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European Commissioner
Member of the European Commission, holder of a specific portfolio / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A European commissioner is a member of the 27-member European Commission. Each member within the Commission holds a specific portfolio. The commission is led by the president of the European Commission. In simple terms they are the equivalent of government ministers.