Poland, president

Poland to hold presidential election on May 18, says parliament speaker who will run in it
The head of Poland’s parliament says the country’s presidential election will be held on May 18, with a runoff on June 1 if needed.
Poland to hold presidential vote on May 18, government agenda at stake
Poland will hold the first round of a presidential election on May 18, the parliament speaker said on Wednesday, setting the scene for a vote that will be crucial for the pro-European government's hopes of implementing its agenda.
Poland to hold presidential election on May 18
Poland will hold a presidential election on May 18, Szymon Holownia, the head of the country's Parliament, said on Wednesday. The incumbent, President Andrzej Duda, will leave office in August, ending his second five-year term. He cannot seek reelection.
Poland sets presidential election for May
Hołownia himself is also a presidential candidate, running as the leader and founder of his party, Poland 2050 (Renew). The former Catholic activist and entertainment TV host entered politics in late 2019 to run in the last presidential election but did not make it to the second round.
Poland announces May 18 for presidential election
A second round will take place if no candidate wins more than 50 per cent of votes in the first round. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Poland Announces May 18 For Presidential Election: Official
Poland's parliamentary speaker said Wednesday the country would hold a presidential election on May 18, with the governing pro-EU coalition hoping its candidate will succeed outgoing conservative Andrzej Duda.

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