The incoming Danish Commissioner of Agriculture, Mariann Fischer Boel, is embroiled in a new political controversy after it has emerged that independent documentation from her accountants on her financial interests were co-written by the Danish Prime Minister's Office.
As the owner of a large farm which receives EU subsidies, Mrs Fischer Boel aimed to clear herself of claims that she could have any personal financial interest in decisions, which she will be responsible for as Commission...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.