Poland to Hold Presidential Vote on May 18

Poland to hold presidential election on May 18, says parliament speaker who will run in it
The head of Poland's parliament said Wednesday that the country's presidential election will be held on May 18, with a runoff on June 1 if needed. The election will decide whether the pro-European Union Cabinet of Prime Minister Donald Tusk will gain an ally in the presidential palace at a challenging time for Poland and for Europe.
Poland to hold presidential vote on May 18, government agenda at stake
Poland will hold the first round of a presidential election on May 18, the parliament speaker said on Wednesday, setting the scene for a vote that will be crucial for the pro-European government's hopes of implementing its agenda.
Poland announces May 18 for presidential election
A second round will take place if no candidate wins more than 50 per cent of votes in the first round. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Poland sets presidential election for May
Hołownia himself is also a presidential candidate, running as the leader and founder of his party, Poland 2050 (Renew). The former Catholic activist and entertainment TV host entered politics in late 2019 to run in the last presidential election but did not make it to the second round.
Poland to vote for new president on May 18
Poles will elect a new president on May 18, parliament speaker Szymon Holownia announced on Wednesday. The current head of state, Andrzej Duda, cannot run again after serving two terms under the backing of the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.

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