America looks forward to working with Poland’s next government: officials

The US administration has congratulated the Polish people on the record-breaking turnout in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, adding it was looking forward to working with the next Polish government to strengthen bilateral ties, according to officials.

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The White House commented on Polish elections on Tuesday night, via a statement by Adrienne Watson, a spokesperson for the National Security Council, Polish state news agency PAP reported.

Watson said on the X social media platform: "We congratulate the people of Poland on their record turnout in Sunday’s elections [74.38%], which is a strong reflection of democratic will."

She added: "We look forward to working with Poland’s next government to continue strengthening the close ties between our nations."

We congratulate the people of Poland on their record turnout in Sunday’s elections, which is a strong reflection of democratic will. We look forward to working with Poland’s next government to continue strengthening the close ties between our nations.

— Adrienne Watson (@NSC_Spox) October 17, 2023

Poland’s ruling conservatives Law and Justice (PiS) won the country’s parliamentary election, but will not be able to muster a majority in the new parliament, paving the way for the opposition to take power, according to final results of the ballot, announced by electoral officials on Tuesday. 

Poland, national parliament election results (seats):

PiS-ECR: 194
KO-EPP|RE|G/EFA: 157
TD PL2050/PSL-RE|EPP: 65
NL-S&D: 26
Kon~NI: 18

Majority: 231

➤ https://t.co/TMumh6CCxH#Polska #Wybory2023 pic.twitter.com/F8KLXe73c7

— Europe Elects (@EuropeElects) October 17, 2023

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Source: PAP, polskieradio24.pl