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6d ago

Polish Presidential Runoff Intensifies as Mentzen's Demands Shape Campaigns

Nationalist Karol Nawrocki signs Mentzen’s eight-point ultimatum, while pro-European Rafał Trzaskowski prepares to debate the kingmaker ahead of the June 1 vote.

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In Polen geht der rechtsnationale Präsidentschaftskandidat Karol Nawrocki vollumfänglich auf die Forderungen des drittplatzierten rechtsextremen Kandidaten Slawomir Mentzen für seine Unterstützung in der Stichwahl am 1. Juni ein.
Der Historiker Karol Nawrocki spricht während des Bürgerkonvents unter Beteiligung von Vertretern der nationalkonservativen Oppositionspartei PiS.

Overview

  • Karol Nawrocki, backed by the PiS party, has formally signed Slawomir Mentzen's eight-point policy demand list to secure his endorsement in the June 1 presidential runoff.
  • Mentzen’s demands include rejecting euro adoption, opposing Ukraine’s NATO accession, and refusing to send Polish troops to Ukraine, among other nationalist and neoliberal policies.
  • Pro-European candidate Rafał Trzaskowski is set to appear on Mentzen’s YouTube channel to debate the ultimatum, as he seeks to broaden his coalition of support.
  • Mentzen, who received 14.81% of the first-round vote, has emerged as a kingmaker, with his endorsement likely to sway the closely contested runoff.
  • The election outcome will determine Poland’s future stance on EU and NATO commitments, with the presidency holding significant influence over foreign policy and legislative veto power.