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Summary Poland's pro-market government has survived a confidence vote in the parliament.
Polands pro-market government has survived a confidence vote in parliament that it called in hopes of boosting support that is dwindling under economic reforms and a slowing economy.The lower house, or Sejm, voted 233-219 with no abstentions in support of the coalition government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, which was re-elected last year for a second term.Tusk submitted his Cabinet to the vote on Friday in order to measure and consolidate the support he needs to get through plans aimed at maintaining economic growth amid a downturn.In a policy speech he vowed significant funds for boosting the economy and creating new jobs as he seeks to revive his governments sagging popularity.
