According to exit polls, the opposition coalition in Poland won the general election on October 16, 2023, defeating the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party. The coalition, led by former Prime Minister Donald Tusk, is expected to win 248 seats in the 460-seat Sejm, the lower house of parliament. The PiS party is expected to win 212 seats.

The election was a referendum on the PiS party's eight years in power. The PiS party has been criticized for its attacks on the judiciary, its erosion of democratic norms, and its close ties to the Catholic Church. The opposition coalition has promised to restore democracy to Poland and to improve relations with the European Union.

The election results are a major victory for the opposition and a setback for the PiS party. It is unclear how the PiS party will react to its defeat, but it is likely that the party will continue to fight to maintain its influence in Polish politics.

The election results are also a positive sign for democracy in Poland. The Polish people have shown that they are willing to stand up for their democratic rights and that they will not tolerate attacks on democracy.