EU Council Chief Tusk Re-Elected Despite Opposition

EU Council Chief Tusk Re-Elected Despite Opposition

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The video discusses Donald Tusk's reappointment as EU Council President, highlighting the political tensions with Poland, which opposed his candidacy. Despite this, most EU leaders supported him. The video also covers the delay in Brexit negotiations due to domestic issues in the UK, with Article 50 expected to be triggered later in the month. Donald Tusk assured that the EU's response would be swift and responsible, with draft guidelines for the 27 member states to be published soon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was reappointed as the EU Council President, despite opposition from his home country?

Donald Tusk

Jean-Claude Juncker

Angela Merkel

Emmanuel Macron

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Polish government oppose Donald Tusk's reappointment?

They believed he was too inexperienced.

They wanted a candidate from the UK.

They viewed him as a candidate of Germany.

They thought he was biased towards France.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general reaction of EU leaders to Donald Tusk's reappointment?

They were divided.

They were generally pleased.

They were indifferent.

They were mostly unhappy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the delay in triggering Article 50 for Brexit?

Opposition from the European Parliament.

Issues back in the UK.

Financial disagreements.

Lack of agreement among EU countries.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Donald Tusk say about the EU's response once Article 50 is triggered?

It will be slow and cautious.

It will be fast and responsible.

It will be delayed indefinitely.

It will be aggressive and confrontational.