Barroso
has now said, in a TV interview, he is not seeking a new mandate as President
of the European commission. His mandate ends in October 2014.
This
is a smart move. He has been facing serious opposition from different quarters.
Everything started with former French President Sarkozy, who towards the end of
his presidency had come to dislike Barroso. People thought that would change
with Hollande´s investiture. That has not been the case. Actually, Hollande
became an open opponent of many of the EC President´s initiatives. And other EU
leaders have also gained cold feet. So, as Barroso announces he will be out of
the way in less of a year´s time he gets some free space to make a couple of
bold proposals. During the next few months, he will keep an eye on history and
will try to strike an initiative that will be for many years associated with
his name.
This
might also be a chance to see a stronger head of the EC. Europe needs to hear
more than a few rumblings.
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