Donald Tusk
Polish politician and Prime Minister
Born
April 22nd, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Served as the 14th Prime Minister of Poland from 2007 to 2014. Led the Civic Platform party and was instrumental in the party's victory in the 2007 parliamentary elections. Held the position of President of the European Council from 2014 to 2019, focusing on issues like Brexit and migration policies. Engaged in domestic and international politics, advocating for European integration and economic stability in Poland.
Served as Prime Minister of Poland
Served as President of the European Council
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