Parliament’s challenge to Barroso

The only candidate as next President of the European Commission, to succeed himself, has European governments’ support but needs the Parliament’s endorsement. Jose Manuel Barroso has had a challenging time of it trying to muster a sufficient majority there. The decision on Jose Manuel Barroso’s future, and his role in Europe, will be by secret ballot.

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tags: European Union, France, Politics