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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.
The European Parliament called for the appointment of German EU lawmaker Markus Pieper to an EU business envoy role to be revoked amid accusations of political cronyism. The resolution was passed on Thursday by EU lawmakers from the liberal, Green and centre-left groups in the parliament with 382 EU legislators voting in favour, 144 voting against while 80 abstained. Pieper's appointment has prompted scrutiny because, among other things, in the initial phase of the application process, two femal
Commission’s top level tussle is a sign that political tensions are flaring ahead of European elections in June.
MEPs will discuss the issue on Wednesday, ahead of a Thursday vote.
European Commission defends appointing adviser Markus Pieper after selection process is questioned