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In what city was Donald Tusk born?
In what city was Donald Tusk born?
- Warsaw
- Gdańsk (correct)
- Kraków
- Poznań
What political position has Donald Tusk held more than once?
What political position has Donald Tusk held more than once?
- President of Poland
- Prime Minister of Poland (correct)
- President of the European Council
- Leader of the Civic Platform
Which of the following positions did Donald Tusk hold from 2014 to 2019?
Which of the following positions did Donald Tusk hold from 2014 to 2019?
- President of the European Council (correct)
- Deputy Marshal of the Sejm
- Prime Minister of Poland
- Leader of the Civic Platform
Which political party did Donald Tusk co-found?
Which political party did Donald Tusk co-found?
In which year did Donald Tusk first become Prime Minister of Poland?
In which year did Donald Tusk first become Prime Minister of Poland?
What position did Donald Tusk hold immediately before becoming Prime Minister of Poland in 2023?
What position did Donald Tusk hold immediately before becoming Prime Minister of Poland in 2023?
Which of the following best describes Donald Tusk's political orientation?
Which of the following best describes Donald Tusk's political orientation?
What is Donald Tusk’s profession besides being a politician?
What is Donald Tusk’s profession besides being a politician?
In what year did Donald Tusk assume the office of President of the European Council?
In what year did Donald Tusk assume the office of President of the European Council?
Who did Donald Tusk succeed as President of the European Council?
Who did Donald Tusk succeed as President of the European Council?
Which country's prime minister was Donald Tusk before becoming President of the European Council?
Which country's prime minister was Donald Tusk before becoming President of the European Council?
What was Donald Tusk's role in the Polish Senate in 1997?
What was Donald Tusk's role in the Polish Senate in 1997?
Donald Tusk has described himself as?
Donald Tusk has described himself as?
What is the name of Donald Tusk's spouse?
What is the name of Donald Tusk's spouse?
Which university did Donald Tusk attend?
Which university did Donald Tusk attend?
In the 2005 Polish presidential election, who did Donald Tusk lose to?
In the 2005 Polish presidential election, who did Donald Tusk lose to?
Donald Tusk is the longest-serving prime minister of which Polish Republic?
Donald Tusk is the longest-serving prime minister of which Polish Republic?
What was the profession of Donald Tusk's father?
What was the profession of Donald Tusk's father?
Donald Tusk's maternal grandmother spoke which language natively?
Donald Tusk's maternal grandmother spoke which language natively?
Donald Tusk's youth under communism was described as?
Donald Tusk's youth under communism was described as?
What did Donald Tusk study at the University of Gdańsk?
What did Donald Tusk study at the University of Gdańsk?
What organization was Donald Tusk active in during his time at university?
What organization was Donald Tusk active in during his time at university?
Which of these is a free market-oriented political party that Donald Tusk helped found?
Which of these is a free market-oriented political party that Donald Tusk helped found?
Tusk's electoral campaign staff was headed by?
Tusk's electoral campaign staff was headed by?
What was the campaign motto for Donald Tusk in the 2005 presidential election?
What was the campaign motto for Donald Tusk in the 2005 presidential election?
Before Donald Tusk was selected as Herman van Rompuy's successor, what position did this give Poland?
Before Donald Tusk was selected as Herman van Rompuy's successor, what position did this give Poland?
In Donald Tusk's first term as Prime Minister one of his stated priorities was the construction of what?
In Donald Tusk's first term as Prime Minister one of his stated priorities was the construction of what?
What did Tusk declare he wanted to partially ban in 2009?
What did Tusk declare he wanted to partially ban in 2009?
Donald Tusk's opinion on abortion at the time of his first Premiership was that current Polish legislation on abortion protected?
Donald Tusk's opinion on abortion at the time of his first Premiership was that current Polish legislation on abortion protected?
Which country did Tusk seek to improve relations with when he first entered office, particularly after relations were damaged during the previous Kaczyński government?
Which country did Tusk seek to improve relations with when he first entered office, particularly after relations were damaged during the previous Kaczyński government?
In the first weeks of his premiership, Tusk outlined a proposal to withdraw military units from where?
In the first weeks of his premiership, Tusk outlined a proposal to withdraw military units from where?
Tusk expressed support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his efforts of implementing a new?
Tusk expressed support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his efforts of implementing a new?
What agreement did Tusk announce his support for committing Poland to signing in early 2012?
What agreement did Tusk announce his support for committing Poland to signing in early 2012?
