In this episode we clarify what’s going to occur within the affirmation hearings of the candidates for the long run European Commission, which can start on November 4th within the European Parliament. To work with Ursula von der Leyen, they should go an “examination”, generally known as “grilling”!
The 26 candidates from their respective Member States should exhibit that they’ve the {qualifications} and political profile to tackle the portfolios assigned to them by President Ursula Von der Leyen (already authorized by the European Parliament final July).
EU DECODED explains the method, the political “video games” and reminds you what occurs when some candidates are rejected. This occurred to a few candidates in 2019 and lots of extra previously!
“I feel it is an important course of as a result of, on the finish of the day, Commissioners are elected not directly, they do not undergo a preferred vote. I feel going via the European Parliament is the essence of democracy in Europe,” mentioned one citizen interviewed by Euronews.
So, what “checks” will they need to go? The first section occurred on the parliamentary authorized committee, which analyzed the declarations submitted relating to potential monetary {and professional} conflicts of curiosity. Hearings with legislators from European Parliament committees will happen from 4 November, relying on the coverage sector by which the Commissioner will work.
“The listening to begins with a 15-minute presentation by the Commissioner on his priorities, adopted by a query and reply session with MEPs – from the biggest to the smallest political group – and concludes with the Commissioner’s last statements designated,” says Euronews journalist Romane Armangau.
EP “exercising the muscle mass”
Around half – 15 commissioners – come from the centre-right EPP get together, 5 from the Socialists and Democrats and one other 5 from the liberal Renew Europe get together. On the suitable wing there’s a consultant of the Patriots for Europe and one of many European Conservatives and Reformists. Is this a celebration construction that lends itself to some energy performs?
“I feel it is very important know that the European Parliament is attempting to “train” as a result of that is the second by which it has essentially the most energy over the European Commission. The local weather of “tit for tat” is rising between the assorted political events on this course of”, he mentioned. defined Sophia Russack, analyst on the Center for European Policy Studies.
What occurs if some candidates fail the “grilling” course of? In some Member States, the top of state or authorities shortly appoints one other particular person, in different nations the method is extra complicated as a result of it requires the approval of different establishments. The intention is for the European Commission to be operational by 1 December, however first it should go this important take a look at.
Journalist: Isabel Marques da Silva
Production: Pilar Montero López
Video manufacturing: Zacharia Vigneron
Editorial coordination: Ana Lázaro Bosch and Jeremy Fleming-Jones
