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Who Will Lead The European Union? BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (Associated Press) -

The European Union's 27 leaders are facing an all-nighter at their summit in Brussels.

A bruising battle is looming over who to name as the bloc's first full-time president and new foreign policy chief.

Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, chair of the EU summit, says despite his best efforts at mediation, the EU leaders are deadlocked ahead of the dinner that will decide the issue tonight.

Time is pressing for the leaders, as the new posts must be filled before the EU's new reform treaty comes into force on Dec. 1.

Belgium's little-known Premier Herman Van Rompuy leads the pack of half a dozen mentioned politicians said to be interested in the presidential post.

Britain, however, opposes Van Rompuy. It's pushing hard for ex-prime minister Tony Blair to get the job. Other countries want a person with a lower profile.
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