Presidential Poker

The game which is supposed to lead to the appointment of the first President of the European Council is now under way, though its outcome is completely up in the air. In fact, the job descriptions of the posts concerned are more important than the actual appointees. Thus the EU will derive profit only from a powerful president. Furthermore, the rotating presidencies need to be given new and attractive tasks.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-leaders-need-a-president-not-a-nonentity/

ESO: Background information http://www.europeansources.info/record/charlemagne-the-parable-of-the-presidents/

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