Donald Tusk Pro EU vision
Who is Donald Franciszek Tusk? Donald Franciszek Tusk (born April 22, 1957) is a Polish politician and historian who is currently the leader of Civic Platform (PO), the largest opposition party in the Polish Sejm, and the chairman of the European People's Party (EPP). Tusk previously served as the Prime Minister of Poland from 2007 to 2014, and as President of the European Council from 2014 to 2019. Legacy of Donald Franciszek Tusk He is the only Polish politician to serve two consecutive terms as Prime Minister. Tusk is also the longest-serving Prime Minister of the Third Republic of Poland, and the second longest-serving Prime Minister in Poland's history, after Józef Piłsudski. In 2007 , Tusk led Civic Platform to victory in the parliamentary election, and was appointed Prime Minister. During his time in office, Tusk oversaw Poland's economic growth and its accession to the Schengen Area. He also played a key role in the European Union's response to the ...