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EU Parliament Delays Vice-President Confirmation Hearings
The European Parliament's confirmation hearings for six European Commission vice-presidents are delayed due to political disagreements, particularly concerning Raffaele Fitto and Teresa Ribera.
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European UnionInternational TradeEuropean PoliticsConfirmation ProcessPolitical StalemateParliamentary HearingsCommission Appointments
European CommissionEuropean ParliamentPeople's Party (Ppe)Socialists & Democrats (S&D)Greens/European Free Alliance
Raffaele FittoKaja KallasTeresa RiberaUrsula Von Der LeyenManfred Weber
- What is the significance of the delay in the confirmation process?
- The delay signifies a political stalemate, with cross-vetoing among political groups and the possibility of the delay affecting the entire Commission's confirmation.
- Why was the decision made to evaluate all six candidates as a package?
- The decision to delay the hearings was made by the coordinators of political groups in the European Parliament's committees, who decided to evaluate all six candidates as a package, rather than individually.
- What concerns were raised about the appointments of certain candidates?
- Concerns were raised by Socialists, Liberals, and Greens about Fitto's appointment, and pressure was applied by the Spanish People's Party (PP) to ensure Teresa Ribera can address the Spanish Parliament about recent floods before the hearing.
- How did different political groups respond to the candidate Fitto's hearing?
- While some, like the Italian PD, found Fitto's responses satisfactory, particularly his declaration of independence from party politics, the Greens expressed dissatisfaction with his commitment to the Green Deal and past voting record.
- What was the main decision made regarding the confirmation hearings of the six vice-presidents?
- The European Parliament postponed the confirmation hearings of six designated vice-presidents of the European Commission, including Raffaele Fitto and Kaja Kallas, to an unspecified date.