Polish PM Donald Tusk Survives 243-210 Confidence Vote, Calls Partial Recount as 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 against 210 opposing votes. This vote came in the wake of a challenging political environment following the presidential election victory of nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki on June 1, which has raised concerns about the future of Tusk's progressive policies and deepened political divisions within Poland. Despite surviving the confidence vote, Tusk's government faces pressure to implement structural reforms, with a cabinet reshuffle anticipated in July. In response to alleged irregularities in the presidential election, Tusk has called for a partial recount of votes to address doubts, although he acknowledged that these concerns are unlikely to overturn Nawrocki's victory. Poland's Supreme Court subsequently validated Nawrocki's win despite multiple appeals and complaints from Tusk's camp. The political tension reflects a divided Poland, with Tusk seeking to maintain his government's mandate amid rising nationalist opposition.