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Rządząca partia Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (PiS) przygotowuje się do ogłoszenia kandydata na prezydenta. Wiele mediów sugeruje , że może to być Karol Nawrocki. PiS jednak nie podjął jeszcze ostatecznej decyzji . Oczekuje się, że ogłoszenie odbędzie się w niedzielę na konwencji w Krakowie. Inne partie również przygotowują swoich kandydatów.
Translation
The ruling party, Law and Justice (PiS), is preparing to announce its candidate for president. Many media outlets suggest that it could be Karol Nawrocki, although PiS has not yet made a final decision. The announcement is expected to take place on Sunday at a convention in Kraków. Other parties are also preparing their candidates.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Which political party is preparing to announce their presidential candidate?
The political party is Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (PiS).
Question 2: When is the announcement expected to take place?
The announcement is expected to take place on Sunday.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌22/11/2024
Anticipation builds in Polish political circles as the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) prepares to announce its candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. Although several media outlets have suggested Karol Nawrocki, the current head of the Institute of National Remembrance, as the potential nominee, PiS spokesperson, Rafał Bochenek, has publicly stated that no final decision has been made.
The announcement is expected to take place this Sunday, during a convention in Kraków. This event is poised to clarify the party's stance amidst speculation and rumours circulating in various news outlets, including Polsat News and TV Republika.
Reports have emerged highlighting Nawrocki's candidacy as a possible 'citizen candidate,' which implies nominating a person officially unattached to the party, although discussions on the format of this candidacy are still ongoing. Nawrocki is regarded as a viable choice for PiS due to his perceived lack of negative electorate sentiment and political inexperience, which, paradoxically, might make him more obedient to party leadership, according to some political analysts.
PiS Presidential Candidate Speculation Increases Ahead of Announcement (Illustration)
In contrast, critics within the party point to challenges, including Nawrocki’s relative obscurity and lack of political campaign experience. Furthermore, the party faces financial constraints that could impact its promotional efforts, a concern amplified by the rejection of PiS's previous financial report, affecting funding.
The race appears to be narrowing down to Nawrocki and Przemysław Czarnek, as mentioned by insiders in Polsat News, with additional confirmation of a dwindled candidate pool following internal discussions. However, as multiple sources reveal meetings and decisions being postponed, the final call remains uncertain.
Opposition parties are also gearing up for the elections with their respective processes. The Civic Coalition is set to announce its candidate following its internal primaries. Meanwhile, candidates from other groups, like Szymon Hołownia from Poland 2050, have already declared their intention to run, heightening the stakes in the upcoming 2025 presidential race.
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