How Pedro Lourtie became the EU’s dealmaker in chief

How Pedro Lourtie became the EU’s dealmaker in chief. Council President António Costa's chief of staff is in charge of building consensus between capitals. It's a job that's only getting harder.

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How Pedro Lourtie became the EU’s dealmaker in chief. Council President António Costa's chief of staff is in charge of building consensus between capitals. It's a job that's only getting harder.

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How Pedro Lourtie became the EU’s dealmaker in chief.Supported · Medium-high confidence

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How Pedro Lourtie became the EU’s dealmaker in chief.

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