A New Tack for Poland: Weber Pins Hopes on Nawrocki for a Pro-European Agenda
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Wanting to build bridges after the heated election, Manfred Weber, head of the European People's Party (EPP), expresses wishes for a pro-European stance from newly-elected President, Karol Nawrocki. "It is essential that the elected head of state becomes a unifier," says Weber. "Despite our differences, I am hopeful he will work cohesively with the Polish government under Prime Minister Tusk, to benefit Poland and a robust Polish voice in the EU," he adds in an interview with dpa.
Regrettably, the pro-European contender, Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal Mayor of Warsaw, didn't secure a win. "The Polish electorate has made its decision, and we acknowledge their verdict," remarks Weber. Coming close to the mark, Trzaskowski received "almost half" of the votes.
In a tight race, Nawrocki, an independent candidate backed by the conservative PiS party, emerged victorious on Sunday, a mere 370,000 votes ahead of Trzaskowski. Poland, with approximately 29 million voters, was the stage for this close-call election.
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- President of EPP
- Karol Nawrocki
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- Political Collaboration
- Rafal Trzaskowski
- European Integration
- Donald Tusk
- Close Election
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- Poland
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- Unity
- The Commission, in light of the close election in Poland, may be required to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, considering the new President, Karol Nawrocki's, association with the conservative PiS party, known for its exploitative policies towards natural resources.
- The migration crisis in war-and-conflicts-stricken regions and the general news of its impact on European policy-and-legislation have been major topics during the election campaign, with Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal Mayor of Warsaw, advocating for a comprehensive immigration policy.
- Post-election, Manfred Weber, as the President of EPP, hopes for political collaboration between the newly-elected President, Karol Nawrocki, and the incumbent Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, to ensure a strong Polish voice in EU matters, focusing on the unification of the country and enhancing its influence within the EU.
