Poland's New President: A Shift in Power and Policy

Poland is about to get a new president, Karol Nawrocki, who is known for his conservative views and support for Donald Trump's policies. This change is big news because Nawrocki's win means the country might see some big changes in how it works with other countries, especially Ukraine. It also means the current prime minister, Donald Tusk, might have a harder time getting things done. Nawrocki is expected to use his power to block some of the government's plans, like changing laws that were made by the previous nationalist party, PiS. He might also suggest new ideas, like cutting taxes, which could be popular but hard to do because the government doesn't have a lot of money. One big change could be how Poland works with Ukraine. Nawrocki has said he doesn't think Ukraine should join NATO or the EU right now, which is different from what the previous president thought. This could make things more complicated for Poland's relationships with other countries. Nawrocki is new to politics, so no one is quite sure what he will do as president. Some people think he might follow PiS's plans, while others think he might come up with his own ideas. His campaign was full of drama, with people accusing him of doing things like taking a house from an elderly person and getting into fights. He denied some of these things but admitted to others, which made him seem like a tough guy. After the election, some people who didn't like the result said there were problems with how the voting was done. But these problems weren't big enough to change the outcome. Now, Nawrocki's supporters are planning big celebrations for his swearing-in ceremony.