Šarec says EU parliament not backing deal on top posts would be bad sign

Brussels, 2 July - Prime Minister Marjan Šarec labelled today's compromise by EU leaders on appointments to top EU posts as good and expressed hope the candidate for the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will also be backed by the European Parliament. Šarec said parliament failing to back her would be a bad sign.

Brussels, Belgium Slovenian Prime Minister Marjan Šarec at EU summit. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Slovenian Prime Minister Marjan Šarec at EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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