El Pais: Spanish Presidency has been successful but difficult
06 July 2010
Commission President Barroso, said that in the current situation of great stress and crisis for the European economy, Zapatero's management of EU affairs was fundamental.
Commission President Barroso, said that in the current situation of great stress and crisis for the European economy, Zapatero management was fundamental. He paid tribute to the Spanish presidency which has been very difficult and successful. Zapatero's strong commitment has been crucial.
The Socialist Group has highlighted the "great success" of the Spanish presidency. The Liberals, meanwhile, have found that, compared with "very ambitious Zapatero, the result is disappointing".
The Greens have been even more critical, not directly with Spain but with the direction the EU is taking, his spokesman, Daniel Cohn-Bendi said. He regretted all the strikes that are schedules for September in many Member States and called for a strong European Social model.
