Second round of elections in Krakow - candidates answer questions about debt and short-term rental

Second round of elections in Krakow

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the first round of elections for the president of Krakow ended. Of the seven candidates, Łukasz Gibała, councilor and leader of the Kraków for Residents movement, and Monika Piątkowska, senator of the Civic Coalition, advanced to the second round. The next day, September 28, they will answer questions about the most important challenges Krakow faces.

Monika Piątkowska in Rozmowa at 7:00

Monika Piątkowska, senator and candidate for the president of Krakow, will be the guest of the Interview at 7:00. The topics that will be discussed include the issue of convincing voters who supported other candidates in the first round - both from the left and the right. There will also be questions about support from coalition politicians and plans for the second round of elections.

The conversation will include difficult topics, such as short-term rental, the five-zloty tourist fee, the city's debt and ways to pay it off. Monika Piątkowska will also be asked whether, after a possible victory, she will be ready for unpopular decisions, including an increase in public transport ticket prices.

Łukasz Gibała is a guest of Poranna Rozmowa

At 8:00 a.m., Łukasz Gibała, an independent candidate for the president of Krakow, will appear in Poranna Rozmowa. The focus will be on questions about ways to eliminate the city's debt, which is expected to reach almost PLN 9 billion by the end of 2026. The conversation will also cover possible cuts in expenses and the possibility of banning short-term rentals in the historic center of Krakow.

There will also be questions about the future of the labor market in Krakow, especially in the IT sector, and about the readiness for a 1-on-1 debate with the opposing candidate before the second round of the elections.

Krakow's challenges – debt and the future of the city

Kraków is currently facing serious financial challenges. According to forecasts, the city's debt at the end of 2026 may reach almost PLN 9 billion. Interviews with candidates will include questions about specific debt repayment plans and whether unpopular decisions will be necessary, such as ticket price increases or restrictions on city spending.

Another important topic will be short-term rental in the city center and the introduction of a tourist fee. Candidates will have to address residents' expectations regarding limiting this type of activity and ideas for increasing revenues to the city budget.

Second round – key decisions before the inhabitants of Krakow