Poland: Presidential election campaign

Rafal Trzaskowski's, presidential candidate for Civic Coalition party rally in Warsaw, 19 May 2025. Liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski emerged as the front-runner in Poland's presidential election first round. Trzaskowski is allied with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, speaks foreign languages and holds pro-European Union views. His support is strongest in cities, where many like his secular views and support for LGBTQ+ rights. SOUNDBITE (Polish) Rafal Trzaskowski, presidential candidate for Civic Coalition party: "Cooperation is needed between the President of the Republic and the government, because times are very difficult. Today we do not need chaos, today we do not need conflict. Today we need cooperation."