Former Cypriot first lady to replace Kyprianou

Cyprus nominated former first lady Androula Vassiliou on Friday to replace Markos Kyprianou as EU health commissioner.

The appointment follows consultations between commission president José Manuel Barroso and the Cypriot government.

A trained lawyer is married to former Cypriot President George Vassiliou and is a member of the Cypriot parliament.

Vassiliou’s nomination must be approved by EU member states and she will also have to appear before the European parliament where she will be quizzed by MEPs on her knowledge of the EU health portfolio.

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