Romano Prodi today declared himself and his Commission "ready for any emergency" if the new Commission is rejected by the European Parliament on Wednesday (27 October).
Mr Prodi's team will act as "caretaker Commission" if the European Parliament fails to endorse the Barosso Commission - a real possibility after the commissioner-designate for justice and home affairs, Rocco Buttiglione, caused outrage with his views on gays and the role of women in society.
"We are ready for an...
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