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Donald Franciszek Tusk is a Polish politician and historian who has served as the prime minister of Poland since 2023, previously holding the office from 2007 to 2014. Tusk was President of the European Council from 2014 to 2019 and led the European People's Party from 2019 to 2022. He co-founded the Civic Platform (PO), one of the dominant Polish political parties, and was its longtime leader – f…
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So here it is, six pages. The notification from prime minister Theresa May triggering article 50 and formally starting the negotiations of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. “There is no need to pretend that this is a happy day, neither in Brussels nor in London. After all most Europeans, including almost half the British voters, wish that we would stay together, not drift apart.
We already miss you. Thank you and goodbye.
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“So here it is, six pages. The notification from prime minister Theresa May triggering article 50 and formally starting the negotiations of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. “There is no need to pretend that this is a happy day, neither in Brussels nor in London. After all most Europeans, including almost half the British voters, wish that we would stay together, not drift apart.”
“We already miss you. Thank you and goodbye.”
“Be careful the bridges you burn because once they have gone you can never cross them again”
“I would very much like to continue to work in the government and Civic Platform, because that seems to me to be the key element in ensuring success in the civilizational race in which we are engaged.”
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“s democratic controversies were”
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Межа. Новини України.: Polish Prime Minister Tusk Rejects Morawiecki’s Call for a Schengen Referendum
EUalive: Poland to cut middle-class taxes as Tusk targets big business
Yahoo: Donald Tusk anuncia cambios fiscales que afectarán a 3,5 millones de contribuyentes
Published video “Na tych zmianach skorzysta 3,5 mln podatników. #WięcejWPortfelu”.
Published video “Donald Tusk i Andrzej Domański: Konferencja prasowa, 19.08.2026”.
Brussels Signal: They leak twice: Tusk government unaware for two years of data breach affecting 19 million Poles
UA.NEWS: Tusk called on the attackers of Ukrainian children in Poland to turn themselves in to the police
Українські Національні Новини (УНН): Tusk reacted to the attack on Ukrainian children in Bydgoszcz, Poland
Published video “Donald Tusk: Wypowiedź przed posiedzeniem Rady Ministrów, 18.08.2026”.
Published video “Walczymy o pierwsze miejsce Polski na Bałtyku.”.
Modern Ghana: PM Tusk says Russian missile appears to have come down in eastern Poland
ukranews.com: Tusk says Poland supports Ukraine for its own security
ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English: PM Tusk: Poland to Send Emergency Aircraft to Budapest after Coach Crash - ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English
news.cgtn.com: Poland to send emergency aircraft to Budapest after coach crash: PM Tusk
Судово-юридична газета: Donald Tusk admitted why Poland should really help Ukraine - Судово-юридична газета
Межа. Новини України.: Poland’s Tusk Calls for New Regional Alliances to Counter Russia’s Threat
Reconquista Radios: Donald Tusk afirmó que la principal amenaza para Polonia es Rusia: "Un vecino peligroso que está librando una guerra en nuestras fronteras"
Published video “Donald Tusk: Wystąpienie podczas uroczystości z okazji Święta Wojska Polskiego, Gdynia, 15.08.2026”.
Published video “Chwała polskim żołnierzom, chwała polskim marynarzom. Niech żyje silna, wolna, bezpieczna Polska!”.
Informat.ro: Donald Tusk declared that the Polish army will become the largest in Europe
Informat.ro: Donald Tusk declaró que el ejército polaco se convertirá en el más grande de Europa
RBC-Ukraine: Tusk says Poland will have Europe's largest army - RBC-Ukraine
Published video “Gdynia❤️”.
Published video “Bezpieczeństwo jest dziś na fali😎#PolskaSAFE”.
Yahoo: Poland will soon have Europe's largest army, Tusk pledges
Published video “Donald Tusk: Konferencja prasowa, 13.08.2026”.
Published video “Rządowa ulga dla kierowców. #CenyPaliwaNiżej”.
“Zwróciłem się do Marszałka Włodzimierza Czarzastego z wnioskiem o utajnienie pierwszego piątkowego punktu posiedzenia Sejmu, podczas którego przedstawię pilną informację dotyczącą bezpieczeństwa państwa.”
“Rekordowy wzrost produkcji przemysłowej we wrześniu: +7,4%! To najwyższy poziom w historii Polski. Jeszcze nigdy polski przemysł tyle nie produkował. Robimy, nie gadamy.”
