Brussels, 21/05/2012 (Agence Europe) - The earthquake that struck the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna on Sunday, 20 May has drawn sympathy from the European institutions. European Commission President José Manuel Barroso expressed his deep sadness for the victims of the earthquake, which left seven people dead. He also indicated that “the European Commission is in close contact with the Italian civil protection authorities and is ready to provide swiftly any assistance that may be...