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"My role is that of a referee" (Photo: European Commission)

New EU competition chief promises to be impartial

by Honor Mahony, Brussels,

The Dutch Commissioner designate on Tuesday (28 September) spoke strongly in defence of her suitability to take on what is arguably the biggest job in the European Commission.

Neelie Kroes, who will take on the Competition portfolio on 1 November, dismissed accusations that her past business links would cause conflicts of interests by saying it is time to look to the future.

Appearing before a hearing by MEPs, she also insisted that her experience in the business world will help h...

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"My role is that of a referee" (Photo: European Commission)

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