The top EU jobs will once again dominate much of the discussions in Brussels, as EU heads of state and government return for another summit this week.
The Spitzenkandat, a German term used to describe a process where the biggest European political parties select their candidates to take the European commission helm, appears all but dead.
The point was driven by French president Emmanuel Macron who told reporters in Brussels that the Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.