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Belgium and Romania Nominate Women for European Commission Posts
2024-09-02 17:55:08
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Belgium and Romania Nominate Women for European Commission Posts

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Belgium and Romania have put forward female candidates for European Commission positions, supporting Ursula von der Leyen's gender balance initiative. Hadja Lahbib and Roxana Mînzatu have been nominated, with women aiming to make up 9 of 27 top officials.

Despite Belgium's missed deadline due to coalition talks, von der Leyen urges more countries to reconsider their nominations. In Romania, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced Mînzatu's nomination, emphasizing her strong professional background.

Von der Leyen's push for gender parity in the Commission faces resistance from most member states, complicating the realization of key initiatives. While von der Leyen lacks veto power over nominees, the European Parliament may influence gender balance through hearings and decisions on candidate approvals.

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2. September 2024 um 13:16

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2. September 2024 um 14:27

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2. September 2024 um 15:28

Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib designated as European Commissioner

Politics
Belgium nominates Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, 45, as European Commissioner, aligning with Ursula von der Leyen's gender balance goal. The nomination process is complicated by Belgian elections, with liberal party MR the only interested party. Lahbib's appointment fits a strategy to reinstall N-VA leader Bart De Wever as negotiator, involving center-right parties. On September 2, King Philippe asked De Wever to resume coalition talks by September 23, following June elections with ongoing neg..
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