The story so far · 2 days, October 11 to 12, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Kraków, Poland on October 11, 2026. Newest first.
Kraków is Poland's second-largest city. Donald Tusk's Civic Platform leads the governing coalition that took power in late 2023.
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Independent candidate Łukasz Gibała won the Kraków mayoral election, defeating government-backed Civic Platform senator Monika Piątkowska. The result was seen as a setback for Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Why it matters: Losing Poland's second city to an independent signals voter frustration with the ruling coalition.
Sources: Politico · See it on the globe
Independent Łukasz Gibała won the Kraków mayoral election, defeating government-backed Civic Platform senator Monika Piątkowska. Politico framed the result as a setback for Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Why it matters: Losing Poland's second city to an independent signals voter discontent with the ruling coalition.
Sources: Politico · See it on the globe