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3 days ago
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Polish premier Tusk sets confidence vote for June 11
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday said he will seek a confidence vote in parliament on June 11, after the presidential candidate he backed narrowly lost a run-off vote at the weekend. Tusk, who announced the vote on Monday evening just hours after the result of the election came in, said he had agreed on the date with parliamentary president Szymon Hołownia. Tusk's centre-left coalition, which took office in late 2023, has come under pressure since liberal candidate and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski was defeated in a knife-edge presidential vote on Sunday by conservative Karol Nawrocki. Nawrocki, who represents the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party (PiS), garnered 50.89% of the vote, while pro-European Trzaskowski, who had Tusk's support, won 49.11%. Nawrocki's election is likely to complicate Tusk's efforts to push through his pro-EU government's policies, as Nawrocki will have the power to veto legislation as president. In Poland, the president holds a five-year term and has broad powers, including representing the country abroad, shaping foreign policy, appointing the prime minister and the Cabinet, and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the event of war. The outgoing president, Andrzej Duda - who like Nawrocki represents PiS - has used his power of veto on several occasions to block the government's agenda. Nawrocki is expected to continue, or even intensify, this obstruction, potentially straining the coalition and exposing internal divisions. Tusk's administration says its central objective is to repair the damage to the rule of law caused by the PiS-led government, which held power from 2015 to 2023, and overhauled the judiciary in ways widely seen as undermining judicial independence.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
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Polish PM seeks confidence vote after presidential poll
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will call for a vote of confidence in parliament following the nation's close presidential election. Conservative Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's weekend presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course - and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Tusk after the defeat of his liberal ally. Describing it as the first test of his coalition's resolve, Tusk said in a televised address on Monday that his government's agenda under the new president would require "unity and courage" from the three-party alliance. Tusk has led a centre-left coalition since late 2023. Nawrocki won a knife-edge vote against his opponent, liberal candidate and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski in Sunday's run-off election. Nawrocki, who represents the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party (PiS), garnered nearly 51 per cent of the vote, while Trzaskowski, who had Tusk's support, won just over 49 per cent. Nawrocki's election is likely to complicate Tusk's efforts to push through his pro-EU government's policies, as Nawrocki represents the rival conservative party and as president will have the power to veto legislation. "According to the constitution and our conscience, we will co-operate with the new president wherever necessary and possible," Tusk said. At the same time, he made clear: "Everyone will see that the government has no intention of retreating even one step." Nawrocki's supporters describe him as the embodiment of traditional, patriotic values. Those who oppose secular trends, including LGBTQ+ visibility, have embraced him, viewing him as a reflection of the values they grew up with. In Poland, the president holds a five-year term and has broad powers, including representing the country abroad, shaping foreign policy, appointing the prime minister and the Cabinet, and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the event of war. The president also has the power of veto over legislation that has passed through parliament - a power used on several occasions by outgoing President Andrzej Duda, who like Nawrocki represents PiS. The central objective of Tusk's administration is to repair the damage to the rule of law caused by the PiS-led government, which held power from 2015 to 2023, and overhauled the judiciary in ways widely seen as undermining judicial independence. Key legislative efforts have been blocked by outgoing president Duda, a PiS ally. with AP Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will call for a vote of confidence in parliament following the nation's close presidential election. Conservative Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's weekend presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course - and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Tusk after the defeat of his liberal ally. Describing it as the first test of his coalition's resolve, Tusk said in a televised address on Monday that his government's agenda under the new president would require "unity and courage" from the three-party alliance. Tusk has led a centre-left coalition since late 2023. Nawrocki won a knife-edge vote against his opponent, liberal candidate and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski in Sunday's run-off election. Nawrocki, who represents the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party (PiS), garnered nearly 51 per cent of the vote, while Trzaskowski, who had Tusk's support, won just over 49 per cent. Nawrocki's election is likely to complicate Tusk's efforts to push through his pro-EU government's policies, as Nawrocki represents the rival conservative party and as president will have the power to veto legislation. "According to the constitution and our conscience, we will co-operate with the new president wherever necessary and possible," Tusk said. At the same time, he made clear: "Everyone will see that the government has no intention of retreating even one step." Nawrocki's supporters describe him as the embodiment of traditional, patriotic values. Those who oppose secular trends, including LGBTQ+ visibility, have embraced him, viewing him as a reflection of the values they grew up with. In Poland, the president holds a five-year term and has broad powers, including representing the country abroad, shaping foreign policy, appointing the prime minister and the Cabinet, and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the event of war. The president also has the power of veto over legislation that has passed