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Disappointment over lightweight job for KroesThursday 26 November 2009 A number of ministers are unhappy that current European competition commissioner Neelie Kroes is to be given the telecoms and IT portfolio in the new commission, the Telegraaf reports on Thursday. Both Christian Democrat and Labour sources told the paper the post is too lightweight for the Netherlands. Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende had said the Netherlands wanted to win one of the heavyweight functions and sources told the Telegraaf he had lobbied for the justice, environment, agriculture and energy portfolios. Others have also queried the flag-waving surrounding the commission deputy presidency which Kroes is also being offered. They point out the commission already has five deputies. Commission president José Manuel Barroso is currently finalising the new commission line-up.
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"too lightweight"? There are 27 countries in the EU. Just where do we all think the Netherlands ranks and why? I seriously doubt that our blindly following the USA is seen as a positive by many other countries. By bobsocks | November 26, 2009 10:30 AM Whether or not she did a good or bad job, Kroes upset too many parties during her term. it probably goes with the job. Perhaps she can fix the telecoms sector. KPN and these former state run enterprises - what a joke By Michael | November 26, 2009 4:04 PM Place your comments: |
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Lots and lots of people would just love to have a job, any job, and many would love to have this 'lightweight' EU job.
So ...
By Gerard | November 26, 2009 7:44 AM