Jose Manuel Barroso

Brown Putting Eu at Terror Risk - Barroso
The president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, has launched a rare attack on Gordon Brown, warning that the Prime Minister is putting the international fight against terrorism at risk.
Barroso Calls for Eu to Move Beyond Constitution Debacle
Jose Manuel Barroso delivered the last rites to the EU constitution today when he declared that European leaders had created a "hostage to fortune" by giving it such a grand name.
Barroso Urges Cameron and Brown to Seek More From Eu
Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European commission, will tonight challenge Gordon Brown and David Cameron to decide whether Britain should play a leading role in Europe or "sulk from the periphery".
Barroso's Blueprint to Revitalise Eu
Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European commission, challenged EU leaders yesterday to give Brussels a greater say in the fight against terrorism or risk a backlash after the next attack.
Barroso's Last Rites for Eu Charter
The last rites were finally delivered to the European Union constitution yesterday when Jose Manuel Barroso, the commission president, declared that there were "no magical formulae" to revive the measure.
'We Should Not Be Ashamed'
Nicholas Watt hears Jose Manuel Barroso defend the EU against accusations of hypocrisy over Africa.
Blair-Chirac Feud 'could Destroy Europe'
Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac are in danger of 'destroying' Europe after an Anglo-French bust-up led to the collapse of negotiations on the EU budget, said Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European commission.
Barroso Seeks to Calm Fears of a Thatcherite Laissez-faire Europe
Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European commission, yesterday tried to allay Franco-German fears that he is attempting to impose a Thatcherite vision on Europe.
Revamped Eu Commission Team Approved
The European parliament finally approved Jose Manuel Barroso's new team of commissioners today, ending weeks of political stalemate.
Barroso May Change Commission Team
The incoming president of the European commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, today hinted that he would make 'several changes' to his team of 24 commissioner-designates - although warned that simply removing controversial nominee Rocco Buttiglione may create a 'domino effect'.
Barroso Delays Eu Commission Vote
The incoming European commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, today postponed a vote on his new executive team in the European parliament, as MEPs looked set to reject it. "It is better to get more time to get it right," he told the parliament in Strasbourg, who applauded throughout...
Concessions Offered By Ec President As Crunch Vote Looms
Jose Manuel Barroso, the incoming European Commission president, is preparing to head off the prospect that MEPs will vote out his entire commission tomorrow with key concessions over his choice of a new justice chief. It is understood that Mr Barroso is making clear to Socialist, Liberal...
Portuguese Pm Accepts Eu's Top Job
Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, the Portuguese prime minister, today announced that he had decided to accept an invitation to become the next president of the European Commission. "I will accept the invitation I was given," the 48-year-old, a former Portuguese foreign minister, told reporters...
Portuguese right celebrate victory
Portugal looked set for a coalition rightwing government yesterday with the winner in Sunday's elections, Jose Manuel Durao Barroso of the centre-right Social Democrats, expected to seek support from the more radically rightwing Popular party after failing to win an absolute majority.
Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European commission, will tonight challenge Gordon Brown and David Cameron to decide whether Britain should play a leading role in Europe or "sulk from the periphery".
Barroso's Blueprint to Revitalise Eu
Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European commission, challenged EU leaders yesterday to give Brussels a greater say in the fight against terrorism or risk a backlash after the next attack.
Barroso's Last Rites for Eu Charter
The last rites were finally delivered to the European Union constitution yesterday when Jose Manuel Barroso, the commission president, declared that there were "no magical formulae" to revive the measure.
'We Should Not Be Ashamed'
Nicholas Watt hears Jose Manuel Barroso defend the EU against accusations of hypocrisy over Africa.
Blair-Chirac Feud 'could Destroy Europe'
Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac are in danger of 'destroying' Europe after an Anglo-French bust-up led to the collapse of negotiations on the EU budget, said Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European commission.
Barroso Seeks to Calm Fears of a Thatcherite Laissez-faire Europe
Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European commission, yesterday tried to allay Franco-German fears that he is attempting to impose a Thatcherite vision on Europe.
Revamped Eu Commission Team Approved
The European parliament finally approved Jose Manuel Barroso's new team of commissioners today, ending weeks of political stalemate.
Barroso May Change Commission Team
The incoming president of the European commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, today hinted that he would make 'several changes' to his team of 24 commissioner-designates - although warned that simply removing controversial nominee Rocco Buttiglione may create a 'domino effect'.
Barroso Delays Eu Commission Vote
The incoming European commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, today postponed a vote on his new executive team in the European parliament, as MEPs looked set to reject it. "It is better to get more time to get it right," he told the parliament in Strasbourg, who applauded throughout...
Concessions Offered By Ec President As Crunch Vote Looms
Jose Manuel Barroso, the incoming European Commission president, is preparing to head off the prospect that MEPs will vote out his entire commission tomorrow with key concessions over his choice of a new justice chief. It is understood that Mr Barroso is making clear to Socialist, Liberal...
Portuguese Pm Accepts Eu's Top Job
Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, the Portuguese prime minister, today announced that he had decided to accept an invitation to become the next president of the European Commission. "I will accept the invitation I was given," the 48-year-old, a former Portuguese foreign minister, told reporters...
Portuguese right celebrate victory
Portugal looked set for a coalition rightwing government yesterday with the winner in Sunday's elections, Jose Manuel Durao Barroso of the centre-right Social Democrats, expected to seek support from the more radically rightwing Popular party after failing to win an absolute majority.


