In a discussion with Polish journalists while visiting Switzerland, President Andrzej Duda outlined that a meeting with Prime Minister Donald Tusk had been scheduled for the next day at 9:00 am to witness the swearing-in of the new government. He explained that the arrangement was meant to ensure the government could begin functioning promptly and efficiently, with Tusk himself stressing the importance of punctuality for his duties at the European Council meeting.
What did President Duda talk to Donald Tusk about?
During the Swiss engagement, where the Polish head of state participated in a high-level event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reporters pressed him about their Monday conversation with the leader of the Civic Platform. Duda acknowledged that both leaders had a lengthy, calm discussion about the constitutional process expected to unfold in the near term, guided by the electoral outcomes and parliamentary decisions made by the lawmakers.
He noted that the question of Poland’s elections and how the new government would be formed had been a central topic for both presidents and for the commissioners who raised the matter as well.
Referring to the dialogue, Duda recalled a thorough exchange with Tusk that aimed to chart a clear path for the constitutional process, ensuring that decisions taken in Parliament align with voters’ mandates and the actions decided by the lawmakers.
He stated that plans were in place to convene the swearing-in ceremony at 9:00 am the following day, a schedule designed to keep the government on track and to allow the administration to tackle state affairs comprehensively from the first day of its mandate. The exchange also touched on the need to maintain timely conduct of state business, with both leaders agreeing on the importance of an orderly transition and smooth government operations.
As the president described, this represented standard constitutional practice under the responsibility of the Republic of Poland during a period of significant political changes.
“I can appeal for calm and caution.”
During the press session, a question arose about whether the newly formed majority and the government could be labeled a coalition driven by revenge. Duda responded by recognizing that some voices had suggested retaliation or punitive motives, particularly from factions supporting the current ruling coalition after recent votes.
He urged the public and political actors to proceed with calm and prudence. He stressed the importance of maintaining order and upholding justice, emphasizing that no actions should undermine the stability of the state or threaten the rule of law.
Concluding remarks reinforced the call for restraint and measured behavior, urging everyone involved to avoid destabilizing scenarios and to keep focus on constitutional duties and national interests.