Post-election political trauma and the first weeks with Nawrocki

POLAND - Report 25 Aug 2025 by Jan Hagemejer

Poland is at a critical political juncture following Karol Nawrocki's narrow presidential victory, which has destabilized the governing coalition and potentially set the stage for a return to right-wing rule. The governing coalition (KO-PL2050-PSL-Lewica) is experiencing unprecedented internal turmoil, with smaller parties polling below the parliamentary threshold and Prime Minister Tusk implementing a radical government restructuring. President Nawrocki's confrontational approach to policy involves pursuing PiS's agenda, supporting nationalism, and claiming unprecedented presidential power. Current polling suggests a likely shift to PiS-Konfederacja governance, marking a potential reversal of Poland's democratic trajectory and alignment with European values.

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