Andrzej Duda

Duda won the Polish presidential election as the candidate of the Law and Justice party, defeating incumbent Bronis

Duda refused to swear in three judges appointed by the previous government to the Constitutional Tribunal, sparking a constitutional crisis. The Law and Justice government's judicial reforms were criticized by the EU.

Duda vetoed a controversial law that would have given the government control over public media appointments. The veto was seen as a rare check on the Law and Justice party's legislative agenda.

Duda won re-election in a closely contested runoff against Rafa

Duda strongly supported Ukraine after Russia's invasion, advocating for EU sanctions and NATO assistance. Poland became a key hub for military aid and refugees, though relations later strained over grain imports.