Brussels, 01/09/2009 (Agence Europe) - In his hearing with the European Parliament development committee as Development and Humanitarian Aid Commissioner designate, Karel De Gucht pointed out on Tuesday 1 September that he had spent 14 years (1989-1994) as an MEP. Paying tribute to his predecessor, he said that the work done by Louis Michel “makes my life easier today”. “I can take on the objectives that guided his policy,” he added. Among the important factors, De Gucht spoke...