On May 19 at 16:00, an expert discussion titled “Presidential elections in Poland and Ukraine” will take place. On May 18, the first round of the presidential elections was held in Poland. This marks not only the conclusion of the election cycle that began in the fall of 2023, but also the first presidential elections held during wartime in Ukraine (as the President of Poland also serves as the Commander-in-Chief). What societal trends have emerged? Has the political crisis come to an end? How