José Manuel Barroso
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
7
Honours
2
Covers
Barroso's career is marked by rare longevity at the top of European politics. His two full mandates as Commission President place him among a small group of leaders who steered the EU through its most severe financial crisis. His state decorations from multiple countries reflect his influence in enlargement and crisis management. His post-Commission leadership of Gavi underscores his continued commitment to global health.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
Portugal's highest civil honour.
Grand Cross of the Order of Christ
Portuguese state decoration.
Order of the White Eagle
Poland's highest state decoration.
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Awarded for service to European relations.
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Awarded for role in EU enlargement.
Order of Merit
Grand Cross.
Order of the Star of Romania
Grand Cross.
Magazine Covers
TIME
Eurozone crisis coverage
Der Spiegel
EU crisis management