The European Peoples Party, (EPP) wants a strong European "prime minister" as president of the EU Commission. The Spanish prime minister José Maria Aznar is a likely candidate for this post. It also wants the European Parliament to elect the European prime minister.
He shall then appoint his "government" meaning member states would no longer have the right to have their own commissioner. This federalist approach was opposed by some members who wanted a "super president" for the EU appoi...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.