Bratušek Touts Resilient Energy Union, But Criticised for Lack of Clear Plan

Brussels, 6 October - Slovenia's EU commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek highlighted the need to build a resilient energy union in her hearing before the relevant committees of the European Parliament on Monday, but appeared to have trouble in convincing MEPs she had a clear plan.

Brussels, Belgium European commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek is quizzed by two European Parliament committees. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
European commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek is quizzed by two European Parliament committees.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium European commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek is quizzed by two European Parliament committees. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
European commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek is quizzed by two European Parliament committees.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium European commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek is rejected by the European Parliament's industry and environment committees (ITRE and ENVI). Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
European commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek is rejected by the European Parliament's industry and environment committees (ITRE and ENVI).
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium European commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek is quizzed by two European Parliament committees. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
European commissioner candidate Alenka Bratušek is quizzed by two European Parliament committees.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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