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Mr Van Rompuy starts his duties on 1 January (Photo: Council of the European Union)

Van Rompuy faces difficult power balancing act

New procedural rules being considered by member states show that EU president-designate Herman Van Rompuy will have to manage a delicate power balancing act with the country holding the rotating presidency when he takes up his duties on 1 January.

Potentially the draft rules, seen by EUobserver, could give the Belgian politician, known for his discretion and negotiating skills, real clout as president of the European Council.

They give him the power to call special summits of EU l...

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Mr Van Rompuy starts his duties on 1 January (Photo: Council of the European Union)

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