Hubner tipped to become an EC deputy president

Rzeczpospolita has leant that the government has proposed that Danuta Hubner becomes the deputy president of the new European Commission. During today's summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Marek Belka is almost sure to receive a positive reply. As deputy president, Hubner would be responsible for strategic sectors, such as structural funds, the cohesion fund, as well as introduction of social welfare norms, public policies and employment. The government wants to have Hubner as deputy president responsible for these areas as they are of key importance for Poland. Besides Hubner, there will be three other deputy presidents of the new Commission, each responsible for a different sector. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A1) A.K.