Donald Tusk has surprised the public once again! In a short video posted on his social media, he showed himself bringing presents to Ola – a girl born thanks to in-vitro fertilisation. The invitation came from her parents, who considered Tusk their „adoptive grandfather„, because it was thanks to him that in-vitro treatment became available in Poland.
A family celebration with the „new granddaughter”
Donald Tusk used his social media to talk about a special meeting – a visit to little Ola. As he himself said, Ola is not his biological granddaughter, but the gesture of the child’s parents, who considered him their „adoptive grandfather”, was a huge honour for him. The details of the meeting and the handing over of gifts can be seen in the published recording.
Smiles and tears of emotion
Gosia and the whole family in shock
Donald Tusk said that it was his wife Gosia and the rest of the family who were most surprised when they heard about the „new granddaughter”.
How the „adoptive granddaughter” came about
- Ola was born thanks to the in-vitro procedure.
- The girl’s parents are very grateful for the programme, which allowed them to fulfil their dream of parenthood.
- In the letter and the recording, they stressed that it is thanks to decisions made by the government under Tusk’s leadership that they can now enjoy family happiness.
Poland’s in-vitro programme – thousands of similar stories
Introducing the state-funded in-vitro programme was one of the key points of Tusk’s policy. Since its launch, more than 6000 children have been born – each one a separate, moving story of hope.
The in-vitro programme in numbers (2024–2025)
| Number of births | Main assumptions of the programme | Cost for the couple |
|---|---|---|
| approx. 6000 | Availability for all couples | Free of charge under the state programme |
Adoptive bonds – the modern family in the 21st century
The story of little Ola and Donald Tusk shows how modern families can connect in unusual ways, even without blood ties. For many couples, the in-vitro programme is a chance to fulfil their dream of having their own child, and the Prime Minister’s gesture symbolises support and acceptance of new forms of parenthood.
- More and more Polish families are using modern medical possibilities.
- Social acceptance of procedures such as in-vitro is growing, and public support for the process helps to fight taboos and stereotypes.
Donald Tusk’s visit to the „new granddaughter” is a powerful, human symbol of change in the approach to parenthood in Poland. Such gestures build a positive message of openness and empathy – values that are often lacking in public debate. If social programmes make sense, it is precisely so that they give people real joy in life, regardless of the challenges.
