Karol Nawrocki’s inauguration as president on Wednesday marks the start of anticipated clashes with Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Poland’s new pro-Trump, nationalist president takes office this week, setting the scene for major confrontation with a prime minister whose government he has branded “the worst in history”.
Karol Nawrocki, a political novice, will be inaugurated on Wednesday after winning a June 1 election in a major blow for Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s pro-EU government.
Nawrocki’s close-run victory against liberal candidate Rafal Trzaskowski confirmed the high degree of political polarisation in the EU and Nato member state, a key supporter of its neighbour Ukraine.
Presidents in Poland can initiate as well as veto legislation, and have some influence over the country’s foreign and defence policies.
