Though the commissioners will likely remain behind the scene figures, they will play a critical role in shaping priorities in Brussels.
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Who will step in as Europe’s top diplomat?
The commission has often seen early frontrunners rejected in favor of a lesser-known candidate perceived as more amenable to backing decisions made by the larger states.
Europe wrangles over next foreign policy head
Juncker is set to take over the most important job in the E.U., but his foreign affairs chief will wield broad influence as well.
Cameron’s bid against Juncker goes up in smoke
In his obstinate campaign to oust Juncker, Cameron may have well exhausted all good will in both Berlin and Brussels, where many are bemoaning British obstructionism.
The European Left holds a tête-a-tête to discuss future
The agenda: discuss the objectives of the European Commission in the wake of last month’s parliamentary elections, notably how they will take shape under the expected next president, Jean-Claude Juncker.
U.K.’s Cameron in losing battle over Juncker bid
If Cameron fails to derail Juncker’s bid, he faces not only a dent to his credentials in Brussels but at home.
Hollande and Merkel (awkwardly) play nice
On Friday, the president traveled to Germany’s Baltic coast for two days of informal talks with host Angela Merkel.
French P.M. prepares for ugly battle over economic reforms
But the implications of a wide scale abstention could be disastrous for Valls, who is many respects still an outsider vying for influence within the fractious Socialist party.
With local elections looming, France maintains Roma stance
With local elections approaching in six months, France’s Socialists are not the only ones to seize on tensions over immigrant populations.
José Manuel Barroso issues warning shot to U.K.’s Cameron
The spat is a microcosm of the beef between Cameron, who faces broad skepticism in the British electorate of needy Southern European economies and the loss of independence that comes with membership, and E.U. elites who clearly believe he is pandering to the lowest common denominator.
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