Polish PM Tusk seeks ‘sacrifices’ to curb debt
The measures, which include various tax hikes, indicate Donald Tusk finally plans to tackle the painful reforms some economists have called for. His first term was marked by some privatisation but a gradualist approach to fundamental change.
Mr Tusk said his plans would require “sacrifice” by Poland’s 38 million citizens to ensure the economy remains robust despite global uncertainty.
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Hide AdHe said achieving financial discipline would entail “unpopular steps that will require sacrifice and understanding from everyone, without exceptions”.
“Only strong players will survive in the crisis,” Mr Tusk said in his first policy speech to the Polish parliament after his pro-market Civic Platform party won re-election last month.
He added: “We need to be strong to play a role in Europe.”