The 2025 presidential election was full of emotion right to the very end. After the results were announced, Karol Nawrocki and Rafał Trzaskowski exchanged courteous but meaningful words on social media, showing class and respect for democratic principles.
2025 presidential election results: Nawrocki wins by a narrow margin
In the second round of voting, Karol Nawrocki, the candidate backed by Law and Justice (PiS), won 50.89 percent of the vote, defeating Rafał Trzaskowski of the Civic Coalition (KO), who received 49.11 percent. The gap was just 369 thousand votes, which underlines how closely contested the race was.
An exchange of thanks and congratulations on Twitter
Rafał Trzaskowski: thanks and an apology
Rafał Trzaskowski, right after the official results were announced, posted an emotional message on the X platform (formerly Twitter). He thanked everyone who had voted for him, supported him during the campaign and believed in his vision of a modern, empathetic Poland. He also apologised for not having persuaded the majority of voters and congratulated the winner:
„Gratuluję Karolowi Nawrockiemu wygranej w wyborach prezydenckich. Ta wygrana zobowiązuje, szczególnie w tak trudnych czasach. Szczególnie przy tak wyrównanym wyniku. Niech Pan o tym pamięta”.
DZIĘKUJĘ za każdy głos. Walczyłem o to, żebyśmy wspólnie budowali Polskę silną, bezpieczną, uczciwą, empatyczną. Polskę nowoczesną, w której wszyscy będą mogli spełniać swoje cele i aspiracje. Dziękuję wszystkim, którzy na taką Polskę zagłosowali.
Karol Nawrocki: a pledge to be president of all Poles
The newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki, responded just as courteously. In his post he stressed that electing the head of state is a celebration of democracy and that his mission will be to represent all citizens:
„Dziękuję Panie Rafale za rywalizację w walce o prezydenturę naszej ukochanej Ojczyzny. Może być Pan pewien, że zawsze po pierwsze Polska, po pierwsze Polacy!”.
Polska to nasz obowiązek, a wybór głowy Państwa jest świętem demokracji, o którą bili się nasi przodkowie.
Prezydent RP reprezentuje wszystkich Polaków. I obiecuję, że będę Prezydentem nas wszystkich. Dziękuję Panie Rafale za rywalizację w walce o prezydenturę naszej ukochanej…
The significance of this exchange for Polish politics
An exchange between candidates after such a fierce campaign carries particular significance. It shows that, despite sharp debates and policy differences, respect and recognition for an opponent are possible. This is an important signal for voters: Poland needs dialogue and cooperation across divisions.
An example of political culture
Similar gestures, though rare in Polish politics, build trust in democratic institutions. Nawrocki and Trzaskowski have set an example of how, after a difficult contest, one can keep one’s dignity and focus on the common good.
What comes next after the election?
The election results and the reactions of both politicians show that Poland faces the challenge of building a community despite its differences. The new president has pledged to represent all Poles, while Trzaskowski, despite his defeat, encourages continued civic engagement.
The 2025 presidential election was decided by a minimal margin of votes.
The exchange between Nawrocki and Trzaskowski on Twitter was an example of political culture.
Poland faces a time of challenges, but also an opportunity to build bridges across divisions.
Gestures like this one, though symbolic, may mark the beginning of a new quality in Polish public debate.
Tomasz Kamiński, redaktor serwisu DigitalNexus.pl. Zajmuje się tematyką show-biznesową i rozrywką. Ukończył dziennikarstwo i medioznawstwo na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim. W wolnym czasie gra w gry, jest fanatykiem Call of Duty. W temacie gier pisze od 2008 roku.
