Krakow mayor ousted in referendum amid broader discontent with Polish government

Residents of Krakow, Poland's historic second city, voted to remove their mayor in a recall referendum, citing grievances over municipal debt, the introduction of a low-emission zone, and broader dissatisfaction with the national government. The referendum reflects growing citizen discontent with the administration of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, with even some of his supporters expressing doubts about whether his government will fulfill its campaign promises. The vote in Krakow serves as a barometer of public sentiment toward Tusk's coalition government, which returned to power after defeating the conservative Law and Justice party in parliamentary elections.