Polish Mayor Challenges President in Exciting Election Race!
Hey kids! Have you ever wondered how people become presidents? In Poland 🇵🇱, something really exciting is happening! The mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski (that’s pronounced “Rah-fow Tshas-kov-ski”), is trying to become the next president of Poland!
Who is Rafał Trzaskowski?
Rafał is the mayor of Warsaw, which is the capital city of Poland. Imagine being in charge of a big city! Now, he’s aiming even higher to become the president of the whole country!
The Big Election
In Poland, they recently had the first round of their presidential election. That’s like the first part of a big contest to choose the country’s leader. Rafał did really well and got lots of votes from people who support the European Union (that’s a group of countries in Europe that work together). But he has a strong opponent!
Meet the President: Andrzej Duda
The current president is Andrzej Duda (pronounced “An-jey Doo-da”). He’s been president for five years and wants to continue for another term. He represents a different political party and has different ideas from Rafał.
What Happens Next?
Since no one got more than half of the votes in the first round, there’s going to be a second round! 🗳️ It’s like a final match between Rafał and President Duda to see who will lead Poland.
Why Is This Important?
This election is important because the winner will make big decisions for Poland, like how they work with other countries and what laws they have. It’s also exciting because many young people are interested in what’s happening!
Get Involved!
Even if you can’t vote yet, it’s cool to learn about how elections work. Maybe one day, you’ll be the one running for office! 😊
Reference(s):
Pro-EU mayor wins first round of Poland's presidential election
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