The EU presidency must be discussed ahead of the British general elections

This must surely be the only election the date of whose announcement has caused more speculation than the date of polling day itself. Indeed, the campaign has been running for some time, with political insult and general misinformation, not least about the European Union, in generous supply.

Nevertheless, dodging the obsequies for the Pope and the preparations for the Royal wedding, Tony Blair, finally confirmed that the General Election will take place on 5 May. That makes this theref...