Appointment of Paolo Gentiloni as European Commissioner for Economy

Summary:

Reports, analyses and information on the appointment of Italy's Paolo Gentiloni as European Commissioner for Economy, in the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen.

Further information:

Despite rumours of different names amidst negotiations for the formation of a new government in Italy, former Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni was eventually appointed by the new cabinet as the Italian nomination for the College of Commissioners. Upon nomination, Mr Gentiloni stated he would work to support growth 'and its social and environmental sustainability'.

His name was put forward on 5 September and formally announced on 9 September by the President of the European Commission. His portfolio was known on the following day, set to take on the role as the European Commissioner for Economy. The relevant committees of the European Parliament held a hearing with Mr Gentiloni on 3 October, in order to assess his capabilities to lead the portfolio. Media sources later reported he had been approved as a suitable candidate for the position.

Official

European Commission: President-elect von der Leyen’s Mission Letter to Paolo Gentiloni https://ec.europa.eu/commission/files/paolo-gentilonis-mission-letter_en

European Parliament: Paolo Gentiloni’s replies to the European Parliament questionnaire https://www.europarl.europa.eu/resources/library/media/20190927RES62447/20190927RES62447.pdf

European Parliament: Press Release, 03/10/2019: Hearing of Commissioner-designate Paolo Gentiloni https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20190926IPR62246/

European Parliament: Public Hearing of Commissioner-designate Paolo Gentiloni, 3 October 2019 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/hearings2019/commission-hearings-2019/20190910STO60726/

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News

Politico, 05/09/2019: Paolo Gentiloni officially nominated as Italian commissioner https://www.politico.eu/article/paolo-gentiloni-officially-nominated-as-italian-commissioner/

The Local (Italy), 10/09/2019: EU: Top budget job offered to rule-breaking Italy https://www.thelocal.it/20190910/eu-top-budget-job-offered-to-rule-breaking-italy

Reuters, 10/09/2019: EU Commissioner Gentiloni says aims to help boost growth in Europe https://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKKCN1VV185

Reuters, 16/09/2019: EU to pursue web tax plan alone if no global accord: Gentiloni https://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN1W10CE

EurActiv, 02/10/2019: Gentiloni picks Buti as head of cabinet https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/gentiloni-picks-buti-as-head-of-cabinet/

Politico, 03/10/2019: Gentiloni wins backing for Commission despite doubts on detail https://www.politico.eu/article/gentiloni-wins-backing-for-commission-despite-doubts-on-detail/

EurActiv, 04/10/2019: Gentiloni wins broad approval with ‘ambitious’ EU economic and social agenda https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/gentiloni-wins-broad-approval-with-ambitious-eu-economic-and-social-agenda/

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Commentary and Analysis

Wikipedia: Paolo Gentiloni https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Gentiloni

Politico, 13/09/2019: Can running EU economy be an Italian job? https://www.politico.eu/article/3-questions-about-eu-economy-commissioner-designate-gentiloni/

Politico, 16/09/2019: Rome’s Gentiloni trap https://www.politico.eu/article/the-italian-government-paolo-gentiloni-challenge-european-commission-matteo-salvini-5stars-ursula-von-der-leyen/

EPRS: Briefing, September 2019: Hearings of the Commissioners-designate: Paolo Gentiloni - Economy https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document.html?reference=EPRS_BRI(2019)642193

Euronews, 03/10/2019: Meet Paolo Gentiloni: the Italian watchdog of European public finances https://www.euronews.com/2019/10/03/paolo-gentiloni-the-italian-watchdog-of-european-public-finances

Politico, 03/10/2019: Brussels’ next economic chief goes on the warpath https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-next-economic-chief-gentiloni-goes-on-the-war-path/

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