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Łukasz Gibała sworn in as President of Kraków

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Łukasz Gibała, an independent candidate and leader of the ‘Kraków for Residents’ association, has won the second-round runoff of the extraordinary mayoral election in Kraków. Official results show Gibała secured 62.12% of the vote, defeating senator Monika Piątkowska, who received 37.88%. The voter turnout for this round was 44.27%. This victory marks Gibała’s fourth attempt at the city presidency. His campaign focused on municipal management, city debt, and the controversial Clean Transport Zone (SCT). Following his win, Gibała proposed a referendum in the first half of 2027 to let residents decide the future boundaries of the SCT, suggesting it could be limited to the city center based on public consensus. Political reactions to the result have been notable. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who supported Piątkowska, stated that while he had objections to Gibała, he respects the voters’ decision as “sacred.” On October 20, 2026, Gibała officially assumed office as President of Kraków following a formal swearing-in ceremony before the City Council. During the ceremony, he received the city's insignia, including the presidential chain and the key to the city gates, from Stanisław Kracik. In his inaugural address, Gibała called for political cooperation to move beyond partisan divisions. He outlined several priorities, including conducting a thorough audit of municipal finances, developing a new economic strategy, and balancing tourism needs with residents' quality of life. He faces the immediate challenge of navigating a City Council where the Civic Coalition and the Left hold a solid majority. To assist with municipal savings, the City Council unanimously approved Gibała’s proposal to set his monthly salary at the lowest statutory level. He also announced his initial leadership team, appointing Karol Wałachowski (spatial planning, economy, and tourism), Jan Hoffman (culture and Clean Transport Zone), and Elżbieta Kois-Żurek (social policy, education, and health) as vice-presidents.

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