Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk is facing explosive allegations that he tried to block the inauguration of the country’s new conservative president-elect, Karol Nawrocki—a move critics say would amount to an attempted coup.
According to a report by Polsat News, Tusk allegedly urged the Speaker of Parliament, Szymon Hołownia, to delay or refuse to swear in Nawrocki following his election victory. Hołownia reportedly declined. The claims have now triggered formal complaints to both Polish and EU prosecutors, filed by former election official Dariusz Lasocki.
“If true, this would be a blatant attempt to subvert the constitution,” said Law and Justice (PiS) MP Jacek Sasin. Speaking on TV Republika, he called the case “shocking” and accused Tusk of trying to “overthrow democracy in Poland” by undermining the popular vote.
Sasin also blasted the European Union, claiming Brussels is more interested in protecting liberal allies than upholding democratic norms. “This is how democracies slide into dictatorship,” he warned.
Presidential adviser Stanisław Żaryn said the reports appear credible and suggested Hołownia may have backed away to avoid plunging Poland into political chaos.
If prosecutors find evidence that Tusk tried to obstruct the transition, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
