European Digital Economy Commissioner Günther Oettinger, who has been severely criticised for racist, homophobic and inappropriate remarks about Wallonia, finally apologised on Thursday 3 November following a telephone call from President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker (see EUROPE 11659).
It is likely that Juncker called Oettinger to order. The two men spoke on Wednesday 2 November and will do so again on Friday 4 November, said a Commission spokesperson. What pushed...