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“As to the question of elected or not elected, each member of the European Commission has been appointed jointly by the governments of the 15 member states, and undergone individual scrutiny and a vote of confidence from the European Parliament.”

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Mario Monti
Mario Monti

Mario Monti, born on March 19, 1943, is a former Prime Minister of Italy. He has a strong academic background in economics and served as the President of the European Commission. During his tenure as Prime Minister, he pushed for economic reforms in Italy. more

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