Barroso sees clutch of changes
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JosÃ© Manuel DurÃ£o Barroso, the incoming president of the European Commission, is expecting to have to make a clutch of changes to the line-up of his executive if he is to get it past a rebellious European Parliament.
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Incoming European Commission (EC)President Jose Manuel Barroso said here Thursday that he was optimistic over securing European Parliament (EP) support next week for his proposed 25-member team of commissioners.
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JosÃ© Manuel Barrosoâs new look European Commission is to be fast-tracked by MEPs following a reshuffle. The incoming Brussels chief has unveiled a minimalist redesign of his delayed EU executive tailored to suit the European Parliament.
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Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Manuel Durao Barroso said necessary changes must be made after postponing a crucial vote rather than face a veto, an unprecedented event in the history of European ...
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JosÃ© Manuel Barroso, the new European commission president, offered MEPs a powerful role in reshaping the EU&#39;s political, economic and social agenda and redefining its relations with the world after winning resounding backing for his team yesterday.
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Spain is being transformed by a new government, regional pressures and EU integration, writes Katya Adler.
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Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has begun consultations with the European Union (EU) governments in an effort to resolve the crisis over his proposed new executive agency.
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Mr Barroso believes he must replace or reshuffle between three and five members of his 24-member team to win the approval of the European parliament, which refused on Wednesday to back his line-up, prompting ...
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Thursday he hopes the imminent signing of the new European Union treaty would shift the bloc's focus away from an "institutional debate".
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Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Thursday sought to ease conflict over his proposed executive team, as the turmoil threatened to cloud solemn ceremonies for the signing of the European Union's proposed constitution.
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Gordon Brown unveils changes to the way Bank of England monetary policy committee is appointed.
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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso sets out his work plan, with an emphasis on prosperity.
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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is to present his five-year plan to the EU Parliament.
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The EU can turn to new priorities such as globalisation after agreeing a new reform treaty, its leaders said Friday, but thoughts were also on the potentially tricky topic of ratification.
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Science & environment: Scottish Executive to launch ambitious drive to prepare for the changes ahead.
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The incoming Commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, will today seek to head-off a disastrous parliamentary vote of no-confidence in his team of Commissioners by offering fresh pledges on anti-discrimination measures.
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Jose Manuel Barroso, the incoming European Commission president, sought to rescue his 24-member executive team yesterday, on the eve of a legislative vote that could throw the EU into turmoil.