The European Parliament's legal service has found explanations given by French Commissioner Jacques Barrot satisfactory on why he did not reveal his past conviction.
European Parliament President Josep Borrell said on Wednesday (24 November) that "this opinion confirms that legally nothing can be held against Mr Barrot", according to Reuters.
Mr Barrot had sent the Parliament a 'letter of explanation' regarding an amnesty granted to him in 2000 for involvement in illegal party fun...
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