Historic upset sends shockwaves across the EU and Ukraine as right-wing Law and Justice-backed candidate secures victory with 50.89% of the vote

According to the preliminary result of an exit poll prepared by the Ipsos research centre, Rafał Trzaskowski has won 50.3% of the vote. The exit poll's result is, however, within the margin of error and too close to call.

Poland is set to hold a presidential runoff election on Sunday between two candidates offering starkly different visions for the country’s future.

Rafal Trzaskowski has promised to ease abortion restrictions, restore judicial independence and promote constructive ties with European partners.