PD Dr Philipp Köker (@philippkoeker.bsky.social)

What can Poland expect from a Karol Nawrocki presidency? Although not involved in day-to-day governance, Poland’s new right-wing President will de-stabilise, and act as the centre of resistance to, the liberal-centrist coalition government, severely complicating its institutional and legislative reform programme. He could also limit its room for manoeuvre on the international stage and help to shake-up Poland’s EU trajectory and trans-Atlantic ties. De-stabilising the Tusk government On August 6th, historian Karol Nawrocki was sworn in as President of Poland for a five-year term. https://polishpoliticsblog.wordpress.com/2025/08/11/what-can-poland-expect-from-a-karol-nawrocki-presidency/