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The European Council should not have a president

It’s time to admit that this role created 14 years ago is not working out as hoped. We should clear up confusion by referring to this as a "chairman" in English.

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Dave Keating
Sep 07, 2023
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Former Italian PM Matteo Renzi speaks with former Belgian PM Charles Michel, as former Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker shoots us a knowing glance.

This week, former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi floated the idea that he should become the next President of the European Council - the body of 27 EU national leaders - following the EU election…

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