26 October 2009 - Politics.co.uk
David Miliband's European credentials will be up for scrutiny this morning as he makes a keynote speech on Europe.
The foreign secretary is being viewed as a potential candidate for the role of high representative, a 'foreign minister' post for the European Union if the Lisbon treaty comes into effect.
Any bid for the post would be unlikely to succeed if former prime minister Tony Blair manages to win the presidency of the European Commission.
But if he fails there is speculation it could be Mr Miliband who assumes the secondary role.
He will address the International Institute of Strategic Studies on the EU's role as a global actor and the benefits to the UK of a strong foreign policy.
