Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Monday, June 2, 2025, that he will seek a vote of confidence in Parliament. This follows the victory of nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki in Sunday's presidential election. Tusk aims to demonstrate that his center-liberal coalition will not back down.
In a televised address, Tusk stated his government is ready to cooperate with President-elect Nawrocki where possible. However, he acknowledged potential difficulties and a "difficult cohabitation." Tusk emphasized the government has a contingency plan to address potential obstruction from the new president.
Szymon Hołownia, Speaker of Parliament and leader of Poland 2050, called for a meeting with coalition leaders to draw conclusions. Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of PiS, suggested Tusk should resign and a technocratic government of national unity should be formed. The political landscape in Poland is shifting after the presidential election results.