EU hires former von der Leyen aide as top competition official
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-04-13 18:55 UTC+10:00
Section: Big Tech
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Technology & AI, Elections, Technology
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BRUSSELS — Irishman Anthony Whelan was named on Monday as director-general of the EU’s competition department, installing the former digital adviser to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the pivotal role after a lengthy search.
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