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EU capitals have begun a high stakes game for the new power jobs (Photo: Flickr.com)

Blair under attack in bid for EU top job

Eurogroup chief Jean Claude Juncker and the British Conservative party have attacked Tony Blair's bid to become the first EU president, as member states start horse-trading for the EU's top jobs after Ireland's Lisbon Treaty vote.

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen on Sunday (4 October) openly backed former British premier Mr Blair to take up the prestigious post once the treaty comes into force. "I've certainly the highest regard for Tony Blair and obviously we await and see if, in fac...

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EU capitals have begun a high stakes game for the new power jobs (Photo: Flickr.com)

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