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Karol Nawrocki Elected Polish President

ConservativeKarol Nawrocki ClaimsElected Narrow Victory in Polish ElectionPresident

Above: Karol Nawrocki during the election evening in Warsaw, Poland, on June 1, 2025.  Image copyright: Jakub Porzycki/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images

The Spin

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This razor-thin defeat signals ongoing strong support for a progressive, EU-aligned Poland. Nearly half the country backed a vision of Poland at the heart of European decision-making, with closer ties to Western allies and liberal democratic reforms. The close result shows significant backing for judicial independence and social modernization.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 4% chance that Poland's GDP per capita (in USD) will exceed that of the U.K. before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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