Karol Nawrocki clinches narrow victory in Poland’s presidential race

Karol Nawrocki, a conservative nationalist, has narrowly won Poland's presidential election, defeating liberal rival Rafał Trzaskowski. This victory marks a significant political shift and intensifies ideological divisions within the country. Nawrocki's win ensures the presidential veto remains with the nationalist opposition, complicating the government's efforts to liberalize policies and raising concerns across Europe, the US, and Russia.