#POLAND: Pres. Komorowski Defeated By Euro-Skeptic Opponent

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Pres. Bronisław Komorowski has conceded defeat to Andrzej Duda of the conservative Euro-skeptic Law and Justice Party. The result sends a message to the government of PM Ewa Kopacz, an ally of Komorowski, who faces a tight re-election battle later this year, and a defeat for Civic Platform, a pro-EU party that's been in power six years.

Pictured: Polish President-elect Andrzej Duda.

#POLAND: Conservative Euro Skeptic Wins First Round Of Pres. Election

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The conservative opposition candidate won the first round in Poland’s presidential election Sunday, opening the way for a runoff in two weeks. Despite opinion polls giving Pres. Bronisław Komorowski a 10% lead, Andrzej Duda from the Law and Justice (PiS) won the most votes in the first round of the poll.

Pictured: Andrzej Duda