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Wilfried Martens - "a very delicate issue" (Photo: EPP)

Ban on former communists in EU institutions considered

The European People's Party (EPP) is wrestling with the thorny issue of whether it should ban former communists from taking up posts in the European institutions.

The issue could have strong implications for Estonia which has nominated ex-communist Siim Kallas as its Commissioner from 1 May when enlargement takes place.

The European Parliament has the right to approve all of the candidates after they have been chosen by EU governments.

Mr Kallas, a former prime minister in E...

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Wilfried Martens - "a very delicate issue" (Photo: EPP)

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