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SpanishRafał Trzaskowski’s election victory raises questions about the ability of Tusk’s government to advance social security reform, restore the rule of law, or address issues like same-sex partnerships and Poland’s abortion rules.
Tusk stated that the presidential elections won’t alter the situation, mentioning the government’s experience in managing an uncooperative president and having an emergency plan for such circumstances.
Tusk showed willingness to work with Nawrocki if he is cooperative, though he said it would be a surprise. President Duda has previously used his veto to block Tusk’s initiatives.
Tusk is likely to survive a confidence vote, unaffected by the presidential election, despite dissatisfaction in his coalition. The coalition holds 242 of the 460 seats in the lower house.
Parliament Speaker Szymon Hołownia described the election result as a warning or potential dismissal for the government and coalition.
Luiza Savage contributed to this report.
This article has been updated.
But hey, at least they’ve got an emergency plan for when everything goes pear-shaped, right? 😂
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