Nationalist Karol Nawrocki is projected to win Poland's presidential election, posing a significant challenge to the pro-EU government. With a projected 51% of the vote, Nawrocki, a Trump admirer, defeated Warsaw's pro-EU mayor Rafal Trzaskowski. A Nawrocki victory could hinder the government's progressive agenda on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, strain relations with the EU, and impact ties with Ukraine due to his criticism of Kyiv's EU and NATO aspirations. He also advocates for reduced benefits for Ukrainian refugees.
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