Zaharieva is in the top 5 among the 19 European Commissioners approved so far with the most support in the EP ᐉ News from Fakti.bg – Bulgaria

Ekaterina Zaharieva is among the five of the 19 European Commissioners who have been approved so far with the most support in the European Parliament, according to a survey by the online edition “Politico”, BTA reported.

This week, 20 candidates for members of the new European Commission Ursula von der Leyen were heard in the building “Josef Antal” of the EP in the capital of Belgium in Brussels. Oliver Varhey (Hungary) for Animal Health and Welfare was not approved.

Zaharieva (GERB party, from the political family of the European People’s Party) was approved on Wednesday for the category “Initiation, scientific research and innovation” by the research committee (for industry, research and energy, ITRE) and the committee . for culture and education (CULT), which had invitational status.

According to Politico research, Zaharieva, Maria Luis Albuquerque (Portuguese People’s Party/European) – financial services and investment union, Michael McGrath (Ireland/Renewal of Europe) – democracy, justice and the rule of law, Glen Micallef (Malta /Socialists and Democrats). ) – youth, culture and sports, and Apostolos Dzidzikostas (People’s Party of Greece/European) – transport and tourism, received the support of six of the eight political families in the European Parliament.

The Bulgarian European Commissioner is supported by the European People’s Party (EPP), the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the United Patriots (EP), the European Conservatives and Reformers (ECR), “Renew Europe” and the Greens. The former deputy prime minister, who held three ministerial positions, did not receive support from the left, and at this point parliamentarians from the “Europe of Sovereign Nations” (ESN) are not unique to her, who according to a Politico report.

The online edition makes the decision that the ESN will give the consent in principle for Marta Kos Slovenia, but they are against relying on the proposed division – for the enlargement of the EU . Otherwise, among the 7 remaining political groups, Kos 5 is allowed.