Poland's newly elected prime minister, Donald Tusk, has made several significant pledges in his inaugural speech to parliament. Tusk emphasized the importance of demanding full determination from the Western community to help Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. He expressed frustration that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had to repeatedly urge world leaders to continue supporting Kyiv's struggle, as allies grow tired and even funds from the United States are in doubt.

Tusk vowed to be a stable ally of NATO and a leader in Europe, restoring democratic standards in Poland and working to release frozen European Union funding. He also emphasized the need for international cooperation in managing migration, recognizing the threat posed by conflicts, war, poverty, hunger, and climate change. On domestic matters, Tusk pledged to continue popular social policies, protect the rights of women and the LGBTQ community, and end mass logging in national forests and woodlands.

Tusk's government subsequently won a vote of confidence in parliament, despite a disruptive incident during a Hanukkah celebration in which a far-right lawmaker put out candles on a menorah. Tusk and others condemned the incident as a disgrace. Overall, Tusk's priorities lie in strengthening Poland's position as a key NATO ally, demanding support for Ukraine, restoring democratic standards, managing migration, and implementing progressive domestic policies. His leadership aims to unite Poland's political class and demonstrate Poland's commitment to being a stable ally and leader in Europe.