“None of us should put pressure on Zelenskyy when it comes to territorial concessions. We should all put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression. Appeasement never was a road to a just and lasting peace.”
“After President Zelenskyy’s talks yesterday in the White House and with European leaders, one thing is absolutely clear: Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine against Russia’s aggression is today more important than ever before.”
“Po antymigracyjnym marszu Kaczyńskiego czas na kolejne pisowskie protesty: na przykład przeciw drożyźnie, przeciw korupcji, w obronie Konstytucji i praw kobiet. Pośmiejemy się razem.”
“Fiasko “wielkiego marszu” Kaczyńskiego. Lepiej ci szło ściąganie migrantów niż manifestantów, prezesie.”
“Prezydent Trump stwierdził, że Ukraina może, ze wsparciem Unii Europejskiej, odzyskać całe swoje terytorium. Za tym zaskakującym optymizmem kryje się zapowiedź mniejszego zaangażowania USA i przerzucenie odpowiedzialności za zakończenie wojny na Europę. Lepsza prawda niż iluzje.”
“Przed chwilą Służba Ochrony Państwa zneutralizowała drona operującego nad budynkami rządowymi (Parkowa) i Belwederem. Zatrzymano dwóch obywateli Białorusi. Policja bada okoliczności incydentu.”
“Nie szukajcie wroga na Zachodzie. Europejscy sojusznicy nie zawiedli w chwili próby. Zagrożeniem jest Wschód i ci wszyscy, którzy próbują rozbić euroatlantycką jedność.”
“Narasta fala prorosyjskich nastrojów i niechęci do walczącej Ukrainy, kreowanych przez Kreml na bazie autentycznych lęków i emocji. Rolą polityków jest zatrzymanie tej fali, nie płynięcie na niej. To test na patriotyzm i dojrzałość całej polskiej klasy politycznej.”
Surprised the public with his appropriation of right-wing themes, such as opposition to illegal migration, prioritizing border security, going as far as to temporarily suspend the right of asylum for those who illegal
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“s membership in the European Union would not be possible without resolving the question of Polish victims of the Volhynian Genocide and their proper remembrance, echoing the words of Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoken a few days before at a press conference. The prime minister”
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Election lost: 2023 Polish parliamentary election.
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Has focused on reforming the judiciary and warming relations between Poland and the EU
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Tusk organized and led significant anti-government protests in Warsaw
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Poland (2023).
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Campaign: 2023 Polish parliamentary election.
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Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2021).
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Becoming leader of the Civic Platform again
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania (2020).
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VOA rated the claim ““How this made Kyiv more suitable to be invited to the club of leading economies, even as a guest, Tusk did not explain.”” misleading.
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Awarded Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class (2019).
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Awarded Gazeta Wyborcza Person of the Year (2019).
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Full Fact rated the claim “Donald Tusk’s grandfather was a German SS officer.” Incorrect. His grandfather was Polish and was arrested by the Nazis in 1939. He was made a forced labourer, then imprisoned, and was then conscripted into the armed forces of Nazi Germany in 1944..
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Was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Lviv, Ukraine, which he accepted on the fifth anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity
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Career landmark: chairperson (2019–2022).
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Awarded honorary doctor of TU Dortmund (2018).
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Tusk opposed the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany
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Awarded National Maltese Order of Merit (2017).
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Awarded Honorary doctor of University of Pécs (2017).
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In 2017 Michał Tusk testified before a parliamentary investigative commission regarding the matter.
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Michał Tusk testified before a parliamentary investigative commission regarding the matter
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Awarded Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class (2014).
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At the time he was appointed President of the European Council, he was criticized for his poor English and lack of knowledge of French
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“Opis: wywiad w Polsat News, 3 maja 2014.”
Left Polish politics to accept appointment as president of the European Council
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Career landmark: President of the European Council (2014–2019).
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Awarded Presidential Order of Excellence (2013).
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Awarded Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit (2012).
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“s intention in bringing Poland into the Eurozone. Originally wanting to introduce the euro by 2012, Tusk envisaged in 2009 a starting year of 2015 as”
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Awarded Wprost Person of the Year (2011).
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Increased the tax imposed on diesel oil, alcohol, tobacco and coal, and eliminated many tax exemptions
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“Opis: o śmierci Osamy bin Ladena, 2 maja 2011.”
“Opis: exposé, 18 listopada 2011.”
Awarded Charlemagne Prize (2010).
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“Opis: w sejmie do opozycji gdy był premierem, 19 marca 2010.”
