The key point here is that Europe won’t be able to upgrade the job later. If the presidency goes to a politician who lacks fame and charisma, its place will forever be low down in the international pecking order.
问题的关键是欧洲今后没有能力再给这个职位升级。如果主席一职由缺乏威望和魅力的政治家担任，那么它永远不会在国际权力排行中占据任何优势。