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LISBON TREATY
EU chief adds pressure on Czech leader to sign treaty
In Brussels for talks with Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer, European Commission Chief Jose Manuel Barroso has increased pressure on “Eurosceptic“ Czech President Vaclav Klaus to sign the EU's long-awaited Lisbon reform treaty.
CLIMATE
EU's Barroso warns of climate change 'deadlock'
The head of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, is to warn in New York that UN climate change talks are “dangerously close to deadlock” as legislation championed by US President Barack Obama struggles to gain traction in Congress.
IRELAND
Barroso campaigns for Lisbon Treaty ahead of critical vote
Barely two weeks before the Irish vote on the Lisbon Treaty, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso stressed the importance of the EU for Ireland’s economic well-being during his visit to the economic crisis-hit nation.
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WEB NEWS
Iranian opposition mobilises online ahead of 'Qods Day' rallies
In this edition: the Iranian opposition mobilises for action on "Qods Day" (Jerusalem Day), and Net users comment on Jose Manuel Barroso's re-election as head of the European Commission.
European Commission - Germany - immigration - José Manuel Barroso - Socialist Party
Back on the political news of the week (Part 2)
To discuss the reappointment of José Manuel Barroso and Mitterrand’s fear over reunited Germany, Cyril Vanier interviews Alain Lipietz (Green Party), Richard Yung (French Socialist Party) and Philippe Cochet (UMP Party).
European Parliament - José Manuel Barroso
Daniel Cohn-Bendit, European Parliament member
Daniel Cohn-Bendit, the co-president of the European Greens and a staunch opponent of EU Commission chief José Manuel Barroso, gives his thoughts on Barroso's re-election at the head of the European Union's executive arm.
EUROPEAN UNION
Barroso wins new term as EU Commission chief
The European parliament reinstated Jose Manuel Barroso as European Commission president for another five years on Wednesday, despite criticism of his handling of the global financial crisis.
EUROPEAN UNION
Barroso wins second term as EU Commission chief
The European Parliament has voted to give Jose Manuel Barroso a second five-year mandate as European Commission president with an absolute majority, despite criticism of his handling of the global financial crisis.
European Commission - José Manuel Barroso
EU Commission President: Barroso by default?
The European Commission President José Manuel Barroso goes before the 736 member European parliament in Strasbourg today, hoping it will reappoint him for a second term.
EUROPEAN UNION
Has Barroso outstayed his welcome?
As the only credible candidate, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is likely to be re-elected for a second five-year term on Wednesday, though critics say he has overly pandered to states and not shown enough high-achieving leadership.
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