Posted 11/27/2023, 8:53:00 AM
Poland in Political Limbo as President Swears in Controversial New Government Despite Opposition Election Wins
- Polish President to swear in new government led by PM Mateusz Morawiecki on Monday despite opposition winning recent election
- Opposition parties secured 248 seats and declared readiness to form government, but President gave PM first shot
- PM vowed to implement opposition policy proposals to get them to work with him, but appeals gained little traction
- Opposition accuses government of stalling tactics to cover up wrongdoing and calls new government a "comedy and farce"
- Situation described as "fight for time" with new government likely to only last until December