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Elena Udrea (c) has courted attention in Romanian media for her looks (Photo: elenaudrea.ro)

Controversial minister to oversee EU funds in Romania

A glamourous former advisor to the Romanian president has been nominated as minister for regional development, in charge of billions of euros in EU aid to a country struggling with corruption and maladministration.

In a skyrocketing career, the 36-year-old Elena Udrea is currently minister of tourism in a caretaker government led by Romania's Emil Boc.

Following Mr Boc's upcoming re-appointment as prime minister, Ms Udrea is to add the regional development portfolio to her touri...

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Elena Udrea (c) has courted attention in Romanian media for her looks (Photo: elenaudrea.ro)

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