PM Tusk in sexism shocker

4th June 2011

The PM has come under fire for his 'sexist' comments

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Feminists and women’s groups in Poland have condemned as “outrageous and unacceptable” remarks made by Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a recent interview.

Mr Tusk was responding to a question asked by a female reporter over whether Poland’s preparations for the European Union presidency, which the county assumes in July, were “buttoned up”.

“I’m looking at the lady’s dress and ‘buttoning up’ is not what comes to mind,” replied an amused PM, before adding that he “liked the summertime”.

According to news site TVN24, the comments have been received negatively across the board, leading one group to label Civic Platform (PO) “outrageous and totally unacceptab ...

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