The head of Poland’s parliament says the country’s presidential election will be held on May 18, with a runoff on June 1 if needed.

The Polish presidential election will take place on May 18, parliamentary speaker Szymon Hołownia announced Wednesday, adding that if there is a need for a second round, that will take place on June 1.

Poland's May 18 presidential election comes as a critical test for the ruling pro-European government, facing off against conservative forces backed by President Duda's PiS party. Key figures include liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative Karol Nawrocki.

Poles will elect a new president on May 18, parliament speaker Szymon Holownia announced on Wednesday. The current head of state, Andrzej Duda, cannot run again after serving two terms under the backing of the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.

Poland will hold the first round of a presidential election on May 18, the parliament speaker said on Wednesday, setting the scene for a vote that will be crucial for the pro-European government's hopes of implementing its agenda.

Poland will hold a presidential election on May 18, Szymon Holownia, the head of the country's Parliament, said on Wednesday. The incumbent, President Andrzej Duda, will leave office in August, ending his second five-year term. He cannot seek reelection.

Marshal (Speaker) of the Polish Sejm, Szymon Hołownia in Poland, announced that the presidential election will take place on May 18. A second round may occur in early June if necessary, Polsat News reports.