Polish PM Donald Tusk Survives 243-210 Confidence Vote After June 1 Election; Supreme Court Validates Nawrocki Win

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-European coalition government survived a parliamentary vote of confidence on June 11, 2025, securing 243 votes in favor and 210 against. This vote came in the wake of a challenging political environment following the June 1 presidential election, in which nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki won by a narrow margin of less than 1 percent. Despite Tusk's victory in the confidence vote, his government faces ongoing political tensions and is expected to undergo structural reforms in July. Tusk has also called for a partial recount of the presidential election votes amid allegations of irregularities, although he acknowledged that these are unlikely to reverse Nawrocki's victory. On July 1, 2025, Poland's Supreme Court validated Nawrocki's election win despite over 53,000 complaints and public protests, confirming the legitimacy of the election results. The court's decision solidified Nawrocki's position as president, while Tusk's government continues to navigate a fractured political landscape marked by opposition from nationalist forces.