Poland’s PiS fields presidential candidate for likely face-off with Trzaskowski – POLITICO

Poland’s PiS fields presidential candidate for likely face-off with Trzaskowski – POLITICO

“I am ready to represent everyone in Poland,” Nawrocki told a PiS convention in Kraków, Poland’s second-largest city and its longtime historic capital, referencing his working class background. “I’ve led a normal and humble life,” Nawrocki added in a swipe at Trzaskowski, whom PiS has long painted as elitist. “Millions believed Poland could get better, … Read more

Warsaw Mayor Trzaskowski wins Tusk party’s presidential primary – POLITICO

Warsaw Mayor Trzaskowski wins Tusk party’s presidential primary – POLITICO

“I would like to thank you all so much. I’ve got a very strong mandate, courage and determination to defeat PiS,” Trzaskowski said after the results were announced Saturday just before noon. He is expected to present a detailed campaign platform on Dec. 7. Five years ago, Trzaskowski led a campaign for the Polish presidency … Read more

Poland’s PiS ahead in local elections, but not in political control – POLITICO

Poland’s PiS ahead in local elections, but not in political control – POLITICO

Poland’s TVN television estimated that Civic Platform won in 10 regions, up from seven in 2018, and PiS was in the lead in six. However, other parties making up the incumbent ruling coalition are likely to have won enough regional seats to be able to control most regional assemblies, which are key bodies for managing … Read more