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November 12, 2009, 09:48 CET

Fidesz opposes nomination of Andor as Hungary's EC commissioner

Fidesz MEPs will not support the nomination of László Andor to the EU Commission, the group announced on Wednesday. Andor has no experience in public administration, politics or EU matters, and he is unknown both in Hungary and the EU,... [read complete entry]

November 09, 2009, 10:42 CET

EC commissioner-designate says unconcerned about domestic politics

Hungary's new candidate for European Commissioner Laszlo Andor told Monday's Nepszabadsag daily that he expects to succeed as an European Commissioner regardless of whether a left or right wing government is in power in Hungary. "I already have experience of... [read complete entry]

November 06, 2009, 11:03 CET

Former EBRD director Andor named Hungary's nominee for EU Commission

Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai on Thursday designated László Andor, a member of the board of directors of the EBRD, to the EU Commission, saying there can be no doubt about the candidate's ability and integrity. At a joint press briefing... [read complete entry]

November 06, 2009, 10:39 CET

Bajnai to nominate former FinMin, Socialist heavyweight Veres to major post

Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai said on Thursday that he would nominate former finance minister Janos Veres, a Socialist Party stalwart, for an important office. Speaking to reporters Bajnai said that he would name the post once it has become... [read complete entry]