The main conclusion from the Harpsund meeting was very clear: First content, then names. For the moment this is the strategy for handling two important processes in the EU: the reform process and appointment of the next commission president. The processes are interwoven and have been running quite long already. Both of them concerns EUs political profile. But they are also affected by the power struggle between the parliament and the European Council.
The situation, which reflects EUs institutional power balance, is very difficult to handle. While there seems to be wide agreement on some reforms (like deepening of the internal market), others are highly controversial (proposals for less integration). Therefore it is necessary first to determine the political priorities, and then propose a commission president which in a credible way can ensure the implementation. And this is exactly what the European Council shall do according to article 15 and 17 in the Lisbon Treaty (TEU).
The two processes will now continue. The next milestone will be the European Council meeting in Brussels 26-27 June.
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