Members of the European Parliament have been sharpening their claws as the first of the more controversial Commissioner-designates is due to present her case today (28 September).
The Dutch nominee Neelie Kroes is set to be faced with tough questions this afternoon following concerns that her former business connections may lead to conflicts of interest for her new job in charge of competition - one of the most powerful portfolios in the European Commission.
In a bid to stave off ...
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