Bulgaria's European Commissioner Kuneva has been praised by the EC President Barroso after she was voted
The President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso declared that Bulgaria's Commissioner Kuneva totally deserved the "European of the Year" Award given to her by the readers of European Voice.
"This award is richly deserved. It recognizes Meglena Kuneva's hard work and commitment over the last two years in developing a consumer policy in Europe. She has been an inspiration to others with her leadership and dedication... We are lucky to have her", Barroso stated.
The EC President praised Kuneva for her "remarkable qualities and fresh thinking", and for the fact that she has managed to put forth the consumer police as a top issue on the European agenda.