The campaign has emphasized foreign policy and social issues, particularly LGBTQ rights and abortion, positioning Trzaskowski as the candidate of progressive change against nationalist Nawrocki.

Frustration among voters is palpable, with many feeling the pro-European government has not acted quickly enough to fulfill its promises after ousting the populist government.

Allegations of questionable dealings involving Nawrocki, coupled with significant foreign interference, cast doubts on his candidacy.

This election is a critical test for Poland's pro-European Coalition government, which seeks to reverse the previous government's illiberal reforms.

Rafał Trzaskowski, the pro-European candidate, leads opinion polls but faces challenges from conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki and far-right candidate Sławomir Mentzen.

Increased foreign interference and concerns over the U.S. commitment to European security are key issues influencing voter sentiment.

Emerging from relative political obscurity, self-described 'pro-Trump' candidate Karol Nawrocki is projected to have secured a place in the second round of voting in the Polish presidential elections after a strong finish.

Nawrocki, a conservative historian with no prior political experience, has positioned himself as a defender of traditional values and has called for all conservative voters to unite against the Tusk-led coalition.

As the race between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki heads to a runoff, there are widespread expectations that Nawrocki will appeal to dissatisfied voters from the far-right and populist movements.