Europe's powerful competition chief is under fire for hiring an American citizen for one of her team's top jobs.
Margrethe Vestager, who's been leading investigations into Big Tech for almost 10 years, is due to answer questions from European lawmakers Tuesday.One of the biggest issues raised has been her experience in consulting for Big Tech.
Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager is answering questions from lawmakers on considering giving a top job in her cabinet to a U.S. citizen.Europe's powerful competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, is under fire for hiring an American citizen for one of her team's top jobs. The heaviest criticism has come from French government members. Laurence Boone, France's secretary for Europe, said on Twitter that she had spoken with Vestager about this nomination, adding that "Europe has many talented economists."
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