Rehn to run for EU parliament

European Commissioner responsible for economic and monetary affairs and the euro, Ollie Rehn, is one of seven Commissioners taking leave of absence to stand for election to the European Parliament.

His duties for the eight weeks will be given to the Estonian Commissioner Siim Kallas who will continue with his transport portfolio.

Mr Rehn, probably the best known of the Commissioners after the euro crisis, has said he will return to his job on May 25 after the elections, in time for the EU leaders’ summit that will put forward their candidate for Commission president.