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15.05.2024Prime Minister: We need all hands on deck and thoughtful patriotism todayIn the days leading up to the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino, Prime Minister Donald Tusk met the veterans of the Polish II Corps. Mr. Tusk also commented on today’s assassination attempt on the Slovak Prime Minister, highlighting that “Poland, Europe and the world are once again standing at a crossroads”. That is why we need to take full responsibility for our country.
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14.05.2024Polish secret services need to be bolsteredPoland's internal security was the main topic of the meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Tuesday. As of now, there is little doubt that effective defence requires bolstering the Polish special services. The Prime Minister pledged 100 million PLN to be earmarked for this purpose. The Council of Ministers also adopted a draft amendment to the Copyright Act including royalties, as well as a proposal to raise income criteria for social assistance.
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13.05.2024New ministers officially sworn in. Security to remain top priorityOn 13 May 2024, President Andrzej Duda approved changes in the Council of Ministers at the request of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, appointing new ministers: Tomasz Siemoniak - Minister of the Interior and Administration, Hanna Wróblewska - Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Jakub Jaworowski - Minister of State Assets and Krzysztof Paszyk - Minister of Development and Technology. During the ceremony at the Presidential Palace, Donald Tusk assured that security would remain the top priority for the new government. He also expressed his gratitude towards the departing minister for “laying the groundwork for building a new and normal reality”.
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22.04.2024Prime Minister: local government elections showed that Poland is everywhereThe local government elections, which determined local authorities across the country, are behind us. On Sunday, in more than 700 locations across the country, the second round of voting for mayors took place. Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks of a collective victory for the Civic Coalition and the October 15 Coalition. Head of the government congratulated all those who stood for these elections, won against their competitor and were elected to lead Poland’s municipalities, cities and towns.
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19.04.2024Prime Minister: we’ll eradicate every betrayal and attempt at destabilisationStability and security are the priority of the Polish government. Poland shall accept no cooperation with the Russian regime. Prime Minister Donald Tusk assures that there’ll be no leniency for the collaborators of Russian services. Any action against Poland or its friends will be punished. Our services cooperate with other countries.
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19.04.2024Prime Minister: we should all focus on securityPrime minister attended an informal summit of the European Council in Brussels, which focused, among other things, on security issues in the context of the war in Ukraine. There was a provision in the conclusions of the EU summit that commits the European Union to take action that would make Ukraine’s sky safe. EU leaders also connected on-line with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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16.04.2024The security of Poland discussed by the Council of MinistersGiven the tense situation in the Middle East and the ongoing war across our border, today's meeting of the Council of Ministers was special. In addition to members of the government, it was attended also by the head of the National Security Office and generals representing the Polish Army. The main topic of discussion was the security of Poland. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has no doubts that Poland and Europe must act jointly and severally on this issue. Poland wants to participate in the construction of the so-called iron dome, which will protect the European sky.
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15.04.2024Poland wants to participate in the construction of the “Iron Dome” over EuropePrime Minister Donald Tusk met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Warsaw. The two heads of government discussed regional security issues, as well as further assistance to Ukraine and the priorities of the European Union. Donald Tusk pointed out that Europe needs to have its own effective missile and air defence system.
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15.03.2024 BerlinWeimar Triangle Summit in BerlinThe main topic of talks between the leaders of Polish, Germany and France was security in the region - they speak with one voice in this area. It is now crucial to support Ukraine in its war against the Russian aggressor. Donald Tusk's conversation with Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron also focused on increasing the defence potential of Europe as a whole. The next Weimar Triangle summit will take place in Warsaw in early summer.
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15.03.2024Phone call between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President of the European Commission Ursula von der LeyenPrime Minister Donald Tusk and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had an in-depth discussion on the new proposals that the Commission will present later today.