KROES EXPECTED TO FACE UNUSUAL SECOND HEARING WITH MEPS
January 1st, 2010
BY DAVID HAWORTH
THE EXPERIENCED Dutch politician nominated to serve for the next five years as European Union (EU) digital agenda Commissioner in charge of publishing issues, should face an unusual second European Parliament confirmation hearing. Neelie Kroes, currently serving as competition Commissioner, underwhelmed MEPs with weak answers at a hearing in Brussels on Thursday. As a result, all political parties have said she should face further questioning ahead of any parliamentary confirmation of her appointment. This probe is expected in private at ...
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