Donald Tusk

Tusk Vows to Down All Hostile Drones as Poland Bolsters Defence Posture

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared that any hostile drone violating Poland’s airspace will be shot down, as Warsaw intensifies investment in its military capabilities amid rising tensions on…

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Poland is at its closest to open conflict since World War Two, Tusk Requests NATO Consultations

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday the country is closer to open conflict than at any point since World War Two after shooting down Russian drones over its territory.…

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Polish PM Tusk says pause in Ukraine war could be close

A pause in the conflict in Ukraine could be close, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday after speaking to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump…

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Tusk’s Call for Increased EU Defence Spending

In a speech before the European Parliament, Donald Tusk called for a major boost in Europe's defence spending and a "critical review" of the Green Deal. "Europe was, is and…

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Poland accuses Russia of planning acts of sabotage against ‘airlines around the world

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia of planning acts of sabotage worldwide that included “acts of air terror” against airlines. Tusk spoke at a news conference in Warsaw alongside…

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Europe must increase defence capabilities to be safe, says Poland’s Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that in order for Europe to avoid conflicts and be safe it must increase its defence capabilities, and he repeated his call for the…

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Poland’s Tusk to reduce public duties following a pneumonia diagnosis

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been diagnosed with pneumonia and will limit his public duties in the next few days, his office announced on Thursday. "In the coming days,…

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After 100 days, Poland’s Tusk faces questions over election promises

By Alan Charlish WARSAW, March 22 (Reuters) - Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk hit his first 100 days in office on Friday with solid public support but facing criticism for…

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UPDATED: All for one, one for all, Poland’s Tusk says in message to U.S.

Three EU members seek greater defence unity Ukraine war, Trump election bid create uncertain climate Poland's change in government resets European ties By Alan Charlish and John Irish PARIS, Feb…

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UPDATED: Poland and Ukraine pledge quick end to political friction

Poland pledges to help Ukraine beat Russia's invasion Zelenskiy says discussed bigger arms deals with Tusk Tusk's new government is preparing new package of aid By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, Jan…

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Sea change for Poland as Donald Tusk sworn in as PM

WARSAW, Dec 13 (Reuters) - New Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government was sworn in by the president on Wednesday, the final step in a transfer of power that marks…

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Donald Tusk eyes thaw in EU relations as Poland’s prime minister

By Alan Charlish WARSAW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - When Donald Tusk visited the EU headquarters in October to talk about unfreezing funds from the bloc when he likely returns as…

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All eyes on Polish parliament as Tusk set to become PM

By Alan Charlish and Pawel Florkiewicz ARSAW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Former European Council President Donald Tusk is expected to be appointed prime minister of Poland on Monday, during a…

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Polish central bank threatens legal action against Tusk over ‘threats’

Poland's central bank said it will ask prosecutors to investigate opposition leader Donald Tusk for threatening behaviour, after the former European Council president said its governor was reappointed illegally and…

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Donald Tusk elected leader of Poland’s main opposition party Civic Platform

POLITICO - Former Prime Minister Donald Tusk was elected leader of Poland’s main opposition force, Civic Platform, in party-wide elections this weekend, the party announced Sunday. https://twitter.com/Platforma_org/status/1452185547875749902 Tusk, who ran unopposed, captured…

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Poland’s Tusk says conflicts within the EU could eventually end the bloc

Poland and Hungary's conflicts with the European Union could start a process that results in the bloc falling apart, former European Council President Donald Tusk warned, amid a worsening standoff…

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Poland’s Tusk says he will leave role of EPP president

WARSAW (Reuters) - Former European Council President Donald Tusk will leave his role as president of the European People's Party (EPP), he said on Sunday, a day after he announced…

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Poland’s Tusk returns to frontline to face old foe Kaczynski

WARSAW, July 3 (Reuters) - Former European Council President Donald Tusk returned to the fore of Polish politics on Saturday, becoming leader of the main opposition party in a move…

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UPDATED: Poland’s Tusk returns to frontline, vowing to lead opposition to victory

Former European Council President Donald Tusk returned to the fore of Polish politics on Saturday, becoming leader of the main opposition party in a move that many members hope can…

