Neelie Kroes, the former Dutch minister who is currently European Commissioner for the digital agenda, says she does not intend to seek a third term in office.

Kroes was competition commissioner for five years before taking over the digital role four years ago.

‘I realise that at my age, however healthy I am, that another five years in this job would be a lot,’ Kroes, who is 72, said. Instead, she will pursue ‘other challenges’, Kroes said.