Thousands of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s supporters gathered in Warsaw before the European elections, emphasizing the importance of security amidst tensions. The election is seen as a choice between a safe future within the EU or a riskier one under the nationalist Law and Justice party. Tusk highlighted the need for unity to prevent war.
The Civic Coalition, led by Tusk, aims to become the dominant force in Polish politics if they win the most EU seats. However, the PiS party accuses Tusk of being subservient to Germany and criticizes his stance on migrants at the Belarus border. The election on June 9 will determine the 720 members of the European Parliament for the next five years.
Despite the challenges, polls suggest a smaller majority for pro-EU groups. The rally coincided with the 35th anniversary of Poland’s first postwar democratic election, symbolizing the country’s commitment to democracy and progress.
Source: Reuters