Europe and Africa are both seeking to coalesce behind a single candidate for the job of World Trade Organization director-general, in an attempt to enhance their respective chances as international competition to lead the institution intensifies.
Nominations to replace outgoing director-general Roberto Azevêdo opened on Monday, and will close on July 8; the WTO aims to have a successor in place by the time Mr Azevêdo departs in September.
EU trade chief Phil Hogan said on Tuesday that a majority of Europe's trade ministers had backed the idea of a single European contender, and confirmed that he was “exploring” a bid himself.
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