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Poland’s Presidential Election Result Highlights Trump-Europe Divide

The country’s government is centrist, with deep ties to Brussels. Its new president is a Trump-backed nationalist. That reflects a broader struggle.

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Karol Nawrocki waving to supporters after Sunday’s presidential election in Poland. He is an ally of the populist former governing party.

Poland Election: Karol Nawrocki Wins Presidential Vote

The victory of Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by the previous right-wing governing party, will complicate Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s efforts to advance his liberal agenda.

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Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist who won Poland’s presidential election on Sunday, with his wife Marta and their children in Warsaw.
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