Big Phil: Europe's €59 billon man
Phil Hogan will have to balance loyalty to Irish farmers with advancing a delicate European farming agenda.
Not surprisingly, the appointment of Phil Hogan as EU Commissioner designate for agriculture and rural development was widely welcomed last week in the Irish agri sector. While he can’t referee with a green jersey, he will certainly be expected to recognise the Irish team. The inclusion of highly regarded Irish officials in his cabinet is another major positive from an Irish agricultural perspective.
The last five years under outgoing commissioner Dacian Ciolos have ...
