Sikorski's reputation may improve in Europe

According to Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Radosław Sikorski still has a chance to become Europe’s foreign policy chief. The newspaper writes that Sikorski’s recently released controversial critique of US-Polish relations does not disqualify him from candidacy for the role of High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, currently chaired by Catherine Ashton of the UK. Sikorski is seen in Europe as a tough, but focused partner. The tapes may actually help him shed a reputation of being a proponent of transatlantic cooperation and Washington’s close ally, which he is often perceived as being by European partners. European proportions in assigning function roles may prove to be the larger problem for Sikorski, as well as the fact that the Socialists are seeking the foreign policy role for someone from their camp.