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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.

EU-Ratspräsident Donald Tusk

Donald Tusk urges EU lawmakers to vote for Germany's Ursula von der Leyen 04.07.2019

European Council President Donald Tusk told the European Parliament that the choice for the EU's top post was made democratically. Many MEPs are deeply unhappy with the German defense minister's nomination.
Belgien Premierminister Charles Michel

EU nominations 2019: Who is Belgium's Charles Michel? 03.07.2019

Interim Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has been chosen to replace Donald Tusk as European Council president in December. A Francophone liberal, he is part of the French ruling REM party's parliamentary grouping.

Frankreich, Straßbourg: Jean-Claude Juncker und Manfred Weber

EU leaders at loggerheads over top appointments 30.06.2019

EU leaders are meeting to decide who will get the bloc's most prestigious jobs. Jean-Claude Juncker's successor as European Commission president is among the positions to be filled before the first parliamentary session.
EU-Gipfel in Brüssel | Gipfel der Staats- und Regierungschefs

EU members split over top job appointments 21.06.2019

EU leaders have failed to agree on key appointments to the bloc's most prestigious jobs, deferring their decision until the end of the month. Amid complex political horse trading, the task appears far from simple.
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DW Business - Africa 18.06.2019

Facebook Finance: Facebook expected to launch cryptocurrency - Rwanda Growth: Rwanda GDP jumps by 8.4% - Tusk Love: Progress in protecting elephants in Africa

Polen Pro-Europa-Marsch in Warschau | Poland in Europe

'Poland in Europe' - Donald Tusk calls for pro-EU vote at Warsaw rally 18.05.2019

EU Council President Donald Tusk joined the opposition and thousands of people to encourage a vote in favor of the EU. The ruling Law and Justice party has brought division over media, migration and justice policies.
Belgien Brüssel - Donald Tusk, Theresa May und Angela Merkel

EU Council President Tusk: 20-30% chance Brexit doesn't happen 10.05.2019

EU Council President Donald Tusk says he will never give up hope that the UK will reverse its exit course. He said that Brexit has triggered a pro-Europe movement across Britain.
Rumänien Sibiu - Präsident des Europäischen Rates Donald Tusk

EC's Donald Tusk: 'There is no Europe without the rule of law' 09.05.2019

Speaking at the EU summit in Romania, European Council President Donald Tusk has given a strong defense of the rule of law. He also said politicians who don't address climate and environmental issues have no future.
Europawahl l EU-Kommissionspräsident Jean-Claude Juncker mahnt die Europäer l Brüssel

EC's Juncker regrets EU silence on Brexit campaign 'lies' 07.05.2019

The EU was wrong to stay silent ahead of the 2016 Brexit referendum, Jean-Claude Juncker said as he prepares to step down. Being vocal would have 'destroyed' campaigners' lies. He called for a high turnout in May.
Ukraine | Präsidentschaftswahlen | Reaktion Wolodymyr Selenskyj

Russia and EU court Ukraine's new president 22.04.2019

The EU's Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker pledged to continue their "steadfast support" for Ukraine's sovereignty. Russia's Dmitry Medvedev told the new president that there was still a chance to improve relations.
Europäisches Parlament in Straßburg, Plenarsitzung | Donald Tusk

EU's Tusk says not to give up on 'dream' of Brexit U-turn 16.04.2019

European Council President Donald Tusk said that the EU should not be hasty just because of Brexit fatigue. French and German leaders have signaled that they would be unwilling to offer another deadline extension.
Westminster bei Abenddämmerung

Brexit timeline: Charting Britain's turbulent exodus from Europe 11.04.2019

Britain shocked the world when it voted to leave the European Union on June 24, 2016. DW traces the major events that have defined Brexit so far.
Belgien EU-China Gipfel in Brüssel

EU announces 'breakthrough' on trade with China 09.04.2019

China has vowed at a summit with the EU not to make companies share intellectual property. The talks marked a significant shift for Beijing amid growing concerns about China's influence in Europe.

EU/China ease trade tensions 09.04.2019

European Union Council President Donald Tusk has called it a breakthrough. The EU-China leaders summit in Brussels saw Beijing make concessions on key trade issues like market access and intellectual property.
Brüssel Europäischer Rat | Donald Tusk

EU's Tusk argues for longer Brexit extension 09.04.2019

Donald Tusk has told EU leaders that he did not think the UK could come to an agreement by June 30. He also called for an end to short extensions, last-minute summits, and cliff edges that create more uncertainty.
Britische Premierministerin Theresa May

British PM Theresa May asks EU to delay Brexit until June 30 05.04.2019

Prime Minister Theresa May has asked for another Brexit delay, this time until the end of June. She added that in light of the delay, the UK will prepare to hold European Parliament elections.
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