Karol Nawrocki's new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election.

Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed Monday, delivering a major blow to the centrist government's efforts to cement Warsaw's pro-European orientation.

While the Polish presidency is largely ceremonial, the president wields significant power in key areas. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.