Former President Mary Robinson is reportedly among a number of high-profile names being tipped to become the first president of the EU. A new post of President of the European Council is due to be created once the Lisbon Treaty is fully ratified. The successful candidate will be appointed by the leaders of the member states and will be responsible for chairing EU summits and representing the EU in
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