Leaders to discuss Blair EU post

Oct 29th, 2009 - BBC NEWS

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Leaders to discuss Blair EU post

Mr Blair has not said he wants the job, which does not exist yet

European leaders gathering in Brussels are expected to discuss whether former PM Tony Blair should become the new president of the European Council.

Gordon Brown is expected lobby for his predecessor to get the job, which will be created by the Lisbon Treaty.

But until the treaty is ratified it is not know whether the job will be high-profile or a low-key chairman's role.

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