Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk
Donald Franciszek Tusk; born 22 April 1957) is a Polish politician. He has been President of the European Council since 1 December 2014. Previously he was Prime Minister of Polandand a co-founder and chairman of the Civic Platformparty...
NationalityPolish
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth22 April 1957
CityGdansk, Poland
CountryPoland
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I spent an important part of my life participating in conflicts. But for me, conflict was not the main principle.
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There will be no elections in May. We will not change our decision regardless of what Law and Justice comes up with.
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I trust deeply that my mild character and optimism will be a stronger weapon than blows.
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The proposal to hold polls in May is unacceptable for us.
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If the (conservatives) want to be in charge of banks and the zloty then I can only warn all Polish people: watch your wallets.
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If we want to protect people against dictators or repression or torture, don't you need that rule to be universal so as to not end up with a situation where we do so only when it is comfortable, profitable and safe?
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The government has been repairing Poland's image and its relations with the European Union and the world.
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We are giving the citizens of Poland a sense that a reasonable and predictable government is ruling here.
There is no Polish culture without Jewish culture.
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We should believe in the strength and vitality of the values which constitute the E.U. and which neighbouring states can believe in and aspire to join.
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In Poland we still believe - and this certainly applies to my government - that greater competitiveness, and greater growth and savings are possible in an economy which is as sparely regulated as possible, where freedom, competition and private ownership are key values.
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A word of truth can mobilise two peoples looking for the road to reconciliation.
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Communism was something so hideous that you had to be an exceptional conformist or a fool not to see the evil around you.
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My family history, like that of many Polish, German and Jewish families from Central Europe in the 20th century, is complex.