What Europe’s new enlargement czar, Marta Kos, means for Ukraine
WEB2 days ago · BRUSSELS — Europe’s commissioner nominee set to take charge of the enlargement portfolio is a left-leaning Slovene who is generally supportive of Ukraine. But Marta Kos has also made statements striking a conciliatory tone toward Moscow. “We must be critical toward Russia, but we must not close our doors toward Russia,” the former ...
Slovenia removes obstacle to EU confirmation of new commissioners
WEB1 day ago · Slovenia. Ursula von der Leyen. The Slovenian government finally submitted nomination papers for Marta Kos to become its European commissioner on Thursday (19 September), paving the way for the ...
Marta Kos from Slovenia nominated as the new European …
WEB4 days ago · Marta Kos, who is expected to replace Hungarian Olivér Várhelyi, is a Slovenian former ambassador to Germany and Switzerland. She was a Vice President of the liberal Freedom Movement, led by Prime Minister Robert Golob. In 2022, she ran for President of Slovenia but withdrew from the campaign.
Slovenia’s Kos takes enlargement file as Ljubljana manoeuvres …
WEB3 days ago · After a week of wrangling between Brussels and Ljubljana, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen designated Slovenia's Marta Kos for the bloc's coveted enlargement portfolio.
Slovenia Commission pick Marta Kos rebuts Yugoslav secret …
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The head of the Slovene EPP delegation said choice of Marta Kos was 'unacceptable' due to secret police links, but Kos has rebutted the charges in a statement to Euronews. #EuropeNews
Slovenia chooses new commissioner nominee as von der Leyen
WEBSep 9, 2024 · BRUSSELS — Slovenia confirmed Marta Kos as its next European commissioner nominee after the previous candidate withdrew his candidacy amid Ursula von der Leyen’s search for more women on her top team, its government told POLITICO.
Government proposes Marta Kos for appointment as Member of …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Government of the Republic of Slovenia. At today's session, the Slovenian Government has decided on a proposal for the appointment of the candidate as a Member of the European Commission and to submit the proposal to the National Assembly.
Former diplomat Marta Kos new candidate for EU commissioner
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Marta Kos, a former diplomat, has agreed to become Slovenia's candidate for EU commissioner after Tomaž Vesel withdrew his candidacy, the prime minister's office confirmed for the STA. The government will vote on …
Slovenia nominates Marta Kos as EU Commissioner in response …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Former diplomat Marta Kos has been named Slovenia’s new European Commissioner nominee after Ursula von der Leyen lobbied the government in Ljubljana to replace its original candidate - Tomaž...
Commissioner candidate denies allegation of pro-Russian views
WEB2 days ago · ISSN 1854-214X. Marta Kos, the candidate for EU enlargement commissioner, has denied allegations of her pro-Russian views that appeared in the foreign media and were also raised during her interview at the relevant parliamentary committee. Kos, whose portfolio would also include Ukraine, says she has been on Kyiv's side since the start of the war.
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