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Italian commissioner struggles to beat off criticism

Rocco Buttiglione faced a barrage of questions today from parliamentarians in his bid to become Commissioner for Interior Affairs.

Appearing before MEPs, the former Italian minister faced tough questions on his moral convictions, allegiances, the record of his government and his time as an MEP.

Sometimes ill-tempered, much of the discourse was low on policy substance, focusing on orientation and the commissioner vice president-designate’s outlook.

Facing criticism over his s...

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