Tag: Jean-Claude Juncker
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It’s a Long Way to the Top – How to Become Commissioner.
Commissioners have a lot of responsibilities, as if to prepare them for the many challenges ahead, the process of becoming a commissioner is already difficult enough! So how does it work?
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To expand or not to expand? A Pending New Commissioner for EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement
The “fresh” start for Europe is marked by a reconstructed Commission, especially for DG Enlargement.
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Former Polish Vice Prime Minister to be first Commissioner for SMEs?
For the first time SMEs are explicitly mentioned in a DG title and a woman has been entrusted to take care of this new portfolio. Is Europe actually moving toward a brand new paradigm?
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Politicians launch their European election campaigns
After the mandate of the European Parliament officially ended last week, politicians have shifted their focus this week to their European election campaigns. A majority of MEPs will be seeking re-election, while six members of the European Commission will also be running for the European Parliament elections: Maros Šefčovič, Viviane Reding, Antonio Tajani, Olli Rehn, Janusz…
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Next Head of the European Commission: Juncker?
As the last of the main European political groups, the European People’s Party nominated Jean-Claude Juncker for the post of next President of the European Commission last Friday. The former Prime Minister of Luxembourg received most of the support at an EPP party congress in Dublin. Care to know more about what the EPP stands…