US EditionRomanian and Polish right-wing presidential candidates Simion and Nawrocki campaign together
- Right-Wing presidential hopefuls Karol Nawrocki from Poland and George Simion from Romania joined forces during a political event in Poland on Tuesday, ahead of their elections scheduled for Sunday.
- The joint campaign saw Simion lead with 41% in Romania’s initial election round, while Nawrocki received backing from Poland’s PiS party, despite criticism related to Simion’s contentious position on issues involving Russia and Ukraine.
- Nawrocki welcomed Simion's support on stage in Zabrze, declaring they aim to build a Europe of independent nations rooted in their own values and to strengthen ties with the United States.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized the alliance, warning that "Russia rejoices" at such ties, while Nawrocki affirmed his support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
- The event signals a coordinated right-wing platform in both countries' elections, with possible implications for EU relations and regional geopolitics as both candidates seek office on Sunday.
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GARWOLIN. It is Germany – not Russia – that is the big threat to Poland. That is what it sounds like at an election rally with conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki ahead of Sunday's presidential election in Poland. The election outcome will determine the country's path in a changing world situation and with the major war in Ukraine on the horizon.
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Romanian and Polish right-wing presidential candidates Simion and Nawrocki campaign together
Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support. Karol Nawrocki and George Simion, right-wing candidates in the Polish and Romanian presidential elections that both take place this Sunday, have campaigned toge…
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