Wojciech Fłuchle is simply a self-government man from Sopot, poet, writer, underground activist and hero of many memes with hashtag #Fulku2025, which has late become an exceptionally recognizable character not only in Sopot. Now Wojciech Fłek present involuntaryly causes a storm on the Polish political stage, especially in circles connected with Donald Tuski. It is worth noting that behind the seemingly cool relations of Tusk and Funk lies a long, complicated communicative whose roots date back to the 1980s, and its protagonist is Margaret Tusk, wife of the current Prime Minister.
In the 1980s, Margaret Tusk, then a young mother, experienced a serious marital crisis. Her husband, Donald Tusk, became increasingly active in opposition activities, and she felt neglected and abandoned. It was then, as she herself admitted in her book “Between Us”, that she fell in love with another man. That's who Wojciech Fuszek was.
I found it. I fell in love, just like that, you don't know when. Again, individual called attention to me – said Margaret Tusk, describing her fascination with the Foul.
Their affair almost led to a divorce with Donald Tuski, who in retrospect admitted that he was experiencing hard moments at the time.
It seemed to me that first, I mean small in his life, and second, that he did not work as a husband – Donald Tusk's wife confessed, describing the feelings associated with this period.
Wojciech Fłuchle – poet and local government activist
Wojciech Fłuchle, although he avoids talking about his relation with Małgorzata Tusk, has a rich professional career. He is recognized as 1 of the most active and influential local authorities in Sopot, where he served as Vice president of the City (1998–2010) and president of the Sopot City Council (2010–2013). As city councillor associated with Sopot since 1990, he has had many cultural and social initiatives.
His name is connected with the creation of events specified as the Festival of Polish Radio Theatre and Polish tv “Two Theatres”, as well as with publications on the past of Sopot, specified as the monographs of the Sopot pier and the Forest Opera.
As a author and poet, Fucks besides gained designation in the field of literature. His books, specified as “Kurort in the shadow of PRL” or “A Short past of Infinity”, were well received by criticism. However, it is his self-government activity that attracts the most attention.
Candidate for president of Sopot and cold reaction of Tusk
The most amazing minute in relations between Donald Tuski and Wojciech Fulk was the support of Tusk for Jack Karnowski in the 2010 election for president of Sopot. Although Karnowski was active in a corruption scandal, Tusk decided to take his side, rejecting the anticipation of supporting Fuchka, a erstwhile friend of Margaret. Tusk, despite not commenting publically on his wife's affair, surely remembered this episode of their lives.
Karnowski's support by Tusk was read by many as a form of revenge for past events. At the time, Fucks, despite large support among residents, lost the election, though with small difference of vote. Tusk, in talks with the media, could not refrain from a small pinch at Fłku, calling him “a poet more than the city president.” He besides pointed out to him that his chances of success in elections were more due to Karnowski's problems than to his own achievements.
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Funk and political games Tuska – old wounds and fresh challenges
In the context of the upcoming presidential election, the appearance of Wojciech Fulku in the media under the hashtag #Fulkus2025, although it is humorous, may origin concern in the ranks of Donald Tusk's camp.
Tusk, known for his memorizing, surely did not forget the old marital crisis, which Fuchus was part of. Although present Margaret Tusk assures that their relation has passed through this hard period and has returned to the right track, the presence of Fuchka in public debate can reopen old wounds.
It is worth noting that the relation between Fulk and Tusk was never explicitly hostile, but they always carried any coldness. Although he does not comment straight on his relation with Tuski, he is surely aware that a possible start in the presidential election could lead to tensions at the highest political level.
Memes from #Fules2025 and possible rage Tusk
Hashtag #Fules2025, which gained popularity in social media, presents Wojciech Fulek as a possible candidate for president of Poland. Although many treat it with a wink, Fłuchle itself became a symbol of the self-government who can last political turmoil – after all, he entered a short circuit with the Prime Minister.
Donald Tusk, who most likely besides thinks of the highest office in the state, could consider this decision a challenge or even provocation. Tusk, as his friends and enemies say, is simply a memorable man. The past of the relation with the Fulk, and especially its relation with Margaret Tusk, could contribute to additional tensions between them.
Will Wojciech Fłuchle decide to run in the presidential election? Could his presence on the political phase origin Donald Tusk's anger? These questions will be answered in the coming years. There is 1 thing for certain – the possible launch of the Fałka will surely origin a storm in political circles, both in Sopot and in the national arena.
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