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Barroso plays down differences between top Commissioners

The European Commission President has denied divisions within his institution after fundamentally differing views emerged between two leading members of his team.

José Manuel Durao Barroso said on Wednesday (26 January) that "a nuance between Commissioner A and Commissioner B is very very natural".

"We are 25 intelligent people", he said referring to his team adding, "I really want my Commissioners to bring different views".

Mr Barroso's words were sparked by an interview gi...

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