Barroso “Man of the Year 2009 of Central and Eastern Europe” – 20th Economic Forum Krynica, Poland

President Barroso participates in the 20th Economic Forum, known also as the “Polish Davos”. In the evening he receives the “Man of the Year 2009 of Central and Eastern Europe” award. The award is accorded to outstanding personalities whose attitudes and achievements have had a significant influence in Europe. Among the former laureates are Victor Yushenko (2000), Pope John Paul II (2002), Vaclav Havel (2007), Donald Tusk (2008) and Jerzy Buzek (2009).