European liberals, democrats and centrists, meeting in Ostend, have this morning adopted a declaration setting out key political priorities for the forthcoming hearings of candidate European Commissioners and the first 100 days of the incoming European Commission.
The ‘Ostend declaration’ details our expectations for parliamentary hearings of prospective candidates, centred on adherence to both the letter and the spirit of the Treaties. We will expect utmost competence from candidates, a firm belief in the further integration of the EU as a political project, independence from national Member States, commitment to reform and Parliamentary scrutiny. We will expect Commissioner-candidates to show pro-active commitment in defending the EU values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the conventions to which the EU is party.
Draghi's plan: Just do it!
Renew Europe calls on the European Commission to embrace the Draghi report without any delay in order to kick-start European Competitiveness. Our group is deeply committed and willing to turn the Draghi report into concrete proposals.
