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European Commission Hearings Underway

The European Parliament holds hearings for the new European Commission, with several candidates facing intense scrutiny due to their political backgrounds and experience.

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European UnionNetherlandsEuropean PoliticsCandidatesCommissionHearingsScrutiny

European ParliamentFratelli D'italiaEuEuropean Commission

Raffaele FittoUrsula Von Der LeyenKaja KallasTeresa Ribera RodriquezWopke Hoekstra

Which candidate is facing the most scrutiny and why?: The most anticipated hearing is that of Raffaele Fitto, due to his affiliation with the radical-right Fratelli d'Italia party. His appointment as responsible for cohesion policy and reforms is facing significant opposition from social democrats and liberals.
What is the main event happening in the provided text?: The European Parliament's hearings for the new European Commission are taking place, with 26 candidates undergoing intense questioning. Not all candidates are expected to survive the process, with the hearings lasting until November 12th.
What are the concerns regarding Kaja Kallas' candidacy?: Kaja Kallas, the former Estonian prime minister and new EU foreign representative, is expected to face questions about her strong stance on the war in Ukraine. Other candidates such as Teresa Ribera Rodriguez and Wopke Hoekstra are also facing scrutiny.
Which candidates are considered vulnerable due to lack of experience?: Several candidates, including Malta's Glenn Micallef and Belgium's Hadja Lahbib, are considered vulnerable due to their perceived lack of experience. Their hearings are expected to be critical for assessing their suitability for their roles.
Which candidates from Eastern Europe and Hungary are facing concerns, and why?: Concerns are raised about three Eastern European candidates and Olivér Várhelyi from Hungary, due to past controversies and political affiliations, potentially jeopardizing their confirmation.

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