through parliament - a power used on several occasions by outgoing President Andrzej Duda, who like Nawrocki represents PiS. The central objective of Tusk's administration is to repair the damage to the rule of law caused by the PiS-led government, which held power from 2015 to 2023, and overhauled the judiciary in ways widely seen as undermining judicial independence. Key legislative efforts have been blocked by outgoing president Duda, a PiS ally. with AP Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will call for a vote of confidence in parliament following the nation's close presidential election. Conservative Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's weekend presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course - and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Tusk after the defeat of his liberal ally. Describing it as the first test of his coalition's resolve, Tusk said in a televised address on Monday that his government's agenda under the new president would require "unity and courage" from the three-party alliance. Tusk has led a centre-left coalition since late 2023. Nawrocki won a knife-edge vote against his opponent, liberal candidate and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski in Sunday's run-off election. Nawrocki, who represents the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party (PiS), garnered nearly 51 per cent of the vote, while Trzaskowski, who had Tusk's support, won just over 49 per cent. Nawrocki's election is likely to complicate Tusk's efforts to push through his pro-EU government's policies, as Nawrocki represents the rival conservative party and as president will have the power to veto legislation. "According to the constitution and our conscience, we will co-operate with the new president wherever necessary and possible," Tusk said. At the same time, he made clear: "Everyone will see that the government has no intention of retreating even one step." Nawrocki's supporters describe him as the embodiment of traditional, patriotic values. Those who oppose secular trends, including LGBTQ+ visibility, have embraced him, viewing him as a reflection of the values they grew up with. In Poland, the president holds a five-year term and has broad powers, including representing the country abroad, shaping foreign policy, appointing the prime minister and the Cabinet, and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the event of war. The president also has the power of veto over legislation that has passed through parliament - a power used on several occasions by outgoing President Andrzej Duda, who like Nawrocki represents PiS. The central objective of Tusk's administration is to repair the damage to the rule of law caused by the PiS-led government, which held power from 2015 to 2023, and overhauled the judiciary in ways widely seen as undermining judicial independence. Key legislative efforts have been blocked by outgoing president Duda, a PiS ally. with AP Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will call for a vote of confidence in parliament following the nation's close presidential election. Conservative Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's weekend presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course - and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Tusk after the defeat of his liberal ally. Describing it as the first test of his coalition's resolve, Tusk said in a televised address on Monday that his government's agenda under the new president would require "unity and courage" from the three-party alliance. Tusk has led a centre-left coalition since late 2023. Nawrocki won a knife-edge vote against his opponent, liberal candidate and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski in Sunday's run-off election. Nawrocki, who represents the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party (PiS), garnered nearly 51 per cent of the vote, while Trzaskowski, who had Tusk's support, won just over 49 per cent. Nawrocki's election is likely to complicate Tusk's efforts to push through his pro-EU government's policies, as Nawrocki represents the rival conservative party and as president will have the power to veto legislation. "According to the constitution and our conscience, we will co-operate with the new president wherever necessary and possible," Tusk said. At the same time, he made clear: "Everyone will see that the government has no intention of retreating even one step." Nawrocki's supporters describe him as the embodiment of traditional, patriotic values. Those who oppose secular trends, including LGBTQ+ visibility, have embraced him, viewing him as a reflection of the values they grew up with. In Poland, the president holds a five-year term and has broad powers, including representing the country abroad, shaping foreign policy, appointing the prime minister and the Cabinet, and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the event of war. The president also has the power of veto over legislation that has passed through parliament - a power used on several occasions by outgoing President Andrzej Duda, who like Nawrocki represents PiS. The central objective of Tusk's administration is to repair the damage to the rule of law caused by the PiS-led government, which held power from 2015 to 2023, and overhauled the judiciary in ways widely seen as undermining judicial independence. Key legislative efforts have been blocked by outgoing president Duda, a PiS ally. with AP
Perth Now
3 days ago
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- Perth Now
Polish PM seeks confidence vote after presidential poll
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will call for a vote of confidence in parliament following the nation's close presidential election. Conservative Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's weekend presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course - and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Tusk after the defeat of his liberal ally. Describing it as the first test of his coalition's resolve, Tusk said in a televised address on Monday that his government's agenda under the new president would require "unity and courage" from the three-party alliance. Tusk has led a centre-left coalition since late 2023. Nawrocki won a knife-edge vote against his opponent, liberal candidate and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski in Sunday's run-off election. Nawrocki, who represents the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party (PiS), garnered nearly 51 per cent of the vote, while Trzaskowski, who had Tusk's support, won just over 49 per cent. Nawrocki's election is likely to complicate