Voting took place in Poland on Sunday for a presidential election that holds high stakes for the country’s future. This election will determine policies on abortion, rights for the LGBTQ community, and Poland’s relationship with the European Union. Polling stations opened early at 7 a.m. (0500GMT) and closed at 9 p.m. (1900GMT), with exit poll results only available after voting ends. Final results are expected by Monday or Tuesday. The main candidates include Rafał Trzaskowski, the pro-EU Warsaw Mayor, and nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki, with polls favoring a runoff between them in June. Trzaskowski advocates for abortion rights and protections for the LGBTQ community, while Nawrocki supports conservative values and national sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has shown support for Nawrocki. The current political conflict between the prime minister and outgoing conservative President Andrzej Duda has been a major factor in the election. A win for Trzaskowski would ease tensions, while a Nawrocki presidency could hinder the government’s agenda.
Source: https://www.dw.com/en/poland-voting-begins-in-high-stakes-presidential-election/live-72579071?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
