COMMISSION TURMOIL
October 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALLA MAJOR reshuffle of the proposed European Commission due to take office on November 1 will be made with president-elect José Manuel Barroso withdrawing his team because of opposition to its appointment within the European Parliament. Although the prime concern of MEPs has focused on Italy's nominee as Commissioner for justice, freedom and security Rocco Buttiglione, the Netherlands' competition Commissioner-designate Neelie Kroes is also in the firing line. Barroso will consult tomorrow (Friday 29-10) with European Union (EU) heads of ...
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