Tusk Nominates Serafin for Prominent EU Commissioner Role

The Polish government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has nominated Piotr Serafin as an EU commissioner candidate. Tusk aims to secure the influential EU budget commissioner role for Poland. Serafin, a close associate of Tusk, previously served as head of Tusk's cabinet in the European Council.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Tuesday that Piotr Serafin, head of Poland's Permanent Representation to the EU, has been chosen as the country's EU commissioner candidate. Tusk is aiming for the EU budget commissioner position, a sign of Poland's ambition to increase its influence in Brussels under his pro-European leadership.

This strategic move is part of a broader effort by Tusk's administration, which gained power last December after dethroning the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, known for its contentious relationship with the EU over democratic norms.

Tusk mentioned that the European Commission president holds significant sway over portfolio distributions, but it is highly likely that Serafin will secure a strategic role. Tusk will confer with President Andrzej Duda this week to formalize the proposal. Serafin, a trusted advisor, previously served as head of Tusk's cabinet during his tenure as president of the European Council.

(With inputs from agencies.)