– (FR) Despite the fact that pressure brought to bear on Mr Barroso by the Socialist Group in the European Parliament resulted in a climb-down on his part after he had presented his first Commission in October, I do not believe that the changes he has since made are anywhere near substantial enough to allow me to lend him my support. This is why I have voted against the investiture of the Commission he has put forward.
- Malgré le recul obtenu sous la pression des socialistes européens lors de la première présentation de la Commission en octobre dernier, je juge les modifications apportées depuis par le Président de la Commission comme largement insuffisantes pour lui permettre d’apporter son soutien. C’est pourquoi j’ai voté contre l’investiture de la Commission proposée par M. Barroso.