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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