Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk made a bold claim on Wednesday as the country marked two decades as part of the European Union. He vowed to accelerate Poland’s economic growth, potentially leading to a higher GDP per capita than that of Brexit Britain within five years. “And I promise it: on the 25th anniversary, Poles will be richer than Brits. It’s better to be in the European Union,” Tusk said, underscoring his strong belief in the benefits of EU membership. Tusk’s statement comes as Poland celebrates 20 years since joining the European Union, a period that has seen substantial economic growth and development. According to Finance Ministry data, Poland’s GDP has doubled since joining the EU in 2004. The Polish Institute of Economics (PIE) reports that the country’s GDP is now 40 percent higher than it would have been without EU membership. These statistics align with a larger trend of Eastern European countries experiencing significant economic gains as members of the EU. Poland’s GDP per capita in purchasing power parity terms is projected to reach …