Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk (third left, front row) receives written confirmation from Parliament Speaker Szymon Hołownia (second right, front row) that he and his government, pictured here, have received a vote of confidence from the lawmakers, at the parliament building, in Warsaw, Poland, Dec 12, 2023. (PHOTO / AP)

WARSAW - The government led by Donald Tusk secured a vote of confidence on Tuesday in the 460-seat Sejm, the lower house of Poland's parliament, gaining 248 votes of support and 201 against.

Tusk was elected as prime minister in a Monday evening parliamentary vote after the outgoing government led by Mateusz Morawiecki failed to secure a vote of confidence. He will lead a coalition government formed by three major opposition groupings.

Any attempts to change treaties that are against our interests are out of the question ... no one will outplay me in the European Union.

Donald Tusk, Incoming Polish PM

Preceding the vote, Tusk presented his government's plans and the composition of the new Council of Ministers. Emphasizing priority areas, Tusk highlighted legislative measures aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and teachers, among others.

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A key focus of the new government will be unblocking funds from the European Union (EU), with Tusk pledging to go to Brussels and "bring back billions of euros," referring to EU recovery funds frozen due to the rule of law dispute.

"Poland will regain its position as a leader in the European Union... Poland will build its strength, the position it deserves," said Tusk.

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Despite his pro-EU line, Tusk, who was also prime minister from 2007 to 2014, said he would oppose any changes of EU treaties that would disadvantage Poland.

"Any attempts to change treaties that are against our interests are out of the question ... no one will outplay me in the European Union," said Tusk, a former president of the European Council, which groups the leaders of EU member states.

The swearing-in ceremony of Tusk's cabinet is scheduled to take place on Wednesday morning.  

With Reuters inputs