Cameron left alone in political battle for leadership of European Union

The British leader David Cameron’s strong opposition to Jean-Claude Juncker as presidetnt of Eruopean Commission will force member states vote the president which has always been chosen by consensus without a formal vote. Germany and the main Member States have tried until the last moment to maintain the UK as an ally in the choice of the next European leaders.

Diplomatic sources explain that even UK was offered to the  seat of super-commissioner in the EU executive for Cameron not to reject Juncker. It was in vain. The existing president of the European Commission, José Manuel Durão Barroso, on Wednesday made a final appeal for harmony to ensure that British involvement in the appointment of his successor is fundamental. ” It is in everyone’s interest that the UK is an active member in the EU. I hope that whatever the outcome of the voting, it will not put into question the future of UK within the Union, “said the Portuguese president.

The UK  prime minister asked the Summit of Heads of State and Government to appoint the chairman of the Committee by vote. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has not decided whether abstain or vote against Juncker. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, initially unenthusiastic – conservative candidate on Wednesday reaffirmed its support for Juncker, who stressed his “great experience.” ” If you meet a qualified majority and has the support of the European Parliament, the Government will propose that Sweden will join the majority,” said Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, another towards the skeptics Juncker.

UK criticizes the Luxembourg Prime Minister and find him not appropriate figure to drive needed reforms in the EU. Beyond the official discourse, the British refusal provokes an agent to deemed too pro-European for their interests.

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