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Laszlo Trocsanyi (c) and Romania's Rovana Plumb were rejected by a parliament committee (Photo: Europa Pont)

Are commissioner grillings going too far?

The European Parliament prides itself on its commitment to the rule of law. It presents itself as the most of rule of law committed body on the planet. It says much the same about its adherence to transparency and accountability.

Put it all together and you will get the most virtuous parliament imaginable.

Every five years, parliament has a chance to demonstrate this by questioning the suitability of those designated by the EU member states as the new EU commissioners.

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György Schöpflin was an MEP for 15 years from Hungary's Fidesz party until this year, and served as European People's Party coordinator in the Constitutional Affairs Committee.

Laszlo Trocsanyi (c) and Romania's Rovana Plumb were rejected by a parliament committee (Photo: Europa Pont)

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György Schöpflin was an MEP for 15 years from Hungary's Fidesz party until this year, and served as European People's Party coordinator in the Constitutional Affairs Committee.

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