Manual Barroso, the out-going President of the EU Commission, knew he had to do what the Ministers of the European Council wanted, but these rules have now changed. Does Jean-Claude Juncker really understand the role which he will be expected to play, as President of the EU Commission, to satisfy the Ministers of the EU Council, but also to satisfy the MEPs if they elect him as the President of the EU Commission ?
This function is not a "reward" or "honour" ! It is guaranteed hard work to continue building the dream of a federated Europe. Many people are for or against this project !
It means formulating policies, modifying treaties and ensuring that taxpayers accept to bear the costs. This also means being an independent diplomat, not a henchman of any one party.
Has Juncker, in the pre-selection period, explained his vision of how he intends to work, to both the Council and to the EU Parliament ? How can you adopt a Candidate if you do not "know" him or his ideas ?
Is Jean-Claude Juncker the right man for the Job ?
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