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EU regulator faces questions over appointment of US economist

An Apple logo in front of an EU flag. The EU is in the middle of an overhaul of the rules governing online businesses. © REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

French politicians want the European Commission to reconsider its decision to hire an American economist for a key post in its competition department, which oversees European Union efforts to regulate American tech giants.

The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, will face questions on Tuesday from members of the European Parliament who have objected to her choice of a new economic adviser.

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