The European Parliament in Strasbourg heard the representatives of the main political groups, who expressed their positions on the new European Commission (EC), the composition of which was voted earlier , broadcasts BTA.
The debates reflected both support and serious criticism of the new EU executive.
Critical positions
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René Aust ("Europe of Sovereign Nations"): He stated that the program of the new EC contradicts the expectations of his group. Aust pushed for a clear vision on border protection, foreign trade and scientific innovation, stressing that his group would not support the commission.
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Manon Aubrey ("The Left"): Vouched for strong opposition to the commission, criticizing the lack of sufficient climate action and the rule of law.< /p>
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Bass Eickhout ("The Greens"): He called for more proactive policies on the climate crisis, industry and the rule of law, warning against over-interference in national policies.
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Kinga Gal ("Patriots for Europe"): Said the new EC suffers from incompetence and political bias, and accused the commission of ignoring the will of the citizens.
Supporting positions
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Valery Aye ("Renew Europe"): Aye stressed the importance of ambitious action in three key areas: freedom, prosperity and security. She emphasized the need to strengthen European defense and continue support for Ukraine.
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Jeroen Lennars (EPP): The representative of the European People's Party expressed full support for the new EC, stressing the importance of concrete achievements to address the challenges facing the EU.
Moderate positions
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Irache García Pérez ("Socialists and Democrats"): García Pérez admitted that support for the commission in her group was not unanimous, but stressed the readiness for joint work for the benefit of citizens.
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Asitak Kanko ("European Conservatives and Reformists"): She called for an end to political games and work in the interest of citizens, despite her doubts about some committee members.
Key Highlights
- Continuing differences between political groups reflect the tension between the protection of national interests and the need for stronger European integration.
- Main expectations for the new EC include decisive climate action, strengthening the rule of law, investment in defense and simplification of regulations.
With the new EC, the European Parliament faces the challenge of combining diverse political visions with practical solutions to deal with global and domestic crises.