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 reforms did the leadership of the EU face resistance from Poland?

What is the significance of the Intergovernmental Conference mentioned in the text?

What is the goal of the Portuguese Presidency regarding the EU's economy?

What significant diplomatic relations did Portugal bolster during its presidency?

What was Portugal's stance on Turkey's EU candidacy?