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Rafal TrzaskowskiPolish politician
Date of Birth: 17.01.1972
Country:  Poland |
Content:
- Raffał Trzaskowski: A Political Profile
- Political Career
- Ministerial Roles (2013-2015)
- Sejm Member (2015-2018)
- Mayor of Warsaw (2018-Present)
- Presidential Candidacy and Vice-Presidency of Civic Platform (2020)
- Personal Life
Raffał Trzaskowski: A Political Profile
Early Life and Academic BackgroundRaffał Trzaskowski is a Polish politician born in Warsaw. He holds a doctorate in Humanities.
Political Career
European Parliament (2009-2013)Trzaskowski's political journey began in the European Parliament, where he served as a Member from 2009 to 2013. During this tenure, he focused on foreign affairs and European integration.
Ministerial Roles (2013-2015)
From 2013 to 2014, Trzaskowski served as Minister of Administration and Digitization. Subsequently, he held the position of Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for European Affairs from 2014 to 2015.
Sejm Member (2015-2018)
In 2015, Trzaskowski was elected to the Polish Sejm (lower house of parliament). He represented the "Civic Platform" party and played an active role in shaping domestic and international policy.
Mayor of Warsaw (2018-Present)
On November 22, 2018, Trzaskowski became the Mayor of Warsaw. In this capacity, he has overseen the city's development, including infrastructure projects and cultural initiatives.
Presidential Candidacy and Vice-Presidency of Civic Platform (2020)
In 2020, Trzaskowski was selected as the Civic Coalition's candidate for President of Poland. In the first round of elections, he secured the second-highest number of votes. Although he was ultimately defeated in the second round, his campaign garnered significant support.
Later that year, Trzaskowski was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Civic Platform party, a leading opposition group in Poland.
