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Donald Tusk

Prime Minister of Poland
Donald Franciszek Tusk was born on April 22, 1957, in Gdańsk, to a craftsman’s family. In the late 1970s, he graduated from the Faculty of History at the University of Gdańsk. While still a student, he founded the university’s first branch of the independent Solidarity trade union. He was one of the founders of the Independent Association of Polish Students. In the late 1980s, he joined the leadership of the Gdańsk Congress of Liberals. He took part in organized protests against the authorities. He served twice as Prime Minister of Poland, and after his second term headed the Council of the European Union. In 2023, he returned to Poland and took the helm of the opposition coalition, which won the parliamentary elections and brought an end to PiS’s eight-year rule. A consistent supporter of aid to Ukraine and increased defense spending: in 2025, Poland allocated 4.7% of its GDP to defense—the highest figure in Europe.
1991
Member of the Sejm of Poland representing the Liberal Democratic Congress
2001
Co-founder of the Civic Platform party
2007
First became Prime Minister of Poland
2011
Second term as Prime Minister
2014
President of the Council of the European Union
2019
Leader of the EPP in Brussels
2023
Became Prime Minister of Poland after the coalition’s victory in the parliamentary elections
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President Zelenskyy appealed to Polish Prime Minister Tusk regarding new admission rules for Polish universities, which complicate the studies of Ukrainian students. The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland requires a B2 level language proficiency certificate, which creates obstacles for applicants.

Politics • August 8, 09:59 AM • 3450 views
Zelenskyy spoke with Tusk: they discussed a conversation with Trump, joint defense production, and the path to the EU

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Politics • August 8, 09:50 AM • 3637 views
New Polish President began his term with a conflict with Tusk: the reason is the airport

The new Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, proposed to update the project for building one of Europe's largest airports, rejecting the government's proposals to scale down the project. He seeks to restore high-speed rail connections to a number of smaller Polish cities.

News of the World • August 8, 06:38 AM • 58758 views
Russia received a favorable offer from the USA, Kremlin's refusal would mean losing hope for a compromise agreement - Onet

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Politics • August 7, 11:35 AM • 3728 views
Nawrocki takes oath and assumes office as President of PolandVideo

Karol Nawrocki took the presidential oath before the Polish National Assembly and officially assumed the office of President of the Republic of Poland. The ceremony was attended by former presidents, the prime minister, and other high-ranking officials.

News of the World • August 6, 08:34 AM • 3694 views
Poland extended border control with Lithuania and Germany until October

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News of the World • August 3, 07:20 PM • 5331 views
Tusk: there is a chance and signs that Russia's war against Ukraine may be at least suspended in the near future

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Russia and China will be ready for confrontation with the West in 2027 – Tusk

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Politics • July 26, 02:10 PM • 5999 views
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Politics • July 23, 02:41 PM • 7410 views
Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed strengthening air defense and defense production

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Politics • July 10, 08:07 PM • 4974 views
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Politics • July 10, 09:02 AM • 2776 views
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Politics • July 9, 12:03 PM • 2348 views
Zelenskyy in Rome today: meeting with Mattarella planned and possible audience with the Pope

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Politics • July 9, 09:22 AM • 1801 views
Poland's Supreme Court confirmed Nawrocki's presidential election victory

Poland's Supreme Court confirmed Karol Nawrocki's presidential election victory, despite controversy and numerous complaints. The decision paves the way for Nawrocki to take the oath of office and assume his post.

News of the World • July 1, 06:05 PM • 2011 views
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Poland introduces border control at its borders with Germany and Lithuania

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News of the World • July 1, 12:00 PM • 2464 views
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News of the World • June 30, 09:23 AM • 2138 views
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News of the World • June 26, 01:10 PM • 3025 views
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News of the World • June 13, 06:40 AM • 4262 views
The Polish Sejm has expressed a vote of confidence in the government of Donald Tusk

The Polish Sejm expressed confidence in the Council of Ministers. 243 deputies voted "for", 210 – against.

News of the World • June 11, 02:44 PM • 3890 views
Polish Prime Minister Tusk is preparing for a vote of confidence

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News of the World • June 11, 10:19 AM • 3763 views
In Poland, the results of the presidential election may be reviewed due to suspicions of falsification

Poland's State Electoral Commission is planning to review the election for possible errors, citing discrepancies in exit polls and a petition demanding a recount.

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News of the World • June 6, 08:12 AM • 4205 views
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