Aleks Szczerbiak
The PM wants to bolster his security narrative ahead of next year’s election, but it is a risky strategy.
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Trump’s victory presents dangers for both Poland’s government and opposition [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been critical of his fellow Donald in the past.
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