Pro-European Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his government were sworn in on Wednesday. This officially puts an end to eight years of populist-nationalist rule in Poland.
Warsaw, Poland (TELEGRAPH NEWS) – At a ceremony, President Andrzej Duda, an ally of the former PiS government, said he was “open” to cooperation with the new government, even as he also said he was committed to its conservative program.
“I can guarantee you that I will not oppose what is in the interests of the citizens and of the existence of Poland,” said the president, whose term ends in 2025.
“I think you will do everything, as I do so that the Polish people can decide their affairs and the affairs of their homeland so that Poland remains in Europe as a sovereign and independent country,” Duda said. His statements echoed the Eurosceptic PiS position, which accuses Brussels of limiting national power.
The new Prime Minister welcomed Duda’s willingness to cooperate. He emphasized the importance of respecting the Constitution. “The government will remain faithful to the constitution, we respect all the laws of the republic,” he said.
Tusk, in a general political speech on Tuesday, called on the West to maintain its support for Ukraine. He also made a pro-European plea. His first trip abroad will take him to a European summit in Brussels, where he hopes to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. /N