European Union

The European Union has observer status at the Summit and is represented by the President of the Commission as well as the leader of the country that holds the presidency of the European Union.

The President of the European Commission is His Excellency Romano Prodi. President Prodi began his term as President of the European Commission in September of 1999.

During the Sea Island Summit, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Prime Minister of Ireland, His Excellency Bertie Ahern, T.D., will be attending the Sea Island Summit in his capacity as President of the Council of the European Union. The Presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates between member nations of the EU. Ireland took over the Presidency in January of 2004.