Slovenia's internal political disputes are causing significant delays in the appointment of new European commissioners, with the nomination of Marta Kos at the center of controversy.
The European People's Party (EPP) delegation from Slovenia has expressed strong opposition to Kos, citing her alleged connections to the former Yugoslav secret police and questioning her suitability for the role. This deadlock has implications for the broader European Union, as it hampers the timely formation of the next EU executive body.
The situation underscores the impact of national politics on EU-wide processes and the challenges in achieving consensus among member states.
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Typical government inefficiency at play, proving once again that political gridlock, even in the appointment of commissioners, just slows down progress.
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New Slovene EU commissioner pick unacceptable due to Yugoslav secret police links: EPP
Head of Slovenia's European People’s Party (EPP) delegation told Euronews that the choice of Marta Kos is totally unacceptable to the European People's Party to which she belongs, citing experience and alleged links to the former Yugoslav secret police.
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Will Slovenia's political bickering at home delay the new European Commission? | Radio Schuman
Opposition efforts to delay formal adoption of Slovenia's Marta Kos as Commission nominee could impede the timing on the formation of the next EU executive. But the head of the Slovene EPP delegation has told Euronews that she's an unacceptable choice.
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