ASSESSMENTS

EU: The Balance of Power and the New Commission

Dec 1, 2009 | 18:00 GMT

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Summary

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso announced the entity's new lineup Nov. 27. If confirmed by the European Parliament, France and Germany will get key positions they can use to increase their influence over the European Union's inner workings and important policy areas.

France and Germany look to control some of the European Union's most important policy areas when a new European Commission takes office....

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