The political scientist said that EC President Urzula von der Leien trusts Dombrovskis because he is well acquainted with the economic problems of the European Union (EU), as he has served in the EC both as a commissioner and now as a vice-president. Ants emphasized that trade and agreements are very important for EU member states because they are export-oriented, ie they are exporting economies.
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The expert mentioned that there was an assumption in the media that Dombrovskis relied not only on von der Leiena, but also on EU leaders and politicians, because he had been successful, for example, when dealing with Greece, where the left-wing government was at the time. .
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“Dombrovskis more or less, but successfully coped with the challenges. This area is vital for all EU member states. It would be hard to imagine von der Leiena nominating someone without first knowing the mood among EU heads of government,” Skudra said.
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The associate professor expressed confidence that Dombrovskis would be approved by the European Parliament for this position, as the majority were those that supported the EC.
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Speaking about the directions in which Dombrovskis will have to work, Skudra emphasized that one of them could be negotiations with the USA, as confirmed by the Vice President of the EC President himself. Dombrovskis stated in an interview that a general agreement such as that envisaged during the commission of former Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will not be reached. He also said that trade agreements would have to be concluded in certain areas.
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Ants pointed out that the second direction in which Dombrovskis will have to work will be the relations between the EU and Great Britain. The associate professor admitted that Dombrovskis could get involved in the final phase, when it will be decided whether there will be an agreement between the EU and the United Kingdom, or whether the British will leave the EU without an agreement.
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Ants pointed out that the situation is complicated for both the United States and the United Kingdom. In his opinion, an agreement with the USA will not be possible until there is clarity about Great Britain – an agreement can be reached or it will not succeed.
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“Britain wants its own agreement or even several agreements. On the other hand, it seems that US President Donald Trump is not ready to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with Great Britain. Both sides are not really ready for that. As they say, Trump expects only concessions to US interests.” said Ant.
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The associate professor also noted that all other directions remain, such as the Middle East, Turkey, African countries or North Africa. According to the ant, productive work could be in the direction of Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Southeast Asia. “The work of this Commissioner is enormous and the responsibility is great,” Skudra added.
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LETA has already announced that Dombrovskis has been nominated as a candidate for the position of Trade Commissioner, EC President Urzula von der Leiena announced on Tuesday.
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Dombrowski has been acting Trade Commissioner since August 26, when former Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan resigned because he had violated Covid-19 restrictions in his native Ireland.
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For her part, Ireland’s nominee for the EC, Mareida McGines, First Vice-President of the European Parliament (EP), has decided to entrust the post of Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Security and Capital Markets.
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As Kristīne Liepiņa, the representative of the EC Representation in Latvia, informed LETA, both Commissioners-designate will have to be heard and approved by the European Parliament.
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Dombrovskis, whose vice-president is officially “Vice President of the Presidency” and is responsible for the economy for the benefit of people and trade, could “take responsibility for the trade portfolio” and continue to represent the EC Eurogroup at the press briefing in Brussels pointed out Leiena.
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Dombrovskis has emphasized on the microblogging site “Twitter” that he is honored to receive a nomination for the position of trade commissioner. “I am ready to work to defend the European Union’s interests in international trade and to continue as Vice-President of the EC for Economic Affairs,” he said.
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