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Prime Minister Donald Tusk's Address

Republic of Poland - The Chancellery of the Prime Minister

02.06.2025

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The presidential election is behind us. It has been a long time since emotions have run so high. I want to sincerely thank all of you for participating in the vote. Over 20 million Poles chose the new President of the Republic, demonstrating their strong commitment to democracy and its fundamental principle: free and universal elections.

No matter how we assess the winning candidate, we must acknowledge his victory and congratulate his voters. I hereby do so. I also thank the runner-up for his determination and for fighting for every vote until the end.

Today, I want to declare to all of you that I will not pause for a moment—as Prime Minister of the Polish government—in my work and in our common struggle for the Poland we dreamed of at the dawn of independence: free, sovereign, safe, and prosperous. The presidential election has not changed, and will not change, that goal.

In accordance with the Constitution and my own conscience, we will cooperate with the new president wherever it is necessary and possible. I am aware that things may be more difficult than many of you imagined when you went to the polls yesterday. But this does not, in the slightest, weaken my determination or my will to act in defense of everything we believe in together. A contingency plan—assuming a difficult cohabitation—is already prepared. It's hard to predict in advance what stance the new president will take. If he shows a willingness to cooperate, that will be a welcome surprise, and we will respond with full openness. If not, there is no time to waste. We will get to work, regardless of the circumstances—because that is what we were elected to do.

We will present already-prepared draft laws, but if necessary, we will govern and make decisions—even with a president trying to block positive changes. We already have experience in this.

There is too much to be done. From foreign affairs, building a powerful army and a strong economy, repolonizing industry, to social security, public services, and confronting crime and accountability.

This plan will require unity and courage from the entire October 15 Coalition. The first test will be a vote of confidence, which I will soon request from the Sejm. I want everyone to see—our opponents included, both at home and abroad—that we are ready for this situation, that we understand the gravity of the moment, but that we do not intend to retreat, not one step.

To all who voted for Rafał Trzaskowski, I say this: we move forward. I know how you feel, but let us remember—we committed to something great, something that demands strength, perseverance, and perhaps more time than we would like. In a democracy, the fight never ends.

I believe in you. I believe in Poland.