
In an interview before the second round of the presidential elections in Krakow, Monika Piątkowska answers questions about the strategy of attracting left- and right-wing voters, support for coalition politicians, short-term rental, tourist fees, city debt and readiness for unpopular decisions, such as an increase in public transport ticket prices.
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Monika Piątkowska is a candidate for the mayor of Krakow, who advanced to the second round of the local government elections. In the interview, he answers questions about his campaign and plans for the future.
How does he want to convince voters who previously supported left-wing candidates, as well as those who voted for the right? Does he count on stronger support from coalition politicians in the second round? What aces does he have up his sleeve?
We will also ask about short-term rental, the five zloty tourist fee, Krakow's debt and money to repay it. After winning, will Monika Piątkowska be ready for unpopular decisions, for example an increase in ticket prices?
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Monika Piątkowska will try to convince left-wing voters by emphasizing her social obligations
Likely · Within days
In the second round of elections, he can count on more open support from representatives of the Civic Coalition
Possible · Within days
After a possible victory, it may be forced to make unpopular financial decisions, including ticket price increases
Possible · Within months

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In the first round of the presidential elections in Krakow, Łukasz Gibała obtained 93,042 votes and Monika Piątkowska 76,514 votes, which ensures their advancement to the second round on October 11. Third was Michał Drewnicki (PiS) with 44,772 votes (17.50%), fourth was Aleksandra Owca (Together) with 17,684 votes (6.91%). Gibała announced the distribution of obwarzanki at Rondo Mogilskie, Piątkowska announced hard work and fight for a transparent Krakow.

According to the late poll, none of the candidates for the mayor of Krakow obtained more than 50 percent. votes, which means a second round is necessary. Aleksander Gibała leads with 35.2%, Joanna Piątkowska is second with 32.1%. The results vary across the city's districts.

Łukasz Gibała thanked his voters during the election evening, emphasizing that his result was achieved without the support of large political groups. He announced preparations for the second round of elections under the slogan 'fight for Krakow for the residents' and will appear at Rondo Mogilskie, where he will hand out obwarzanki and encourage people to vote on October 11.

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