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Aleksander Kwaśniewski

President of Poland from 1995 to 2005

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  • Oct 1

    Donald Tusk condemns Karol Nawrocki over 45 presidential vetoes in first year

    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk released a video detailing 45 presidential vetoes by Karol Nawrocki in his first year, alleging unconstitutional obstruction of government reforms and state security appointments.

  • Aug 10

    Nawrocki rejects 'chandelier guard' label, vows active second year in Skawina speech

    President Karol Nawrocki used his first meeting outside Warsaw since taking office to reject the label of passive 'chandelier guard' and pledge continued travel, vetoes on tax hikes, and pursuit of his Plan 21 agenda.

  • Jul 4

    Polish President Nawrocki claims poisoning attempt during 2025 campaign, former president calls it nonsense

    Karol Nawrocki says he suffered a sudden, violent illness during last year's presidential campaign, hinting at a possible poisoning. Aleksander Kwaśniewski calls the story "bzdura" and asks why it surfaces only now.

  • Jun 1

    Rok prezydentury Karola Nawrockiego: ambicje nowego lidera prawicy, podzielone społeczeństwo i trzecie miejsce w historycznym rankingu

    A year after his narrow election victory, President Karol Nawrocki faces a deeply split public, with 48.2% approving and 50.1% disapproving of his performance. Meanwhile, a historical ranking places him third behind Aleksander Kwaśniewski and Lech Kaczyński.

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