EU-DIPLOMACY-GERMANY-POLAND

The transcript discusses the leadership and reform efforts within the EU, highlighting the challenges faced by Jose Succotash, the Portuguese Prime Minister, in making the EU more efficient. It outlines the goals of the Portuguese Presidency to strengthen Europe and make it the world's most competitive economy by 2010. The transcript also touches on diplomatic relations, particularly with Africa, the Mediterranean, and Brazil, and addresses the contentious issue of Turkey's EU candidacy.

What was a significant challenge faced by the EU leadership in implementing reforms?

• Support from Poland

• Resistance from Poland

• Lack of interest from member states

• Financial constraints

Who took over the leadership to continue EU reforms?

• Jose Succotash

• Angela Merkel

• Emmanuel Macron

• Ursula von der Leyen

What is one of the main goals of the Portuguese Presidency for the EU?

• To dissolve the EU

• To focus solely on internal affairs

• To make the EU the world's most competitive economy

• To reduce the number of member states

Which region is NOT mentioned as a focus for bolstering diplomatic relations by the Portuguese Presidency?

• Africa

• Asia

• Mediterranean

• Brazil

What stance did Portugal take regarding Turkey's EU candidacy?

• Rejected resuming talks

• Encouraged immediate membership

• Remained neutral

• Supported resuming talks