The comments made by the EU Commission President about the
“reactionary” French protectionism” are very brave but extremely undiplomatic. Barroso
in his interview to the International Herald Tribune said: “Some say they
belong to the left, but in fact they are culturally extremely reactionary”.
This is a very direct reference to the French President and his position that
the trade agreement discussions between the EU and the US should not include “cultural
goods”. France wants to protect its film
and music industries from the American might.
Why did Barroso, who is generally very prudent, go that far?
He might know something about his future as head of the Commission that we do
not know yet.
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