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EU Commission Faces Challenges and Compromises
2024-11-21 23:55:10
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EU Commission Faces Challenges and Compromises

As the European Union prepares for its new Commission, the appointment of Vice-Presidents Raffaele Fitto and Teresa Ribera has been a contentious issue. Despite the controversies, political factions including the EPP, Social Democrats, and Liberals have reached a compromise, securing a second term for Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President.

The Greens have been notably excluded from this coalition agreement. Fitto, associated with Italy's right-wing Fratelli d'Italia, and Ribera, a minister under Spain's Pedro Sánchez, were central figures in party disputes.

Olivér Várhelyi's nomination, linked with Hungary's Viktor Orbán, also sparked debate. This new Commission faces challenges with shifting majorities and will need to navigate complex political landscapes to implement its policies.

The European Parliament will soon elect the Commission, enabling the new team to start on December 1st.

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After weeks of stalemate, an agreement on the new EU Commission's top positions is finally within reach. The European People's Party, Social Democrats, and Liberals have agreed to confirm all of Ursula von der Leyen's designated vice-presidents. However, the final vote is still pending. The nominations of Teresa Ribera from Spain and Raffaele Fitto from Italy have sparked significant debate. Ribera faces opposition due to her handling of the Valencia floods, while Fitto's nomination is criticized for his ties to Italy's far-right government. Despite resistance, the factions have reached an understanding to approve all nominees, including the controversial Hungarian commissioner Oliver Varhelyi. The agreement also involves a pledge for future cooperation among the parties to form a pro-European majority, though this is non-binding. Some factions remain skeptical, notably the Social Democrats, who are uneasy about collaborating with far-right figures. Despite these tensions, the agreement paves the way for the new Commission to commence its duties on December 1, contingent on the European Parliament's approval.

European Parliament Resolves Commission Appointments

After weeks of political deadlock, the European Parliament has resolved the contentious negotiations over the appointments in Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission. Major factions, including the European People's Party (EPP), Social Democrats, and Renew Europe, reached an agreement on the commission's leadership roles. This coalition, however, notably excludes the Greens. Key figures such as Raffaele Fitto, linked to Italy's Giorgia Meloni, and Teresa Ribera, allied with Spain's Pedro Sánchez, have sparked debate. Fitto's appointment as a Vice President and Commissioner for Regional Development met resistance from liberals and social democrats. Despite being seen as moderate, his connection to Meloni's right-wing party raised concerns. In contrast, Ribera, a socialist and advocate for environmental policies, faced opposition from the EPP, which criticized her handling of environmental issues in Spain. Despite initial resistance, Ribera's nomination proceeded after strategic concessions. The appointments reflect a fragile agreement between centrist parties, with ongoing pressure from right-wing factions. The situation underscores the complexities of coalition-building in a divided European Parliament. Ursula von der Leyen's leadership will depend on maintaining this tentative balance as her commission seeks parliamentary approval.

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Berliner Zeitung
20. November 2024 um 17:38

Party leaders pave the way for new EU Commission

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The factions of the EPP, Social Democrats and Liberals agreed on the designated Vice-Presidents Raffaele Fitto from the right-wing Italian party Fratelli d'Italia and Teresa Ribera, who are to be responsible for the European Social Fund, a fund for regional development, competition policy and the green transition. Conservative and right-wing deputies from Spain accuse Ribera of not having warned the population in time about the severe floods in the Valencia region. German Commission President..
EuroNews
21. November 2024 um 16:44

Who's who in the new European Commission?

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The appointment of Teresa Ribera, Raffaele Fitto and Olivér Várhelyi was controversial: The center-right European People's Party (EPP), the Social Democrats (S&D) and the Liberals of Renew Europe criticized the nominations. The Greens were excluded from the 'coalition agreement' of the center parties that is supposed to support von der Leyen's second term. However, the EPP could once again ally with far-right parties in the 'Venezuela coalition'.
EuroNews
21. November 2024 um 16:42

Who's who in the new European Commission?

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Ursula von der Leyen has assembled a new team of 26 European Commissioners to lead the powerful executive body of the European Commission in an absolutely unpredictable five-year term.
sueddeutsche
21. November 2024 um 16:40

EU Commission: How the power struggles in the EU Parliament were resolved

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The liberal Valérie Hayer moderated negotiations between the Socialists and Christian Democrats on the appointment of future EU Commissioners. Despite tensions, the factions agreed on a compromise that enables Ursula von der Leyen's second term as Commission President. Personnel issues played a central role: The Liberals are sending five representatives to the Commission, including Kaja Kallas. The Social Democrat Teresa Ribera is to become von der Leyen's first deputy. Raffaele Fitto (Fratelli..
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