Slovakia nominates Commissioner candidate

The Slovak government has appointed Jan Figel, a former EU chief negotiator for Slovakia, to become its candidate for European commissioner.

"I appreciate the trust expressed by the government coalition", Mr Figel is quoted as saying by SITA agency, adding that he could work in fields such as science and research, regional issues, external relations, transport or energy.

The decision, which was taken yesterday after months of quarrelling, follows that of several other new member...