I talk

Presented by Alex Taylor

Your questions answered by José Manuel Barroso

07/10/11 10:11 CET

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The president of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, has answered questions put to him by citizens online.

The written and video questions came in from all over the world and covered a wide range of topics including the economy, social issues, EU institutions and enlargement, the Arab Spring and the Middle East peace process.

Barroso calls the European Union “the most beautiful project in history” but admits he would like to see faster progress in dealing with Europe’s current debt crisis. He also urges European leaders to “assume their responsibilities” rather than blame all their national ills on the European Union.

Click the video above to watch the full edition of I-talk, hosted by Alex Taylor and made for You Tube World View in association with euronews.

More about: Barroso EU Commission, Economic crisis, European Union, José Manuel Barroso

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