Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government won a vote of confidence in Parliament, setting the stage for a pro-European Union stance after years of nationalist rule in Poland. Tusk addressed lawmakers, vowing to restore Poland’s position as a leader in the EU and pledging to bring back billions of euros from Brussels. The sitting was disrupted by a far-right deputy’s anti-Semitic act, which Tusk condemned as a “bandit act.”
The EU had put billions of euros in funds on hold during the previous government’s tenure due to concerns over judicial independence and the rule of law. Tusk assured his support for Ukraine and committed to addressing the migrant crisis on the border with Belarus while advocating for a secure and humane border policy. Tusk’s government will be sworn in on Wednesday before he heads to Brussels for an EU summit.
His pledge to restore Poland’s reputation in the EU was met with criticism from the former ruling party. However, Tusk remains steadfast in his commitment to a pro-EU vision for Poland.