Tusk after announcing the results
On Monday morning, the authoritative results of the presidential election were announced, according to which Karol Nawrocki won 50.89 percent of the vote, and Rafał Trzaskowski 49.11 percent of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, despite his usual advanced social media activity, did not talk publically about the results, nor did he talk after announcing the poll results on Sunday evening.
According to TVN24's coverage, after a Sunday speech by Rafał Trzaskowski, Donald Tusk rapidly left the election staff without giving a speech to the supporters. According to unofficial information, the decision to make a possible speech was to depend on the difference in the polling results – however, it proved besides tiny for the Prime Minister to decide on a public statement.
Simon Holovnia announced the Monday gathering of the leaders of the ruling coalition and suggested the request for a renegotiation of the coalition agreement, while criticising the Prime Minister's ability to submit a motion for a vote of confidence.
Congratulations to Nawrocki
In his speech, which took place at 8:00 p.m., the Prime Minister congratulated Charles Nawrock, but besides mentioned any options for cooperation.
The Prime Minister acknowledged that regardless of the individual evaluation of the winner, the consequence of the election should be acknowledged and his voters should be commended. At the same time, he thanked the candidate who lost for his commitment and conflict for all vote. He assured that as head of the government he did not intend to slow down his work and would proceed to prosecute a common imagination of Poland – free, sovereign, safe and prosperous. He stressed that the result of the presidential election would not affect this objective.
In accordance with the constitution and our conscience, we will cooperate with the fresh president wherever essential and possible – declared. – I am aware that it may be harder than many of you thought erstwhile you went to vote yesterday, but it does not change the least of my determination and will to act in defence of all that we believe in together.
A vote of confidence
The contingency plan, assuming a hard cohabitation, is ready. It's hard to presume in advance what the fresh president's attitude will be. If he shows a willingness to cooperate, it will be a affirmative surprise to which we will respond with full openness said Tusk.
The Prime Minister announced that if certain conditions were not met, the government would act independently of the circumstances. He stressed that their work was to carry out the tasks assigned to them, and that the draft laws would be directed to the Sejm. He besides pointed out that the government is prepared to make decisions even if the president tries to impede the implementation of the planned reforms, utilizing earlier experiences under akin conditions.
There is besides much to do, from global affairs to the construction of a powerful army and a strong economy, the repolonisation of industry, social safety and state services to the settlement and fight against crime – stated.
The Prime Minister stressed that the implementation of the planned actions would require coherence and determination of the full governing coalition. The first test of this unity is to be a vote of assurance with which he will shortly turn to the Sejm. The aim of this step is to show both national and abroad observers that the coalition is ready to act, aware of the challenges, but determined not to retreat from its commitments.
Nawrocks thank the voters
Karol Nawrocki besides decided to give a speech for the first time since the announcement of the results.
I will do my best; as the head of the state I will not forgive any of the matters crucial to Poland and Poles – said the winner of the presidential election Karol Nawrocki, who thanked voters for voting for him. I felt you were with me, despite the manipulation and the wave of hate said Nawrocki.
Karol Nawrocki thanked everyone who voted for him, stressing that the election run was demanding and sometimes very harsh. He expressed his gratitude for the support presented, pointing out that thanks to the support of citizens he was elected president of the Republic of Poland, which he considers as a immense work and commitment.
He pointed to the solidarity he felt on the part of his fellow countrymen, including those abroad, despite the difficulties of misinformation and criticism against him and his family.
He pointed out that the triumph was due to a joint effort made in the name of the good of Poland. In his speech, he emphasized that Poles are waiting for a safe, economically strong country that cares for tradition and historical memory. He assured that, as president, he would consistently work towards the fulfilment of these expectations, defending Poland's interests and representing it with dignity internationally.