Relations between Tusk and President Lech Kaczyński were often?
Relations between Tusk and President Lech Kaczyński were often?
What did Tusk propose to abolish in 2009 in relation to the power of the presidency?
What did Tusk propose to abolish in 2009 in relation to the power of the presidency?
The Sejm was proposed to be reduced from a membership of 460 to?
The Sejm was proposed to be reduced from a membership of 460 to?
What country did Tusk warn about dire consequences if they voted to leave?
What country did Tusk warn about dire consequences if they voted to leave?
What nation was Tusk urging “to avoid threats or actions against any EU member and instead commit to good neighborly relations, peaceful dispute settlement and respect for territorial sovereignty”?
What nation was Tusk urging “to avoid threats or actions against any EU member and instead commit to good neighborly relations, peaceful dispute settlement and respect for territorial sovereignty”?
During his campaign, what rights did Tusk advocate for?
During his campaign, what rights did Tusk advocate for?
In February 2024, Tusk said he would push for changes to what?
In February 2024, Tusk said he would push for changes to what?
What did Tusk say he would protect Poland from?
What did Tusk say he would protect Poland from?
What position is Donald Tusk currently serving in?
What position is Donald Tusk currently serving in?
What year was Donald Tusk born?
What year was Donald Tusk born?
Which organization did Donald Tusk lead from 2019 to 2022?
Which organization did Donald Tusk lead from 2019 to 2022?
What is Donald Tusk's nationality?
What is Donald Tusk's nationality?
In what year did Donald Tusk co-found the Civic Platform party?
In what year did Donald Tusk co-found the Civic Platform party?
What role did Donald Tusk have in the Polish Senate in 1997?
What role did Donald Tusk have in the Polish Senate in 1997?
Who was Donald Tusk's predecessor as President of the European Council?
Who was Donald Tusk's predecessor as President of the European Council?
What position did Donald Tusk hold from 2014 to 2019?
What position did Donald Tusk hold from 2014 to 2019?
What political party did Donald Tusk help found that was oriented towards a free market?
What political party did Donald Tusk help found that was oriented towards a free market?
What position did Donald Tusk assume on December 13, 2023?
What position did Donald Tusk assume on December 13, 2023?
What is Donald Tusk's father's profession?
What is Donald Tusk's father's profession?
Which political party is Donald Tusk the leader of?
Which political party is Donald Tusk the leader of?
What role did Donald Tusk have in the Sejm in 2001?
What role did Donald Tusk have in the Sejm in 2001?
In what year did the Civic Platform win the parliamentary election, leading to Tusk becoming Prime Minister?
In what year did the Civic Platform win the parliamentary election, leading to Tusk becoming Prime Minister?
What was a stated priority for Tusk's government in preparation for the UEFA 2012 football championships?
What was a stated priority for Tusk's government in preparation for the UEFA 2012 football championships?
Which country did Tusk seek to improve relations with, particularly after relations were damaged during the previous Kaczyński government?
Which country did Tusk seek to improve relations with, particularly after relations were damaged during the previous Kaczyński government?
What did Tusk's government oversee during his first premiership?
What did Tusk's government oversee during his first premiership?
With what country did Tusk express support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's efforts in implementing a new controversial constitution?
With what country did Tusk express support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's efforts in implementing a new controversial constitution?
In what year did Tusk become President of the European Council?
In what year did Tusk become President of the European Council?
Which of the following did Tusk warn about dire consequences if they voted to leave?
Which of the following did Tusk warn about dire consequences if they voted to leave?
In response to protests by European farmers what did Donald Tusk say he would push for changes to?
In response to protests by European farmers what did Donald Tusk say he would push for changes to?
Who did Tusk meet with on a working visit on January 22 2024 in Kyiv Ukraine?
Who did Tusk meet with on a working visit on January 22 2024 in Kyiv Ukraine?
What did Tusk say he would protect Poland from in April 2024?
What did Tusk say he would protect Poland from in April 2024?
Which of the following conflicts is Donald Tusk suspected of committing war crimes?
Which of the following conflicts is Donald Tusk suspected of committing war crimes?
When did Tusk arrive for a working visit in Kyiv, Ukraine?
When did Tusk arrive for a working visit in Kyiv, Ukraine?
To what position was Rafał Brzoska, InPost CEO, appointed by Tusk?
To what position was Rafał Brzoska, InPost CEO, appointed by Tusk?
What did Tusk unveil plans for in Poland to spur growth?
What did Tusk unveil plans for in Poland to spur growth?
