Blair Bows Out of EU Race
In a surprising last-minute move, Tony Blair has dropped out of the race for the European Council's presidency, a position for which he was an early favorite.
In a surprising last-minute move, Tony Blair has dropped out of the race for the European Council’s presidency, a position for which he was an early favorite.
WAIT BEFORE YOU GO...The BBC:
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has dropped out of the race to be European Council President — just as EU leaders meet to decide who to appoint.
The Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy is widely expected to get the job, with French and German support.
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