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Mr Barroso conceded a similar leak could take place in the EU (Photo: European Commission)

Barroso: Up to member states to clarify WikiLeaks revelations

by Andrew Willis, Brussels,

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has said it is not the task of his institution to explain revelations contained in US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, insisting that EU member states are better positioned for the role.

MEPs in Strasbourg on Tuesday (14 December) repeatedly asked Mr Barroso to outline his position on the diplomatic cables and the legal action currently being taken against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange who was granted bail on the same day, bu...

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Mr Barroso conceded a similar leak could take place in the EU (Photo: European Commission)

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