Independent Gibała leads Krakow mayoral race with 36.4% in first round

Łukasz Gibała, an independent candidate backed by various political groups, won the first round of Krakow's mayoral election with 36.38%, advancing to a runoff. This marks his fourth mayoral bid and third as an independent, signaling a potential shift in local politics. The outcome of the runoff remains uncertain, but his lead suggests a strong challenge to established party candidates.