Poland: Donald Tusk elected prime minister by parliament
Tusk had previously presented his coalition's government programme in the Sejm in Warsaw and emphasized the importance of a strong EU for his country. Tusk also called for resolute support for Ukraine against the Russian war of aggression.
In the Polish parliamentary elections in October, the right-wing nationalist PiS party under Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki received the most votes, but was unable to win partners for a government majority. Tusk's liberal-conservative Civic Coalition and its two coalition partners, on the other hand, have a clear parliamentary majority.
Tusk was already Polish head of government from 2007 to 2014 and EU Council President from 2014 to 2019. With his pro-European rhetoric, Tusk clearly differs from the previous PiS government, which has been at loggerheads with Brussels for years.
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- Following his successful presentation of the coalition's government program in the Warsaw Parliament, former Prime Minister and current EU Council President Donald Tusk was elected to return as Prime Minister of Poland.
- Tusk, known for his strong support of a powerful EU, stressed the need for unity and resolute action towards Ukraine, confronting the Russian aggression.
- While the PiS party, led by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, emerged victorious in Poland's October parliamentary elections, they fell short of securing a majority, paving the way for Tusk and his coalition.
- In stark contrast to the PiS government, which has faced continuous strife with Brussels, Tusk's pro-European stance emphasizes cooperation and solidarity within the EU.
- From To the, Prime Ministers of various EU nations gathered in Warsaw to witness Tusk's re-election, underscoring Poland's importance to the cohesion of the European Union.
- Despite the change in leadership, tensions between Poland and the EU are expected to continue, as the new government seeks to balance domestic concerns with the country's international commitments.
Source: www.stern.de
