The EU commissioners in charge of two of the most powerful portfolios in Brussels have strongly criticised France and Italy for their protectionist moves.
In separate speeches given at an economic forum in Italy over the weekend, competition commissioner Neelie Kroes and her internal market colleague Charlie McCreevy singled out the countries to drive home their point about the benefits of a single market and free trade.
Known for not mincing her words, Mrs Kroes was unusually str...
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