Following the recall of Aleksander Miszalski in a May 24 referendum, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has yet to schedule snap elections in Krakow, fueling accusations of obstructionism from local politician \u0141ukasz Giba\u0142a.<\/p>\n
Krakow voters removed Aleksander Miszalski from his mayoral post on May 24, yet the Prime Minister has failed to set a date for the required snap elections. According to the electoral code, these should take place within 90 days of the referendum results.<\/p>\n
On June 9, Tusk suggested the date might shift to September due to protests regarding the referendum process. He emphasized that while mid-to-late September is likely, no official decision has been finalized.<\/p>\n
\u0141ukasz Giba\u0142a argues that Krakow\u2019s mounting issues\u2014including debt, failing transit, and chaotic development\u2014cannot be addressed by a government-appointed commissioner. He asserts that the city requires a mayor with a strong social mandate.<\/p>\n
Giba\u0142a suggests the delay is being orchestrated through an election protest filed by Edward Nowak, a former state company executive with historical ties to Tusk\u2019s previous government. He contends that this protest is a tactic to buy time and maintain centralized control over the city.<\/p>\n
While Giba\u0142a has not officially declared his candidacy, he is currently polling as the frontrunner for the post. He notes that he is in the process of building a team and a platform, emphasizing that any potential bid would be independent of political parties.<\/p>\n
Having run for mayor three times previously, Giba\u0142a faces a complex path to leadership. Recent IBRiS polling shows him leading with 17.2 percent support, followed by candidates from the Left, Law and Justice (PiS), and a joint KO-PSL contender.<\/p>\n
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