Brussels – The candidate for European Commissioner from Slovenia Tomaž Vesel had an introductory dialog in Brussels with the President of the European Fee Ursula von der Leyen, who’s forming her new group of commissioners. The main points of the dialog should not recognized, however they’re anticipated to talk once more quickly.
Former President of the Slovenian Courtroom of Audit Vesel met with von der Leyen this morning in Brussels at an introductory assembly. The main points of the dialog should not recognized.
It is usually not but recognized which portfolio the Slovenian candidate may take over, who has to this point highlighted the fields of price range, administration, and EU enlargement as his preferences concerning portfolios.
It’s anticipated that the president of the fee can have a number of rounds of talks with the candidates. Thus, she is predicted to talk once more with Vesel quickly. She can also be involved with the leaders of member states.
Thus far, the names of 23 commissioner candidates are recognized, amongst whom are 17 males. This makes it troublesome for the German politician to attain the aim of getting a gender-balanced future European Fee.
In line with the Brussels on-line bulletin Politico, von der Leyen is “pressuring” some smaller member states to switch their male candidates with feminine ones. Amongst these, in line with Politico, are Malta and not less than two different members.
In response to the query of whether or not the president of the fee has additionally approached Ljubljana with such a request, Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister Matej Arčon mentioned that the federal government’s place is obvious and that Vesel has been confirmed by each the federal government and the competent committee of the Nationwide Meeting. (August 28)
