Centrist Donald Tusk elected prime minister in Poland

Poland’s parliament has elected centrist party leader Donald Tusk as prime minister after eight years of stormy conservative rule. His ascension has paved the way for a new pro-European Union government to take power. Tusk became prime minister on Monday. That's nearly two months after a national election that was won by a coalition of parties ranging from left-wing to moderate conservative. The parties ran on separate tickets but promised to work together to restore democratic standards and improve ties with allies. The change of power is felt as hugely consequential for the 38 million citizens of the Central European nation. Collective anger in Poland produced a record-high turnout to replace a government many believed was eroding democratic norms.