“Starting today, we are the guardians of the Treaties, the custodians of the Lisbon spirit. I feel this responsibility. It is a responsibility towards our predecessors, our founding fathers and mothers, and all that they have achieved” said new president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at inauguration event in Museum of European…
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MEPs approve of Leyen Commission
The plenary vote has concluded the process of careful examination by Parliament of the proposed team of commissioners. Its objective has been to ensure that the EU’s executive body has the democratic legitimacy to act in the interest of Europeans. The MEPs approved of Ursula von der Leyen team with +461 in favour, -157 against and 89…
MEPs to vote Commission team on 27 November
The Conference of Presidents – President Sassoli and political groups’ leaders – closed the the European Commission candidates hearings process today. MEPs will vote on the new Commission on 27 November. (Image: illustration) Press releaseParliament to vote on new European Commission on 27 November: https://t.co/J4HpppDnE3 Evaluation letters of the Commissioners designate: https://t.co/CFenDGc1iw#EPHearings2019 — EP PressService…
UK obligation to assign EU Commissioner
According to existing. EU Treaties the UK has an obligation to assign a candidate for a Commissioner to join European Commission next mandate team. In case Britons are still members of the European Union after October 31, they have to align with their legal obligations, and join the team. "I would ask the UK to…
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