Although the conservative right has made progress in most recent elections, the Polish elections of 15 October 2023, with a historic turnout (78%), on the contrary put the conservative government in a minority. What's more, only 40% of voters took part in the racist migration referendums called at the same time, rendering their results invalid.
In a cathartic moment for many, centrist political veteran Donald Tusk has become Poland’s next prime minister, marking a dramatic shift in the European political landscape.