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It was less 'Rumble in the Jungle' than 'Argument in the Parliament' (Photo: Wikipedia)

Barroso holds his own in spectacular brawl with Greens

Europe's most senior official, Jose Manuel Barroso, entered the lion's den - or perhaps, a pit of Green vipers - on Wednesday (10 September) night when he battled the cutting, sarcastic Green co-leader, Daniel Cohn-Bendit, and his fellow eco-deputies at a hearing in the European Parliament over his re-appointment.

Mr Barroso has the backing of the right and centre-right in the house, but needs support from the Liberals or Socialists if he is to secure the majority he needs to win the po...

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It was less 'Rumble in the Jungle' than 'Argument in the Parliament' (Photo: Wikipedia)

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