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MEPs in the European Parliament have voted to rescind a top job appointment, sparking concerns over political favouritism within the European Commission.

A majority of MEPs call for U-turn on Markus Pieper's controversial appointment as SME envoy and a new, more transparent process — raising questions about the leadership style and re-election chances of EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

MEPs will discuss the issue on Wednesday, ahead of a Thursday vote.

Commission also hit with official complaint by outraged MEP who was passed over for key job.

EPP members back move as final decision moves to EP Conference of Presidents to take EC to Court of Justice for having unblocked frozen funds to Hungary

A decision to release EU funds to Viktor Orban in December is now backfiring for Ursula von der Leyen whose Commission could face a legal case over the issue.

Parliament takes Commission to court over Orbán payoff

Following their meeting with negotiators from other EU institutions and bodies, Katarina Barley, Salvatore De Meo, and Daniel Freund will brief journalists.

The European Parliament will sue the European Unions executive for unblocking funds to Hungary while trying to persuade the country to drop its veto on aid to Ukraine last year, despite concerns... -March 12, 2024 at 08:53 am EDT - MarketScreener

The European Parliament will likely take the European Commission to court for unblocking more than €10bn in funds for Hungary last December. A final nod of approval is still needed by European Parliament president, Roberta Metsola.