Polish Opposition Groups Pick Donald Tusk as Prime Minister Candidate, Urge Quick Power Transfer

Tusk plans to mend EU ties and unfreeze funds, new government may not form until December; PiS party lost majority but disputes opposition's claim to power.

Donald Tusk, leader of Poland's largest opposition group Civic Coalition (KO), has been chosen as the prime minister candidate by three opposition groups. However, the new government may not be formed until December due to constitutional processes.
Despite winning the most seats in the October 15 elections, the nationalist and eurosceptic PiS party fell short of a majority, therefore it is unlikely to continue in power. This could potentially enable Tusk and the opposition coalition to form a government.
Tusk plans to rebuild ties with the European Union and unblock EU funds that were frozen due to rule-of-law concerns under Poland's outgoing government. These funds amount to over 100 billion euros, intended for Poland's recovery and development.
During the PiS party's eight years in power, disputes over issues such as judicial independence and LGBT rights have strained relationships with Brussels, leading to the suspension of most EU funding.
Opposition leaders have urged President Andrzej Duda to expedite the transfer of power, as they are fully ready to cooperate and form a majority in the next parliament. Despite this, President Duda, an ally of PiS, is taking his time with consultations to form the government.