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Swedish Foreign Minister - Carl Bildt

Swedish Foreign Minister - Carl Bildt

What is the future direction of the European Union?

The Interview · BBC World Service

July 11, 201423m 23s

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Show Notes

The European Parliament are selecting a new set of officials including the key post of commission president. The choice of EU insider Jean-Claude Juncker has led to a bitter and public row between the UK and other member states. How far has this damaged the reputation of the EU and what does it tell us about the future direction of the European Union? Hardtalk speaks to one of the EU's most experienced politicians, Sweden's Foreign Minister, Carl Bildt.

Picture: Carl Bildt, Credit: Marko Mumm/AFP/Getty Images