2 Amendments of Frédérique RIES related to 2015/2040(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that public hearings of Commissioners-designate are an important element in European democracy and present an important opportunity for Parliament and EU citizens to assess the skills and priorities of each candidate and their suitability for the role;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers it legitimate to refrain from reaching prior political agreements, which partially distort the very aim of the hearing and reduce Parliament’s ability to assess objectively the knowledge that Commissioners-designate possess concerning the subjects with which they will have to deal if they are confirmed in post;