| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament |
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| Series Title | Info |
| Series Details | 9.4.08 |
| Publication Date | 09/04/2008 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Parliament voted in favour of approving the new Cypriot Commissioner Androula Vassiliou for Public Health, Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare, with 446 votes in favour 7 against and 29 abstentions, April 2008. A new Commissioner is needed following the resignation of fellow Cypriot Markos Kyprianou, who left to take up the post of foreign minister in the new Cypriot government. |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/066-26199-100-04-15-911-20080408IPR26050-09-04-2008-2008-true/default_en.htm |
| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Cyprus, Europe |
