Georgieva teaches Juncker college a masterclass

Kristalina Georgieva, the Bulgarian Commissioner-designate for Budget and Human Resources, sailed through his confirmation hearing in the European Parliament on 2 October 2014, making a case to MEPs of her priorities in the Juncker Commission.

According to EurActiv's report, her steady performance contrasted with the tormented hearings of several of her colleagues.

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ESO: Background information: European Commission 2014 - 2019 - Parliamentary Hearings, September - October 2014 http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-commission-2014-2019-parliamentary-hearings-september-october-2014-this-time-its-different-parliamentary-hearings-2014/

European Parliament: Briefing: Kristalina Georgieva http://www.europarl.europa.eu/EPRS/Commissioner_hearings/EPRS-Briefing-538922-Budget-and-Human-Resources-FINAL.pdf

European Parliament: Budget and Legal Affairs committees: Hearing: Kristalina Georgieva http://www.elections2014.eu/en/new-commission/hearing/20140918HEA65210

EUObserver, 02.10.14: Polish female economists: Apply now for EU job http://euobserver.com/news/125864

Politico, 12.05.15: Europe’s chief operating officer http://www.politico.eu/article/europes-chief-operating-officer/

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