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In today’s news from The Capitals:
BERLIN
German coalition parties slam rightward shift in von der Leyen's Commission proposal. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for a new college of commissioners did not go down well with the governing coalition parties in her home country on Tuesday, despite them previously backing a second von der Leyen-led executive. Read more.///
PARIS
Left-wing parties launch impeachment proceedings against Macron. An impeachment procedure brought against French President Emmanuel Macron by the far-left La France insoumise (LFI) was deemed admissible by the bureau of the National Assembly on Tuesday, by 12 votes to 10. Read more.
NORDICS & BALTICS
STOCKHOLMSwedish environment commissioner "happy" but faces tough hearing on forestry, climate goals. Jessika Roswall's appointment as European commissioner for the environment has been received very positively by the Swedish authorities, but her upcoming confirmation hearing is already shaping up to be tough. Read more.
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HELSINKI
Finland doubly pleased by portfolio and vice-presidency. Finland is celebrating a double victory after MEP Henna Virkkunen was appointed vice-president of the Commission and Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy. Read more.
EUROPE’S SOUTH
ROMEItalian opposition has mixed reactions to the executive VP post. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's nomination of Italy's European Affairs Minister Rafaele Fitto for the coveted post of executive vice-president has been welcomed by Italy's ruling parties, although opposition parties voiced mixed reactions. Read more.
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MADRID
Sanchez hails 'greatest-ever' influence on Brussels after Ribera portfolio reveal. With Teresa Ribera getting what is set to be the highly coveted role of executive vice-presidency for clean, fair and competitive transition in von der Leyen’s newly proposed team, Spain could be on its way to having the most influence it has ever had in Brussels, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez boasted on Tuesday. Read more.
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LISBON
Portugal's raging wildfires kill seven, cause damage. The wildfires that have been raging in mainland Portugal since Sunday, particularly in the central and northern regions, have left seven dead and at least 40 injured, affected dozens of properties and forced the closure of roads and motorways. Read more.
Portuguese PM pleased with ‘crucial’ financial services portfolio. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro expressed satisfaction with former finance minister Maria Luís Albuquerque being appointed to the 'crucial' financial services portfolio in the new von der Leyen Commission. Read more.
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ATHENS
Greece satisfied with transport, tourism portfolio but EP hearing could be challenging. Centre-right Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his satisfaction with Greece’s transport and tourism portfolio allocation in the next Commission. However, the candidate for the role, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, faces a challenging task ahead of his European Parliament’s hearing. Read more.
EASTERN EUROPE
BRATISLAVAFico congratulates Šefčovič on getting ‘trade war’ portfolio. The Slovak government is pleased with the portfolio given to its nominee, five-time commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, who has added trade, economic security and transparency to his roster, while Transparency International Slovakia reminds of his "non-transparent" 2019 presidential campaign. Read more.
Slovak opposition leader loses deputy parliament speaker role. The ruling coalition removed Michal Šimečka (PS/RE) from his position as deputy speaker of parliament in a vote on Monday, with 76 MPs voting in favour of his removal in a secret ballot - the narrowest possible majority, as even three coalition members did not vote in favour of his dismissal. Read more.
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WARSAW
Poland says no immediate need to request EU aid for floods. Polish emergency services are fully equipped and well prepared to deal with the ongoing flood crisis, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday, adding that there was no immediate need to request the activation of the EU's civil protection mechanism. Read more.
Poland pleased with budget file in von der Leyen’s proposed commission team. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed his satisfaction with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to assign the highly coveted budget, anti-fraud and public administration portfolio to Polish candidate Piotr Serafin. Read more.
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BUDAPEST
Várhelyi's 'humiliating' portfolio reflects Orban's marginalisation in EU, opposition says. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen nominated Oliver Várhelyi as Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare on Tuesday, a move seen by the Hungarian opposition as humiliating and a sign of an increasingly marginalised Hungary. Read more.
NEWS FROM THE BALKANS
SOFIABorissov pleased with innovation portfolio in possible new Commission. GERB leader and former prime minister Boyko Borissov expressed his gratitude for the innovation, research and start-ups portfolio European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen allocated to Bulgarian commissioner-designate Ekaterina Zaharieva. Read more.
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BUCHAREST
Mixed reactions to the portfolio received by Romania. Romania's Social Democratic Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said he was satisfied with the People, Skills and Readiness portfolio allocated to Romania in the next European Commission. At the same time, the Liberal Party, a coalition partner in the government, appeared to find the portfolio somewhat disappointing.” Read more.
AGENDA:
- EU: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participates in Parliament’s plenary debate on Hungarian Presidency’s programme of activities;
- Parliament’s plenary session debates devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, EU response to Mpox outbreak, and more;
- International partnerships Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen holds meeting with Minister of Business and Culture of Iceland Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir;
[Edited by Sarantis Michalopoulos, Daniel Eck, Alice Taylor-Braçe, Sofia Mandilara]
