention to the importance of this choice. His supporters emphasize the importance of Poland's western orientation. The demonstration of Trzaskowski gathered around 140,000 people, while around 50,000 Krawocki supporters want to give their voice for a traditional policy that is directed against ideological influences in schools and takes a clear position against more liberal reforms.

The campaign activities in Poland are of great importance - the choice is not only national, but also international relevance. The newly elected Romanian President Nicus Dan already announced close cooperation with Tusk and Trzaskowski to ensure the strengthening of Poland and the EU, which is seen as a positive sign of the future orientation of Polish politics. The result of this choice will significantly influence the direction of the reforms in Poland.

The challenges for the candidates

Both candidates face challenges. Trzaskowski, who is committed to deeper EU integration and progressive values, has to assert himself against the populist tones of Nawrockis, who not only is looking for a close connection to the USA, but also addresses an apple to right-wing extremist voters. Nawrocki, who is supported by the national conservative party PIS and received remarkable support from right-wing extremists such as Sławomir Mentzen and Grzegorz Braun in the first round, also faces controversy-including a controversial real estate scandal.

The turnout in the first round was 66.8 %. Due to the president's veto law, the election result could significantly influence the Tusk reform agenda. A Nawrocki victory could extend the political blockade that has been in office since Duda's presidency, which has been in office since 2015. In this context, the upcoming runoff election is of enormous importance for the party landscape and the future development of Poland.

In the coming days, final results and updated surveys are expected. The outcome of this choice could have far -reaching consequences for the political future of Poland, not only with regard to internal political reforms, but also in conjunction with the European Union. While the voters are called to the urns, the signs are on an exciting election campaign that could shape the country's political landscape.

al Jazera reports that ... Econotimes provides further details and bpb gives a comprehensive context.