Poland has a new Prime Minister.

"We will fix everything together," Donald Tusk, leader of the opposition 'Civil Alliance', said in the Polish Parliament (Sejm) after winning the vote to become Prime Minister on December 11.

Donald Tusk speaks to Polish lawmakers after being elected the new Prime Minister on December 11. (Source: AP)

The future Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the Polish people and said his new government would “correct the wrongs” so that everyone “can feel at home.”

"Thank you, Poland. This is a wonderful day, not just for me, but for all those who over the years have deeply believed that things would get better, that we would drive out the darkness, that we would drive out evil," Donald Tusk shared.

Earlier that day, Poland's new government, formed by the Law and Justice Party (PiS) after the October elections, suffered a defeat in a confidence vote in the Sejm, paving the way for the formation of a coalition government led by Donald Tusk.

With 248 votes in favor, 201 against, and no abstentions, the Sejm approved the proposal to task Donald Tusk with forming a new government.

Today, December 12th, the leader of the 'Civil Alliance' will appear before the Lower House to request a vote of confidence in the cabinet he has submitted. The new Polish government is expected to be sworn in tomorrow, December 13th.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Mr. Tusk and expressed her desire to meet him at the European Leaders' Summit in Brussels this week. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola shared her hope to “work together for a prosperous Poland and a stronger Europe.”

Congratulating the new leader of Poland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said: "The future of Ukraine and Poland lies in unity."

Donald Tusk's victory marks the end of PiS's eight-year rule and a remarkable comeback for the 66-year-old politician, who served as Prime Minister from 2007-2014 before leaving domestic politics to become President of the European Council from 2014-2019.

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