The new European Commission is set to have a distinctly liberal angle as the three of the top economic posts have gone to people who favour market liberalisation.
Competition, which is arguably the biggest portfolio in the European Commission, will be handled by the Dutch Neelie Kroes who comes from the free market liberal party, VVD, in the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, the Briton Peter Mandelson will take on the trade portfolio. A close ally of UK prime minister Tony Blair, Mr Mandel...
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