What percentage of GDP committed to military expenditure made Poland Europe's leading defense spender?
What percentage of GDP committed to military expenditure made Poland Europe's leading defense spender?
What did Tusk propose be created to finance military investments?
What did Tusk propose be created to finance military investments?
Which camp's liberation anniversary did Tusk guarantee safe passage for Israeli officials to travel to?
Which camp's liberation anniversary did Tusk guarantee safe passage for Israeli officials to travel to?
How many children does Donald Tusk have?
How many children does Donald Tusk have?
In what year did Donald Tusk marry Małgorzata Sochacka?
In what year did Donald Tusk marry Małgorzata Sochacka?
Which language did Tusk learn in advance of assuming the role as President of the European Council?
Which language did Tusk learn in advance of assuming the role as President of the European Council?
What did Tusk publish in 2019, reflecting on his memories from his term as President of the European Council?
What did Tusk publish in 2019, reflecting on his memories from his term as President of the European Council?
For which service was Tusk awarded the Charlemagne Prize of the city of Aachen in 2010?
For which service was Tusk awarded the Charlemagne Prize of the city of Aachen in 2010?
When did Tusk receive the Walther-Rathenau-Preis "in recognition for his commitment to European integration during Poland's Presidency of the Council of the EU?
When did Tusk receive the Walther-Rathenau-Preis "in recognition for his commitment to European integration during Poland's Presidency of the Council of the EU?
Which Honorary Doctorate did Tusk accept on the fifth anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity, 2019?
Which Honorary Doctorate did Tusk accept on the fifth anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity, 2019?
What is Donald Tusk's profession beyond being a politician?
What is Donald Tusk's profession beyond being a politician?
Which party is Donald Tusk currently the leader of?
Which party is Donald Tusk currently the leader of?
Which best describes Donald Tusk's political orientation?
Which best describes Donald Tusk's political orientation?
Which country did Tusk seek to improve relations with when he first entered office?
Which country did Tusk seek to improve relations with when he first entered office?
Who appointed Mateusz Morawiecki as Prime Minister before Tusk was elected?
Who appointed Mateusz Morawiecki as Prime Minister before Tusk was elected?
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Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk
Current Prime Minister of Poland, assumed office December 2023; also held the position from 2007 to 2014.
Civic Platform (PO)
Civic Platform (PO)
A center-right, liberal-conservative political party in Poland co-founded by Donald Tusk.
Tusk's Prime Minister Tenure
Tusk's Prime Minister Tenure
The longest-serving prime minister of the Third Polish Republic.
Liberal Democratic Congress (KLD)
Liberal Democratic Congress (KLD)
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President of the European Council
President of the European Council
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Civic Platform's 2015 Loss
Civic Platform's 2015 Loss
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Improving Rule of Law
Improving Rule of Law
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Tusk's Immigration stance.
Tusk's Immigration stance.
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Gdańsk
Gdańsk
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Strikes and Riot police.
Strikes and Riot police.
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Grandfather's WWII service
Grandfather's WWII service
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Law and Justice (PiS)
Law and Justice (PiS)
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Free Market Policies
Free Market Policies
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National Road Network Expansion
National Road Network Expansion
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Germany
Germany
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Iraq
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Lisbon Treaty
Lisbon Treaty
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Presidential Veto
Presidential Veto
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Herman Van Rompuy
Herman Van Rompuy
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Russia's Military Intervention in Ukraine
Russia's Military Intervention in Ukraine
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Dire Consequences of Brexit
Dire Consequences of Brexit
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Poland
Poland
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Special Place in Hell
Special Place in Hell
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Anti-government protests
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LGBT rights
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Dismissal of TVP Executives
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Temporary suspension of asylum
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Western Mobilization
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Volhynian Genocide Remembrance
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US-European
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Study Notes
Donald Tusk: Overview
- Born on April 22, 1957, in Gdańsk, Poland.
- Prime Minister of Poland since December 13, 2023, also served from 2007 to 2014.
- Served as President of the European Council (2014-2019) and Leader of the European People's Party (2019-2022).
- Co-founded Civic Platform (PO), a major Polish political party, and has been its leader from 2003-2014 and again since 2021.
- He is the longest-serving prime minister of the Third Polish Republic.
Early Political Involvement
- Involved in Polish politics since 1989.
- Co-founded the Liberal Democratic Congress (KLD), advocating for a free market.
- Entered the Sejm in 1991 but lost his seat in 1993.
- In 1994, KLD merged to form the Freedom Union.
