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Donald Tusk's remarkable takeover of Poland's institutions | Deep Dives

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In this edition of Deep Dives, John O’Brien sits down with Polish journalist Artur Ciechanowicz to discuss his latest report: Donald Tusk’s Anti-Democracy Handbook. They break down how Poland is sliding into a system where laws are enforced selectively, opposition voices are silenced, and media control is tightening—all while the EU looks the other way.A scene from Get Shorty captures it best: John Travolta goes to collect his coat from a restaurant, only to be told it was “borrowed” because someone else needed it. That, argues Artur, is how the rule of law now works in Poland.Why is Tusk’s government getting a free pass while others are vilified? What happens when judicial rulings become optional? And is the EU’s commitment to democracy just for show?📖 Read the full report here: [https://brussels.mcc.hu/publication/donald-tusks-anti-democracy-handbook]Let us know your thoughts—does this set a dangerous precedent for Europe?

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In this edition of Deep Dives, John O’Brien sits down with Polish journalist Artur Ciechanowicz to discuss his latest report: Donald Tusk’s Anti-Democracy Handbook. They break down how Poland is sliding into a system where laws are enforced selectively, opposition voices are silenced, and media control is tightening—all while the EU looks the other way. A scene from Get Shorty captures it best: John Travolta goes to collect his coat from a restaurant, only to be told it was “borrowed” becaus...

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