Polish Prime Minister Tusk Seeks to Secure Government Support

Following a painful defeat of his candidate in the presidential elections, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is attempting to secure support for his government. The Sejm—the parliament—will hold a confidence vote next week regarding the government. This is Tusk's effort to demonstrate that he can keep his diverse coalition together, though cracks in the alliance are becoming visible.

Tusk acknowledged the new political reality in Poland, referring to the failure to elect a president aligned with his government. The nationalist Karol Nawrocki, who won by a narrow margin, is expected to block key government plans, much like his conservative predecessor Duda. Tusk emphasized that the constitution, obligations, and citizen expectations remain unchanged, though many promises are unlikely to be fulfilled.

The coalition, composed of ideologically diverse parties, faces internal challenges. Coalition partners have expressed little enthusiasm for the confidence vote, with some calling it a 'bad idea.' Political analysts suggest that early elections could benefit the opposition PiS party, which previously dismantled Poland's rule of law and clashed with Brussels.