Fate of nominees for top EU body remains in doubt

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The European Parliament is threatening to reject President Jose Manuel Barroso's nominations to the European Commission. The Parliament is specifically objecting to the nominations of Rocco Buttiglione as Justice Commissioner and Neelie Kroes as antitrust chief. The concern with Buttiglione has to do with his views on such social issues as women's rights and homosexuality. With Kroes, Parliament is concerned about potential conflicts of interest between her business ties and her role as a regulator. The Parliament must approve all or none of the nominees.

Government domestic functions, Personnel administration, Europe, Company legal issue, Human resource management, Investigations, Prevention, Social policy, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, European Union. European Commission, Powers and duties, Conflict of interests (Public office), Conflicts of interest (Public office), Company personnel management, European Union. European Parliament, Public officers, Government officials, Political appointments, Buttiglione, Rocco, Kroes, Neelie, Barroso, Jose Manuel

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China, EU sign copyright-enforcement pact: Beijing will fight piracy but it rebuffs demands to cut tariffs on imports

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After meeting with European Union trade commissioner Peter Mandelson, Chinese Commerce Minister Bo Xilai has agreed to improve copyright protection. However, Mr. Bo has rejected the European Union's efforts to contain its increasing trade deficit with China by cutting tariffs.

China, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, International economic relations, International Affairs, Legal/Government Regulation, Intnl Copyright & Patents, Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Copyright, International, International copyright, International trade, European Union, Mandelson, Peter, Trade policy, Bo Xilai

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