Prime Minister Donald Tusk summed up the first 100 days in office on Sunday claiming that his government had been ‘free of conflict’ and had  ‘gathered momentum.’

At a gathering of MPs from the ruling coalition and media, Tusk thanked the coalition members for their trust and cooperation and tackled a number of issues that the government intends to focus on.

Tusk claimed the first 100 days in office of the Civic Platform coalition were beneficial to Poland's interests at the local, European and global level, adding that Poland had become a reasonable and competent partner in international relations.

PM Tusk also said that he firmly believes in Bill Clinton's slogan, "It's the economy, stupid!". He named a healthy economy as a necessary precondition for growth.

The prime minister also stressed his concern about the less fortunate members of society. "I am a liberal, but years of experience have taught me that a liberal economy must serve the well-being of all, not just the go-getters'", asserted Tusk.

That said, Tusk sees maintaining budget discipline as a key challenge for the present government, which means, for instance, the rate of health insurance contribution will remain unchanged. "Instead of draining tax-payers' pockets, the present cabinet will try and cut its own expenses", said the PM.

Tusk went on to say that he would not rest until the constitution was amended and single-member constituencies were introduced in Poland, doung away with the current PR system..

Tusk concluded in thanking the coalition and opposition members, as well as the media. He praised the coalition for being free of, "absurd conflicts and mutual aggression," and the media for providing critical remarks, even those, which he found harsh and unjust.

Tusk’s Civic Platform won the general election on October 21.(mn) (photo: Szymczuk)