First EU President to be elected in Brussels

November 19, 2009 - 20:14 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 19, leaders of European Union member states are electing EU first President. Representatives from 27 countries differed in their views on possible candidate, hence discussions over the issue are expected to continue after midnight.



Earlier, the favorite was Britain's Tony Blair. But later, France and Germany expressed support for Belgian Premier Herman Van Rompuy. Other possible contenders included in the list are Dutch Premier Jan Peter Balkenende, former Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Luxemburg Premier Jean-Claude Juncker.



Brussels will also host elections of pan-European Foreign Minster who will be vested with more competences than President.



EU structural management reforms are stipulated in Lisbon Treaty which enters into force on December 1, 2009, BBC reports.
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