PM Tusk congratulates Szymon Hołownia on his presidential bid for 2025 election

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk congratulated Szymon Hołownia, Speaker of the Sejm, on his decision to run in the 2025 presidential election.

Polish PM Donald Tusk (left) and Speaker of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia (right) at the solemn 85th anniversary commemorations of the outbreak of World War II on September 1, 2024, in Gdańsk, northern Poland.

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Hołownia's party, Poland 2050, is part of the ruling coalition alongside the Polish People's Party (PSL). Although the election date has not yet been officially announced, it is expected to take place in May or June 2025.

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— Szymon Hołownia (@szymon_holownia) November 13, 2024

So far, a few candidates have entered the race, including Sławomir Mentzen from the far-right Confederation and Marek Jakubiak from the conservative faction Free Republicans.

There is still debate within the Civic Coalition (KO) about whether Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski or Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski will secure their party's nomination.

PM Tusk praised Hołownia's courage and determination, stating that the decision to run should be respected and acknowledged.

He also emphasized that within KO, "friendly competition" prevails, with no hostility or disrespect.

W Koalicji 15 Października w trakcie wyborów obowiązuje zasada przyjaznej konkurencji, bez wrogości i bez lekceważenia. Decyzję Szymona Hołowni o kandydowaniu przyjąć należy z pełnym szacunkiem i uznaniem dla odwagi i determinacji Pana Marszałka.

— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) November 14, 2024

Source: X/@szymon_holownia/@donaldtusk

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