Martin Schulz, erstwhile president of the German SPD and head of the European Parliament, in an interview with Deutsche Welle stressed the key function of social democrats in shaping current governments in Poland and Germany. His words shed fresh light on political alliances in Europe.
"Without the Social Democrats there would be no advancement in Europe"
Schulz, erstwhile asked about Polish-German relations, stated that they have for Europe ‘existing meaning’. – We Germans have 9 neighbours, including 2 very large countries and many smaller ones. The biggest ones are France in the west and Poland in the east. That says everything. – he said.
The politician besides stressed the importance of Weimar Triangle, which after the unification of Germany was to bring Poland, France and Germany closer together. In his opinion, present this cooperation is needed more than ever.
Did the West neglect Poland? Schulz: "No, It's the PiS He was looking for a confrontation"
When the writer asked whether Poland had been neglected in fresh years by Western politicians, Schulz replied decisively: – No, I don't think so. From my own experience, Poland has always played a central function in the European Union.
At the same time, he acknowledged that the governments of the Law and Justice Department had made relations difficult: - It was possible to get the impression that the erstwhile Polish government did not want to play any function in the EU at all, and its strategy besides relied for a very long time and very frequently on seeking confrontation alternatively than cooperation. It made relationships difficult..
Why can Tusk and Merz rule? The answer is clear.
Schulz pointed out that both in Poland and Germany, Centralist governments are only possible thanks to the support of social democrats. – Poland has a conservative government with Donald Tuski at the head, and Germany will have a government led by Friedrich Merz. They are leaders of the 2 largest parties belonging to the centre-right European People's Party, but can regulation only due to the fact that they are supported by social democrats – explained.
A akin situation he saw in France, where the Socialist organization supports the Francois Bayrou government. – We request to be clear: Without social democratic centre-left policy, there would be no advancement in Europe Schulz concluded.
Summary
Martin Schulz's words show that key decisions in Europe are made through alliances between centre-right and social democrats. Without their support, neither Donald Tusk nor Friedrich Merz could effectively exercise power.
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Martin Schulz reveals who truly is behind the power of Donald Tusk and Friedrich Merz
