European leaders will review the economic area's agenda after voters "sent a strong message" in the election which saw a surge from Eurosceptic parties, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said.
European Union leaders have agreed to re-evaluate economic area's agenda after voters sent a strong message, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said.
He was speaking after a meeting in Brussels to discuss big election gains by populist and far-right parties.
Mr Van Rompuy said leaders of the 28 member states had asked him to launch consultations on future policies.
Today EU leaders voted to back Jean-Claude Juncker as new president of the very powerful EU commission, which looks like business as usual.
In Essex the potential damage Ukip could do to Miliband's Downing Street elections is clear. He is there listening to voter's concerns.
The EU parliament is about to welcome the most Eurosceptic and right-wing intake in its history.