The mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, is leading in the polls for Poland's presidential election, ahead of his conservative rival Karol Nawrocki

Rafał Trzaskowski, the pro-European candidate and mayor of Warsaw, is leading in opinion polls ahead of the first round of Poland's presidential election on May 18. His rival, Karol Nawrocki, the conservative candidate, has been plagued by controversy and accusations about his electoral behavior. Trzaskowski vows to support Donald Tusk's governmental agenda, while Nawrocki focuses on tough immigration policies. The elections are an important test for Poland's political future and its relations with the European Union.