Brussels, 23/10/2011 (Agence Europe) - As wanted by France and Germany in particular, the European Council decided, in Brussels on Sunday 23 October, to appoint Herman Van Rompuy as chairman of meetings of the heads of state and government of the eurozone, at least until it is decided otherwise. This, then, will see Van Rompuy hold the posts of President of the European Council and chairman of eurozone summits (roles he has, in practice, been fulfilling).
The European Council states in its...