The result is expected to shift Poland toward a more populist and nationalist approach. The spectacular turnaround following earlier prediction is reminiscent of the 2016 Brexit referendum.

Exit polls in Poland’s presidential runoff show the two candidates in a statistical tie with the election too close to call.

Opinion polls show Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski of the ruling Civic Coalition (KO) narrowly leading Karol Nawrocki, the candidate backed by the main opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, ahead of the June 1 second round, which will have consequences for EU ties and relations with Ukraine.

The presidential election runoff in Poland is deeply dividing the country, with families and streets split over who to vote for between Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki. The election has huge implications for Poland's future,

Across Europe’s newest economic powerhouse, where living standards have leapfrogged Japan’s and are on course to surpass Spain’s and Israel’s, incomes are surging, shops are buzzing and borders are secure — at least for now.

Sunday’s first round of the election saw centrist Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski squeeze out an unexpectedly narrow victory with 31.4 percent of the vote against Karol Nawrocki, supported by the populist right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, who secured 29.5 percent.

Liberal Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative Karol Nawrocki will face off on Sunday in a crucial vote that remains too close to call - Anadolu Ajansı

Revved-up Polish markets will be put to the test this weekend as voters head to the polls in the biggest challenge facing Premier Donald Tusk.

Here’s what to know about Poland’s presidential runoff, which sets up a showdown between the governing party and resurgent nationalists.