- Hearing, or in the Brussels jargon of “hearing” that the commissioners difficult exercise. The Commissioners of the United Kingdom and Spain were “grilled” – said at a meeting with journalists the head of the media services of the European Parliament Yoannis Darmis. – At yesterday’s hearings candidates were very hard and today might be the same – echoed Andrzej Duda from PiS in the EP who sit in the European Conservatives and Reformists. But in the case of Elizabeth Bieńkowska brukselscy spec from the media did not expect major problems.
unofficially admitted that the composition of the new European Commission is recognized by the parties in the EP for “Juncker committee” – and the new head of the Commission as a candidate had yet support EuropeanParliament, which meant that the EP will probably not want to hinder him build this committee. According to our information Juncker, moreover, at one of the meetings was to say that the submission of the puzzle of Commissioners was very difficult, so “it has so go.” And as we have learned, in the European attitude was indeed such that the elect Juncker “to go”, although it against several candidates were doubts.
“Opinion about Elizabeth Bieńkowska is very good “
Also Bieńkowska party colleague, an experienced MEP Rose Thun, was a good thought. Emphasized that “the opinion around Elizabeth Bieńkowska is very good,” and Poland eurokomisarz, efficiently utilizing Brussels habits before hearing met with several key Members of Parliament, including those who coordinate the process of hearing. The result? According to Thun “one of the coordinators spoke about Bieńkowska with delight, the other insisted that she was the Deputy Prime Minister will come to hear the positive baggage and” is stamped in the country’s success. “
– Elizabeth Bieńkowska is the face of Polish success that here in the European institutions is respected – could well manage the Structural Funds. Until Donald Tusk is an extremely popular figure here. suppose it will come to a good atmosphere, which in this room waiting for her – Rose predicted Thun.
“I hope I win your acceptance”
And so it was. At filled to the last seat hall Bieńkowska several times his utterances elicited applause, and its nice verbal skirmishes with Jerzy Buzek hall confirm in glee. – I hope I win your acceptance – said at the beginning of the hearing candidate for EU commissioner. I won – was focused, and after the initial blunders, when exceeded regular time, then the full swing.
His speech gave a pretty good English, but with a strong Polish accent, later – by answering 45 questions of MEPs – already spoke only Polish. On Twitter, there was no shortage later comments highlighting its firmness, and were eurokomisarz for. Budget, now MEP Janusz Lewandowski, estimated that Bieńkowska in his speech was positive.
– We can be proud of the Commissioner of the future. At the beginning could be felt unnecessary, but understandable stage fright. Understandable, because you know how to Bieńkowska indeed move in Brussels, but he knows mostly European Council and Commission. First time but was faced with the demanding audience, which is the European Parliament. In my opinion, well done, building your credibility by citing his biography, his achievements in Poland. I do not see any question marks over you Bieńkowska – told us Lewandowski.
“Zero tolerance, finish the single market”
The most powerful message of the Commissioner of the future? – The most awaited was the determination that the complete construction of a common market in services. So it’s slogan “zero tolerance” (Bieńkowska announced a policy against marauders who slowest implement or do not implement the adopted several years ago the EU Services Directive). “Zero tolerance, finish the single market, particularly in services” – that resounded most strongly – commented Lewandowski.
Hearing Procedure provides that after a three-hour marathon of questions MEPs – Coordinators hearings, write an assessment of the candidate. If you have comments, it – like. Would be in the case of a British candidate for commissioner. Capital markets and financial services Jonathan Hill, is likely to be another round of hearings, where the candidate gets a chance to improve their position. If Bieńkowska such doubts was not – shortly after 19 former prime minister and former EP President Jerzy Buzek confirmed that Bieńkowska has been approved by the EP committees as a candidate for EU commissioner. Twitter confirmed it too conservative British MEP Vicky Ford:
If the candidacy of former Deputy Prime Minister of Poland is 22 October in Strasbourg approved along with the entire European Commission – a Commissioner-designate. Internal market and services, industry, entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises Bieńkowska will take office from 1 December 2014.
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