Tusk spoke after Gibała's victory. There was a declaration regarding the metro in Krakow

During Monday's press conference, Prime Minister Donald Tusk referred to the results of the early presidential elections in Krakow. The winner was Łukasz Gibała, who obtained 62.12%. votes. The Prime Minister emphasized that he respects the voters' decision and intends to cooperate with the new mayor of the city on the same terms as with other local government officials.

Prime Minister Tusk assured that the project to build the metro in Krakow must be implemented. He emphasized that improving communication in the city is an "absolute necessity" and the government will support all activities aimed at implementing this investment. We will certainly help in the implementation of this project, declared the head of government.

In the early elections in Krakow, Łukasz Gibała defeated Monika Piątkowska, who won 37.88 percent. votes. The Prime Minister also referred to the comments of opposition politicians, emphasizing that the Civic Coalition "passed the test" and its candidate obtained nearly 40 percent. votes. Tusk added that he did not intend to differentiate the government's cooperation with local governments due to their political colors.

The elections in Krakow were organized after the dismissal of the previous mayor of the city, Aleksander Miszalski, in May. In the previous elections in 2024, Miszalski won against Gibała by a difference of 5,434 votes, and the turnout was 45.50%.