Brussels seeks to woo monoglot Brits

Article reports that monoglot Britons may be allowed to take a special 'English-only' entrance exam to work in the European Commission, in an effort to boost the dwindling number of British officials at EU institutions.

European Commission President Barroso has discussed the problem with David Cameron, UK Prime Minister, and is considering a Foreign Office request for a 'one-off' special entrance exam in which candidates can answer questions in English only

EUObserver, 21.2.11: Commission rejects 'English-only' exam to lift UK numbers http://euobserver.com/9/31844

FCO: Global issues: International relations: Britain and the European Union: Getting you into the EU http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/global-issues/european-union/europe-approach/

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