EU's von der Leyen congratulates Poland's Nawrocki after election win
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday congratulated the winner of Poland's presidential elections Karol Nawrocki, who defeated his more pro-European rival Rafał Trzaskowski.
"I'm confident that the EU will continue its very good cooperation with Poland," European Union chief von der Leyen wrote on X.
"We are all stronger together in our community of peace, democracy, and values."
"So let us work to ensure the security and prosperity of our common home."
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