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Donald Tusk

Donald Tusk is a Polish politician and historian. He has been President of the European Council since 1 December 2014.

Tusk, born 22 April 1957, was Prime Minister of Poland (2007–2014) and a co-founder and chairman of the Civic Platform (Platforma Obywatelska) party. In March 2017, Tusk was re-elected for a second term as President of the European Council, receiving 27 of 28 votes; the one vote against him came from Beata Szydło, the Prime Minister of Poland. Here you can find an automatic compilation of all DW content referring to Donald Tusk.

Polen | Donald Tusk auf dem Freedom Games Event in Lodz

EU's Donald Tusk denounces Polish government as 'contemporary Bolsheviks' 11.11.2018

The European Council head has criticized the Law and Justice party-led government for repeatedly clashing with the EU. Donald Tusk also warned against the emergence of a nationalist front in the 2019 EU elections.
Malta Donald Tusk zum Brexit

Donald Tusk's elephant in the room 06.11.2018

An almost Trump-like whiff of collusion has stalked the head of the European Council. In Warsaw to answer questions about an old scandal, the ex-Polish PM dismissed allegations against him as politically motivated.
Großbritannien Theresa May & Donald Tusk

EU tells Theresa May to break the Brexit impasse over Northern Ireland ahead of Brussels summit 17.10.2018

Ahead of a Brexit summit on Wednesday, the EU has urged the UK to make "concrete proposals" to break a stalemate in negotiations. German Chancellor Angela Merkel compared any solution to "squaring a circle."
Robert Biedron

Gay mayor gets Poland's left dreaming of change 10.09.2018

Robert Biedron is a politician for openness and a hero to Poland's left. The challenge the current mayor of Slupsk poses to the country's establishment has drawn comparisons to French President Emmanuel Macron.

04.2015 DW Business Sendungslogo

DW Business Europe & Asia 20.08.2018

Greece emerges from bailout program - Tusk congratulates Greece on bailout exit - Venezuelan currency overhaul sows confusion
Brüssel Nato-Gipfel - Merkel

After making nice with Angela Merkel at NATO summit, Donald Trump reignites spending spat on Twitter 11.07.2018

After praising the US's relationship with Germany, President Donald Trump is accusing the country of skimping on its defense budget. Earlier in the day, he'd put on a smile while addressing reporters with Angela Merkel.
Migration aus Afrika in der Nähe der Stadt Gohneima, Lybien

EU leaders reach migration deal after marathon talks in Brussels 29.06.2018

EU leaders have ended 12 hours of "virulent" talks in Brussels with a deal on migration. German Chancellor Angela Merkel's future in office had been tied to whether she could come up with an "acceptable" EU agreement.
Luxemburg - Donald Tusk bei Pressekonferenz zum post-Brexit in Sennigen

Donald Tusk warns EU leaders to 'prepare for the worst' in EU-US relations 27.06.2018

European Council President Donald Tusk has warned EU leaders to "prepare for the worst" in EU-US relations ahead of the EU summit in Brussels this week. Curbing migration and economics is all on the agenda.
Serbien, Horgos: Geflüchtete an der Grenze zwischen Ungarn und Serbien

Shaming the EU into leading on refugees 31.05.2018

The chief of Refugees International says Europe is not living up to its promises on human rights. And if closing that gap means creating awkward moments, he's ready.

Günther Oettinger EU-Kommissar für Energie

EU chides Budget Commissioner Günther Oettinger over Italy remarks 29.05.2018

EU Budget Commissioner Günther Oettinger's comments to DW that market pressures could "play a role" in voting habits in Italy have landed him in hot water. The German politician has since apologized.
Bulgarien Jean-Claude Juncker (L) und Donald Tusk

EU keen on Balkans reform, cool on accession 17.05.2018

The first meeting of European Union and Western Balkans leaders in 15 years will not directly address EU membership. The "Sofia Declaration" no longer mentions accession and instead focuses on a "European perspective."
Bulgarien EU-Balkan-Gipfel in Sofia | Donald Tusk

EU's Donald Tusk takes aim at Donald Trump over Iran, trade tariffs 16.05.2018

EU leaders are huddling to address a response to the US exit from the Iran nuclear deal and the threat of US tariffs on steel and aluminum. EU President Donald Tusk started the summit by lashing out at Donald Trump.

Bulgarien EU- Türkei Gipfel: Präsident Donald Tusk, Tayyip Erdogan und Jean-Claude Juncker

Donald Tusk: 'No concrete solutions' at EU-Turkey summit 26.03.2018

EU Council President Donald Tusk has said while no progress was made at the talks, he hopes compromises will be possible in the future. The head of the EU Commission said he'd like Turkey to be a strategic partner.
Nordirland Protest gegen den Brexit an der britisch-irischen Grenze

UK must give 'realistic solution' to Ireland border issue, says EU's Donald Tusk 08.03.2018

The European Council president has warned the UK against destabilizing the peace process in Northern Ireland. If London failed to provide a "realistic solution" to the border question, Brexit talks would likely flounder.

Trade after Brexit will be 'complicated and costly' says Tusk 07.03.2018

Brext will be a rough ride for everyone: President of the European Council Donald Tusk threw out the idea of "smooth and frictionless" trade between the EU and UK.
Belgium Fahnen Großbritannien und EU

EU warns of post-Brexit trade 'frictions,' rejects UK ambitions for unique trade deal 07.03.2018

EU-UK ties won't be "frictionless," but there's no need for a wall between neighbors, EU Council President Tusk has said. Still, his guidelines have poured cold water on British calls for a post-Brexit free trade deal.
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