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EU leaders hand Van Rompuy 2nd term as president

Two and a half years ago, when European Union leaders were choosing the first president of the European Council, they faced a choice: Would they choose their leader or their clerk?

02.03.2012

(AP) — Two and a half years ago, when European Union leaders were choosing the first president of the European Council, they faced a choice: Would they choose their leader or their clerk?

Would the post be filled by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a charismatic leader already welcome in the highest councils of government around the world? Or someone else?