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Tusk urges Poles to shun May presidential vote

Polish voters should boycott a presidential election set for May 10 out of “basic human decency” because of the new coronavirus pandemic, Donald Tusk, leader of the centre-right European People’s…

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I’m normally positive, but happy to test negative – Donald Tusk

Donald Tusk, president of the European People’s Party and former head of the European Council, dispensed some of his signature humour on Twitter to let the world know that he’s…

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Tusk says Brussels ‘enthusiastic’ about Scotland re-joining the EU

Brussels “would be enthusiastic” if an independent Scotland sought to rejoin the EU, former European Council President Donald Tusk said Sunday. That prompted an immediate reaction from London, with U.K.…

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Brexit is one of the most spectacular mistakes in EU history, says Tusk

Brexit has been “one of the most spectacular mistakes” in the history of the EU and followed a campaign marked by “an unprecedented readiness to lie”, Donald Tusk has said.…

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Charles Michel replaces Donald Tusk as EU Council President

Donald Tusk's five years as Head of the European Council ended as he's replaced by the former Belgian Prime Minister, Charles Michel. The other major change will see Jean Claude…

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Donald Tusk elected as EPP president

The European People's Party on Wednesday elected former European Council President Donald Tusk as its leader, replacing Frenchman Joseph Daul. Tusk was elected with 491 votes in favor and 37…

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‘Don’t give up’ on stopping Brexit, Donald Tusk tells campaigners

One of the EU's most senior figures has intervened in Britain's general election campaign, urging opponents of Brexit not to give up on stopping it. Outgoing European Council President Donald…

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Donald Tusk will not contest next year’s Polish Presidential Election

Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council and a former Polish prime minister, said Tuesday that he won't run in next year's Polish presidential election. "I feel that we can…

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EU has agreed Brexit delay until January 2020

EU Council President Donald Tusk says the bloc has agreed to delay the Brexit deadline until 31 January 2020 at the latest. The decision will now be "formalised through a…

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Donald Tusk nominated for EPP presidency

Outgoing European Council President Donald Tusk has been nominated by his Polish party for the presidency of the center-right European People's Party (EPP). The leader of Tusk's party, Civic Platform, told Polish…

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Donald Tusk: ‘I have received promising signals that a Brexit deal is possible’

European Council President Donald Tusk said on Friday the latest round of Brexit talks carried no guarantee of success and time was “practically up” - but that even the slightest…

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EC President Donald Tusk accuses British PM Johnson of playing “stupid blame game”

The president of the European Council has accused Boris Johnson of playing a "stupid blame game" in Brexit talks and not really wanting a deal. In an ill-tempered statement on Tuesday…

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EU ‘open but unconvinced’ by Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan

The European Union is "open but not convinced" by the UK PM's new proposals for a Brexit deal with the EU, the president of the European Council says. Donald Tusk…

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Donald Tusk should face special court for failing to protect Poland’s tax system – Parliamentary Commission

A group of Polish lawmakers said Friday that the current European Council President and former Prime Minister Donald Tusk should face a special court for allegedly failing to protect the…

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Johnson warns Trump to compromise to get UK trade deal, clash with Tusk over Brexit blame

The US must lift restrictions on UK businesses if it wants a trade deal with the UK, Boris Johnson has said. Travelling to the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, the…

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G7 summit begins in shadow of trade friction, climate change, Iran and Brexit

The G7 summit has begun in the shadow of friction over trade, climate change and Iran likely which are likely to dominate the talks, not to mention protests planned around…

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Von der Leyen nomination met with resistance and frustration from the MEPs

Members of the European Parliament expressed their anger at the EU leaders for their handling of nominations for the bloc's top jobs as the battle to confirm Ursula von der Leyen as…

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Tusk asks European Parliament to approve von der Leyen

European Council President Donald Tusk on Thursday asked the European Parliament to approve Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen as the next head of the European Commission. He emphasised that for…

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EU publishes strategic agenda for next 5 years

Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, announced that the European Union (EU) now has "a new Strategic Agenda for the EU setting the priorities and direction for 2019-2024". Tusk…

