Ukraine and Europe Take Center Stage in Polish Presidential Debate | Poland

Presidential candidates in Poland’s upcoming runoff offered divergent views on the country’s future and its relationship with Ukraine during a televised debate. Rafał Trzaskowski, the centrist candidate and Warsaw mayor, faced off against Eurosceptic historian Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by the conservative Law and Justice party (PiS). The candidates, who advanced to the second round after the first votes last Sunday, debated on Poland’s stance towards Ukraine, European Union policies, and their respective parties’ track records, which have dominated Polish politics since 2005. The debate highlighted the tight nature of the runoff, with both candidates appealing to their base of supporters and offering differing visions for Poland’s path forward.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/24/poland-presidential-debate-puts-ukraine-and-europe-centre-stage