Press Release: Mr Neven Mimica named as Commissioner-designate for consumer protection

Mr Neven Mimica was named by Croatia as Commissioner-designate on 25 April 2013. President Barroso met with Mr Mimica and confirmed his agreement for Mr Mimica's candidacy. President Barroso indicated his intention to assign to Mr Mimica the portfolio of consumer protection.

After the necessary consultation of the European Parliament, the Council will appoint, by common accord with the President of the Commission, the new Commissioner, so as to allow him to take up his post on the 1st July 2013.

Croatia handed EU Consumer Protection portfolio http://www.euractiv.com/enlargement/croatia-commissioner-attributed-news-519388

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