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Donald Tusk, dressed in a dark blue suit with a red-and-white heart on his lapel, gesticulates as he addresses the Polish parliament (Sejm) on December 12, 2023
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Donald Tusk

Donald Tusk is prime minister of Poland and leader of the Civic Platform (PO) party. He was also prime minister of Poland from 2007 to 2014 and president of the European Council from 2014 to 2019.

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Polands Prime Minister Donald Tusk (R) looks on as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) speaks and gestures

Poland, Germany agree to strengthen partnership

Olaf Scholz and Donald Tusk are looking to reinforce cooperation in the face of security challenges in Europe.
PoliticsJuly 2, 202402:28 min
Belgien Brüssel | EU Gipfeltreffen - Olaf Scholz und Donald Tusk

Hopes for German-Polish Relations

Poland's new Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, rekindled hope for better ties with Germany.
PoliticsJune 28, 202400:57 min
Polish police officers clamping down on demonstrators during a farmers' protest in Warsaw in March 2024

How divided is Poland?

After years of Law and Justice Party rule, the new justice minister says Warsaw needs more time to complete reforms.
PoliticsJune 19, 202426:04 min
Polish police officers clamping down on demonstrators during a farmers' protest in Warsaw in March 2024

How divided is Poland?

After years of Law and Justice Party rule, the new justice minister says Warsaw needs more time to complete reforms.
PoliticsJune 19, 202425:52 min
Migrants are seen stretching their hands through the fence on Poland's border with Belarus in Bialowieza, Poland, on May 28, 2023. The migrants were part of a group of some 30 people seeking asylum in the EU country

What will be the human cost of Poland's new border defenses?

Poland is fortifying its border with Belarus. Critics are asking at what — or whose — cost the project will come.
PoliticsJune 14, 2024
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk makes the sign of victory in front of a row of flags with red hearts, the symbol of his election campaign, at a rally in Warsaw, Poland, June 4, 2024

Poland: Tusk not assured victory in EU elections

Not everything is going according to plan for Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Can he mobilize supporters for the EU vote?
PoliticsJune 6, 2024
Polish army vehicles seen moving to the eastern border on July 8, 2023

Poland presents plan to fortify border to Russia, Belarus

Defense officials say Poland is at constant risk of hostile actions by Russia and its ally, Belarus.
ConflictsMay 27, 2024
A remote-controlled weapon module with sensor unit mounted on military technology from inside the vehicle in the CIR capabilities system in Rheinbach, Germany, on July 31, 2023

Ukraine war: The trillion-dollar cost to the West

Governments face more borrowing, taxes and public sector cuts to finance defense spending — a tough sell to the public.
BusinessMay 18, 2024
Crowd of protesters seen from above

Poland: Farmers protest against EU climate policies

Polish farmers have held a protest against the EU's Green Deal, which aims to make the bloc climate-neutral by 2050.
PoliticsMay 10, 2024
Donald Tusk (L), the leader of the Civic Coalition Party (KO) stands together with his Cabinet members during his sworn in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw

Poland finds spy devices in government meeting room

Two Polish intelligence agencies involved have not said who they believe is behind the bugging attempt.
PoliticsMay 7, 2024
Donald Tusk and Ursula von der Leyen speak to the press after a meeting on February 23, 2024

EU to drop action against Poland on 'rule of law' concerns

Proceedings were launched in 2017 amid concerns about an overhaul of Poland's judiciary.
Rule of LawMay 6, 2024
Parliamentarian Anna Maria Zukowska and Katarzyna Kotula with a receipt for what they call the country's abortion debt in the debate on April 11

Poland's abortion law bickering plagues Tusk coalition

Polish Prime Minister Tusk promised the liberalization of abortion rights. But it's a tough issue for his coalition.
PoliticsApril 15, 2024
Donald Tusk

Poland votes in local elections test for Tusk

Poles have voted in local elections seen as being a test of the public mood under a new liberal government.
PoliticsApril 7, 2024
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk holds a microphone in one hand and gesticulates with the other as he speaks at a campaign event in the run-up to Sunday's local elections, Krakow, Poland, April 3, 2024

Poland local elections: Voters judge Tusk's first 100 days

With many disappointed at the pace of reform, Donald Tusk faces a first electoral test just over 100 days into his term.
PoliticsApril 5, 2024
Donald Tusk, left, shaking hands with Olaf Scholz at a press conference. They are smiling and facing the cameras, in front of Polish, German and EU flags.

