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Orbán's EU Commissioner Pick Faces Confirmation Delay
Hungarian PM Orbán's pick for EU health commissioner faces confirmation delay due to concerns over reproductive rights and other issues.
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European ParliamentEuropean Medicines Agency (Ema)FideszEu Commission
Olivér VárhelyiViktor OrbánChristophe ClergeauPascal CanfinEmma Fourreau
- What policy announcements did Várhelyi make during his hearing?
- Várhelyi pledged to present the Critical Medicines Act within 100 days and announced plans for a European initiative on cardiovascular health, but some MEPs remain unconvinced due to his evasive responses.
- Why was Olivér Várhelyi's confirmation as EU Commissioner postponed?
- Olivér Várhelyi, Viktor Orbán's nominee for EU Commissioner for health and animal welfare, failed to impress MEPs during his hearing, leading to a postponement of his confirmation.
- What is the next step in the process of confirming Várhelyi's nomination?
- The postponement allows Várhelyi to answer additional questions from MEPs; his responses will determine whether further hearings are necessary or if he will be confirmed.
- What were the main concerns raised by MEPs regarding Várhelyi's nomination?
- Várhelyi's controversial views on reproductive rights, particularly his claim that abortion is a national issue rather than an EU competence, raised concerns among MEPs.
- How did Várhelyi respond to criticism about his stance on women's health and LGBTQ+ rights?
- MEPs also questioned Várhelyi's lack of support for women's health and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, as well as Hungary's decision to authorize Russian and Chinese COVID-19 vaccines without EMA approval.