KOVÁCS HAS NO CHANCE FOR A POST DISTRIBUTING MONEY

It is highly doubtful that the Hungarian member of the European Commission may retain the post responsible for regional policy so far occupied by Péter Balázs – this is the most important post distributing different subsidies.

From November 1 the Hungarian government nominated László Kovács, at present foreign minister to the post, as it was announced by the Premier yesterday. Péter Balázs has been occupying this post together with the French Jacques Barrot. Mr Balázs has achieved a great prestige in Brussels and according to unofficial sources the decision has been received with surprise.

Translated by Péter Szentmihályi Szabó