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EU Approves Four New Commissioners
Four candidates were approved by the European Parliament for key positions within the European Commission.
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Maroš ŠefčovičGlenn MicaelefChristophe HansenApóstolos Tzitzikostas
- What are the portfolios of the approved candidates?
- Maroš Šefčovič will negotiate trade conflicts with China and a free trade agreement with Mercosur; his hearing proceeded smoothly.
- What significant issues were raised during the hearings?
- Christophe Hansen's hearing included emotional discussion about farmer stress, referencing his brother's death as a parallel.
- Who are the four candidates approved for the European Commission?
- Four candidates successfully completed their European Parliament hearings and were approved for positions in the European Commission, covering trade, culture, agriculture, and transport.
- What are the next steps in the approval process for the candidates?
- Apóstolos Tzitzikostas committed to introducing a unified EU train ticket system in the coming year.
- What notable commitments were made by any of the candidates during the hearings?
- Glenn Micaelef's hearing was uneventful, and he was easily approved for the culture portfolio.