Poland. Politics without Tusk

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Series Details 02.09.14 (Blog: Eastern Approaches)
Publication Date 02/09/2014
ISSN 0013-0613
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Donald Tusk's elevation to president of the European Council, the most prestigious job for a Pole since Karol Wojtyla became John Paul II, has left a gaping hole at the heart of Polish politics. How will it be filled? The answer will determine whether the ruling Civic Platform (PO) party can hang on to power and win a third parliamentary term next year.

Source Link http://www.economist.com/blogs/easternapproaches/2014/09/poland
Related Links
ESO: Background information: Who is Tusk and what does he mean for the EU? http://www.europeansources.info/record/who-is-tusk-and-what-does-he-mean-for-the-eu/
ESO: Background information: European Council, Brussels, 30 August 2014 [Special Meeting] http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-council-brussels-30-august-2014-special-meeting-italys-mogherini-and-polands-tusk-get-top-eu-jobs/
Polskie Radio, 05.09.14: President to accept Tusk resignation http://www.thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/180791,President-to-accept-Tusk-resignation
Polskie Radio, 04.09.14: Tusk backs Kopacz as Poland's next PM http://www.thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/180684,Tusk-backs-Kopacz-as-Polands-next-PM
Blog: Polish Politics, 02.09.14: What impact will Mr Tusk’s departure have on the Polish political scene? http://polishpoliticsblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/what-impact-will-mr-tusks-departure-have-on-the-polish-political-scene/

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