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EU Commission Nominations Stalled

Stalemate in European Parliament over executive vice-president nominations, particularly those of Raffaele Fitto and Olivér Várhelyi, due to political disagreements and cross-party vetoes.

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Raffaele FittoUrsula Von Der LeyenOlivér VárhelyiGiorgia MeloniManfred Weber

Why are some political groups opposed to Raffaele Fitto's nomination?: Socialists and Liberals accuse the European Commission and the PPE of shifting too far to the right, objecting to Fitto's nomination due to his affiliation with a group that didn't support Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment. Disagreements also involve the portfolio of the Hungarian commissioner.
How has Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacted to the situation?: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seized on the situation to criticize the socialists for opposing Fitto's nomination, though some members of the Italian Democratic Party did not object. The Greens also voiced opposition to Fitto's appointment.
What other significant issue adds to the complexity of the nominations?: The situation involves cross-party vetoes and accusations of irresponsible behavior, with ongoing negotiations between the different political groups in the European Parliament. The delay also affects the confirmation of the Hungarian commissioner.
What is the potential consequence of the S&D group's threat not to vote?: The S&D group is considering not voting on the new college of commissioners, potentially undermining the pro-European majority that supported von der Leyen's reappointment. This is due to ongoing disagreements over the vice-presidential appointments and the Hungarian commissioner's role.
What is the main point of contention in the European Parliament regarding the European Commission?: The European Parliament is stalled on the nominations of executive vice-presidents of the European Commission, with disagreements among political groups. The nominations of Raffaele Fitto (Italy) and Olivér Várhelyi (Hungary) are particularly contentious.

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