1. José Manuel Barroso European Hero

2. INTRODUCTION Biography Top dates Achievements Why is he our European hero?

3. Biography  He was born in Lisbon (Portugal) in 1956  Studies: law, economics and social science.  His political career began in 1974

4. TOP DATES  2002: Prime Minister in Portugal  2004: President of the European Commission  2009: re-elected for the European Commission

5. ACHIEVEMENTS  The Lisbon Strategy.  European Institute of Innovation and Technology.  1992 Global leader for tomorrow  2006 European of the year  2009 ‘United for better’ prize

6. Why is he our European Hero?  He works a lot in favour of every European citizen  It is very grateful what he has done for the European Country  He stands up for everyone

7.  Ane Plazaola  Ane Gil  Anne de Graaf  Leire Gorrotxategi  Rafke Raaimakers  Jone Aizpuru  Oihane Arocena  Veerle de Vries