Donald Tusk considers consolidating Polish ruling coalition

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is considering a strategic consolidation of the ruling coalition into a single electoral list to counter potential moves by the right-wing opposition. This consideration follows Jarosław Kaczyński's vision of a unified right-wing presidential front, which may involve Karol Nawrocki.

Political analysts suggest that Tusk's approach is driven by the D'Hondt method used in parliamentary elections, which favors larger political groups. Under the current fragmented structure, several coalition partners, including the Polish People's Party (PSL) and New Left, face risks of failing to meet electoral thresholds. Consolidating into one bloc is viewed as a way to maximize seat distribution and prevent a loss of power to a unified conservative front in future elections.