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Tusk under pressure: question of trust after election defeat in Poland!
Donald Tusk is under pressure after the presidential election in Poland. He is asking the question of confidence while Nawrocki is in power.
Tusk under pressure: question of trust after election defeat in Poland!
The Polish government is facing a difficult situation following the defeat of Rafal Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate of the opposition center-left coalition led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Tusk plans to ask parliament for a vote of confidence to protect the credibility of his coalition. This is all the more important after the independent candidate Karol Nawrocki, supported by the right-wing conservative PiS, won the election with a narrow margin. Nawrocki's victory was declared by PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński as a "red card" for the current government, thus underpinning calls for Tusk and his ministers to resign.
In his televised address on June 2, 2025, Tusk said he recognized Nawrocki's victory and congratulated his voters, but at the same time he reiterated his government's determination to continue its work. The government's main goal is to promote the reversal of the damage to the rule of law introduced by the PiS between 2015 and 2023. Nevertheless, he warns that Nawrocki, like his predecessor Andrzej Duda, may be more inclined to put obstacles in the government's path. Confidence in future cooperation is fragile because without a 60 percent majority in parliament, the government could have difficulty overcoming President Nawrocki's veto decisions. Stuttgart News report that Tusk has also prepared a contingency plan for a possible difficult cohabitation with the new president.
Political uncertainty and challenges
The political landscape in Poland could change significantly in the coming weeks as Tusk and his coalition come under pressure to push ahead with demanded reforms. Kaczyński, who promotes a non-partisan technical approach to government, points out that ministries should be led by specialists to ensure more stable governance. He criticized the opposition camp's election methods as defamatory and acceptable in a democracy. Euronews notes that Tusk's government wants to stay on course despite the adverse circumstances, regardless of whether cooperation with Nawrocki comes about or not.
It remains to be seen whether the 36th session of the Sejm, in which the question of confidence will be discussed on June 3 and 4, 2025, will clarify the political situation. With uncertainty in the air, both desired reforms and relationships with key players such as the EU could be at stake. EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has emphasized that Poland will continue to stand by Ukraine, which also underlines the foreign policy dimension of Nawrocki's election.
In conclusion, the coming days will be crucial for political stability in Poland as Tusk and his coalition seek to overcome the challenge posed by Nawrocki and the PiS. The election not only has an impact on national politics, but also on Poland's international reputation within the EU and beyond.