The UK doesn't have much in the way of substantial political figures (sorry Migeru!).  I suspect most Brits would be quite glad to have "their" man in charge of the continentals.  Any major figure is bound to be controversial and the question is perhaps whether te EU is ready to have a high profile leader,  A colourless bureaucrat or a Swiss style cantonal leader might be the lowest common denominator we can expect.

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