They include proposals to protect workers from solar radiation - a draft law rejected by the European parliament last week after the media claimed it would force builders and Bavarian barmaids to cover up. Mr Barroso said it had become "a joke". Mr Barroso is also expected to urge Commission colleagues on September 27 to withdraw proposals for EU-wide rules in areas such as food labelling, presentation and advertising, the regulation of sales promotions and weekend lorry-bans.
Mr Barroso is also expected to urge Commission colleagues on September 27 to withdraw proposals for EU-wide rules in areas such as food labelling, presentation and advertising, the regulation of sales promotions and weekend lorry-bans.
"ditch a lot of good regulations business doesn't like behind one that is truly crazy." *Lunatic*, n. One whose delusions are out of fashion.
OTOH, even worse would be a reduction in food nutrition or safety labelling rules.