Barroso backs down over EU vote
A vote to approve the new European Commission has been delayed after the incoming president withdrew his proposed line-up of commissioners.
Jose Manuel Barroso said more time was needed to choose a commission that the European Parliament would approve.
MEPs had threatened to veto the new commission over the inclusion of Rocco Buttiglione, who has expressed controversial views on gays and women.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Buttiglione had been chosen as justice and home affairs commissioner. The new commission had been due to start work on 1 November.
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