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Poland will hold presidential election on May 10

The Polish presidential election will be held on May 10, Sejm (lower house) Speaker Elzbieta Witek announced on Wednesday.

05.02.2020 15:15 update: 06.02.2020 18:38
Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański
Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański

The incumbent president, Andrzej Duda, will face several contenders, including Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska from the main opposition grouping Civic Coalition (KO).

Duda, who enjoys a clear lead in the polls, is supported by the ruling party, the conservative Law and Justice (PiS).

Other contenders include Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz of the conservative-agrarian Polish Coalition, Robert Biedron of the Left, Krzysztof Bosak of the far-right Confederation and Szymon Holownia, an independent candidate.

The Polish president is elected for a five-year term of office. (PAP)
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