Poland’s parliamentary elections resulted in a surprise victory for the pro-European opposition, ending eight years of rule by the populist nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party. This victory marks a turning point in Polish politics and opens the way to new horizons for the country.
The Polish Electoral Commission officially confirmed the victory of the opposition coalition, led by Donald Tusk, former Polish Prime Minister and staunch defender of the European Union. The full results show that PiS leads the poll with 35.38% of the vote, but without a majority. Donald Tusk’s Civic Coalition (KO) obtained 30.7% of the votes, while its allies from the Third Way and the Left obtained 14.40% and 8.61% respectively.
These results translate into a distribution of seats of deputies in the lower house of Parliament: 194 seats for the PiS against 248 for the three pro-European parties. The far-right Confederation party obtained 18 seats. Additionally, the opposition also won the majority of seats in the upper house of Parliament, with 66 seats out of 100.
This electoral success of the pro-European opposition marks a historic high participation rate for this election, reaching 74.38%. It demonstrates the commitment of Polish citizens to the democratic process and their desire to see new political forces emerge.
The referendum organized by the PiS in parallel with the elections, on issues relating to immigration and the economy, is invalidated due to insufficient participation, reaching only 40.91% instead of the required 50%. .
Now that the official results have been announced, it is up to President Andrzej Duda to convene the first meeting of the new Parliament and appoint a person to form the new government. Polish law does not impose precise criteria, thus offering the president the possibility of choosing between a candidate from the majority PiS party or someone from the opposition. This decision will be crucial in determining the future direction of the country.
This victory of the pro-European opposition in Poland raises many questions about the future of relations with the European Union. Pro-European parties have clearly demonstrated their desire to strengthen ties with the EU, while the PiS party has sometimes adopted a more criticized stance towards the Union. This political change could therefore have a significant impact on Polish politics and European policies.
In conclusion, the parliamentary elections in Poland marked an unexpected victory for the pro-European opposition, ending eight years of rule by the PiS party. This electoral success opens new perspectives for the country and raises many expectations about the future of Polish politics and relations with the European Union. This is a major event that deserves special attention from the international community.