On Wednesday, after a stormy debate, the Sejm decided to give a vote of assurance to the Donald Tusk government. In favour of the proposal 243 MembersAgainst 210. No parliamentarian abstained. This decision confirms the stableness of the ruling coalition, although the opposition announces further criticism of the cabinet's activities.
Background
Donald Tusk announced a motion for a vote of assurance after lost to Rafał Trzaskowski in the parliamentary elections. This was a decision to strengthen the position of the government and confirm the support of the coalition.
How did the Members vote?
The results of the vote show a clear division in the Sejm:
- To the vote of confidence Members voted Civil Coalition, Left and Poland 2050.
- Against They're out. PiS and the Confederation.
Sourcessuch as Polsat News and the authoritative transcripts of the Sejm, confirm that the vote went without surprises, and the consequence was consistent with the predictions.
What does this decision mean?
Giving a vote of assurance means that Government of Tusk has formal support for the parliamentary majority, which allows the implementation of the political programme to continue. At the same time, the opposition announces increased control of the cabinet's activities.
Policy responses
- Donald Tusk He thanked the coalitionists for their trust and announced further reforms.
- Jarosław Kaczyński (PiS) criticised the decision, claiming that the government "has no social mandate".
- Szymon Holownia (Poland 2050) stressed that the vote confirmed the stableness of the coalition.
Summary
The decision of the Sejm does not change the arrangement of forces, but confirms the position of the Tusk Government. The next months will show whether the coalition will keep cohesion in the face of economical and social challenges.
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The Sejm has given a vote of assurance to the Tusk government
