Presidential Election 2025: Polling Stations Open Across Poland
Polling stations opened at 7am on Sunday across Poland, marking the start of the 2025 presidential election. According to TVN24, over 29 million people are eligible to vote, with 13 candidates vying for the top spot.
The polling stations will be open until 9pm, and voters are required to bring a form of identification to verify their identity. This can be done through a document of identity or the mObywatel app. If a voter has a certificate of voting rights, they will be added to the electoral roll by the commission.
TVN24 reports that the State Electoral Commission (PKW) has scheduled four press conferences for Sunday. The first will take place at 9:30am to provide information on the first hours of voting. The second will be held at 1:30pm to announce the voter turnout at 12pm. The third conference will be at 6pm to report on the voter turnout at 5pm. The final conference will take place at 10pm to summarize the voting day.
Special Programmes and Exit Polls
TVN24 and TVN24+ will broadcast a special programme, "Czas decyzji. Wybory prezydenckie 2025" (Time of Decision: Presidential Election 2025), starting at 7:25pm. From 8:55pm, the programme will also be available on TVN.
Once voting has concluded, TVN and TVN24 will present exit poll results, conducted by the Ipsos research centre.
As reported by TVN24, "the exit poll will provide an insight into the voting behaviour of Poles and the likely outcome of the election."
Electoral Silence
Electoral silence, which began at midnight on Friday, will end at 9pm on Sunday. During this period, any form of active electioneering is prohibited, including public encouragement or persuasion to vote for a particular candidate.
According to TVN24, any breach of electoral silence can result in a fine. Publishing opinion polls during this period can attract a fine ranging from 500,000 to 1 million zloty.
Voting Process
TVN24 informs that voters can cast their ballots at one of over 32,000 polling stations set up across the country. To vote, citizens must be on the electoral roll and present a valid form of identification.
The source also states that "voters can verify their identity using the mObywatel app, making the process more convenient and efficient."
Conclusion
The 2025 Polish presidential election is a significant event, with 13 candidates competing for the top spot. TVN24 provides comprehensive coverage of the election, including special programmes and exit polls.
The news provider quotes, "We invite viewers to watch our special programme ‘Czas decyzji. Wybory prezydenckie 2025’ on TVN24 and TVN24+."
Source: TVN24
Photo: TVN24
