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Karol Nawrocki’s narrow win in Poland’s presidential race signals a sharp turn in tone toward both the European Union and Ukraine, raising questions over Warsaw’s future alignment in Central Europe.
Karol Nawrocki, backed by Poland’s nationalist Law and Justice party (PiS), has claimed victory in a tight race against centrist Rafal Trzaskowski. The result is a blow to Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s pro-European government and could reshape Poland’s stance within the EU—and towards Kyiv.
Though the Polish president’s role is largely ceremonial, Nawrocki’s veto power grants him influence. His opposition to Ukraine joining NATO has already sparked concern in Kyiv. He recently signed a declaration opposing Ukraine’s accession, citing the risk of dragging NATO into war with Russia.
The move was met with criticism from Ukraine’s ambassador in Warsaw and seen by many as a pivot away from Poland’s traditional solidarity with Kyiv.
Despite reaffirming support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia, Nawrocki’s campaign struck a different tone—tapping into growing public fatigue over the refugee crisis and fears of entanglement in war. He firmly denies being pro-Russian.
In his previous role as head of Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance, Nawrocki openly criticised Ukraine over historical tensions, especially Kyiv’s handling of wartime massacres of Poles by Ukrainian nationalists.
His language also echoed that of other eurosceptic leaders in Central Europe. At a March rally, he accused Brussels of overreach, calling for a Union that respects national sovereignty while maintaining economic cooperation.
European diplomats say Nawrocki’s election may not change Poland’s formal policies on Ukraine or the EU, but the tone is already shifting. Tusk’s ability to push through court reforms or deeper European integration could be tested.
One EU envoy warned that Nawrocki’s approach could “marginalise” Tusk, who has been key in restoring Poland’s voice in Brussels. Tusk had previously helped unblock frozen EU funds by negotiating with the Commission—a breakthrough some say is now at risk.
Ukrainian officials fear Nawrocki’s win could complicate EU accession talks. Lawmaker Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze called the result a setback for Ukraine’s European future.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised Nawrocki’s victory as a win for nationalist values and as inspiration for conservatives across Central Europe.
Observers see Nawrocki’s win as a symbolic boost to the region’s pro-Trump, anti-Brussels forces, particularly as Orban faces his own political test in 2026.
With presidential and parliamentary powers now split between rival camps, Poland enters a period of political “cohabitation” likely to last until 2027. Some diplomats worry this internal division may weaken Poland’s voice in Europe.
Professor Stanley Bill of Cambridge warns that Nawrocki’s stronger anti-EU rhetoric could amplify tensions, even if Tusk’s cabinet retains control over foreign affairs.
Whether this dual leadership becomes gridlock or coexistence will shape not only Poland’s future, but also the balance of power in a region caught between war, identity, and integration.
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