- After deep consideration, I have decided that I will not run in the upcoming presidential elections. I am announcing this decision today because time is pressing, and I would not want to hinder the opposition's candidate selection process in any way. I believe we can win these elections, but for that, we need a candidate who is not burdened by the baggage of difficult, unpopular decisions, and I am burdened with such baggage from my time as Prime Minister. Especially since I have no intention of disowning those difficult decisions. I also want to emphasize that I will strongly support the opposition in these elections and that I will use every opportunity to continue strengthening Poland's position in Europe and the world - stated Donald Tusk in a conversation with journalists.