German media see hope for Europe in Donald Tusk and Poland

German diary Tagesspiegel He noted that at a time erstwhile the EU should show its strength, France and Germany – 2 key countries of the community – had weakened, creating a dangerous gap in Europe. In this situation, he sees hope in Poland.

Commentator Anja Wehler-Schoeck stresses that Vladimir Putin is utilizing disinformation and targeted tactics to rise doubts about the European improvement model in countries aspiring to the EU, specified as Georgia. It besides notes that pro-Russian populists besides gain influence in EU associate States.

At that time, both countries (Germany and France), which should be locomotives, fall out of the game. In addition, they send signals that do not strengthen assurance in Europe's political and economical principles – reads the commentary.

The author estimates that Germany and France are in a deep crisis and almost incapable to act. Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French right-wing populist organization National Unity, seeks to force president Emmanuel Macron to resign. The situation is further complicated by the financial crisis.

The answer lies in the east

How can Europe show strength erstwhile both giants are weakening? – asks Wehler-Schock. In her opinion, the answer should be sought more in the east of Europe.

It is there that Prime Minister Donald Tusk takes the lead in Europe. However, Poland will not be able to fill the vacuum after German-French tandem itself. However, in view of the expanding threat from Russia, Poland can play a decisive function and become a European hope in these dark times – writes Wehler-Schoeck in Tagesspieglu.

Who uses chaos?

After the fall (government) of Prime Minister Michel Barnier the opposition from the far left and far right hopes for political chaos and president Macro's resignation – writes Oliver Meiler in Sueddeutsche Zeitung.

According to the author, the budget dispute is only a pretext, due to the fact that Marine Le Pen and the leader of the far-left France organization Untimely, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, search to make the top chaos. They hope that sooner or later Emmanuel Macron will consider that the only way to end the political stalemate is by his own resignation.

Barnier's fall is Macron's severe defeat said ARD public tv commentator Michael Strempel.

According to the commentator, Germany can draw a conclusion from the crisis in France that if the centre parties quit cooperation in the name of short-term political objectives, Germany may shortly face a akin problem.

Dictators and autocrats from neighbouring countries will be very happy about this – warned the ARD commentator.