Polish Opposition Parties Secure Clear Lead in Landmark Election

Poland's pro-EU opposition, led by former European Council president Donald Tusk, has won a majority in the country's elections, according to partial results. The ruling populist Law and Justice party is in the lead but without a majority. Opposition parties have promised to reverse democratic backsliding and repair the nation's relationship with allies, including the European Union and Ukraine. The elections had a historic high turnout, and the results have been anxiously awaited in Brussels and other capitals. The outcome could affect ties with neighboring Ukraine and the EU's efforts to halt democratic erosion in the region.