José Manuel Durão Barroso
José Manuel Durão Barroso is a prominent Portuguese politician and academic who served as the President of the European Commission from 2004 to 2014. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in navigating the EU through various crises, including the global financial crisis and the European debt crisis. Barroso, a member of the Social Democratic Party, previously held the position of Prime Minister of Portugal from 2002 to 2004. He has been influential in shaping EU policies and has continued to be involved in international affairs after leaving office, contributing to discussions on global governance and European integration.
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José Manuel Durão Barroso highlighted the need for Europe to take action in response to recent US positions.
Merz y Macron replican en Múnich al asalto trumpista: “Es la hora de una Europa fuerte” | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-14
José Manuel Durão Barroso will replace Nuno Morais Sarmento as president of the Luso-American Foundation for Development (FLAD).
Montenegro nomeia Durão Barroso para presidente da FLAD | Fundação Luso - Americana para o Desenvolvimento
Portugal· 2026-01-12
José Manuel Durão Barroso supports Luís Marques Mendes in the presidential elections of January 2026.
Durão Barroso declara apoio a Marques Mendes nas presidenciais | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-01
José Manuel Durão Barroso is the former President of the European Commission and the preface writer of 'Crise e Resiliência'.
Ulisses Correia e Silva lança “Crise e Resiliência”
Cabo Verde· 2025-07-16
José Manuel Durão Barroso is referenced as a former President of the European Commission.
Nos 40 anos de Portugal na União Europeia, Von der Leyen elogia “alma portuguesa” | Comissão EuropeiaPortugal· 2025-06-12
José Manuel Durão Barroso is a former president of the European Commission who emphasizes the need for a common European defense.
Barroso: «Non conteremo mai senza difesa comune. L'unanimità è una scusa: chi è pronto cominci»
Italy· 2025-03-18
José Manuel Durão Barroso previously led the European Commission before Valdis Dombrovskis.
Dombrovskis: “La necesidad de reducir cargas administrativas es más aguda que antes; la UE tiene graves problemas de competitividad” | EconomíaSpain· 2025-02-12
