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European Commission Confirmation Delayed by Political Disagreements

Political disagreements between the EPP and S&D are delaying the confirmation of the European Commission, with Ursula von der Leyen mediating to find a solution.

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European UnionNegotiationsEuropean PoliticsMediationCommission ConfirmationPolitical Disagreements

European CommissionEuropean People's Party (Epp)Socialists & Democrats (S&D)Renew EuropeEuropean Conservatives And Reformists (Ecr)

Ursula Von Der LeyenTeresa RiberaManfred WeberIratxe Garcia PerezValérie Hayer

Why is the EPP blocking the confirmation of Teresa Ribera?: The EPP is blocking the confirmation of Teresa Ribera until she addresses the Spanish parliament regarding her role in the Valencia floods. The Socialists accuse the EPP of using Ribera as a scapegoat to gain leverage in negotiations.
What are the potential outcomes of the ongoing negotiations?: Renew Europe is calling for a quick resolution and has implicitly criticized both the EPP and S&D for their intransigence. The outcome of the negotiations could lead to minor adjustments in roles and titles, but the outright rejection of a candidate remains unlikely.
What is the Socialists' position regarding Raffaele Fitto's appointment?: The Socialists are pushing for a pro-European majority, excluding the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), potentially affecting the appointment of Raffaele Fitto as vice-president. The EPP strongly opposes this, arguing that Fitto's position is justified by Italy's size and influence.
Who is mediating to resolve the disagreement among the political groups?: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is mediating between the EPP, S&D, and Renew Europe to find a compromise and avoid a crisis. The main point of contention involves the confirmation of the executive vice-presidents and potential compromises on their roles.
What is the main obstacle delaying the confirmation of the next European Commission?: The European People's Party (EPP) and the Socialists & Democrats (S&D) are in disagreement over the composition of the next European Commission, delaying the confirmation process. The disagreement centers around the confirmation of several executive vice-presidents, including Teresa Ribera.

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