Finland Sets Gaze on EU Post for Olli Rehn

updated yesterday 08:39 PM

Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen says the chances of winning a top EU position for Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn have improved following the recent nominations of EU president and foreign policy chief. President Tarja Halonen praised the two chosen for the posts.

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