Just days after the first nominee withdrew, the Czech government has nominated a second EU hopeful for the job as Commissioner from 1 May.
Prague is set to officially announce the Czech ambassador to the EU, Pavel Telicka, as its new candidate.
Last Friday, Milos Kuzvart, the original Czech candidate, who had been accepted by European Commission President Romano Prodi surprised Brussels by withdrawing his candiditature.
As with his predecessor, Mr Telicka does not enjoy supp...
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