New commissioners given the all-clear

MEPs on Thursday (15 April) gave the nod to the ten commissioners from the new member states after relatively docile hearings over recent days.

Leaders of the European Parliament's political groups concluded that the nominees "performed satisfactorily at their hearings, demonstrating a genuine commitment to European integration and the technical ability to carry out their various duties".

However, there was a feeling that the performance from both sides was lacklustre.

MEPs ...