Tusk's efforts to push through his pro-EU government's policies, as Nawrocki represents the rival conservative party and as president will have the power to veto legislation. "According to the constitution and our conscience, we will co-operate with the new president wherever necessary and possible," Tusk said. At the same time, he made clear: "Everyone will see that the government has no intention of retreating even one step." Nawrocki's supporters describe him as the embodiment of traditional, patriotic values. Those who oppose secular trends, including LGBTQ+ visibility, have embraced him, viewing him as a reflection of the values they grew up with. In Poland, the president holds a five-year term and has broad powers, including representing the country abroad, shaping foreign policy, appointing the prime minister and the Cabinet, and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces in the event of war. The president also has the power of veto over legislation that has passed through parliament - a power used on several occasions by outgoing President Andrzej Duda, who like Nawrocki represents PiS. The central objective of Tusk's administration is to repair the damage to the rule of law caused by the PiS-led government, which held power from 2015 to 2023, and overhauled the judiciary in ways widely seen as undermining judicial independence. Key legislative efforts have been blocked by outgoing president Duda, a PiS ally. Nawrocki is expected to continue, or even intensify, this obstruction, potentially straining the coalition and exposing internal divisions. with AP
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Poland heads to runoff between pro-EU Trzaskowski and Eurosceptic Nawrocki
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly led Poland's presidential election on May 18, according to exit polls, but failed to secure an outright victory. He will face conservative Karol Nawrocki in a second-round runoff on June 1. Trzaskowski, a senior figure in Prime Minister Donald Tusk's Civic Platform (PO) party, won 30.8% of the vote, the exit poll showed, according to BBC. Nawrocki, a historian backed by the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, came in second with 29.1%, setting the stage for a closely contested runoff as no candidate among the 13 contenders passed the 50% threshold. Speaking to supporters at a rally in Sandomierz, southern Poland, Trzaskowski said: "We're going to win," but acknowledged that victory would require "a lot of work and great determination." He added, "I'm convinced that all Poland will win." Trzaskowski has pledged to work with Tusk's coalition government to liberalize Poland's strict abortion laws and to push forward long-stalled judicial reforms, which were previously blocked under the PiS-led government. Despite leading the polls in the lead-up to the vote, Trzaskowski underperformed expectations, which had placed him 4–6 points ahead of Nawrocki, according to BBC. His campaign now faces the challenge of consolidating centrist and center-left support, including from junior coalition parties such as the Left and the conservative Third Way. Nawrocki, relatively unknown nationally before being endorsed by the PiS party, has seen his profile rise throughout the campaign. Addressing his supporters in Gdansk, he warned that Tusk must be stopped from gaining "total power in Poland." He urged voters who backed far-right candidates Slawomir Mentzen (15.4%) and Grzegorz Braun (6.2%) to rally behind him in the second round to "save Poland" from Tusk's influence. While Poland's presidency is largely ceremonial, the role carries veto power. With Tusk's coalition lacking the parliamentary majority to override a presidential veto, the outcome of the runoff will determine whether the government can move forward with key reforms. Read also: Nicusor Dan wins Romanian presidential election, defeating anti-Ukraine Simion We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Euronews
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Former Polish PM Morawiecki faces prison over alleged abuse of power
Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is facing serious charges and potential prison time, after Polish prosecutors charged him over his involvement in attempting to organise presidential elections by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current deputy leader of the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party has denied that this was done in bad faith and is accusing the current government of bringing him to court for political reasons. In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, the PiS-led government tried to organise presidential elections by post, claiming that they were acting out of the public interest and protecting voters' safety. The idea proved to be divisive among Polish politicians, as the opposition claimed this would benefit the then-incumbent Andrzej Duda. The elections were delayed for a month and were eventually held in person, with voting taking place at polling stations. Duda still won the elections by a close margin. Four years later, Morawiecki is facing abuse of power and dereliction of duty charges, which could lead to three years in prison if found guilty. 'If I had to make the decision again on preparing to organise elections at that time, I would do exactly the same,' Morawiecki, who waived his immunity, said in response to the case. 'I acted for Poland. I still do that to this day'. He called the decision to call elections by mail 'difficult but necessary and responsible', stating that 'the duty of the authorities is to take care of order and the efficient functioning of the state'. Act of political vengeance? Since coming to power, the ruling coalition government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk has brought several cases to court against former government ministers and high-ranking officials. On 31 January, the Polish police brought former PiS Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro to parliament, after a court ruling held that he should be detained to testify regarding an investigation that his party used Pegasus spyware on opponents while they were in power. According to PiS, this is all political revenge being exacted on their party by the ruling coalition. In turn, ruling party politicians argued that their actions were justified under the law. '(Morawiecki) didn't have the right to do it,' Dariusz Joński, an MEP from the Civic Coalition, argued in a video statement published on X. 'He broke the law. Elections in Poland are dictated by the National Electoral Commission and the National Electoral Office.' 'They simply wanted to steal the elections,' he added.
