"Opposition Celebrates Victory in Poland's Election, Stocks Rise"

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Source: Al Jazeera English
"Opposition Celebrates Victory in Poland's Election, Stocks Rise"
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Exit polls suggest that opposition parties in Poland may secure a majority in the parliamentary election, potentially ending eight years of nationalist rule. Former European Council President Donald Tusk's Civic Coalition party, along with Third Way and the New Left, ran on a shared commitment to restoring ties with Europe. While the ruling Law and Justice Party is projected to emerge as the largest party, the opposition grouping led by Tusk is expected to secure enough seats to form a majority. Tusk has pledged to unblock European Union funds earmarked for Poland if he becomes the head of a new government.

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