On Friday 4 September, the Irish government proposed a male and female candidate for the post of European Commissioner to replace Phil Hogan, who has resigned as Commissioner for Trade (see EUROPE B12546A1): the Vice-Chair of the European Parliament, Mairead McGuinness, and the former EIB Vice-Chair, Andrew McDowell.
In a letter addressed to the President of the European Commission, the Irish Government is of the opinion that both candidates are “of the highest calibre” and possess the...