BRUSSELS—The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to approve a new set of European Commissioners. The 28-strong EU body changes every five years, and is responsible for proposing laws and making sure they are properly carried out.
The new commissioners are assigned a “portfolio” or a specific area of the government, such as the economy, energy, trade, or transport.
Prior to the vote, the European Parliament conducted almost two weeks of hearings to cross-question the candidates to make sure they were a good fit for their nomination.
Due to pressure from the European Parliament, some candidates had to withdraw or change portfolios.
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Source: The Epoch Times
