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1. Liberals
The European liberal party
ALDE kick-started their
selection process for a frontrunner at their London
congress, end of November. A
common candidate will be elected
by the party’s national delegation
on 1 February, in what is
expected to be a tight race…

2. Olli Rehn
EU Commissioner for Economic
and Monetary Affairs
Nationality Finnish
Chances Even if Rehn gets the
liberals’ endorsement as single
candidate on 1 February, it is
unlikely that a liberal will get the
Commission presidency, as ALDE
is only the third largest political
family in Europe. But Olli Rehn is
praised for his work as economic
affairs commissioner and could
be considered for other top
positions within the European
institutions.

3. Guy Verhofstadt
Leader of the ALDE Group in the
European Parliament
Nationality Belgian
Chances Even if Verhofstadt gets the
liberals’ endorsement as single
candidate on 1 February, it is
unlikely that a liberal will get the
Commission presidency, as ALDE is
only the third largest political family
in Europe. Verhofstadt’s profile
raises controversy with the EU
member states in Council, as he is an
outspoken euro-federalist.