Brussels – The Belgian International Minister Hadja Lahbib is being proposed as a candidate for European Commissioner on behalf of her nation. Belgium is the final member state to appoint a commissioner.
The choice that Lahbib might get a spot within the European Fee of Ursula von der Leyen was made by her political social gathering MR. The ball landed within the camp of the Belgian French-speaking liberals after consultations between the 5 political events which are making an attempt to type a brand new federal (nationwide) authorities.
“This appointment exhibits that we wish to feminize and renew, each within the social gathering and in public buildings. Additionally it is a recognition of Hadja’s good work through the Belgian presidency of the European Union,” defined MR chairman Georges-Louis Bouchez his selection for Lahbib.
Who’s “deeply disenchanted” that the MR handed him over is Lahbib’s social gathering colleague Didier Reynders. He was already the European Commissioner for the previous 5 years – chargeable for Justice – however he bit the mud.
Which portfolio Lahbib will get within the Fee will likely be decided by Von der Leyen. Earlier than the European Parliament provides the inexperienced mild for your entire Fee, every candidate commissioner should nonetheless endure a listening to within the competent parliamentary committee. (02/09/2024)
