EU watchdog finds Juncker broke rules to promote political ally

European commission criticised over appointment of Martin Selmayr to top job

The European commission has been criticised for allowing its president, Jean-Claude Juncker, to break the rules in promoting a key ally to the post of secretary general.

In a scathing report, the European ombudsman said the commission had committed four counts of maladministration in appointing Martin Selmayr as its most senior civil servant in February.

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