For respective months now, Poland has been acting as president of the European Union, which is an highly crucial European event. This article will explain how Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk affects European policy and what challenges the European Union faces.
According to the Swedish paper "Svenska Dagbladet", Prime Minister Donald Tusk is simply a consequence to US president Donald Trump's policy. The Swedish paper points to the fact that Tusk paraphrased the celebrated JFK words, which impressed the publicist of the Swedish journal. "Based on our own and common European past and the belief that we are masters of our own destiny," Tusk said.
One of the main objectives of the Polish Presidency is to strengthen the European Union and to advance European identity. Tusk would like Europe to be stronger and more united so that it can compete effectively with another planet powers. "Europe needs the United States, but the US must face a Europe that has the will and the ability to do everything in its power for its own safety," said Tusk.
According to Frederik Johansson, author of the full-page article in “Svenska Dagbladet”, Poland and Tusk offer fresh leadership – pragmatic and firm, but above all optimistic and forward-looking. "The presentation by the Polish Presidency (in the EU) is besides a consequence to the question of how Europe should address the United States and a completely different view of Donald Trump's abroad policy," Johansson stressed.
Sweden, together with the remainder of the Nordic region and the Baltic States and Poland, is an crucial part of the European economy. "Our business community is more innovative and dynamic. There is agreement on the request for strong defence and a clear common position towards those who want to harm us," Johansson noted.
The Polish Presidency sets the direction for the European Union. "Europe has not yet died," Johansson concluded, referring to the text of the Polish national anthem. These are crucial words that show that Europe can overcome all the challenges and appear even stronger from them.
In the European Union, Poland is 1 of the largest associate States, with a population of over 38 million inhabitants. Poland's GDP is around EUR 524 billion, accounting for about 3.5% of the European Union's GDP. Poland is besides 1 of the largest recipients of EU funds, with an amount of about EUR 10 billion per year.
In terms of security, Poland is an active associate in NATO and the European Union. The country besides has its army, with about 160,000 soldiers. Poland is besides a associate of the Visegrad Group, which is an alliance of 4 European Union countries: Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
In conclusion, Poland has an crucial function in the European Union and Prime Minister Donald Tusk is 1 of the most crucial politicians in Europe. The Polish Presidency sets the direction for the European Union and the country is ready to overcome all the challenges facing Europe. Europe needs Poland and Poland needs Europe.
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