European Commission’s future in doubt

JOSE MANUEL BARROSO’s European Commission is set to be rejected by the EU Parliament today, plunging the EU into institutional crisis.

The mood against the commission designate hardened last night after a meeting of the 200 Socialist MEPs, who were almost unanimous in their decision to vote against him.

The liberal group, which was Mr Barroso's greatest hope for vital extra votes, were also coming out in force against him, with more than 60 of their 88 members expected to vote him down.