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Opposition Coalition Defeats Poland's Ruling Conservative Party in Parliamentary Election

  • Three opposition parties, led by Civic Coalition, secured a combined majority in parliament in Poland's recent general election.
  • The nationalist conservative Law and Justice party, which has ruled Poland for eight years, won the most votes but fell short of a majority.
  • Voter turnout reached a historic high of nearly 75%, reflecting the significance of the election.
  • Donald Tusk, leader of the Civic Coalition, is positioned to return as prime minister and lead the new government.
  • The opposition victory raises the prospect of improved ties with the EU, securing withheld funds, and reversing democratic backsliding under the former government.
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