European Union: : EU-US SUMMIT TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER IN LISBON

The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, will welcome US President Barack Obama at the next European Union-United States Summit, which shall be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 20. Portugal is the  home country of Mr. Barroso.

Following an invitation by the European leaders, both sides agreed on a mutually convenient date and venue for the EU-US Summit and shall engage now in the preparations of the summit.

Note EU-Digest: This all looks pretty confusing to have two "EU Presidents" inviting and speaking to the US President - which leads to the following question, who is in charge at the EU ? Logic would have it that Barroso should not be there.  To the outsider it certainly gives an unprofessional impression and could indication to some there is a power struggle going on.

For more: EUROPEAN UNION - Delegation of the European Union to the USA - EU/NR 36/10: EU-US SUMMIT TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER IN LISBON