Euro Center Right looks to Patton

As the EUObserver reports, Jean-Claude Juncker, the favorite of the center right has opted not to leave the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, so The UK's Chris Patten will carry the mantle of the European People's Party. Silvio Berlusconi nominated Patton. Elmar Brok, a German Christian Democrat MEP, says Patten, "enjoys great popularity in the Parliament". Patton is currently the EU's external relations commissioner. It will be interesting so see how he fairs.