Poland demands compensation from Germany

The new government in Warsaw will not pursue war reparations from Germany, but it wants some form of compensation.
PoliticsMarch 19, 2024
A crowd of people holding Polish flags and a protest placard with a silhouette of Donald Tusk and the word Dicktator

Still divided? Poland under new management

Poland may have voted out a right-wing populist government, but has society really come together?
PoliticsMarch 16, 202412:36 min
(L-R) French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shake hands while posing for the cameras

Scholz, Tusk, Macron hold talks on Ukraine

The leaders of Germany, France and Poland have concluded talks on Ukraine with a promise of 'ceaseless' support.
PoliticsMarch 15, 202402:38 min
A large crowd of people wearing hi-vis vests and carrying banners and Polish flags stands on a multi-lane road. Something is burning in the foreground; the air is filled with smoke, Warsaw, Poland, March 6, 2024

Clashes in Poland as farmers' protests get more political

Despite government offers of talks, Poland's farmers have stepped up protests with the opposition's support.
PoliticsMarch 7, 2024
Demonstrators gather in front of the Palace of Culture and Science to attend a farmers' protest against EU climate measures and Ukrainian imports in Warsaw, Poland

Polish farmers march to protest Ukrainian imports, EU policy

Polish farmers took to the streets of Warsaw as Poland's prime minister considers a wider ban on Ukrainian food imports.
PoliticsFebruary 27, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen smiling next to Donald Tusk

Poland: EU poised to decide on unblocking frozen funding

The money had been withheld because of a dispute between the EU and the country's former government.
PoliticsFebruary 23, 2024
Donald Tusk is seen at the Sejm, smiling

Poland: Tusk's visit to Berlin will be a tightrope walk

Prime Minister Donald Tusk is in Berlin on Monday hoping to rebuild ties, while underlining Poland's new standing.
PoliticsFebruary 11, 2024
It shows Polish President Andrzej Duda and the wives of the two ex-politicians Mariusz Kaminski and Maciej Wasik, who were sentenced to prison terms for abuse of office and have been imprisoned.

Poland: Duda pardons politicians jailed for abuse of power

The pardon is expected to increase tension between President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government.
PoliticsJanuary 23, 2024
Poland's newly elected Donald Tusk (R) and members of his cabinet at the inauguration ceremony

Poland's political tug-of-war heats up

PM Donald Tusk and conservative President Andrzej Duda clash over former conservative officials convicted of corruption.
PoliticsJanuary 16, 202402:02 min
A protester holds a sign with effigies of detained former MPs Mariusz Kaminski and Maciej Wasik near the Grochow police station, Warsaw, Poland, January 9, 2024

Poland: Former govt. ministers on hunger strike after arrest

The former interior minister and his deputy, who were arrested at the presidential palace, have gone on a hunger strike.
PoliticsJanuary 11, 2024
Protesters are seeen scuffling at the Grochow police station in Warsaw, Poland on January 9, 2024

Poland: Jailed ex-minister says starting hunger strike

Poland's former Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski has said he's going on hunger strike, a day after a dramatic arrest.
PoliticsJanuary 10, 2024
Protesters and police face-off outside the Grochow police station in Warsaw

Polish police arrest ex-ministers at presidential palace

Their arrest comes amid a dispute between the president and the new government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
PoliticsJanuary 9, 2024
Police at the Warsaw headquarters of Poland's public broadcaster on December 20

Polish media conflict pits government against far right

New Prime Minister Donald Tusk has relaunched Poland's public broadcaster, wresting control from the far right.
PoliticsJanuary 3, 2024
A woman has her face painted as the EU flag during a festival outside the European Parliament in Brussels, Sunday, May 26, 2019

EU's tough challenges in 2024: Trump, Russia and more

Whether it's Russia, a possible Trump comeback or bloc-wide elections, the EU has a lot on its plate in the coming year.
PoliticsJanuary 1, 2024
The offices of TVP in Warsaw

Poland puts state media into liquidation amid political row

Donald Tusk's new government claims they want to free state-run media, despite fierce resistance from their rivals.
MediaDecember 27, 2023
Police police seen from back in headquarters of Polish public TV (TVP) in Warsaw

Poland: Populists protest new government's media reforms

Lawmakers from Poland's former government have protested moves by the new administration to make media more impartial.
PoliticsDecember 20, 2023
Polish PM Donald Tusk forms a heart with his hands after being elected to his position

Are Poland's populist bankers a problem for PM Donald Tusk?

With a new government in power in Poland, a strategy of financial nationalism might not leave with the PiS party.
BusinessDecember 19, 2023
DW Sendung To The Point | Totale

Cutting down the democratic establishment?

How are new types of politicians like Javier Milei or Geert Wilders changing democracy?
PoliticsDecember 14, 202326:06 min
Donald Tusk after his government won a vote of confidence

Poland: Donald Tusk's government wins vote of confidence

Polish premier-designate Donald Tusk outlined his support for the European Union and Ukraine ahead of the vote.
PoliticsDecember 12, 2023
Donald Tusk celebrates after Polish parliament appoints him prime minister

Poland's new PM Tusk sets bold pro-EU agenda in parliament

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk isn’t wasting time. One day after his appointment, he set out his plans.
PoliticsDecember 12, 2023
Donald Tusk seen on Oct. 15, 2023 as he prepares to cast his ballot during parliamentary elections.

