MF Dnes | Battle for the European Commissioners
With the upcoming elections, political parties are expressing their views on potential candidates for EU commissioner and their chances. Among the most frequently mentioned names are Danuše Nerudová, Jozef Síkela, and Marcel Kolaja. What experiences are most important for potential new members of the European Parliament? And is it better for them to have a narrow specialization or a broader overview? These questions are answered by Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, for newspaper Mladá fronta Dnes.
15. May 2024
As a general rule, it is better for a candidate, whether male or female, to have executive experience as a former prime minister or minister than without it. The candidate should also have a broad overview across agendas rather than a narrow specialization in just one topic.
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