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MEPs await more concessions from Barroso

MEPs are expecting incoming Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso to make more concessions over his controversial new team ahead of a crucial vote on Wednesday.

In a speech to be given later this morning before the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Mr Barroso is expected to make further changes concerning Italian Commissioner Rocco Buttiglione – who has caused such a furore with his views on gays and women.

According to sources, Mr Barroso may offer to bring forward new ...

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