Nawrocki makes first statement after winning Poland's presidential election
Photo: Karol Nawrocki (photo: Getty Images)
Poland's newly elected president Karol Nawrocki has pledged to "represent the country with dignity" and to take into account all the issues important to Polish citizens, according to Nawrocki's post on X.
"A difficult and at times brutal election campaign is over. Thanks to your votes, I have been elected President of the Republic of Poland. This is a great responsibility and duty. I accept this decision with humility and respect. I thank you for every vote cast for me, for every kind word and gesture. For all expressions of support in this extraordinarily difficult battle for Poland," Nawrocki said in his address to Poles.
According to the president-elect, his victory shows that Poles want to live in a "safe, economically strong country that cares for the weakest" and which "carries weight in international, European, and transatlantic relations."
"You can be sure that as head of state, I will not ignore any issue important to Poland and its citizens. I will represent you with dignity on the international stage, monitoring the subjective attitude towards Poland," Nawrocki stated.
Polish elections
On June 2, Poland held the second round of its presidential election. The winner was Karol Nawrocki, the candidate from the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS). According to the State Electoral Commission (PKW), with 100% of votes counted, Nawrocki received 50.89% of the vote, or 10,606,628 votes.
His opponent, Civic Platform's Rafał Trzaskowski, secured 49.11% or 10,237,177 votes.
The margin between the candidates was less than one percent, approximately 370,000 votes.
More on what Nawrocki's victory means for Ukraine and whether the new president can influence Ukraine's path toward EU and NATO membership is available in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
