Proper noun
Barroso (plural Barrosos)
A surname.
Barroso considered this an infringement on the Commission's powers but did agree to respond within three months. Source: Internet
European Commission President José Manuel Barroso wrote to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stating that new central bank regulations, allowing political intervention, "seriously harm" Hungary's interests, postponing talks on a financial aid package. Source: Internet
Hix, 2008: 38 Barroso was then forced to back down over his choice of Commissioners due to Parliament's threat that it would not approve his Commission. Source: Internet
Barroso was nominated by the Council for a second term and received backing from EPP who had declared him as their candidate before the elections. Source: Internet
In 2009, the Lisbon Treaty was not in force and Barroso was not "elected" by the Parliament, but rather nominated by the European Council; in any case, the centre-right parties of the EU pressured for a candidate from their own ranks. Source: Internet
Barroso I In 2004, Parliament forced President Barroso to change his proposed Commission team. Source: Internet