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Friday, November 27, 2009

French foiled in attempt to grab control of finances in EU carve-up - Times Online

French foiled in attempt to grab control of finances in EU carve-up - Times Online

Michel Barnier with the French MEP Rachida Dati. He is being lined up for the EU?s internal market portfolio

Britain’s campaign to prevent France taking command of banks and financial services in the EU appeared to be heading for success last night, to great relief in the City of London.

Michel Barnier, a former French Foreign Minister, is being lined up to take over the key internal market portfolio in the new European Commission, due to be announced today

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