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Donald Tusk

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Donald Tusk is a Polish politician who has served multiple terms as Prime Minister of Poland, first from 2007 to 2014 and again from December 2023. From 2014 to 2019 he served as President of the European Council, representing the heads of state and government of the European Union's member states. He is a co-founder and former leader of Civic Platform (Platforma Obywatelska), a liberal-conservative party that has been one of Poland's major political forces in the 21st century.

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When did Donald Tusk serve as prime minister of Poland?

Tusk was prime minister from 2007 to 2014 and returned to the post in December 2023. His second government was sworn in on December 13, 2023. [Polish government biography](https://www.gov.pl/web/primeminister/donald-tusk)

What did Donald Tusk do as president of the European Council?

He was president of the European Council from December 1, 2014, to November 30, 2019. The role involves chairing meetings of EU heads of state or government, not running the European Commission. [European Council](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/european-council/former-euco-presidents/)

Why was Donald Tusk's return to Poland's premiership significant?

His coalition took office in December 2023 after eight years of Law and Justice government. Tusk presented the new administration as a pro-European coalition seeking to repair Poland's relations with the European Union. [Associated Press background](https://apnews.com/article/44e67f596c617e1f55b77bbafab2bbfb)

What is Donald Tusk's connection to Civic Platform?

Tusk helped establish Civic Platform in 2001 and became its chairman in 2003. The party is a Polish center-oriented political force that later formed the core of his Civic Coalition. [European Council biography](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/european-council/former-euco-presidents/donald-tusk/biography/)