Title: Polish President Swears in New Government Amidst Political Turmoil
Polish President Andrzej Duda recently inaugurated a new government led by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, but the future of the administration seems short-lived. The Law and Justice (PiS) party, to which Morawiecki belongs, lost the October 15 general election to a coalition of opposition parties, implying that the Prime Minister’s term may be limited to a maximum of 14 days.
The three opposition parties, aiming to establish a government headed by former PM Donald Tusk, have acquired enough seats in the 460-member parliament to form a solid majority. Despite Morawiecki’s efforts over the past weeks, he failed to find any other parties willing to collaborate with him, signifying the lack of support for his administration.
While Morawiecki’s Cabinet retains some familiar faces, it notably lacks influential figures such as former Minister of Justice and Chief Prosecutor Zbigniew Ziobro. Notably, for the first time in history, a PiS-led Cabinet boasts a majority of female ministers, showcasing the party’s commitment to diversity.
Morawiecki now faces a race against time, as he has two weeks to present his program to parliament and gain a vote of confidence. However, the chances of success are slim, and it is highly anticipated that the parliament will select a candidate for prime minister, potentially leading to Donald Tusk’s return to power.
The opposition, eager to seize control after eight years of PiS-led governments, has openly ridiculed the fleeting nature of Morawiecki’s new Cabinet. The political landscape in Poland is currently characterized by turbulence and uncertainty, with the opposition strongly seeking to take advantage of the ruling party’s weakened grip on power.
Interestingly, PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński has revealed that it was his idea for Morawiecki to form a technocratic government, highlighting the party’s desire for a new approach amidst the challenging domestic political situation.
As the situation unfolds, both supporters and critics of the PiS government eagerly await the parliamentary decisions that will shape the future of Polish politics.
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