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Belgium reluctant to see PM leave for EU president job

Brussels - Belgian commentators on Friday voiced concern at a seemingly unstoppable wave of backing for their country's prime minister Herman Van Rompuy to be offered the new EU president's role. Full Article at Expatica

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  1. (BRUSSELS) - Belgian commentators on Friday voiced concern at a seemingly unstoppable wave of backing for their country's prime minister Herman Van Rompuy to be offered the new EU president's role. Full Article at EUbusiness

  2. LONDON: The ideal appointment for the European Union presidency, it has been suggested, should be ''someone who could stop the traffic in Beijing'' - the implication being that Tony Blair has enough star power to do that. Full Article at Sydney Morning Herald

  3. Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union’s first presidential campaign heated up, with Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy emerging as a possible compromise candidate after former U.K. leader Tony Blair’s chances faded. Full Article at Bloomberg.com

  4. Herman Van Rompuy: He has discussed taking up the post with his family over Sunday lunch this weekend and appears to be on course to be picked as the least controversial candidate. Full Article at The Telegraph

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