“Opis: komentarz dot. posłów i posłanek PiS, którzy zgłosili wotum nieufności dla ministra finansów Jacka Rostowskiego, wygłoszone w Sejmie 25 czerwca 2009.”
Career landmark: Minister of the Interior and Administration of Poland (2009–2009).
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Tusk proposed changes to the power of the presidency, by abolishing the presidential veto
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A starting year of 2015 as "a realistic and not overly-ambitious goal"
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Awarded Wprost Person of the Year (2008).
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru (2008).
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“Opis: do Władimira Putina, Moskwa 2008.”
“Opis: konferencja prasowa z dnia 22 kwietnia 2008.”
“Opis: po powrocie z Rosji, 2008.”
“Opis: w styczniu 2008, przed wyjazdem do Moskwy na rozmowy z władzami Rosji, w tym m.in. Władimirem Putinem.”
“Opis: w swoim pierwszym exposé jako premier w 2007.”
Career landmark: Prime Minister of Poland (2007–2014).
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“Opis: konwencja PO w Poznaniu, 6 października 2007, tuż przed wyborami parlamentarnymi.”
Election lost: 2005 Polish presidential election.
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“Opis: wystąpienie w Sejmie, 2005.”
Tusk's religious views became a subject of debate during his 2005 presidential campaign.
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Campaign: 2005 Polish presidential election.
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Awarded Kisiel Prize (2002).
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Co-founded Civic Platform, and became deputy speaker in parliament after the party won seats in the year's election
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Co-founded another centre-right liberal conservative party, the PO, and was again elected to the Sejm, becoming its deputy marshal
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Career landmark: member of the Sejm (2001–2014).
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Career landmark: Deputy Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland (2001–2005).
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“I can confirm that Poland will join the euro zone, and not just because all the treaties are signed, but because I consider it of strategic interest both for Poland and the European Union. But only a fool would believe that the euro could provide a guarantee that a financial crisis would never happen again.”
“Opis: w czasie debaty w Sejmie poświęconej katastrofie smoleńskiej.”
Tusk was elected to the Senate and became its deputy marshal
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“Ciągle lobby klimatyczne w Europie jest bardzo silne.”
“Cóż, oni mogą wydać 13 mln zł na remont, żeby pan Błaszczak pod prysznicem wrażeń przeżył wieczór marzeń.”
“Chyba więcej nie trzeba tutaj tłumaczyć. Mamy premiera, który, żeby otworzyć to, co jest otwarte, musi to zamknąć. Mateusz, ale z ciebie bambik. Mógłby otworzyć zamek w Bytowie, może młyn w Słupsku.”
“Opis: zachęta skierowana do Zbigniewa Ziobry, aby ten nie unikał debaty z Różą Thun.”
“Opis: ślubowanie Tuska podczas Marszu 4 czerwca.”
“Opis: o Pawle Adamowiczu.”
“Opis: podczas konwencji PO.”
“Europe is not old, haggard or barren. Europe is young, dynamic and vital. Our continent remains the best place in the world to live.”
“We want to understand democracy as an endless discussion, or a constant debate when we choose a path. (...) But when the consensus comes, (...) we work as one body.”
“Alarm! Ostry spór z Ukrainą, izolacja w Unii Europejskiej, odejście od rządów prawa i niezawisłości sądów, atak na sektor pozarządowy i wolne media – strategia PiS czy plan Kremla? Zbyt podobne, by spać spokojnie.”
“I'm incapable of getting angry with Angela Merkel.”
Career landmark: Deputy Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland (1997–2001).
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Career landmark: Member of the Senate of the Republic of Poland (1997–2001).
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The KLD merged with the Democratic Union to form the Freedom Union
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“Opis: o Francisco Franco dla „Rzeczypospolitej” w 1993.”
“Opis: 27 maja 1993, z wystąpienia w sejmie w obronie rządu Hanny Suchockiej, odwołanego następnego dnia.”
Career landmark: member of the Sejm (1991–1993).
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Studied at Faculty of History, University of Gdańsk, magister degree (1976–1980).
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Donald Tusk married Małgorzata Sochacka in 1978 in Gdańsk, while both were students.
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Studied at I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Gdańsku (1972–1976).
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Born 1957-04-22.
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“s relatively low fatality rate. Tusk was moderately conservative on social issues for a long time. He was opposed to legalizing abortion on demand, believing that current Polish legislation on abortion at that time (which allowed for legal abortion only when the pregnancy threatens the woman”
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