Poland, Donald Tusk
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his allies have less than two weeks to convince voters to stick with their ruling coalition after a surge in support for nationalists in a presidential election.
In Poland's presidential election, Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly leads against Karol Nawrocki, indicating a substantial anti-establishment sentiment. A Trzaskowski win could advance democratic reforms promised by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The election will decide whether Donald Tusk's government can implement reforms that have been stymied by conservative President Andrzej Duda since the government was elected about 18 months ago. DW has more.
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