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(1 Jun 2025)
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Warsaw, Poland - 1 June 2025
1. Voter at ballot box
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Vanessa Gera, The Associated Press:
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"Poles are voting in a presidential run-off election that could set the course for the nation's political future. The contest pits Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, against Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian with no political experience. The outcome will determine whether Poland takes a more nationalist path in coming years or moves more decisively toward liberal democratic norms."
3. Voter registering and casting ballot
4. Mid of woman casting vote
5. Ballots in ballot box
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Vanessa Gera, The Associated Press:
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"The campaign has highlighted stark ideological divides. Warsaw's mayor has promised to restore judicial independence, ease abortion restrictions and promote constructive ties with European partners."
7. Various of voters casting ballots
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Vanessa Gera, The Associated Press:
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"The conservative has positioned himself as a defender of traditional Polish values and national sovereignty. He has been openly supported by US President Donald Trump. His candidacy has been clouded by allegations of past...connections to criminal figures, but he denies any wrongdoing. He is a former boxer and it recently was reported that he took part in a brawl alongside hooligans years ago. He is unapologetic about all of that, saying in his life he has taken part in different forms of noble fights. The revelations have not appeared to dent his support among right wing voters. Many see the allegations as politically motivated. Today's victor will replace Andrzej Duda who has held the office for ten years."
9. Wide of voter casting ballot
STORYLINE:
Poland is holding a presidential runoff election on Sunday between two candidates offering starkly different visions for the country’s future.

The winner will succeed President Andrzej Duda, a conservative who is finishing his second and final term.

The outcome will determine whether Poland embraces a nationalist populist trajectory or pivots more fully toward liberal, pro-European policies.

The vote comes amid heightened regional tensions driven by Russia’s war in neighbouring Ukraine, security concerns across Europe and internal debates about the rule of law.

It follows a first round on May 18, in which Warsaw Mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, won more than 31% of the vote and Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian, earned nearly 30%.

Eleven other candidates were eliminated.

Opinion polls show the two men running neck and neck.

Other factors add to the unpredictability.

Nawrocki did much better in the first round than surveys had predicted, indicating that his strength was underestimated.

On the other hand, large numbers of Poles abroad have registered to vote in the second round, which could help Trzaskowski.

Final results are expected on Monday.

AP video by Rafal Niedzielski

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