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Disgraced commissioner to face closed hearing

Former commissioner Edith Cresson, the woman at the centre of nepotism and mismanagement allegations that brought down the previous Commission, will be meeting tomorrow the European Commissioners to present her side of the story.

Ms Cresson is being asked to explain allegations in a closed hearing which could give rise to possible proceedings at the European Court of Justice, if she is found to have acted against her obligations as a commissioner.

The purpose of this meeting will...

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