Potential conflict of interest mars hearing of Bulgarian Commissioner-designate.

By bne IntelliNews January 13, 2010
Bulgarian Commissioner-designate Rumiana Jeleva answered yesterday questions of the MEPs in the Development Committee concerning issues about the International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response portfolio for which she has been proposed, and also questions regarding possible conflicts of interest arising from her participation in private company Global Consult registered in Bulgaria . Some of the deputies found the answers unsatisfactory and insisted on more details. The final statement of the EP regarding the approval of Jeleva for commissioner for international cooperation, humanitarian aid and crisis response is expected today.

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