Tusk called on liberal democrats to “take up the fight in defence of our values and principles and also in defence of our borders and territory”.
Politics
Opposition politician complains to European court over “torture” in Polish jail
“It is shocking that in the 21st century, torture is used against opposition representatives,” said Mariusz Kamiński.
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Donald Tusk promises to fight “populists and autocrats” as new EPP president
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European Parliament condemns proposed “criminalisation of sex education in Poland”
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