Donald Tusk Returns to Power in Poland, Pledges to Reverse Populist Course

Tusk's government, a mix of veterans and newcomers, faces significant challenges in reversing eight years of divisive reforms.

Donald Tusk, former European Council president, has returned to power in Poland, promising to reverse the populist course set by the previous government led by the Law and Justice (PiS) party.
Tusk's return to power is seen as a blueprint for Europe on how to remove the long-lasting effects of populist rule.
Tusk's government faces significant challenges, including reversing eight years of divisive reforms to Poland’s judiciary, public media, state-run companies and cultural institutions.
Tusk has pledged to undo changes to Poland’s reproductive rights policy that essentially outlawed all abortions in the country and has pledged support for civil partnerships for same-sex couples.
Tusk's government is a mix of veterans and newcomers, including nine women and several key ministers who will be crucial in restoring Poland's relationship with the EU and the US.