Donald Tusk's pro-EU coalition set to take power in Poland

Donald Tusk is set to return as prime minister, ousting the right-wing populist party that has governed for eight years.
PoliticsDecember 11, 202302:44 min
Tusk smiles after Poland's conservative leadership loses grip on power

Polish parliament elects Donald Tusk as prime minister

Poland's parliament elected Donald Tusk as the new prime minister after Mateusz Morawiecki lost a key confidence vote.
PoliticsDecember 11, 2023
Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki (left) poses with members of his new cabinet after their swearing-in ceremony, Presidential Palace, Warsaw, Poland, November 27, 2023

Poland: A new government with a very short shelf life

Poland's President Andrzej Duda has appointed a government that is highly unlikely to last beyond December 11.
PoliticsNovember 28, 2023
A man passes the entrance to the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament) before the first session of the newly elected Polish parliament in Warsaw, Poland, November 13, 2023

Poland: Opposition politician elected speaker of parliament

At the first session of Poland's new parliament, it was abundantly clear that change is in the air.
PoliticsNovember 14, 2023
Polish President Andrzej Duda (l) and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki (r)

Poland: PiS government steps down as parliament meets

Prime Minister Morawiecki formally resigned, but now has two weeks to try and form a new government.
PoliticsNovember 13, 2023
From left to right, Szymon Holownia and Wladyslaw Kosiniak Kamysz of the Third Way party, Donald Tusk of the Civic Coalition, and Wlodzimierz Czarzasty of the New Left signing the coalition agreement

Poland: Opposition parties sign deal for possible coalition

The coalition, led by Donald Tusk, has put forward a plan to overturn the near-total ban on abortion.
PoliticsNovember 10, 2023
Polish President Andrzej Duda (L) meets with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki from Poland's ruling conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party

Poland: Will Donald Tusk miss out on forming a government?

Despite a lack of a majority, PiS election loser Mateusz Morawiecki has been tapped to form a government. Why?
PoliticsNovember 8, 2023
Polish President Andrzej Duda (right in picture) and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a NATO press conference. Archive image from October 2023.

Poland: President gives PiS first shot at forming government

This comes despite the ruling PiS party failing to hold its parliamentary majority in last month's vote.
PoliticsNovember 6, 2023
A representational image of the planned CPK airport

Will Donald Tusk ground Poland's multibillion airport plans?

The Central Communication Port multimodal hub is intended to thrust Poland slap bang in the heart of European transport.
BusinessNovember 3, 2023
Women wear bright orange wigs at a Civic Coalition rally

Were women key to voting out Poland's ruling conservatives?

Poland's restrictive abortion law and a bid to strengthen women's rights likely swayed many voters.
PoliticsOctober 25, 2023
Donald Tusk

Poland election: Tusk's opposition alliance secures majority

Official final results in Poland show three opposition parties that campaigned against the ruling party have a majority.
PoliticsOctober 17, 2023
A beaming Donald Tusk surrounded by happy supporters after the announcement of the first exit poll, Warsaw, Poland, October 15, 2023

Poland: Tusk sets sights on power after close election

Exit polls suggest that Poland's ruling PiS party came first in the election but lost its parliamentary majority.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2023
People hand out flyers and brochures to churchgoers leaving the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Berlin, October 8, 2023

Poles in Germany: Record number to vote in Polish election

About two million Poles live in Germany. Many of them intend to vote in the Polish election on Sunday.
PoliticsOctober 13, 2023
Jaroslaw Kaczynski (right) and Donald Tusk stand smiling side by side a few minutes before a live television debate ahead of the 2007 parliamentary election, Warsaw, Poland, October 12, 2007

Poland: Rivals Tusk and Kaczynski go head-to-head once again

For 20 years, politics in Poland has been dominated by two men: Donald Tusk and Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
PoliticsOctober 12, 2023
Two photos of Donald Tusk (left) and Jaroslaw Kaczynski, both looking serious

Poland: Will anti-German rhetoric help PiS stay in power?

The anti-German stance of Poland's ruling party is nothing new, but PiS has stepped up the rhetoric in recent months.
PoliticsOctober 11, 2023
Five candidates for Third Way smile as they hold election flyers

Poland election: Small parties could tip balance of power

Poland's main political rivals — Jaroslaw Kaczynski's PiS and Donald Tusk's PO — will need to form a coalition to win.
PoliticsOctober 10, 2023