The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, has decided not to grant a specific portfolio to the two Commissioners appointed by Estonia and Romania, respectively Kadri Simson and Mircea Pașcu, to replace Mr Ansip and Ms Creţu, who have left to take their seats in the European Parliament, the Commission announced on Friday 12 July.
According to the European institution, Mr Juncker noted the "skills" of the two candidates, but considered that the remaining period - until...