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Polish presidential candidates to face off in high-stakes debate

23.05.2025 17:00
Poland’s presidential candidates are set to face off in a high-stakes televised debate on Friday, a key moment ahead of the June 1 runoff.
Rafał Trzaskowski, Karol Nawrocki
Rafał Trzaskowski, Karol NawrockiPAP/Piotr Nowak/Marian Zubrzycki

Centrist Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, the candidate of the ruling Civic Coalition (KO), and Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by the opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, will meet in Warsaw for a head-to-head debate as they seek to sway voters before the decisive second round.

The 90-minute debate, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. local time, will feature the candidates posing questions to each other directly.

With the race tightening, the confrontation could prove pivotal, as both contenders aim to rally support in the final stretch of the presidential race.

Post-debate analysis in Polish Radio podcast

Shortly after the debate ends, public broadcaster Polish Radio will host a special edition of its Strefa wpływów (Influence Zone) political podcast, where commentators will review the candidates’ performances and discuss potential impacts on the election result.

The Polish-language podcast will be available on Polish Radio 24, YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Source: IAR/PR24

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