Donald Tusk becomes Poland's new Prime Minister, ending the time of conservative leadership.

Poland's new prime minister, Donald Tusk, and his Cabinet began their term after being sworn in by the president. The change signifies the end of an eight-year period dominated by the conservative party Law and Justice.

World leaders, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, welcomed Tusk's pro-European Union government. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was happy that Poland, under Tusk, would work closely with Germany and the EU.

The new government aims to restore democratic norms and repair relations with international allies, after winning an election in October. Tusk's government also won a confidence vote in parliament, though it faced some opposition including an antisemitic incident.

President Duda, who backed the previous government, swore in Tusk's Cabinet and promised cooperation despite differing views. Tusk is committed to upholding the Polish Constitution and reversing the previous administration's undemocratic moves.

As prime minister, Tusk's goals include boosting support for Ukraine and resolving issues with EU funding blocked by his predecessors. He's focused on strengthening Poland's security and addressing the challenge of irregular migration across Poland's eastern border.