The BBC notes that the difference between the 2 main candidates, Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki, is small. Let us remind that after the calculation of 99 percent of votes from election committees, Trzaskowski is to receive 31.2% of support and Nawrocki 29.7%. According to the British broadcaster, this is simply a weaker consequence of a candidate for the civilian Coalition than indicated earlier polls.
"Many will depend on which candidate can mobilize his electorate in the second round," the BBC said. It was besides noted that the votes of voters who supported candidates from the far right in the first circular – Sławomir Mentzen and Grzegorz Braun may be important.
Foreign media on elections in Poland
Reuters points out that Liberal candidates received lower support than expected. Rafał Trzaskowski only somewhat overtakes the competitor. The Agency cites late exit polls from Ipsos, according to which the difference between candidates was little than previously predicted from 4 to 7 percent points.
Reuters emphasizes that if current results persist, competition in the second circular will be leveled. The consequence may affect Poland's political direction in the coming years.
The American agency Associated Press notes that Karol Nawrocki has achieved a better consequence than previously predicted. He besides points out that this happened despite media reports regarding his "housing scandal". The second circular of the presidential election is scheduled for 1 June 2025.
