The Danish government has put forward EU competition and digital regulation commissioner Margrethe Vestager as a candidate to run the European Investment Bank.
Vestager, one of the most senior European Commission officials, had long been rumoured to be a candidate and her nomination is set to add momentum to a race that includes several high-profile names to replace Werner Hoyer, whose term is coming to an end in December.
“I am pleased that the Danish government has put forward my name to be vetted as a possible candidate for the position as president for the European Investment Bank,” Vestager said. “I confirm my availability for the assessment, awaiting the bank’s process and next steps.”
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