Mandelson Appointment “Could be Rejected” July 23, 2004
Posted by in : News , trackbackThe nomination of Peter Mandelson would play into the hands of those who claim that the European Commission is a refuge for failed politicians, says Chris Davies, Leader of the British Liberal Democrat MEPs.
He commented:
“No one doubts Peter Mandelson’s abilities or his commitment to Europe, but the nomination of a man who has twice been forced out of the Cabinet would be a gift to eurosceptics.
“Creating the impression that Britain’s top job in Europe has been given to one of ‘Tony’s cronies’ would make the battle to win a referendum on the EU constitution very much harder.”
Mr Davies warned that the nomination of Peter Mandelson could be rejected by the European Parliament.
“With European Commission president-elect, Jose Manual Barroso, claiming that he will listen to the advice of the Parliament and that he will be prepared to sack commissioners the outcome would be very uncertain.
“At the very least Mr Mandelson would face a very rocky ride when he appeared before MEPs.”
Mr Davies called on Tony Blair to break new ground by nominating a woman as Britain’s commissioner.
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