Ad
Rocco Buttiglione - has barely left newspaper headlines in recent weeks (Photo: European Commission)

Buttiglione says he is victim of 'hate-campaign'

Finding himself once more in the news after a fresh set of controversial comments, the new Italian Commissioner designate has said that he is the victim of an "anti-Christian" orthodoxy.

Speaking to Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Rocco Buttiglione said MEPs were trying to block his nomination to become commissioner because of his religious beliefs.

He said this meant having "to conform to a new orthodoxy, accompanied by a new inquisition, but this time anti-Christian".

...

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here
Rocco Buttiglione - has barely left newspaper headlines in recent weeks (Photo: European Commission)

Tags

Ad
Ad
Ad