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European Commission: Today the European Parliament approves the new Commission
A saga that has lasted nearly four months is expected to come to a close tonight in Strasbourg, as MEPs attending the plenary session of theEuropean Parliament will be asked to decide whether to give a vote of confidence to the College of Commissioners, or “Commission von der Leyen 2.0”.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ key role in overcoming European ‘blockade’ through strategic Commissioner appointments
A European political drama unfolded into the early hours of Thursday morning, as the approval of all European Commissioners by the relevant European Parliament committees remained uncertain.
Bulgaria’s Iliana Ivanova Receives Unanimous Support for European Court of Auditors Role
Iliana Ivanova has received unanimous support from the European Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control for her candidacy as Bulgaria's representative in the European Court of Auditors (ECA). Following her hearing, all 21 committee members voted in her favor during a secret ballot.
Seven new commissioners approved – Ready to take office in December
On Wednesday, the European Parliament agreed to approve all seven pending European Commissioner candidates, according to Politico, citing four MEPs and political officials.
Far-Right MEPs to Meet in Sofia
Members of the far-right group "Europe of Sovereign Nations" (ESN) are set to meet in Sofia on November 20 and 21, according to a statement from a spokesperson for the group's chairman, René Aust.
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EU commission nominee Varhelyi put to second confirmation round
The European Commissioner-designate for health and animal welfare, Hungary's Oliver Varhelyi, failed to sail through his vetting in Brussels on Nov. 6, and will have to provide further written details, according to parliamentary sources.
Ekaterina Zaharieva of Bulgaria Secures Role as European Commissioner After Successful Hearing
Ekaterina Zaharieva's candidacy for European Commissioner has been approved, securing her role overseeing "Startups, Research, and Innovation" within the European Commission.
European Parliament approves Tzitzikostas’ candidacy for transport portfolio
The European Parliament approved on Monday night the candidacy of Apostolos Tzitzikostas for the portfolio of Sustainable Transport and Tourism for the next five years.
MEPs grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years
Nominees for some of the European Union's top jobs face parliamentary hearings on Monday, as lawmakers start to vet would-be commissioners to oversee Europe-wide policies ranging from agriculture to trade for the next five years.
European Prosecutor's Office Probes Manfred Weber and EPP for Fraud and Corruption
A European prosecutor's office is investigating allegations of fraud and corruption linked to Manfred Weber's 2019 European Parliament election campaign, including the potential misuse of EU funds, as reported by Politico. Weber, a significant figure in Brussels politics and the leader of the European People's Party (EPP), is not currently named as a suspect in the inquiry.