٠٠:٠٢:٣٠Mandatory credit: Polish Prime Minister Chancellery
Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Polish citizens to 'save' the country from the 'great clash of radical wings' while addressing the French 2024 snap legislative election during a press conference in Rzeszow on Monday.
"In France, on election day we had this great confrontation of the radical right and the radical left, two camps characterised by ideology," Tusk stated
"My personal task and that of the ruling coalition is to protect Poland from such a scenario, which is emerging more and more clearly in some European countries, a scenario of political confrontation between radical and very ideological political camps." he continued.
His statement came after the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally (NR) party topped the first-round election polls on Sunday, securing 33.15 percent of the vote. The left-leaning New Popular Front (NFP) came second with 27.99 percent. President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble alliance came third with just 20.76 percent.
The nationalist party's success in the first round of the election is part of a growing voting trend in Europe. During the European Union election, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made significant gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
"In my opinion, we need to look at the broader political changes that are currently taking place in Europe," Tusk said. "We can also see the advancement of political, radical, extremist circles from both the left and the right. I want to say clearly that Poland is becoming an example of such common sense, a rational approach to politics."
Macron called the snap legislative vote following huge losses for his Renaissance party in the EU Parliament elections, which also saw a huge surge for Jordan Bardella's RN. The next election was not expected until 2027.
Across the bloc, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made large gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
Macron has not held a majority in parliament since 2022 and has used executive powers to pass legislation like his pension reforms, which have seen huge protests.
'Help us save Poland' - Tusk warns of 'great clash of radical wings' following French election
Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Polish citizens to 'save' the country from the 'great clash of radical wings' while addressing the French 2024 snap legislative election during a press conference in Rzeszow on Monday.
"In France, on election day we had this great confrontation of the radical right and the radical left, two camps characterised by ideology," Tusk stated
"My personal task and that of the ruling coalition is to protect Poland from such a scenario, which is emerging more and more clearly in some European countries, a scenario of political confrontation between radical and very ideological political camps." he continued.
His statement came after the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally (NR) party topped the first-round election polls on Sunday, securing 33.15 percent of the vote. The left-leaning New Popular Front (NFP) came second with 27.99 percent. President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble alliance came third with just 20.76 percent.
The nationalist party's success in the first round of the election is part of a growing voting trend in Europe. During the European Union election, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made significant gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
"In my opinion, we need to look at the broader political changes that are currently taking place in Europe," Tusk said. "We can also see the advancement of political, radical, extremist circles from both the left and the right. I want to say clearly that Poland is becoming an example of such common sense, a rational approach to politics."
Macron called the snap legislative vote following huge losses for his Renaissance party in the EU Parliament elections, which also saw a huge surge for Jordan Bardella's RN. The next election was not expected until 2027.
Across the bloc, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made large gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
Macron has not held a majority in parliament since 2022 and has used executive powers to pass legislation like his pension reforms, which have seen huge protests.
Mandatory credit: Polish Prime Minister Chancellery
Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Polish citizens to 'save' the country from the 'great clash of radical wings' while addressing the French 2024 snap legislative election during a press conference in Rzeszow on Monday.
"In France, on election day we had this great confrontation of the radical right and the radical left, two camps characterised by ideology," Tusk stated
"My personal task and that of the ruling coalition is to protect Poland from such a scenario, which is emerging more and more clearly in some European countries, a scenario of political confrontation between radical and very ideological political camps." he continued.
His statement came after the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally (NR) party topped the first-round election polls on Sunday, securing 33.15 percent of the vote. The left-leaning New Popular Front (NFP) came second with 27.99 percent. President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble alliance came third with just 20.76 percent.
The nationalist party's success in the first round of the election is part of a growing voting trend in Europe. During the European Union election, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made significant gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
"In my opinion, we need to look at the broader political changes that are currently taking place in Europe," Tusk said. "We can also see the advancement of political, radical, extremist circles from both the left and the right. I want to say clearly that Poland is becoming an example of such common sense, a rational approach to politics."
Macron called the snap legislative vote following huge losses for his Renaissance party in the EU Parliament elections, which also saw a huge surge for Jordan Bardella's RN. The next election was not expected until 2027.
Across the bloc, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made large gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
Macron has not held a majority in parliament since 2022 and has used executive powers to pass legislation like his pension reforms, which have seen huge protests.