EU industry commissioner Guenter Verheugen claims he has received "overwhelming support" from member states in his battle against the bureaucratic culture of high-ranking officials in the European Commission.
With the controversy over his recent statements heating up and the commission trade unions asking for his resignation, Mr Verheugen argues he does not intend to back down and is prepared for the intense debate brewing in the commission's services.
"I never wanted to put into...
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