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Fri 10 Oct 2009Campaign proposes Robinson as EU premier
A CAMPAIGN is under way to have former Irish president Mary Robinson considered for the new post of president of the European Council, which will be established when the Lisbon Treaty comes into effect.
An online petition has been launched and a website set up by those campaigning for Ms Robinson to be appointed to the position, which is expected to go to a former prime minister of an EU member state.
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