How Angela Merkel quietly sank Tony Blair's bid to become EU president

All smiles: Angela Merkel is believed to have convinced Nicolas Sarkozy of changing his mind on backing Tony Blair for top EU job. Photograph: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

October 29,2009 (Guardian) -- Bolstered by her confirmation as a second-term German chancellor and fresh from dinner and deal-making with president Nicolas Sarkozy of France,Angela Merkel went into the European summit as the key swing voter,making or breaking Tony Blair's chances of becoming the first European president. . . continue reading.

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