Polish presidential election: Lech Wałęsa reveals who he supports

Former Polish president and iconic Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa has revealed that he will cast his vote in the first round of the upcoming presidential election for Rafał Trzaskowski, the candidate from the Civic Coalition (KO) and current mayor of Warsaw.

Lech Wałęsa, former Polish president and iconic Solidarity leader, pictured during the World News Media Congress, an international conference in Kraków, southern Poland, on May 4, 2025.

Photo: PAP/Łukasz Gągulski

In an interview with Beata Lubecka on Radio ZET, Wałęsa expressed his belief that Trzaskowski is the best option for Poland, suited for the current political climate.

Wałęsa praised the candidate's strong understanding of foreign policy and commitment to fostering cooperation. He believes Trzaskowski possesses all the necessary qualities for a head of state to effectively represent Poland on the international stage.

The former president also expressed concerns about the potential for Trzaskowski's rivals to resort to dishonest tactics and urged caution as the campaign heads into its final days.

? Lech Wałęsa: Zdeklarowałem się głosować na prezydenta Warszawy @trzaskowski_, ponieważ jest w mojej ocenie najlepszym, pasującym na te czasy ⤵️@RadioZET_NEWS @BeataLubecka #GośćRadiaZET pic.twitter.com/1GVN923DGB

— Gość Radia ZET (@Gosc_RadiaZET) May 5, 2025

The first round of the Polish presidential election is scheduled for Sunday, May 18. If no candidate secures more than 50 percent of the vote, a second round will take place on June 1.

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Source: Radio ZET/X/@RadioZET_NEWS