The Commissioner of Belgium is in the running for the Council of Europe top job

EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders shortlisted to become next secretary general of the Council of Europe. Committee of Ministers announced the shortlist for the top job on Tuesday. EU Justice commissioner Reynder shortlisted for top job at the European Union's top job.

Didier Reynders to compete for Council of Europe top job. It is unclear who will replace the EU’s justice commissioner during his leave of absence. It's unclear who is to replace the justice commissioner while he is on leave of leave of absence. Belgium's Didier Reynders will compete for the job.