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Kroes off her game

By Jim Brunsden  -  14.01.2010 / 22:37 CET
Dutch candidate for the European Commission's digital portfolio fails to live up to her reputation.

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Fact file

NEELIE KROES

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Nationality: Dutch

Political Affiliation: ELDR

Previous job: European commissioner for competition

Age: 68

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