Press release - Hearing with High Representative/Vice President-designate Josep Borrell

MEPs enquired how he intends to reach consensus among member states on decisions regarding e.g.

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Monday, October 7, 2019
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  • MEPs enquired how he intends to reach consensus among member states on decisions regarding e.g.
  • MEPs also asked about the role the EU could play in creating global security, when non-proliferation agreements are being breached.
  • Mr Borrell said that the EU has tools for foreign policy, such as a powerful common trade policy or diplomatic power.
  • If so, the plenary will vote on whether or not to elect the Commission as a whole on 23 October, in Strasbourg.
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