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EU staff aim to punish ex-boss Barroso over Goldman job

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Under fire: ex Commission boss José Manuel Barroso. © Reuters Under fire: ex Commission boss José Manuel Barroso. © Reuters

The recent decision by former European Commission president José Manuel Barroso to join Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs as an advisor caused outrage across much of Europe. Apart from, that is, at the heart of the Brussels institution itself where Barroso's successor Jean-Claude Juncker has only just, and grudgingly, criticised the move. However, disgruntled EU staff feel Barroso's appointment further tarnishes the EU's image and are examining ways to sanction their former boss. Ludovic Lamant reports.

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