Poland's centrist government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, successfully passed a confidence vote in Parliament, averting potential political instability. This decision follows the recent presidential election where nationalist Karol Nawrocki triumphed over a liberal candidate supported by Tusk. Although Tusk acknowledged the challenges posed by Nawrocki's victory, he emphasized that it does not diminish the government's responsibilities. The vote, which saw 243 lawmakers in favor and 210 against, marks a setback for the opposing Law and Justice party, which had hoped for early elections following their presidential candidate's win.
"In the vote, 243 lawmakers voted in favor of Mr. Tusk and 210 against, giving him a majority in the 460-member lower house of Parliament."
"Mr. Tusk acknowledged that Mr. Nawrocki's win in the presidential vote would create challenges greater than we expected."
"Mr. Tusk insisted that the result of that election in no way reduces our responsibility, our duties or the scope of our power or competences."
"Mr. Nawrocki's victory over a liberal candidate backed by Mr. Tusk is likely to harden the stalemate between a presidency and a government pulling in opposite directions."
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