Donald Tusk is the first Polish Prime Minister to be re-elected since the fall of communism. At a time when Poland is holding the EU Presidency, what does this mean for Poland and Europe?
Poland is gearing up for a general election on Sunday, a risky thing to do for a government holding the EU's rotating presidency. Just a few months ago, the coalition led by the Civic Platform party looked set to cruise to re-election, making Donald Tusk the first post-communist premier to serve two terms. But things aren't looking so certain now...
US President Barack Obama hailed Poland as a model of peaceful democratic transition on a visit to Warsaw Saturday and expressed support for meeting regional threats to Polish security, including a greater US military presence in the country.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (photo) said the country’s justice and interior ministers had submitted their resignations Wednesday over a gambling bill corruption scandal dubbed “Blackjack-gate”.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called World War II the "most tragic" era in European history as the continent marked 70 years since the war began on September 1, 1939. Merkel earlier said that Germany bore responsibility for the conflict.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Wednesday Poland's plans to adopt the European currency in 2011. It is the first time Polish officials have set a time table to join the Eurozone.
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