- Elected to the Senate in 1997 and became its deputy marshal.
- Co-founded Civic Platform (PO) in 2001 and became deputy speaker in parliament.
- Ran unsuccessfully for President of Poland in 2005, also failed to win the 2005 Polish parliamentary election.
First Premiership (2007-2014)
- Led Civic Platform to victory in the 2007 parliamentary election.
- Appointed prime minister on November 16, becoming the fourteenth PM of the Third Polish Republic.
- Secured a second victory in the 2011 election, the first Polish PM re-elected since 1989.
- Appointed President of the European Council in 2014 and resigned as PM.
President of the European Council (2014-2019)
- Succeeded Herman Van Rompuy on December 1, 2014.
- Promoted a unified European response to Russia's intervention in Ukraine.
- Coordinated the EU's response to the European migrant crisis.
- Warned of dire consequences before the UK's EU membership referendum.
- Pursued a hard line on Brexit.
- Opposed the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
- Re-elected for a second term on March 9, 2017, despite opposition from Poland's government.
- Stated there would be no winners from Brexit.
Second Premiership (2023-Present)
- Returned to Polish politics in 2021, becoming leader of Civic Platform again.
- In the 2023 election, Civic Coalition secured 157 seats in the Sejm.
- Elected prime minister for a third time after Morawiecki failed to win a vote of confidence.
- His cabinet was sworn in on December 13, ending eight years of PiS government.
Domestic Policy (First Term)
- Promised to continue free market policies, streamline bureaucracy, and cut taxes.
- Raised VAT from 22% to 23% in 2011 and increased taxes on various goods.
- Oversaw austerity programs.
- Prioritized the construction of national roads for the UEFA 2012 football championships.
- Defended his government's decision not to purchase swine flu vaccine.
Social Issues
- Moderately conservative on social issues during his first term.
- Opposed legalizing abortion on demand.
- Publicly opposed euthanasia.
- Stance on abortion changed in June 2022, supported legalizing abortion up to 12 weeks.
Foreign Policy (First Term)
- Improved relations with Germany and Russia.
- Withdrew military units from Iraq.
- Initially skeptical of U.S. missile defense shield plans but later supported them.
- Supported Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán despite controversies.
European Policy
- Supported greater political and economic integration.
- Backed the Lisbon Treaty and aimed to bring Poland into the Eurozone.
- Poland presided over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July-December 2011).
Constitutional Reform
- Relations with President Lech Kaczyński were often acrimonious.
- Proposed reforms to the Polish constitution, including abolishing the presidential veto.
Return to Polish Politics and Protests
- Returned to Warsaw in July 2021, resuming leadership of Civic Platform.
- Organized and led anti-government protests in Warsaw in 2023, drawing hundreds of thousands.
- Advocated for enhanced LGBT rights, including same-sex civil unions.
2023 Polish Parliamentary Election
- Civic Coalition finished as the second-largest bloc in the Sejm.
- Signed an agreement with other opposition parties to support Tusk as PM.
- Nominated as the Sejm's candidate for prime minister after Morawiecki lost a confidence vote.
Domestic Policy (Second Term)
- Dismissed top executives from Telewizja Polska.
- Promised to turn Polish state media into a source of reliable information.
- Responded to protests by European farmers, pushing for changes to the European Green Deal.
- Oversaw the arrests of MPs Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik.
- Opposed the EU Migration Pact and suspended the right of migrants to seek asylum.
Foreign Policy (Second Term)
- Met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, supporting Ukraine.
- Criticized neutrality in the Russo-Ukrainian War.
- Criticized the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu.
- Emphasized the need to resolve historical issues for Ukraine's EU accession.
- Guaranteed safe passage for Israeli officials to a Holocaust memorial event.
Personal Life
- Married to Małgorzata Sochacka in 1978.
- Has two children, Michał and Katarzyna, and five grandchildren.
- Belongs to the Kashubian minority in Poland.
- Speaks Polish, Kashubian, German, and English.
Religious Views
- Religious views became a subject of debate during his 2005 campaign.
- Requested a Catholic marriage ceremony with his wife shortly before the election.
Honours and Awards
- Awarded the Charlemagne Prize in 2010.
- Received the Walther-Rathenau-Preis in 2012.
- Awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Pécs, Hungary, in 2017.
- Awarded an honorary doctorate at the TU Dortmund University, Germany, in 2018.
- Awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Lviv, Ukraine, in 2019.
- Received numerous state decorations from other countries.
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