Re:An American Lobbyist at the Head of the UE Competition Di...
by Thervicarl on Wednesday July 19, 2023 @07:24AM
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> the commission itself is captured/corrupt
It has been for quite some time (at least it was already dragging this reputation for the EU constitution referendum in 2005).
To the point that the schematic vision for EU organization is the EU parliament expected to represent EU citizens vs. the EU commission expected to defend private interests.
And Ursula von der Leyen has a horrendous track record when it comes to doing anything remotely positive. But having Margrethe Vestager defend this appointment was more of a letdown.
It has been for quite some time (at least it was already dragging this reputation for the EU constitution referendum in 2005).
To the point that the schematic vision for EU organization is the EU parliament expected to represent EU citizens vs. the EU commission expected to defend private interests.
And Ursula von der Leyen has a horrendous track record when it comes to doing anything remotely positive. But having Margrethe Vestager defend this appointment was more of a letdown.