In a stunning election outcome, nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki clinched victory with 50.89% of the votes, edging out liberal rival Rafal Trzaskowski. The election's high turnout signals a pivotal shift in Poland's political landscape, with implications for Europe and beyond.
Friedrich Merz faces the daunting task of rescuing Germany's faltering economy, grappling with pension challenges, and increasing defense spending amid a changing geopolitical landscape. As the nation's economic woes deepen, parallels are drawn to France's political uncertainties.