Donald Tusk's Win Signals a Shift in Polish Politics for Normalcy and Competence

Donald Tusk and his center-right Civic Platform party led an unexpected victory over Poland's ruling right-wing Law and Justice party in recent elections. Tusk is seen as representing a rejection of the nationalist and populist politics that Law and Justice had embraced. The elections showed that more extreme voices online do not always translate to serious choices at the ballot box, as most voters prefer normalcy and competence. The change in government is not expected to shift Poland's strong support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Tusk returning as Prime Minister could help rebuild ties between Poland and Germany, easing tensions within the EU on security issues.