The prospect of the European Union being plunged into political crisis today continues to loom as incoming Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso holds tough on his new team of Commissioners.
Addressing the European Parliament on Tuesday, ahead of today's crucial vote on whether or not to accept the new Commission, Mr Barroso made only partial concessions to MEPs.
Speaking confidently in French and English, Mr Barroso reconfirmed his intention to "fight against all forms o...
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