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Donald Tusk claims there is a 30 % chance UK will not leave the EU

Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, has claimed there is a 30 per cent chance that Brexit will be cancelled and said there is “no reason” to give…

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Paradoxically Brexit started a pro-EU movement in UK – Donald Tusk

European Council Donald Tusk said in an interview on Friday with Polish daily Gazeta Wyborcza that he believes there may still be a "20-30%" chance that Britain remains in the…

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UK cannot be treated as second category member if it takes part in EU elections- Tusk

European Council President Donald Tusk said the UK cannot be treated as a "second category" member of the EU if it ends up taking part in the elections. "One of…

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EU and UK reach agreement on another Brexit extension

European Council president Donald Tusk has said the UK and the EU have agreed a "flexible extension" of Brexit until 31 October. Speaking after five hours of talks at…

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The fate of Brexit is now in the hands of 27 EU leaders

The U.K. is about to face a crucial crossroad in the Brexit saga and the country will have little say over its own fate. On Wednesday night, 27 prime ministers…

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Brexit: Tusk suggests 12-month delay

European Council President Donald Tusk proposed to the UK a 12-month "flexible" extension to its Brexit date. According to Tusk’s plan the UK could leave sooner if Parliament ratifies a…

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Tusk urges EU Parliament to be open to long Brexit extension

Donald Tusk, who chairs summits of EU leaders, urged the European Parliament be open to a long Brexit extension, said on Wednesday, telling lawmakers they should not ignore Britons who…

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Tusk says ‘anything is possible’ after EU’s Brexit delay

European Council president Donald Tusk said the extension of Article 50 agreed Thursday night in Brussels at the EU summit meant any Brexit outcome was possible. Tusk told a press…

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Tusk once more stirs up the Brexiters with “hell” quip

Brexiters are once more in a fluster after European Council President Donald Tusk again quipped about there being space in hell for those who wanted a Brexit without a…

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Brexit delay requested will be granted only if Commons approve withdrawal deal next week – Tusk

Theresa May's request to delay the U.K.’s departure from the EU will only be granted if the House of Commons passes the Brexit deal agreed between London and Brussels, European…

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EU ready to consider long extension if time needed for rethink on Brexit approach – Tusk

The EU should be “open to a long extension” of UK membership if more time is needed for Westminster to “rethink” its approach to leaving the bloc, the president of…

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Brexit must happen by May 23 or the UK will have to elect MEPs

In a letter to the President of the European Council Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker warned that the United Kingdom must leave the European Union by the time…

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If Brexit was a football match, at which stage of the match is it, or perhaps should it be decided over a penalty shoot-out

European Council President Donald Tusk showed his football skills on the margins of the G20 summit. In a facebook post he said that when in Argentina, even if though for…

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Donald Tusk invites Polish to rise and defeat today’s Bolsheviks like Pitudski and Walesa did in the past

The Polish people should rise up and “defeat today’s Bolsheviks” in the country’s ruling Law and Justice party, European Council President Donald Tusk told a crowd of over a thousand…

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Donald Tusk questioned by Polish Parliamentary commission on pyramid scheme Amber Gold

European Council head Donald Tusk was on Monday being questioned in Warsaw by a special Polish parliamentary commission probing a notorious pyramid scheme. The Amber Gold pyramid scheme saw thousands…

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Don’t “unscrew” Poland from the EU – Donald Tusk

European Council President Donald Tusk has reacted to reports that Polish officials removed a plaque bearing his name, saying it was more important they did not "unscrew" Poland from the…

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Let’s not give up (on Brexit) – Donald Tusk

The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk wrote a letter to the leaders of the countries in the EU ahead of this week's summit. In his letter he said that…

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Putin’s Russia is the major threat for the unity of the European Union – Donald Tusk

Vladimir Putin’s Russia represents a major threat to the unity of the European Union, the President of the European Council Donald Tusk said Saturday. Tusk used his speech at a…

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Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges EU not to mistake British politeness for weakness after Brexit negotiations reached an impasse

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged the EU not to mistake British politeness for weakness after Brexit negotiations reached an impasse. British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday demanded new…

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