Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar confirmed on Tuesday 9 July his intention to appoint the current Agriculture Commissioner, Phil Hogan, for a second term in the College of the European Commission.
“Phil is widely respected in Brussels and across the EU as a skilled negotiator and someone who builds alliances. He has also been a very important voice on Brexit, ensuring that his colleagues in the Commission have a keen understanding of the potential negative impact that the UK’s exit...