WARSAW: Conservative Karol Nawrocki will take office Wednesday as Poland ‘s new president, which could set the country on a more nationalist course — and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Most day-to-day power in Poland rests with the prime minister, chosen by the parliament. However, the president holds the power to influence foreign policy and veto laws.

Karol Nawrocki’s inauguration as president on Wednesday marks the start of anticipated clashes with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Karol Nawrocki, der frühere Hooligan, wird an diesem Mittwoch als Präsident Polens vereidigt. Auf die Tusk-Regierung kommen schwierige Zeiten zu – ebenso auf Deutschland und EU.