Poland. Politics without Tusk

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.

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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