European Parliament Committees Reject Bratušek

Brussels, 8 October - The European Parliament's industry and environment committees (ITRE and ENVI) rejected on Wednesday former Slovenian PM Alenka Bratušek's candidacy for vice-president of the European Commission for the energy union after her disappointing performance at Monday's hearing. Only 13 members voted in favour, while 122 were against and two abstained.

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

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