Civic Platform Deputy likely to be Poland's second EU Commissioner

Earlier media reports that Poland will send two Commissioners to Brussels instead of one is now being confirmed by politicians. Danuta Huebner will most likely be accompanied by Jacek Saryusz-Wolski from the Civic Platform (PO). "It is natural that the second commissioner should be a representative from the opposition. Saryusz-Wolski is a good candidate, as his one of the best Polish specialist with regard to European integration," said Józef Oleksy, Chairman of the Sejm European Commission. The issue of allowing two Commissioners for larger member states was demanded by France and Germany during negotiations over the European Constitution. According to Rzeczpospolita, it is most likely that the proposal would be accepted. "We cannot divide all political posts in the EU between the SLD and PO. We should also begin cooperation with Law and Justice (PiS), which despite all reservations, is also a pro-European party," stated Józef Oleksy. (Rzeczpospolita, pp. A1, A4) M.M.