In “Politico” there was a text that the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, cannot unite the team of EU commissioners, and some of them because of her leadership style, which, among other things, hides his plans from people of the European Commission, resigns as EU commissioner. “There is an internal circle of trust for the president in the European Commission, and Von der Leyen openly pursues German interests,” emphasizes Witold Waszczykowski, PiS member of the European Parliament and former head of the foreign ministry, in an interview with the wPolityce.pl portal.
The situation in this Commission is tense, unlike in previous parliamentary terms, because ideological rivalry is high, huge differences of interest between states are revealed and Ursula von der Leyen maneuvers – she twists her hands with regulations, European legislation. The EC has never been a monolith, only this circle of trust was rather broader
– say Witold Waszczykowski.
Can Poland somehow use the tense relations in the EC to its advantage?
Maybe, but you have to have an assertive policy and you have to want it. I would like us to block and even threaten to veto various European policies. I expect real politics, not just home calls
he makes clear.
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Source: wPolityce
Emma Matthew is a political analyst for “Social Bites”. With a keen understanding of the inner workings of government and a passion for politics, she provides insightful and informative coverage of the latest political developments.