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Events from the year 2004 in the European Union.

Incumbents

• Commission President - Romano Prodi (until 22 November) - José Manuel Barroso, People's Party
• Council Presidency - Ireland (Jan-Jun) and Netherlands (July-Dec)
• Parliament President - Pat Cox, ELDR Party (until 30 July). Josep Borrell, Socialists
• High Representative - Javier Solana, Socialists

Events

• 1 May: 2004 Enlargement.
• 10-13 June: European Parliament election, 2004 expanding the Commission.
• 22 July; Parliament approves José Manuel Barroso as President.
• 1 November: Original date for Barroso to enter office delayed due to parliamentary opposition to some of his Commissioners. A new college is later submitted.
• 18 November: Parliament approves the Barroso Commission.
• 22 November: Barroso Commission took office.