By Nicolas Nagle
11 Nov 2009 |
World Politics Review
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- With the last obstacles out of the way for the Lisbon Treaty's ratification, a race in Brussels has begun between the European Commission and the European Council to secure influence over the new European diplomatic corps. The integration of elements from the Commission and the Council is causing tensions over who will control the future service.
By Nicolas Nagle
29 Oct 2009 |
World Politics Review
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- If all goes as expected and the Lisbon Treaty finally enters
into effect in the coming months, the European Union will soon face
another major challenge: electing a permanent president for the
European Council. The debate has already begun in Brussels over
not only who would be the most suitable candidate for the job, but also
over the functions the post should include.