José Manuel Barroso's interview to Agence Europe (EUROPE 9828 and 9829) clarifies his vision of Europe and thus his attitude as president of the Commission. It also goes further than the decisions he has made and results he has achieved. What he said particularly illustrates that:
1. The EU in his opinion cannot be governed according to “majority against opposition criteria”. In a Union of 27 members (and soon to be more), there will always be countries that have Socialist and Liberal...