Portugal: Our people in Europe or politicians without vision?

The daily Publico published very positive comments about the Polish Prime Minister. “Our people in Europe” – this is the title of the column written by political scientist, Prof. Joao Espada. As he wrote after weeks of bad news coming from the eastern part of the continent, he had just received the first signals that gave hope for a resolution of the problem. tense situation. Commentators believe that Tusk's election would also mean a larger NATO troop presence in the Baltic Sea basin. According to the political scientist, a Pole as EU leader is also good news for Lisbon, with which it has good relations. with Warsaw.

Journal I said that Saturday's decision was “a vote of confidence for Poland, a country that plays an increasingly important role as a stable and committed partner, as well as one of the countries most interested in the situation in Ukraine.” According to “Jornal I”, a Pole occupying one of the most important positions in the EU is a clear message sent to Moscow and is a signal about how Brussels views the issue of expanding the Community.

The daily “Negocios” wrote less flatteringly about Donald Tusk. In the editorial comments we will read that the Polish Prime Minister, despite his undoubted abilities, will not bring anything new to the EU. The author notes that in his first statement Tusk praised the path of budgetary discipline, meaning that he lacked a new vision and mobilization for Europe.

Belgium: everyone is happy

A Pole heads the European Council, and a young Italian heads EU diplomacy. With the election of new leaders, the European Union has a new face that better reflects the diversity of the Community. Similar comments can be found in the Belgian media today.

“La Libre Belgique” wrote that “with Tusk and Mogherini, everyone is happy.” According to the newspaper, the election of the Polish prime minister and Italian ministers to leading positions in the EU reflects the geographic and political balance in the EU. Commentators believe that Donald Tusk is a genuine, experienced and pro-European politician who – as is often emphasized – speaks no French, is still improving his English, but is fluent in German.

As “Le Soir” writes, together with Martin Schulz, chairman of the European Parliament, Jean Claude-Juncker, chairman of the Commission, and Chancellor Angela Merkel, German will now be the dominant language during meetings in Brussels. Ironically, this is also the language you can use to talk to Vladimir Putin.

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Germany: Tusk's experience will come in handy

Donald Tusk's experience may be useful for the European Union – says the German daily “Sueddeutsche Zeitung”. The newspaper commentator added that the nomination of the Polish Prime Minister for the position of chairman of the European Council is a strong signal for Russia.

As we read, Donald Tusk brought to Brussels the experience of the Polish independence movement, as well as many years of experience as an electrician. This mixture may be useful for the EU. The author of the text emphasizes that Donald Tusk must unite European leaders in times of great challenges. Tusk will have to deal with heads of government who demand the lifting of sanctions against Russia, but also with those who consider dialogue with Russia pointless. With his slogan that Europe must act boldly, but not radically, Tusk has given both sides the right answer – the newspaper commentator said.

As the “Sueddeutsche Zeitung” adds, Poland's nomination signals that the EU will not be indifferent to the events in Ukraine and will show solidarity with Ukraine.

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Russia: cold attitude towards Moscow

Russia-European Union-Tuska-media Russian media continues to provide extensive commentary regarding the election of new European Union authorities. They paid special attention to the election of Donald Tusk as president of the European Council. They note that he is not known for his sympathy for Russia.

The state-owned “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” wrote that not so long ago Donald Tusk openly called himself a true friend of Russia. And he sometimes proves it by pursuing a friendly foreign policy towards Moscow. However, with the onset of the crisis in Ukraine, Warsaw appeared to soften its attitude towards everything Russian.

The Kommersant daily called Tusk a “high-status European politician.” He stressed that, according to experts, he is known for his rather tough stance towards Russia and may use the position of chairman of the European Council to put pressure on the leaders of European countries. “He also has the right to convene an extraordinary EU summit, including discussing Russia's actions,” the Russian business newspaper stressed.

Komsomolskaya Pravda predicts that Donald Tusk, as chairman of the European Council, will probably try to exert strong influence on Russia on the Ukrainian issue, but also on other issues.